Was reading this article on HEA firework viewing spots:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...viewing-spots-in-the-magic-kingdom-with-kids/
And would appreciate previous MVMCP attendee's perspectives on best/worst viewing spots of the fireworks and parade at the party? Also any insight on how long before the fireworks (and parade) you need to be claiming a spot?
We are likely going to want to be watching the Frozen Holiday Wish and the Mickey/character show on the main stage in front of the castle too.
We still aren't sure about timing, as it's our first MVMCP and our only Disney park day this trip. We do definitely want to see the parade and fireworks, though. Meet and Greets aren't on our list of thing we'll be trying to do at all.
We'd also be interested to know if we'll be messing ourselves up for getting a decent fireworks (and projection) view if we watch the parade over at its start in Frontierland area? What would we be walking into if we watched the first parade over there and then walked over for the fireworks? Or what about the opposite way -- watched the fireworks and then walked over to see the second parade in Frontierland?
We aren't really clear how much movement there is by the crowds during this event. We know that a lot of the main show-y type events are on the Main Street. But there are gaps between them and stuff (other shows, rides, treats, Meet and Greets) spread all over the rest of the parks. So is the crowd kind of constantly coming and going from Main Street? Opening up and clearing out? Or is it pretty consistent with some families staying out a spot or claiming a curb and just staying there? (Something we are contemplating doing so we have a good spot to see things but also seems like a waste to be there from 7 or 8 pm on for the rest of the night).
We are looking at maps but we also aren't super familiar with where the ropes go up and CM push you back and ask you to clear the area. So we're a little concerned about staking a place only to be told we need to move.
Any perspective if seeing the projections are a "MUST" or if we'd likely be just as happy hearing the music and seeing the fireworks from another location in the park that might not be as crowded?