Originally Posted By MickeyChick This may be old news to some, but it was new news to me. I just called DL to get some info on the 50th anniversary tour. I found out that for the last tour of the day, the one with the reserved seating for the fireworks, that the reserved area is now on Main Street in front of the Carnation instead of on the train station platform where it used to be. I can sort of picture where this would be, but has anyone seen the reserved seating area in person? The main things that I’m wondering about the location are: 1.) Is the seating in the middle of the “stretching room†effect, or it is back behind it? 2.) Do you have an unobstructed view of the castle and the Matterhorn from there? and 3.) Is the seating in a location that there won’t be other people standing in front of you blocking your view? We won’t be there until July, but I REALLY like planning ahead. Hopefully by the time July comes around they won’t have changed things again.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Anyone? I'm just wondering how good of a view you would have sitting in front of the Carnation. Is it worth paying the $55 a person for the tour to sit there to watch the fireworks?
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I've seen the chairs, but never sat there. I'm thinkin' that you are within the stretch effect. However I have no idea about your view of the castle and Matterhorn. I would think that you would have to be able to see the castle, it's so vital. Matterhorn? don't know...
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We went on the tour last Sunday. The seats are in front of the Pavilion, gosh, I can't think of what it is called, used to be a restaurant, then AP processing, now has Toll House Cookie making. Looking at it straight on you would be sitting to the far right, the Tiki Room is just around the corner from you. The view was good but a tree obstructed our view of the Matterhorn. Some seat shuffling helped with that. No one is standing in front of you or could be because you are raised up. Your group has a pretty large area to be in and some of our group moved around and stood up for a better view. We also took this tour in May and these seats are much better than the train station IMHO. We wanted to take the Holiday Tour and when DH found out it was booked for the whole time we were there he just booked this tour again so DD could go on it. This tour was a bit different than the one in May. Looks like they tweaked it a bit because of the crowds. Have fun
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Thanks, amazedncal2 (and Mrs ElderP). This is exactly the info I was looking for. So you are still in the middle of the stretching room effect then, right? I definitely think I want to take this tour in July. The money will be worth it just to have the fireworks seating alone.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Just a thought: is it possible the reserved seating being moved to Carnation Gardens is a temporary one? I am thinking that this move is because of the Christmas tree, and that when the tree comes down, the reserved seating will return to the train station.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Hmmm. I was wondering why they told me the seating was at the Carnation, when amazedncal2 just went and it was further up Main Street. We're not going until July, so I will have to check back closer to our trip to see where the seating is at that point.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Carnation Gardens to me is where there is dancing, just to the left of the castle... it's actually called Plaza Gardens now, but many people still refer to it by the old name. You are thinking of the Carnation Cafe... there couldn't possibly be fireworks seating there. Amazedncal2 sat at Plaza Pavilion, which is opposite Plaza Inn.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Oh, that might explain it. Of course, I also just called to double check where the seating was and the CM told me it was on the train station platform! I said "I was told that they moved it" and she seemed very unsure and said "It's subject to move..." So even the reservations CMs don't have the correct info.
Originally Posted By drawbridge Besides the fireworks, what else do you get to do/see? How much does it cost? Sounds like a stress free way to enjoy the fireworks.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Besides the fireworks, what else do you get to do/see? How much does it cost? Sounds like a stress free way to enjoy the fireworks.>> Here's copy from Disney: "From Imagination to Celebration" is a once in a lifetime touring experience that will become a defining moment to showcase all that Disneyland® has to offer; a never, yet ever changing, heritage rich, three dimensional, living and breathing experience that makes anyone who enters Disneyland® a family member. Highlights: * Express Boarding on selected attractions that represent the decades of Disneyland®. * Reserved seating for one of our newest 50th Happiest Homecoming On Earth shows. * An exclusive commemorative pin. * A keepsake DISNEYLAND® "A-E Ticket Book" that spotlights references from the entire tour experience. * A photo that captures the memories of you on this tour experience. * The tour includes a pre-selected snack provided by one of our dining locations. Details: *Guests may book this tour before they arrive at the Disneyland Resort by calling our Guest Services at 714-781-4400. * Reservations may also be made at Disneyland® Resort Guest Service locations. * The tour may be booked up to 30 days in advance. * There are four tours offered daily with a limited availability of 16 guests per tour. * Each tour is 3.5 hours and dispatches at varies times throughout the day. Price: $55.00 per person, does not include Park admission.
