Below I'm going to deliver my thoughts and opinions on the best spots to view Wishes at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
The perfect spot mostly relies on whatever the person/ group of people is considering to do afterwards. For instance, it's no good for a person that wants to make a rapid exit from the park, to view the show from Fantasyland. But then again observing the show from a place not far from the park exit and wishing to stay in the park for a couple of hours after is a waste of a good chance to get closer to the show. For this reason, before making the decision, determine where you are going once the fireworks have ended.
To Be Closer to the Fireworks.
So I can understand that some of my readers may completely forget how unsafe fireworks can be and get so excited while visiting The Disney World Resort that they actually want to be in the show! (This is a joke. You are definitely safe at all the Disney World parks). However if you would like to get a real up close view, then the Hub is the area for you.
The Hub is that circular section found in front of Cinderella Castle that links all of the lands together. I've actually viewed Wishes in every location you can possibly imagine. The Hub, Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Fort Wilderness Campground beach, around the back of the park at Disney University, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the Polynesian Resort beach, and at the top of Bay Lake Tower. Out of all these places, in the front section of the Hub has to be the worst!
The main reason why I don't like being in the front spot, and by that I mean between Walt and Mickey's "Partners" statue and Cinderella Castle, is mainly because the castle will completely block the view of the main fireworks. One time I had just finished eating dinner at Cinerella's Royal Table (a restaurant inside the castle) and my group found ourselves extremely close to the castle to watch the show. Not only did I miss half the fireworks, but I had a tremendous crick in my neck from having to look directly above me. I certainly did not have a magical time!
The Best Place to Watch The Fireworks.
Provided that you stay toward the back of the Hub you are sure to get the greatest experience possible. Although I would recommend that you stay toward the right of the Castle to get the best view of a special element of the show.
For me personally, as well as numerous others, the ideal place to watch Wishes is from the seating area just outside the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at the Castle end of Main Street (it will be on a park map if you're not sure of where it is). If you get seats there you will have a fantastic view of all parts of the show. Even so, I would suggest that you get there a few of hours before the show.
The perfect spot mostly relies on whatever the person/ group of people is considering to do afterwards. For instance, it's no good for a person that wants to make a rapid exit from the park, to view the show from Fantasyland. But then again observing the show from a place not far from the park exit and wishing to stay in the park for a couple of hours after is a waste of a good chance to get closer to the show. For this reason, before making the decision, determine where you are going once the fireworks have ended.
To Be Closer to the Fireworks.
So I can understand that some of my readers may completely forget how unsafe fireworks can be and get so excited while visiting The Disney World Resort that they actually want to be in the show! (This is a joke. You are definitely safe at all the Disney World parks). However if you would like to get a real up close view, then the Hub is the area for you.
The Hub is that circular section found in front of Cinderella Castle that links all of the lands together. I've actually viewed Wishes in every location you can possibly imagine. The Hub, Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Fort Wilderness Campground beach, around the back of the park at Disney University, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the Polynesian Resort beach, and at the top of Bay Lake Tower. Out of all these places, in the front section of the Hub has to be the worst!
The main reason why I don't like being in the front spot, and by that I mean between Walt and Mickey's "Partners" statue and Cinderella Castle, is mainly because the castle will completely block the view of the main fireworks. One time I had just finished eating dinner at Cinerella's Royal Table (a restaurant inside the castle) and my group found ourselves extremely close to the castle to watch the show. Not only did I miss half the fireworks, but I had a tremendous crick in my neck from having to look directly above me. I certainly did not have a magical time!
The Best Place to Watch The Fireworks.
Provided that you stay toward the back of the Hub you are sure to get the greatest experience possible. Although I would recommend that you stay toward the right of the Castle to get the best view of a special element of the show.
For me personally, as well as numerous others, the ideal place to watch Wishes is from the seating area just outside the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at the Castle end of Main Street (it will be on a park map if you're not sure of where it is). If you get seats there you will have a fantastic view of all parts of the show. Even so, I would suggest that you get there a few of hours before the show.
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