**Official Frozen Sing-Along, Oaken's, Holiday Premium Package Tips, updated 1/5/15

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***Frozen Fun in October and Beyond***

2015 FSF Link http://www.disboards.com/threads/ne...our-mk-event-and-fsf-returns-in-june.3388731/

ETA: 1/5/15 The Snowground and Oaken's are closed. The Sing-Along Continues​

Standby Tickets for the sing-along are no longer available as of 9/28/14

FP+ for The First Time in Forever Sing-along is available

DAS is now accepted for the Sing-Along as of 9/28/14

***Return Tickets Have Ended for the Sing-Along***
There are two queues, FP+ or Standby

Sing-Along Show Times https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/frozen-sing-along-celebration/

**New 9/29/14: Wandering Oaken's Trading Post and Frozen Snowground!! ​

Trading Post Entrance

Inside the Trading Post

Purchase with Purchase: $16.95 Frozen Tote with a $40 purchase

Entry/Exit to Snowground from the Trading Post
Please Note: When busy, it is an exit from the Snowground only.

Snowground

Concession Stand

Menu

Build-a-Snowman

"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" play area:
-Has it's own queue
-A set number of people are allowed in this area for a certain amount of time. After that time and people are cleared, the area is raked, then people are allowed inside.

Aurasma Picture and Photopass Magic Shot Area

Photo Opportunities:
Aurasma:
-There are two Aurasma App opportunities (Trolls and Sven).
-The app needs to be downloaded for the photo opportunity to work.
-You will see a purple swirl and some white dots as it begins to work.
-Touch the blue box that appears
-You will see a character(s) "enter" the scene.
-Take a picture and save it.
Photopass Magic Shot:
-There is one photopass magic shot. (Anna and Elsa)

Entrance/Exit for Snowground.
Please note, when busy, it is an entrance only and a queue forms outside at this door.

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For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration​

For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration:
-Located at the Premiere Theater
-There are two queues, FP+ or Standby
(between the Cars M&G and the San Francisco section)
-Anna and Elsa join the Royal Historians of Arendelle, Kristoff joins too!
-The theater seats about 1000 people.
-FP+ became available 9/2/14.
-DAS is accepted. See cm with the clipboard for details.
-This show is enjoyable for all ages. Each show is a bit different as the characters have room for improvisation.​

***Announced October 1, 2014 Frozen Holiday Premium Package

Includes:

-$89 per adult or $59 for children (ages 3 to 9), tax and gratuity included
-Reserved viewing for the sing-along
-Reserved location to experience the Osborne lights and enjoy specialty drinks and frozen themed desserts
-Holiday Lithograph
-Frozen pin

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/frozen-holiday-premium-package/

Nov 7 - Nov 19
Nov 21 - Dec 9
Dec 11 - Jan 4

1. Check in for a Frozen Sing-Along return time. (Look for sign and check in podium on left as enter park.) ETA: Check in is at the "Antique Store" beside Guest Services.

2. Package Sing-along line at the Premiere theater is across from stroller parking.

3. 6:00-ish the Osborne Lights turn on.

4. 7:00-ish the dessert area opens. ETA: "December 25, 2014 – January 1, 2015 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM; January 2 - 3, 2015 from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM; and January 4, 2015 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM."

5. Pick up Lithograph/Pin when ready to exit dessert party.

photos courtesy of yulilin3

More Dessert Party Pictures

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Wow! With the announcement on the Disney Blog 9/12/14, it sure sounds like WDW is going to be getting much cooler!

See Disney Blog Post http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/frozen-attraction-coming-to-epcot/
"We’re extending some favorite elements of Frozen Summer Fun LIVE!, too, so that guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can continue singing along to “Frozen” songs with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna. Wandering Oaken’s will set up shop closer to the show through the holiday season and will feature a larger play area with real snow (in Florida!).

From the moment we screened the film several months before its release, we were inspired by the possibility of bringing this great story to life for our guests. Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! has been extremely popular, and now we’re looking forward to doing even more to allow our guests to experience the “Frozen” phenomenon"



***Frozen Summer Fun Extended!! Runs until Sept 28***

Exceptions: The Premium Package and Fireworks will only run on weekends after Labor Day. (September 5 - 7; September 12 - 14; September 19 - 21; and September 26 - 28, 2014.)

Looking for a fun way to "cool" off from the summer heat? Looks like "Frozen" Summer Fun Live at DHS is the place to be from July 5th to September 1.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/frozen-summer-celebration/



Putting together the information from Disney's blog http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...n-live-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments and guest experiences as FSF continues.

Frozen Summer Fun Opening (ie Rope Drop): Rope drop ceremony was discontinued 9/29/14

-A four minute stage presentation featuring Olaf on the big screen and a MC.
-Heading to JTA, stay to the left.
-Heading to TSM or Oakens, stay to the right.

This was in reference to the old building. See above for info about the new building. See above for information since 9/29/14
Wandering Oaken's Trading Post & Frozen Funland:
*Sven is back in stock at the Oaken's Trading Post*
-There are two queues. One is for playing the other for merchandise. (One line will not lead to the other. You'll need to exit and then enter the other line from the beginning if you choose to do both.)
-Inside Sound Stage 1
(Between TSM and the Studio Backlot Tour)

Wandering Oaken's Funland: Skating has been discontinued as of 9/29/14
-Opened from park opening until 8pm (times subject to change)*Closing at 7:30pm Aug 24 -Sept 6*
-Ice skating demonstrations one the :
***Note: Latest time guide lists ice skating demonstration times as 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm
-Skate rentals available for guests, 30 minute sessions, $10 fee to skate, starting at 9:30 on the :30's (times subject to change)
-Guest Skating begins at 9:30 and it's on the :30's
***Note: Guest Skating is 30 minutes long, that may include the time it takes to sign vouchers, get skates and lace up. Skating ends promptly at 8pm.
-Guests may bring their own skates or use provided Hockey Skates.
-Must wear a helmet to skate
-Additional restrictions and information found in this link http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=52050765&postcount=1724
-

Skating details came out!
"Located inside the Soundstage One building toward the rear of the park, Oaken’s Frozen Funland features a frozen pond where guests can go ice skating. Skating sessions are $10 for 30 minutes on the ice, including the use of ice skates, socks and a helmet. Guests can also bring their own equipment. Oaken’s Frozen Funland will be open daily from park opening to 8 p.m., and skating sessions are available on a first come, first serve basis. (Note: Skating availability may be limited to the sizing of skates. Waivers for all guests are required and minors must have an adult/responsible party age 18 or older present to sign for them)."

Photo Opportunities:
Aurasma:
-There are two Aurasma App opportunities (Trolls and Sven).
-The app needs to be downloaded for the photo opportunity to work.
-You will see a purple swirl and some white dots as it begins to work.
-Touch the blue box that appears
-You will see a character(s) "enter" the scene.
-Take a picture and save it.
Photopass Magic Shot:
-There is one photopass magic shot. (Anna and Elsa)


"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" play area:
-Has it's own queue
-A set number of people are allowed in this area for a certain amount of time. After that time and people are cleared, the area is raked, then people are allowed inside.

Concession Stand: Menu changed 9/29/14. This is the old menu.
-Hot and cold beverages
-Snacks
(Mickey Pretzel, Anna and Elsa Cookie, Cupcakes, Churros, Hot Cocoa, Hot Cocoa with marshmallow flavoring., coke, diet coke, sprite and Dasani water)

Wandering Oaken's Trading Post:
-"Frozen" merchandise
-Special "Frozen" inspired goodies (Cupcakes, Cookies, etc.) Frozen inspired treats and drinks are sold at the new Snowground and across from the Premiere Theater only.




Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome:This was discontinued 9/29/14
-11am each day
-They make their way down Hollywood BLVD to the Sorcerer's Hat Stage in a procession with skaters, ice cutters, etc. Then a welcome at the stage.
-The parade begins near the Crossroads "Mickey Tower", continues down Hollywood BLVD, stops at the hat stage for the welcome, then continues on to Star Tours where there is an exit gate.


For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration:
-A ticket is required to see this show. As of 9/29/14 tickets are no longer available.
-Tickets are available starting at park opening and distributed throughout the day until gone.
-Tickets are free and are distributed across from the San Francisco scene, look for the green umbrellas.
-Located at the Premiere Theater
(between the Cars M&G and the San Francisco section)
-Anna and Elsa join the Royal Historians of Arendelle
-**Current times guide has it listed as 30 minutes**
-During July and August, show times were at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
(times subject to change, be sure to check the Times Guide)
-Starting September 2nd show times have been added on select days. Be sure to check for show hours, as some days have more show times than others.
9:25, 10:25, 11:30, 12:35, 1:40. 2:45, 3:50, 4:55, 6, 7:05
**looks like the 9:25am show is weekdays only**
-The theater seats about 1000 people.
-Be sure to return within the time frame of your ticket window, see updated report http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=52059288&postcount=1763
-There are now 5 lines for the sing-along be sure to read the big blue signs before getting into a line, see update http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=52059288&postcount=1763 As of 9/29/14 there are 2 queues, FP+ and Standby.
1. The ticket pick up queue
2. The Premium Package queue
3. The Return Ticket queue in the unused muppet queue area for overflow
4. The Standby queue.
5. The FP+ queue (new feature, started Sept 2)
FP+ is available starting September 2nd!




"Coolest Summer Ever" Dance Party: This was discontinued 9/29/14.
**Aug 31 to Sept 6th - (4:30 to 8pm Wed and Thurs) (Friday and Saturday 5pm - 9pm)**
5:00pm - 9:15pm Aug 24-30*
Icemen of the North - **(Wed, Thursday Sept 3-4th 4:30pm,5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm) (Friday and Saturday Sept 5-6th: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm)**
-5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Aug 24-30
-5:30 to 9pm July 5th to Aug 16
(End time may be adjusted Aug 17 to Sept 1 when fireworks start earlier)
-DJ alternating with live band (Sweat, Mulch and Shears as the Icemen.)
-Located around the Sorcerer's Hat Icon Stage
-weather permitting
-Mickey and Minnie in their swimwear make periodic appearances to mingle and dance with the crowd

"Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular: This was discontinued 9/29/14
-Featuring Glow with the Show magic!
-9:15pm Fri, Sat Sept 5, 6
-9:45pm July 5th to Aug 16th
-9:15 Aug 17th to Sept 1
-***extended for weekends only, after Labor Day(September 5 - 7; September 12 - 14; September 19 - 21; and September 26 - 28, 2014)
-Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf
-August 23 there will not be a "Frozen" Fireworks Spectacular. The park closes at 7pm that night. Villians Unleashed, a special ticket event is that night.
-Select attractions will have adjusted operating hours.

Something for everyone to keep in mind is that, for the duration of this event, TSMM, One Man's Dream and Legend of Capt. Jack Sparrow will close at 8:30pm because of safety issues with fireworks fall out.
Also Great Movie Ride will close at 8pm. On this I'm not completely sure but I think they re-open GMR faster than TSMM because there's less fireworks fall out.
On days that the park closes at 10pm they will not re open.
When the park closes later TSMM and Jack Sparrow will most likely open around 10:20pm to 10:30pm

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Itinkso-The giant Sorcerer Mickey Hat on Hollywood Blvd. gets the full Frozen treatment with special projections of snow and ice images, in an eye-popping spectacular above Hollywood Blvd. Set to the film’s soundtrack, the fireworks show will feature special guests – including a very magical appearance from Elsa in which she will show how her powers flurry “through the air and to the ground” to produce magically icy blue and white gleaming fireworks.

Take-Along Olaf:This was discontinued 9/29/14
-complimentary, card stock Olaf
-these can be found throughout the park and at the front gate. Look for tables set up throughout the park. Usually they have a white box with icicles on the top.
-share photos of yourself with Olaf on social media using #OlafSummerVacation
-select photos will be used in the grand finale

Disney's FP+ will NOT be available for Frozen Summer Fun.
Starting Sept 2, Disney FP+ is now available for The First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration

Anna and Elsa will NOT be available for M&G during Frozen Summer Fun. They will be available for M&G at Fairytale Hall in the MK. Advance FP+ reservations are strongly recommended.

Fantasmic is presently nightly at 8:30pm (check Times Guides for official times.)
-Tip from Itinkso

And one Fantasmic tip: Just as with SWW, it is best to plan on attending the 2nd Fantasmic in order to have the best view of the fireworks beforehand.

-Tip from speedo

I went to the star wars weekends twice and both times I went to the 9:00 fantasmic followed by the 9:45 fireworks with no problem. When fantasmic lets out stick to the left and follow the crowds towards the far left exit going by the Ursula and witch sections. This exit takes you along a path that leads toward the main exit at the front of the park. They will be directing people to exit the park. However both times I separated from the exiting crowd to find a spot to stand in the street. Both times I was there in plenty of time (5-10 minutes) before the fireworks started. And one night fantasmic started late due to weather and I still got there before the fireworks started.

The beginning of the street looking toward the hat is actually a great place to view the fireworks. It is actually a really great view of the fireworks.

One caveat I was only with adults so we could walk pretty fast even through the crowd. But even with youngsters in tow I think you should be able to catch most of the fireworks display.

Another DISer reported that with children the first show then fireworks may not work well. Their children weren't able to see the fireworks with all the people.

The Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package: This was discontinued 9/29/14.

***Dates extended weekends thru Sept 28***
-September 5 - 7; September 12 - 14; September 19 - 21; and September 26 - 28, 2014.
-Adult price has increased to $69, child price remains $39




"The Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package, available daily from July 5 – September 1, 2014 (with the exception of August 23), will offer guests reserved viewing for three of the park’s most anticipated new experiences. This package is a great way to see Princess Anna and Queen Elsa. Guests who book the package will check in at Min and Bills Dockside Diner starting at 10:30 a.m., then enjoy refreshments and reserved viewing for Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome procession at 11:00 a.m. Later on, they’ll experience reserved seating at one showing of For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, which takes place between 12:30-7 p.m. The evening will end from 8:30 – 10PM with an exclusive dessert party in a reserved area for viewing of the nighttime Frozen fireworks spectacular. (Note: Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome procession and the dessert party offers a reserved viewing area, no seating is available. Wheelchairs and ECVs will be accommodated).

Packages cost $59 for adults and $34 for children (including tax and gratuity). Discounts do not apply. Park admission is required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Book this package now by calling 407-939-1939.

(Note: Guests will receive a credential (a lanyard) for identification during the Royal Welcome procession viewing. If you are not able to attend the Royal Welcome procession viewing, please visit Guest Relations to check-in between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. and select a show time for the sing-along celebration. After 8 p.m., please check-in at Min and Bill’s. Credential identification is non-transferrable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.)"
-show times are selected at check-in.
-Check-in 10:00 AM for parade and 8pm for dessert fireworks.
-Fully Accessible. (There is a taped off viewing area for the parade. The Premiere Theater is fully accessible. If you can transfer, you will be seated in the front and center of the theater. If you cannot transfer, the majority of accessible spots are in the back of the theater with just a few in the front. There is limited availability of low tables for the dessert. We shared a table with others.
-In event of rain, the parade may be cancelled. There is no alternate for this. However, in the event of rain for the dessert portion of the package, it will be moved to the Disney Jr. buildng.
-Parade Menu: Frozen Lemonade Cup, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cup, Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani Water. (subject to change at any time.)
-Dessert Party Menu: Kristoff's No Sugar Added Lemon Icebox Cookies, Elsa Vanilla Cupcakes with buttercream icing, Elsa's Key Lime Tarts, Grand Pabble's Strawberry Shortcake with Silver Snow Beads, Olaf's Marshmallow Pops (no marshmallows, but a cheese filling cake on bottom and carrot or some kind of spice cake on top), Valley of the Living Rock's Krispy Bon Bons, Brownie Bites, Anna Chocolate Cupcakes, Fondue Bar, Apples, Pineapples, Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Marshmallows, assorted nuts, Anna Push-ups, Mickey Premium Bar, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich, Chocolate Covered Banana, Strawberry Bar, Orange Bar, Tea, Coffee and flavorings, Olaf's Summer Sunset (Passion Fruit, Orange, and guava juice, peach monin syrup), Troll Juice (Lemonade, Blueberry Monin Syrup), Warm Winter Grog (Citrus Vodka, lemonade, ginger beer), Iced Coffee (Baily's, Kahlua, coffee), Iced Summer (rum, blue curaco, pineapple juice, splash of Sprite), Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani Water, Iced Summer,
(subject to change at any time.)



Disney's Links:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/frozen-summer-celebration/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-frozen-funland-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

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Maps:

Updated the map with the more precise Premiere Theater location!

New Frozen Map

http://i.imgur.com/8Q239rV.png

Here's my first DHS fireworks viewing map attempt…
Anyone with input, please let me know.

I've made a map that indicates where to view the DHS Frozen Fireworks from outside DHS.

Better views are along the (purple) pathway inside the area that I shaded in green on the map below.

The bottom green arrow points to the approximate spot
where the "outside-the-park" fireworks on THIS WDWMagic video (@ approx. 6:30) were shot.

 

[hsmamainva]

Subscribing!!

Will be there August 8-16!

 

[lovethattink]

Pictures of Soundstage 1







This is the queue for the Premiere Theater. The queue is across the street from the theater in the extended Muppet's queue that is no longer used by Muppet Vision. The street traffic will be blocked to allow guests entry in to the theater.

 

[Itinkso]

Great job, lovethattink!!

Here is the inside the magic blurb regarding the Hat Projection show to add to the fireworks description:

The giant Sorcerer Mickey Hat on Hollywood Blvd. gets the full Frozen treatment with special projections of snow and ice images, in an eye-popping spectacular above Hollywood Blvd. Set to the film’s soundtrack, the fireworks show will feature special guests – including a very magical appearance from Elsa in which she will show how her powers flurry “through the air and to the ground” to produce magically icy blue and white gleaming fireworks.

And one Fantasmic tip:

Just as with SWW, it is best to plan on attending the 2nd Fantasmic in order to have the best view of the fireworks beforehand.

 

[lovethattink]

Subscribing!!

Will be there August 8-16!

Welcome! By August, we should have a very good idea

Great job, lovethattink!!

Here is the inside the magic blurb regarding the Hat Projection show to add to the fireworks description:

The giant Sorcerer Mickey Hat on Hollywood Blvd. gets the full Frozen treatment with special projections of snow and ice images, in an eye-popping spectacular above Hollywood Blvd. Set to the film’s soundtrack, the fireworks show will feature special guests – including a very magical appearance from Elsa in which she will show how her powers flurry “through the air and to the ground” to produce magically icy blue and white gleaming fireworks.

And one Fantasmic tip:

Just as with SWW, it is best to plan on attending the 2nd Fantasmic in order to have the best view of the fireworks beforehand.

Thanks! I added those tips.

 

[jjk]

subscribing

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Subscribing!

We'll be there during our last week of August vacation

 

[donnaf516]

We'll be there the end of August. Really looking forward to this!

 

[michellibell]

We are leaving in 6 days!! I'm so excited - thanks for the tips. Subscribing!

 

[Portugal1000]

I'm in. Have 14 day unlimited tickets from UK so hope to see everything Frozen. My 14 year old son will be delighted ( I don't think so!!)

 

[hsmamainva]

I'm in. Have 14 day unlimited tickets from UK so hope to see everything Frozen. My 14 year old son will be delighted ( I don't think so!!)

My 14yo son is being dragged along too!!

The only guy on our otherwise all girls trip!

 

[lovethattink]

subscribing

Welcome!

Subscribing!

We'll be there during our last week of August vacation

Welcome! Looks like a popular week to be there.

We'll be there the end of August. Really looking forward to this!

Welcome! Me too!

We are leaving in 6 days!! I'm so excited - thanks for the tips. Subscribing!

Welcome! Please report back with your experience and any tips you have.

I'll be there July 5th. It will be interesting to hear how park entry goes. It's an EMH morning. I'll be an offsite guest so no EMH for me. I'm a "local".

For SWW, the park opened each day before official rope drop time. I wonder if this will be the case with Frozen Summer Fun?

I'm in. Have 14 day unlimited tickets from UK so hope to see everything Frozen. My 14 year old son will be delighted ( I don't think so!!)

Welcome! From your signature, it looks like you have an awesome vacation planned; Trade Winds, Universal and Disney!

I have two boys. My oldest thinks it's great for Disney to add this, but if he misses it he won't be upset. My youngest loves Kristoff and Sven and he is so happy to see Kristoff added to the line up! He loves theater and singing so he is very excited about the sing-along. He wants to dress like Kristoff, disneybounding style. We have a few days to work on that! Missyrose gave us some great ideas! But he is mostly excited for the activities inside Soundstage 1.

 

[Itinkso]

Insidethemagic.net keeps updating their post... here is the latest that sounds like it's the Aurasma app which was quite fun at SWW:

Guests can take pictures with the film’s animated characters in a virtual setting, and then email them or share on their social media channels.

 

[lovethattink]

My 14yo son is being dragged along too!!

The only guy on our otherwise all girls trip!

Welcome!

Insidethemagic.net keeps updating their post... here is the latest that sounds like it's the Aurasma app which was quite fun at SWW:

Guests can take pictures with the film’s animated characters in a virtual setting, and then email them or share on their social media channels.

That would be very cool if they did "Frozen" pictures with the Aurasma app.

 

[southernfriedmom]

Just when I was getting sad that our SWW thread was winding down- now I'm seeing similar posters here- yay!!! Time to start developing a new plan of attack for DHS for our mid/late July trip. Thanks lovethattink!!!

 

[bangzoom6877]

Are the fireworks part of Fantasmic?

 

[Itinkso]

Are the fireworks part of Fantasmic?

No, they are shot off from behind the Hat @ 9:45. If someone attends the 1st Fantasmic, by the time they look for a spot for fireworks, there won't be anything available.

 

[lovethattink]

The blog said food and merchandise updates are soon to come. I wonder if there will be a Dessert Fireworks like there was for SWW? A frozen character meal would be pretty awesome too! One can wish. The dessert fireworks and the meals were huge successes during SWW.

Just when I was getting sad that our SWW thread was winding down- now I'm seeing similar posters here- yay!!! Time to start developing a new plan of attack for DHS for our mid/late July trip. Thanks lovethattink!!!

Welcome! I know, right. This is exciting to have something so "cool" to look forward to.

I've been thinking about my plan of attack for July 5th. I expect it to be crazy busy and a bit unorganized since it's the first day. There are usually those first day kinks to work out.

I think we will try to catch the parade, but skip the stage welcome and head over to wait in line for the 12:30 show. Unless wrist bands are given out for the show and we have wristbands. Then I'd stay for the welcome before heading for lunch.

I'm expecting lines for the Trading Post similar to those of Darth's Mall. If I see they are too long, I'll try to go first thing in the morning another day or before it closes for fireworks in the evening.

Are the fireworks part of Fantasmic?

Welcome!

No, the fireworks are in addition! It's a totally separate show. You won't be able to view the fireworks from the Fantasmic area. The fireworks will be best viewed from Hollywood BLVD. Echo Lake is another good viewing spot if you don't mind trees in the way.

The characters will be on stage leading up to the fireworks. If you are right in front of the hat, you'll have a great view of the characters, but lousy view of the fireworks. The VIP section for the SWW fireworks was located by Min and Bill's. Back a bit from the hat will have the fireworks centered perfectly. I preferred being near 50's PTC at Echo Lake or in between the Idol screen and the hat for firework viewing. We sat on the ground at the latter spot because it was more comfortable for viewing. Standing gave a big kink in the neck.

 

[j2thomason]

If anyone hears of a handicap/wheelchair viewing section for the welcome or fireworks, please post it here. My 86 year old mother will be with us in a wheelchair. Judging by my experience on May the Fourth Be With You fireworks last year, I know both of those events will be like mosh-pits. I know my mom would like to see the welcome and the fireworks, but if people are standing all around her while she is stuck in a wheelchair, she won't get to see anything.