We did Aladdin's Oasis PTN package

[GoofyDisneyDaddy]

Just got back from my trip, and wanted to offer my thoughts on the package. The food is definitively meh (think mediocre airline food), but also not too pricey - especially for the kiddos. The parade viewing location is fantastic with ample seating on multiple levels. You do still need to arrive about an hour early, but it's a no stress way to get a great spot. For us, it was almost priceless, as 5 minutes before the parade my daughter started freaking out (she hates fireworks, loud noises, and the unknown) so I was able to take her to the back and calm her down while still having a great view. If not for this, I would have had to leave the parade altogether.

I also want to mention that this is a GREAT spot for viewing the fireworks. Over our visit, I saw the fireworks three times -- once from main street, once from in front of the castle, and once from this area in front of small world. This was probably my favorite spot to watch the fireworks -- the projections on the small world facade are much clearer and better and you are closer to the fireworks. True, you can't really see nemo or tink, and the castle launches are behind you, but all the other fireworks are much closer and look much better, including many that seem to launch low and near to small world that were obscured from the other observation areas.

 

[Travis B]

Just got back from my trip, and wanted to offer my thoughts on the package. The food is definitively meh (think mediocre airline food), but also not too pricey - especially for the kiddos. The parade viewing location is fantastic with ample seating on multiple levels. You do still need to arrive about an hour early, but it's a no stress way to get a great spot. For us, it was almost priceless, as 5 minutes before the parade my daughter started freaking out (she hates fireworks, loud noises, and the unknown) so I was able to take her to the back and calm her down while still having a great view. If not for this, I would have had to leave the parade altogether.

I also want to mention that this is a GREAT spot for viewing the fireworks. Over our visit, I saw the fireworks three times -- once from main street, once from in front of the castle, and once from this area in front of small world. This was probably my favorite spot to watch the fireworks -- the projections on the small world facade are much clearer and better and you are closer to the fireworks. True, you can't really see nemo or tink, and the castle launches are behind you, but all the other fireworks are much closer and look much better, including many that seem to launch low and near to small world that were obscured from the other observation areas.

So glad you liked it. I 100% agree about it being a great spot for the fireworks - it's more like a two-for-one fireworks/PTN package than just PTN.

 

[brianphill77]

Just got back from my trip, and wanted to offer my thoughts on the package. The food is definitively meh (think mediocre airline food), but also not too pricey - especially for the kiddos. The parade viewing location is fantastic with ample seating on multiple levels. You do still need to arrive about an hour early, but it's a no stress way to get a great spot. For us, it was almost priceless, as 5 minutes before the parade my daughter started freaking out (she hates fireworks, loud noises, and the unknown) so I was able to take her to the back and calm her down while still having a great view. If not for this, I would have had to leave the parade altogether.

I also want to mention that this is a GREAT spot for viewing the fireworks. Over our visit, I saw the fireworks three times -- once from main street, once from in front of the castle, and once from this area in front of small world. This was probably my favorite spot to watch the fireworks -- the projections on the small world facade are much clearer and better and you are closer to the fireworks. True, you can't really see nemo or tink, and the castle launches are behind you, but all the other fireworks are much closer and look much better, including many that seem to launch low and near to small world that were obscured from the other observation areas.

Thanks for posting your review! Why arrive an hour early? What kind of spots were available 20 minutes early? Part of the reason we are considering this is so we don't need to show up an hour early.

 

[GoofyDisneyDaddy]

We got there at 8pm for the 850 parade and were maybe 10th in line. Probably the first 20 families were able to get curbside seating without any issue.

That said, there are three terraced levels, and the third terrace was completely empty, and actually where I ended up watching the show from with a great view as my daughter started freaking out fright before the show started. (by the way, she calmed down and did love the show). So, you could get there 5 minutes before the show starts and have a great view with no hassle, but you won't have a front row curb view.

 

[smartlabelprint]

Just got back from my trip, and wanted to offer my thoughts on the package. The food is definitively meh (think mediocre airline food), but also not too pricey - especially for the kiddos. The parade viewing location is fantastic with ample seating on multiple levels. You do still need to arrive about an hour early, but it's a no stress way to get a great spot. For us, it was almost priceless, as 5 minutes before the parade my daughter started freaking out (she hates fireworks, loud noises, and the unknown) so I was able to take her to the back and calm her down while still having a great view. If not for this, I would have had to leave the parade altogether.

I also want to mention that this is a GREAT spot for viewing the fireworks. Over our visit, I saw the fireworks three times -- once from main street, once from in front of the castle, and once from this area in front of small world. This was probably my favorite spot to watch the fireworks -- the projections on the small world facade are much clearer and better and you are closer to the fireworks. True, you can't really see nemo or tink, and the castle launches are behind you, but all the other fireworks are much closer and look much better, including many that seem to launch low and near to small world that were obscured from the other observation areas.

Just want to suggest getting noise canceling headphones. $15 on Amazon!

 

[GoofyDisneyDaddy]

Just want to suggest getting noise canceling headphones. $15 on Amazon!

We brought ear muffs. But, she gets herself worked up with anxiety. And, she did love the parade in the end. kids...