MK fireworks and projection show question

[KatieInClayton]

Haven't been in 4 years and obvi things have changed. Do I have it right that the fireworks show at 9pm and then immediately afterwards the projection show begins?

On a Thursday in May, how long should I steak out a spot to watch the shows? Used to be 45 min beforehand that I could get a descent spot by Caseys on the curb. Should i alot the same amount of time this go around?

and lastly - I take it anywhere in the hub is a good spot? No longer up and down Main Street ot the train station?

 

[wendyphant]

Following - I would like to know the same

 

[GVentola]

The projection show, "Once upon a Time" is after, but not immediately after, the fireworks, at least it was when I was there a few weeks ago. If you've found a good spot (one where you can see most of the castle), you should keep it and wait.

I really don't understand why "Once upon a Time" comes after the fireworks show, "Happily Ever After". You would think that because both shows contain castle projections, but "Once upon a Time" contains only a few pyrotechnics, that it would be the "pre show". Also, it should be the pre-show because it's titled after the beginning of a fairy tale, and "Happily Ever After" is titled after the end of a fairy tale.

 

[Driver]

Haven't been in 4 years and obvi things have changed. Do I have it right that the fireworks show at 9pm and then immediately afterwards the projection show begins?

On a Thursday in May, how long should I steak out a spot to watch the shows? Used to be 45 min beforehand that I could get a descent spot by Caseys on the curb. Should i alot the same amount of time this go around?

and lastly - I take it anywhere in the hub is a good spot? No longer up and down Main Street ot the train station?

Technically the fireworks start and are advertised to start at 8:55. Just saying in case you're in a situation were you're cutting it close on time and you don't want to miss anything.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

To see the projections easily for Happily Ever After you probably want to be in the hub to Casey's area. I wouldn't stand in the area in front of the Partners (Walt & Mickey statue)/area in the street in front of the castle to see a great view of both projections and fireworks. I did this recently and it was an okay view but the castle blocks a little of the pyro. The fence line area at the start of the hub and even with the statue is a good view but those spots go fast, if you want those spots show up about an hour early. I have also watched from further down Main Street, by the Confectionary and you can see projections and get the basic idea but not a lot of detail.

The train station will still give you a good view and you will see projections but again not as detailed as being closer.

The Once Upon a Time projection show is a nice show but in my experience you don't have to show up super early for it. I have shown up (in the summer time even) a few minutes before it started and gotten a spot near the castle.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I think an hour is best, and Casey's IS one of the best places to view the fireworks and shows.