Good morning, Tara!
Welcome to planDisney! You've had a long journey to get to the Disneyland Resort, I hope you have the most magical day ever!
Yes, guests are usually welcome to stay along the Rivers of America to enjoy
Together Forever - a Pixar Nighttime Spectacular after watching Mickey triumph in
Fantasmic! In fact, my family did that exact thing at the end of May and we really enjoyed it. You will not see the castle from this viewing area, but the scenes will be projected onto the water screens along the Rivers of America. I feel like I often have a clearer view of the projections on the screens than on the castle, and I love getting to watch two shows from the same spot. You'll still see plenty of the fireworks and hear the amazing music from the Rivers of America, too!
I always recommend a good snack to enjoy while you're waiting for Fantasmic! On our last visit, we stopped by
Harbour Galley for a box of warm chocolate chip cookies to share. They were delicious and kept my kiddos happily occupied during our wait. Don't forget a drink, they're very rich!
My favorite tip for watching these two shows together is to catch a nearby attraction right after the fireworks.
Pirates of the Caribbean is very close to the viewing area, and if you hop in the queue when the fireworks are done you can sail the seas and give the crowds time to disperse. My experience has been that the line is often very short at that time, too!
Nighttime spectaculars are the perfect way to finish a day in the parks, Tara! Have an incredible visit!
Keep moving forward!
Amanda