It's not all luck, it's a trick I know. I'd share but then everyone would do it.
lol! There are places you could sit down on the ground but not on Main Street, Plaza or in front of Castle. Every single time this past year 10 minutes before show time CM's came by forcing everyone to stand that was inside the roped viewing area. Anyone outside the ropes were asked to keep moving or move into the roped area and stand. I found areas to sit and view but they were not along main street that has the best straight on view.