News Magic Kingdom and Epcot Fireworks to Resume July 1st

[marni1971]

So if Epcot Staffing isn't a problem on the 4th, might we see a quick little thing?

I very much doubt it.

 

[jrhwdw]

Announcements incoming June 10th

Did you hear something are you just guessing?

Maybe it was the right Guess???

Dammit, Biff!

 

[TTA94]

I was wondering if maybe the MK capacity was being kept somewhat lower compared to other parks through that date to ease into the fireworks crowd logistics. To me, it would be odd that for an almost two-week period, MK has that much higher interest compared to the other parks (for non AP entry) based on firework rumors. But who knows!

What’s going to happen is many will try to grab Epcot or whatever is available as far as reservations and hop over to MK on HEAs opening nights. Question is will Disney allow this to happen? Kinda thinking not lol. But I can almost guarantee you that won’t stop many from trying and cause big transportation lines and MK parking lot jams.

 

[Disstevefan1]

It wouldn’t be the 4th.

Putting aside "soft openings" of fireworks before the 4th. Why not the 4th? Just asking.

 

[SoFloMagic]

What’s going to happen is many will try to grab Epcot or whatever is available as far as reservations and hop over to MK on HEAs opening nights. Question is will Disney allow this to happen? Kinda thinking not lol. But I can almost guarantee you that won’t stop many from trying and cause big transportation lines and MK parking lot jams.

They'll probably shut down transport if hoppers hit capacity. Then people will cry and Disney will say we told you this was our policy six months ago. And people will say "but you never did it so we thought you were kidding" and Disney will offer to bring back ohana noodles to make it up to them.

 

[jrhwdw]

They'll probably shut down transport if hoppers hit capacity. Then people will cry and Disney will say we told you this was our policy six months ago. And people will say "but you never did it so we thought you were kidding" and Disney will offer to bring back ohana noodles to make it up to them.

I'm not going into that Storm but.....Bad News Yesterday, Wonderful News Today???

 

[HauntedPirate]

I’m guessing MK is booked for early July because people are thinking “They always have something for July 4th, let’s grab a reservation and we’ll be able to see fireworks!!!”. There’s no other logical reason (that I can see, always willing to learn more) why MK would be sold out but DHS isn’t, going by the last year’s worry of park reservation trends.

 

[Squishy]

Why exactly wont they be doing 4th of july fireworks?

 

[jrhwdw]

Why exactly wont they be doing 4th of july fireworks?

Real Question or Sarcasm?

 

[Rk2k5]

Why exactly wont they be doing 4th of july fireworks?

There are multiple factors why that include limited staffing, covid policies, and not wanting to draw in too many locals at once

 

[ABQ]

There are multiple factors why that include limited staffing, covid policies, and not wanting to draw in too many locals at once

Well if they have already booked up park reservations just start the rope drop under phase whatever and keep the attendance low.

 

[Rk2k5]

Well if they have already booked up park reservations just start the rope drop under phase whatever and keep the attendance low.

That's true. I feel like they will possibly announce the return of fireworks on July 4th if it does not return before then.

 

[Disstevefan1]

There are multiple factors why that include limited staffing, covid policies, and not wanting to draw in too many locals at once

The reservation system should limit the attendance... Unless its a fake system...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Well if they have already booked up park reservations just start the rope drop under phase whatever and keep the attendance low.

That would be an argument for starting HEA days before and just running the normal show. Under no circumstance will they run special fireworks. It will be normal fireworks nightly starting in late June or mid-July. In either case, July 4th will be treated as just another day.

 

[moorish]

What’s going to happen is many will try to grab Epcot or whatever is available as far as reservations and hop over to MK on HEAs opening nights. Question is will Disney allow this to happen? Kinda thinking not lol. But I can almost guarantee you that won’t stop many from trying and cause big transportation lines and MK parking lot jams.

Agreed - park hopping would get messy but so would restricting it. We have MK reservations for 7/6 and 7/7, so I'm following along with this thread to try to gauge what that's going to be like.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That would be an argument for starting HEA days before and just running the normal show. Under no circumstance will they run special fireworks. It will be normal fireworks nightly starting in late June or mid-July. In either case, July 4th will be treated as just another day.

Agreed - park hopping would get messy but so would restricting it. We have MK reservations for 7/6 and 7/7, so I'm following along with this thread to try to gauge what that's going to be like.

They have been planning for this and can accommodate hoppers even with the increased capacity. Recall that capacity limits are of their own making.

But you can see why they would not choose to open HEA first, now. It would either be EF first with HEA arriving later or both on the same night. MK can’t be the only park with fireworks.

 

[havoc315]

They have been planning for this and can accommodate hoppers even with the increased capacity. Recall that capacity limits are of their own making.

But you can see why they would not choose to open HEA first, now. It would either be EF first with HEA arriving later or both on the same night. MK can’t be the only park with fireworks.

It's also a good reason I expect to see Epcot hours extended to at least 10pm for the summer.
Give an additional reason (extra hour of park time) to spend the night at Epcot instead of MK.

Fantasmic still looks months away.. or any rumor of it also coming back in the July timeframe?

 

[ToTBellHop]

It's also a good reason I expect to see Epcot hours extended to at least 10pm for the summer.
Give an additional reason (extra hour of park time) to spend the night at Epcot instead of MK.

Fantasmic still looks months away.. or any rumor of it also coming back in the July timeframe?

Epcot is already open until 10 for summer. *nevermind. Only through mid July. I agree that they’ll extend the rest of summer. With transportation issues, they’ll continue to want DAK and DHS cleared out before fireworks time, then MK can have most buses and monorail, then Epcot last. They may even choose to show EF at 9:30 pm or later. Thankfully, many resorts are accessible by SkyLiner, boat, foot, or monorail from Epcot.

I‘ve only heard “by October“ for F!

 

[havoc315]

Epcot is already open until 10 for summer. *nevermind. Only through mid July. I agree that they’ll extend the rest of summer. With transportation issues, they’ll continue to want DAK and DHS cleared out before fireworks time, then MK can have most buses and monorail, then Epcot last. They may even choose to show EF at 9:30 pm or later. Thankfully, many resorts are accessible by SkyLiner, boat, foot, or monorail from Epcot.

I‘ve only heard “by October“ for F!

Hope that doesn't mean AK will stay at 6pm for summer and DHS at 7pm...

My hope is AK to at least 7pm, DHS to at least 8, MK seems pretty firm at 9, maybe 9:30, with Boo Bash. Epcot at 10... Epcot at 11 would be fantastic.

 

[jrhwdw]

I'm all for longer Epcot Hours but let's remember Epcot only needs to open until 9PM for EF. Same goes for Harm probably when that opens.