Hello again, Tara! As one of the most “vertically challenged” members of the Disney Parks Moms Panel, I’m happy to help you with this question.
I’ve watched a variety of
Cinderella Castle stage shows at
Magic Kingdom Park (both with and without projections on Cinderella Castle), but the best views I’ve had have been from the space beneath the turret at stage left (that’s to your right as you’re facing the stage) and against one of the railings behind one of the small flower gardens around the Walt & Mickey “Partners” statue in the central hub. Sometimes that area around the flower gardens is reserved for disabled Guests, though, so you may have to keep that in mind. Depending on which show you’re planning to watch, you may be able to move a little closer to the stage, but please be advised that although people may be seated as they wait for the show to begin, most of them will stand once it starts.
In my experience, the farther back you are, the easier it is to see (especially for nighttime shows). Finding a spot against a railing is helpful because the flower beds that separate you from the Guests in front of you create a beneficial viewing angle for those of us who are a little on the short side. Because of safety issues, you will not be allowed to stand on the concrete walls around those gardens, though.
For some of the daytime shows that run repeatedly like
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, the smaller crowds make it a little easier to see from anywhere in front of Cinderella Castle. For something like
Happily Ever After (or any of the nighttime shows where there are projections on Cinderella Castle), you probably will want to “stake your claim” in advance of the show, but how early you need to do that will honestly depend on the day of the week and the weather, too.
I hope you’re able to find a good viewing spot for the Magic Kingdom Park shows, Tara! They’re all amazing.
Have a Magical visit to
Walt Disney World Resort, and let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with.
Amy