Hi there, Camelia, and welcome to planDisney!
It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure to answer your question about your itinerary planning. It sounds like you have quite the magical evening ahead. Fireworks plus a dinner at the Beast’s Castle? Swoon!
I think that your game plan to eat dinner after the
Happily Ever After fireworks display is a great one. That way, you can really take your time at dinner and avoid the after fireworks rush to get out of Magic Kingdom Park. I just checked out the
Day Calendar for Walt Disney World and you are correct. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. on November 3 and the latest
Be Our Guest Restaurant reservation is at 8:50 p.m.
Happily Ever After is an 18-minute show (bring tissues; it makes us Disney fans emotional—in a good way). If you can get that 8:50 reservation, it would be practically perfect! The walk from Cinderella Castle to Beast’s Castle is not very long at all, but I would avoid watching Happily Ever After from Main Street, U.S.A. or beyond if you want to make it on time. Keep in mind that you are usually given about a 10- to 15-minute grace period with advance dining reservations as well. You’ve got this!
AN EXTRA GEM: If you’re worried about not making it to your reservation on time after fireworks, consider eating before the show, too. The Be Our Guest Restaurant experience takes about an hour and a half when I’m not rushing. You’ll probably want to soak in the magical environment and walk around to explore the special rooms. (Don’t miss seeing the Enchanted Rose in the West Wing.) By ending your night watching the fireworks, I recommend lingering a bit in the shops down Main Street, U.S.A. or riding more attractions until park close at 9 p.m. to avoid the crowds going to transportation.
I’m sending pixie dust your way, Camelia. I think that your trip will be one that you’ll never forget! If you have any other questions about your Disney vacation,
revisit us here at planDisney. Magic always,
LeAndra