Sleeping Beauty Castle; fireworks; light show
  • Jan 12, 2025
    Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, I plan to visit Disney on January 16, but I would like to know in your predictions if there will be a fireworks show because last time I couldn't see it because it was very windy

    Hiya, Pal! Thanks for stopping by planDisney. Your visit will be here before you know it - you must be so excited!

    I know when we have hopes of experiencing attractions, rides, and entertainment at The Happiest Place on Earth it can be really hard when things don't go the way we hope they will. So while I am no Madame Leota and cannot predict weather conditions a few days from now, please know that if the Disneyland fireworks don't go off as scheduled it's for the safety of Guests and the neighborhoods that surround the resort. Unlike Walt Disney World in Florida which has a vast amount of land around the theme parks, Disneyland Park sits in the middle of a residential area and even the slightest wind can cause a safety concern preventing the fireworks. 

    If you have any flexibility in your visit dates, you might choose to wait until the night before your scheduled visit to check weather conditions and decide whether or not to visit. Most tickets (and Magic Keys) can modify their theme park reservation date up until 11:59 PM the night before the reservation.

    However, if the 16th is the only day you can visit, here are some of my favorite things to do at night in the theme parks. The first is to stroll through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The land looks incredibly different at night and is worth traveling to a galaxy far, far away for! Grab a drink at Oga's and then take photos in front of the Millennium Falcon.

    On your way into Galaxy's Edge, you can stop for a nighttime ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The mountain looks majestic at night and, while this rollercoaster might be my favorite ride at Disneyland, the experience is elevated at night.

    In Disney California Adventure Park, drop in at Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! The view from the top is fantastic and I always leave smiling and humming a song from Peter Quill's playlist. Also throughout Avengers Campus, there are almost always Avengers roaming throughout the day.

    Sending pixie dust that the wind stays away and you can enjoy the fireworks in a few days. Thanks for stopping by!

    See you in the parks,
    Melissa
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Meet the Panelist: Melissa, California

Hi, I'm Melissa - an archivist, wife, mom, and Disneyland Resort specialist from Southern California. I've been visiting Disneyland since I was a baby and, now that I've got three Mouseketeers of my own, I love experiencing everything Disney through their eyes. From watching the Straw Hatters on Main Street, U.S.A. to riding "it's a small world," making magical memories as a family is one of my favorite things. I can't wait to help you research your next Disney vacation. See ya real soon! Learn More About Melissa

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