Hello from across the pond, Ally! Oh boy! I'm so thrilled you and your family have a visit to Disneyland coming up and am excited for all the wonder and fun you're about to experience.
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your great question. I can understand why your boys really want to see the
fireworks at Disneyland Park. My boys are the same way! There's something so magical about seeing the sky light up, with that music (!), in the Happiest Place on Earth. But more than that, experiencing it with the people you love is so very special. I'm getting misty-eyed just thinking about it!
Based on past years, Ally, fireworks in Disneyland Park usually occur every night during mid-April. However, the
entertainment schedule hasn't been released quite yet for your particular dates. I encourage you to check the
Hours & Events Calendar on the Disneyland website six weeks prior to your visit, under "Fireworks & Nighttime Entertainment," for the most current information. Make sure your particular date is selected from the "Change Date" at the top.
Our family's favorite spot to view the fireworks is over by "it's a small world," as the crowds are much lighter back there! Projections will be up on the attraction's facade, so make sure you have a clear view of "it's a small world!" Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before the show is scheduled to begin to claim a spot. Then while you're waiting for the show to begin, a couple of you can take a sit-down on the little travel blanket you brought (because your planDisney pal recommended it!) to take a break, while the others go explore the park. But make sure they bring back some treats! Our family's go-to is the seasonal sundae from
The Golden Horseshoe. Remember to
mobile order!
Also, Ally, I want to make sure you know that Guests of the
Pixar Place Hotel (you!) are able to view the Disneyland fireworks, with a live synchronized broadcast of the soundtrack, from the third-floor pool deck! If you don't have a theme park ticket for a particular night (like maybe your arrival day), and fireworks are scheduled for that night, this is the place to be for your boys to experience a real nighttime spectacular - all from the "comfort of home."
All that said, it's important to know that the schedule can change at any time and fireworks at Disneyland Park can also be cancelled last minute due to weather, unfortunately.
Well, Ally, I hope this information has been helpful! And if any other planning questions come up, or if you'd like me to share how I navigate the parks with my two boys (it's wild and wonderful!), please
don't hesitate to reach out! I could talk Disneyland all day.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you the most magical visit, Ally!
McCayla