Merry Christmas in July, Lisa! Let's get your festive question answered.
You see, as Belle says, "As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe, that hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive." And while many experiences around the Walt Disney World Resort will fill you with that gift of hope, the nighttime spectaculars are definitely high among them. And Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show during
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a highlight for sure. So let's figure out a game plan for the best spots for these shows.
To be safe, you'll want to find a good spot for the nighttime spectaculars at
Magic Kingdom Park and
EPCOT about 45 to 60 minutes before showtime, especially if you're a larger group. For Magic Kingdom Park, I highly recommend finding a spot in the hub, which is the area in front of Cinderella Castle, to get a great view of the fireworks and the projections on the Castle. For EPCOT, as long as you have an unobstructed view of the center of World Showcase Lagoon, you are usually pretty good to go! Many opt for World Showcase Plaza, which is in between the Port of Entry and Disney Traders shops and because of this, you'll want to snag a spot there early as I recommended before. But since you can get great views of
Luminous The Symphony of Us all around the water, you may not have to stake out your spot as soon as that. My personal favorite spot for this show is the waterfront areas to the right and left of the bridge between the United Kingdom and France. A few weeks ago, my friends and I were a group of 4 and while there were a bunch of people already there when we arrived, we found a great spot 30 minutes before showtime! And lastly, when it comes to
Fantasmic! in
Disney's Hollywood Studios, I recommend arriving at least 60 minutes in advance to get your choice of some of the better seats.
Did you know that there are also specialty dining and dessert parties that you can reserve to take away a bit of your worry? You'll get a great view of the nighttime spectaculars and some tasty treats or a meal. You can look into
Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing, which should be available to book in September 2024. You'll get some delicious treats and a great view of the nighttime spectacular. For EPCOT, you can often book a
Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining Package or a
Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package. And last but not least, there are typically
Fantasmic! Dining Packages available for some VIP seating and a great meal! These types of dining packages usually go on sale 60 days ahead like most advanced dining reservations.
Lisa, enjoy your holiday visit to the resort, and be sure to
reach out again with any other questions!
There'll always be Christmas so there always will be a time when the world is filled with peace and warmth,
Matt