Hello again, Angela! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
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horse-drawn carriage ride sounds like a wonderful way to end your evening at
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Since the hijinks, fun and vittles served up at the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue will take about two hours, your best bet would definitely be to go with the later reservation time for your carriage ride. Although the doors will open at 4 p.m., the show won’t begin until approximately 4:20. The carriage ride boarding area is just a hop, skip and jump away from Pioneer Hall, but you don’t want to be rushed when trying to make your reservation (and you’re definitely going to want to give yourself plenty of time to savor that strawberry shortcake for dessert). Personally, I would err on the side of caution and try to reserve a 7 p.m. carriage ride. Should you finish dinner early, there are plenty of places around Pioneer Hall to roam around and check out (including the
Tri-Circle-D Ranch and the
Settlement Trading Post). Or just relax in one of the rocking chairs on the porch at
Crockett’s Tavern until it’s time for your ride!
As for viewing fireworks from outside
Magic Kingdom Park, my family and I had a wonderful chance encounter when we took the boat from
Disney's Wilderness Lodge to Magic Kingdom Park one night last week. Our captain took his time on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and we were treated to the wonderful display of pyrotechnics from the water. While that’s as close as I’ve come to the
Pirates & Pals Fireworks Dessert Voyage, that experience comes with sweet treats! My family’s other favorite fireworks viewing spots are from the balcony outside
California Grill at
Disney’s Contemporary Resort (reservations required) or from the beach at
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with a Dole Whip from the
Pineapple Lanai in hand (no reservations required). Hopefully you can experience the magic of
Happily Ever After from one of these spots, too.
Let us know if we can help with anything else, Angela. We’ll see you real soon!
Amy