So, we haven’t done both in one night....yet....but I think we are going to attempt it for MNSSHP and I’d be happy to report back!! My plan is to attend the fireworks party, snack there (the food at Tony’s last year left much to be desired) then after the fireworks head to Tony’s. Relax, maybe have a treat or two, then head to the parade viewing area around 11:15/11:30. (Now, for the Christmas parade, I’d want that straight on castle view with the dream lights in the background, so you’ll need to grab a parade spot much earlier if you want that. Last year, I held our center spot while hubby and kids continued to snack inside.) Then, after the parade, we’ll head back into Tony’s to relax while the crowds thin out. If you can come to terms with the fact that you are basically just paying for the view at Tony’s, and can accomplish everything else you want to do at the party before the fireworks, you’ll be fine!
I’ll also mention that we’ve had problems finding a parade spot in previous years, even for the second parade. I also prefer watching the Christmas parade from Main Street, with the snow and dream lights, so Frontierland is not an option for me. For that reason, we found value in doing Tony’s last year to finally have a good view of the parade. We also usually do one of the last parties (if not THE last party) of the year, so I’m sure we’ve dealt with larger crowds than others, which has contributed to bad prior experiences.
Wasn't sure they were going to offer it this year.
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