Originally Posted By starlily I have been reading about all the problems with viewing the fireworks. I am worried. I would like to watch them with my family but there will be a 12 month old and an almost three year old. I don't want to have them stuck in a space we can't get out of for a long period of time. I don't want them in a situation that could be dangerous. How is the space by Small World? Do you think it would be okay to watch them there or should we just watch them from the hotel? Thanks!
Originally Posted By imadisneygal Personally I would watch them from the Hotel with kids that young. For my kids it's WAY too late, anyway. My one year-old goes to bed normally around 7, but he can make it a little longer than that on occasion. The fireworks don't begin until 9:30 which means that by the time you're back out of the Park it's at least 10:00. Only you know your kids, but the show is pretty late. I am sure they'll have a great time no matter what you decide!
Originally Posted By belle42 If you watch from Main Street you can maneuver fairly well if the kids need to go potty, walk around, etc. You won't get the full 'surround fireworks' effect and you will probably miss the effects on the Matterhorn, but it is still a fairly good compromise area. I would suggest sitting on or near the porch (look on the east side of the street, you can't miss it) until the street gets blocked off, then move into the street to get to a place with a view of the castle and the airspace to the left of the castle (that is where most of the fireworks explode). Another good alternate would be Main Street train station (although I have not seen the show from there, I've heard the view is EXCELLENT). The train station view has the benefit of being near two bathrooms (by the bank and by City Hall). Hope this helps!
Originally Posted By starlily Thanks! I really like the Main Street train station idea. We probably wouldn't get trapped in a mob of people right there. GREAT idea! Thanks again belle42!
Originally Posted By GREENTHUMBMOM The view from Main St train station is fantastic , but very limited in space. You would need to arrive at least 1 1/2 to 2 hrs ahead to get a bench seat and possibly standing room. Advantages are bathrooms are close, food is close and one could take the little ones for a stroll around Main St to work off a little engergy while the other waits at space. Exiting the park after is fairly easy with out the main entance of go directly to the train station and take the train back to Tommorrowland and hop on the monarail if staying on property
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Depending on when you are going, the fireworks sometimes start as early as 5:45 p.m. (on CM party nights in December). So you might be able to eliminate the "too late for toddlers" element, anyway.
Originally Posted By raer We have a 5 yearold & a 2 1/2 yearold. We have watched the fireworks from Main St by Coke Corner, Small World & the Paradise Pier at the pool (they play the soundtrack there). My youngest did ok on Main St, except when the do the Haunted Mansion part with the 360 effect, it scared her to death & she normally loves the show. It was better at Small World & the hotel for her.
