Wishes from Tomorrowland?

[Minnie824]

Where is there a good place to sit in Tomorrowland to watch wishes? We'd like to be somewhat close to the speedway to head over to it after wishes. Can you view the fireworks well from that general area? Is there a good spot to sit?

 

[Robo]

Where is there a good place to sit in Tomorrowland to watch wishes? We'd like to be somewhat close to the speedway to head over to it after wishes. Can you view the fireworks well from that general area? Is there a good spot to sit?

You'll be BETWEEN the two "stages" from which the Fireworks are launched and you won't be able to see them both at the same time (if you don't mind that, find an unobstructed view that allows seeing the ones that are launched from BEHIND the MK).

If all you want to see is FIREWORKS, you can stand at MOST areas in the MK.
(And a wide variety of places OUTSIDE the MK.)

But if you are NOT at CERTAIN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, you will MISS the "full impact" of the SHOW called "Wishes".

Wishes has two fireworks "STAGES":
One fires its missiles from a location FAR BEHIND any public area of MK.
The other fires its missiles from the ROOF-TOPS of Fantasyland/Liberty Square/the Castle.
The guests' VIEWING ANGLE will affect "if and how" these two stages can be viewed together (they are designed to be viewed "together".)

There is a full AUDIO TRACK that is synchronized with the fireworks.
It is the "motivation" for the unique fireworks effects that change with each MOOD and SECTION of the audio track.

The audio, and positioning of the two fireworks "stages" relative to the viewer will affect the impact of the show.

The front of the CASTLE ITSELF is part of the "show".
There is an elaborate lighting system that is used to change the color of the castle to suit each MOOD, and even "textures" and shapes are projected on the castle at key points in the show (Mickey's Sorcerer's HAT is a great one).

Tinkerbell's flight (which used to take place PRIOR to the old fireworks show at MK) is now WITHIN "Wishes". She doesn't fly EVERY night, but she OFTEN flies and you should be in a position to see her.

The SWEET-SPOT for Wishes is: starting from approx. the "bridge to Tomorrowland" ...on up Main Street to the "Main Street Cinema" (Pal Mickey Store).
That is simply the "optimum viewing" area.

There are MANY other places to watch, but they are all compromises that diminish the "full effect" of the show in one way or more:

Some have little or no SOUND.
Some have obstructed views of the fireworks.
Some only allow viewing of one of the two fireworks "stages".
Some places (like the Main Street train station) don't turn off the lights in the area, so there will likely be lights in your field-of-vision.
Some don't allow a view of the castle-front and/or Tinkerbell when she flies.

So, if you don't MIND this, you can choose from a multitude of "viewing spots" throughout the MK.

My point is that the show is designed for "FULL EFFECT" to be seen from the "Sweet spot" areas I described. (But, yes, those can be C-R-O-W-D-E-D!)

 

[TinkerTracy]

You will be able to see it...but will it be as good...nope not even close

 

[Simba's Mom]

You'll be BETWEEN the two "stages" from which the Fireworks are launched and you won't be able to see them both at the same time (if you don't mind that, find an unobstructed view that allows seeing the ones that are launched from BEHIND the MK).

If all you want to see is FIREWORKS, you can stand at MOST areas in the MK.
(And a wide variety of places OUTSIDE the MK.)

But if you are NOT at CERTAIN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, you will MISS the "full impact" of the SHOW called "Wishes".

Wishes has two fireworks "STAGES":
One fires its missiles from a location FAR BEHIND any public area of MK.
The other fires its missiles from the ROOF-TOPS of Fantasyland/Liberty Square/the Castle.
The guests' VIEWING ANGLE will affect "if and how" these two stages can be viewed together (they are designed to be viewed "together".)

There is a full AUDIO TRACK that is synchronized with the fireworks.
It is the "motivation" for the unique fireworks effects that change with each MOOD and SECTION of the audio track.

The audio, and positioning of the two fireworks "stages" relative to the viewer will affect the impact of the show.

The front of the CASTLE ITSELF is part of the "show".
There is an elaborate lighting system that is used to change the color of the castle to suit each MOOD, and even "textures" and shapes are projected on the castle at key points in the show (Mickey's Sorcerer's HAT is a great one).

Tinkerbell's flight (which used to take place PRIOR to the old fireworks show at MK) is now WITHIN "Wishes". She doesn't fly EVERY night, but she OFTEN flies and you should be in a position to see her.

The SWEET-SPOT for Wishes is: starting from approx. the "bridge to Tomorrowland" ...on up Main Street to the "Main Street Cinema" (Pal Mickey Store).
That is simply the "optimum viewing" area.

There are MANY other places to watch, but they are all compromises that diminish the "full effect" of the show in one way or more:

Some have little or no SOUND.
Some have obstructed views of the fireworks.
Some only allow viewing of one of the two fireworks "stages".
Some places (like the Main Street train station) don't turn off the lights in the area, so there will likely be lights in your field-of-vision.
Some don't allow a view of the castle-front and/or Tinkerbell when she flies.

So, if you don't MIND this, you can choose from a multitude of "viewing spots" throughout the MK.

My point is that the show is designed for "FULL EFFECT" to be seen from the "Sweet spot" areas I described. (But, yes, those can be C-R-O-W-D-E-D!)

Thanks, I really appreciate the info. If Iwe just care about seeing the fireworks (we've seen the castle effects so many times), hearing the music, and resting the tootsies, where would you recommend we go? We used to be able to sit in Fantasyland with ice cream from Mrs. Potts' Cupboard to see the previous fireworks show. Will that still work?

 

[mdhkitten]

My favorite place in the past has been at Mickey's Toontown Fair by the train station, but this was before Wishes came about. At the time it was a great place to watch, with hardly anyone there, plus the fireworks were launched back behind that area (according to the CM's), so I thought that was pretty neat.

 

[Robo]

Thanks, I really appreciate the info. If Iwe just care about seeing the fireworks (we've seen the castle effects so many times), hearing the music, and resting the tootsies, where would you recommend we go? We used to be able to sit in Fantasyland with ice cream from Mrs. Potts' Cupboard to see the previous fireworks show. Will that still work?

The "rear-of-park" BIG fireworks still go up from about the same spot as with the former "Fantasy in the Sky", so if you had a spot you liked before... go for it.

 

[StephaBabe50]

The only place I can think of near Tomorrow Land is the Noodle Station. You can sit and you have a great veiw of Tinkerbelle. Its a little off center though so if you want a great veiw then watch it from Main Street