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Anyone in the parks today? Wait times look amazing!

12:51pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Just got here, seems fairly busy. Easy security and entry. Definitely jammed walkways at the usyql spots. Casey Jr at 35 and BTMRR and MMRR at 55 seem longish to me, but I haven't been tracking recently.

2:41pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

App says FW tonight, but it is really windy right now.

2:42pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

https://imgur.com/a/p3jVCWd

2:46pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Have a great afternoon and weekend, Bryan!

2:49pm on 4/24/24 by Jadesfire21

Oh, and I love the photos!

2:50pm on 4/24/24 by Jadesfire21

Welcome home, Bryan! Rumor has it Pixar parade at DCA will soft open this evening at 5pm if you have a chance to hop over & catch it.

2:51pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Thanks! I think if FW go tonight they will be Pixar, too

2:54pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Crossing fingers, toes, eyes for you to catch some magic!

2:56pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Thanks for the photos! I'm still not sure how I feel about the Pixar installations, but I think they're growing on me. The springtime beauty of the parks helps!

2:58pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Just got a shady side of MS spot behind a stroller for Magic Happens parade about to arrive (from IASW today). DL band was great as pre-show. Glad to be back! The 3 day So Cal ticket I have keeps whispering "Magic Key, Magic Key". Ha!

3:09pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

And last week there were signs just inside each park about upgrading. So that's literally a sign you should do it! LOL

3:23pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Enjoy the parade! Such a good one!

3:24pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Bryan, it makes me smile knowing you're in the park right now. I just wish I was there also! Lovely pix! Have a fantabulous time, my friend!

5:04pm on 4/24/24 by milehighminnie

Yay! Bryan's in the parks! Look forward to seeing more photos and hearing more about your visit.

5:19pm on 4/24/24 by daw623

Thanks, friends! As the theme of the Pixar parade says, we are better together. It was beyond excellent!!, and a jammed parade route! I should be able to link an album of pics soon.

5:45pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

https://photos.app.goo.gl/U2KJhWwZBdW7pcZ4A

5:51pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Thanks again for the tip, Andrea! And sitting in windy shade, I am freezing. No hope for FW in these conditions. Time to get jacket from locker, brrr. How can 65 degrees feel this cold??? Maybe I need churro toffee...

5:54pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Excellent photos! (And churro toffee is always the answer!)

6:31pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

The parade looks great! Can't wait to see it.

7:16pm on 4/24/24 by daw623

The parade looks awesome! And yes, get a churro toffee!

7:47pm on 4/24/24 by Jadesfire21

You may have a second career as a photographer, Bryan!

9:05pm on 4/24/24 by TremDLNut

Thanks, but this pic won't be evidence for that, Robin! https://imgur.com/a/KtKKWT7 Pixar FW went off a few minutes late. Really a well done show. Good enough view from there, and arrived only 8 or 9 minutes before 9:30.

10:06pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

But to see the flying things well, closer is better. I actually remembered I have a MBplus--and to charge it...and to bring it! A real feat. No need to pay attn to it during the FW, but it really goes for broke with color gyrations in the song after!

10:09pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

It worked fine for park entry, seemed to take a half sec longer for CM to read than a phone scan. But if I had used Gplus today I would have liked not having to show screen, since battery ran low. I forgot to turn off WiFi, and phone is aging.

10:14pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

It's nice to have, but there is no "must have" feature on the MBplus, and I really dislike having to pack another one-device-only cable (my Samsung watch needs one, too.)

10:17pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

I don't do ears and rarely wear Disney clothes, but I love the Donald Duck design, so that's a big plus to it!

10:20pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Today was an 8 on a predicted 4. Definitely not a light day!

12:48am by JadeKnight

So happy you were able to catch both soft openings! Agreed about MBP, though I drank the kool-aid & have now used for my last two trips to DLR. I find it really distracting when it randomly buzzes, like in the queue for WS. I get shows, but WS? (Shrug.)

7:22am by apdopey75

@JadeKnight: The first day of a new theme in the parks always draws SoCal crowds and influencers.

47 min ago by TremDLNut

That's a great photo of the FW, IMO. And taken from my favorite spot for them, allowing for a quick and easy escape out the gates when they are over.

41 min ago by TremDLNut

@apdopey - if you look at your band while in WS, it pulses red.

23 min ago by dekefamily

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Great photos!

19 min ago by judy1906

Right, I know it pulses red, but I'm just saying... why? LOL. I find it distracting & not really functional/fun. The "glow with the show" features I can understand. And I think when HM is up, it pulses like a heartbeat when you walk by the building.

15 min ago by apdopey75

If we had more actual functionality like WDW (points of sale, hotel rooms), I wouldn't mind these fun little "extra" functions. But as is, it just feels silly to me.

8 min ago by apdopey75

FYI: F! dining page has been updated to read, "Details coming soon." https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-dinner-packages/

19 min ago by apdopey75

Horray!

19 min ago by judy1906

Anyone looking to book soon should keep an eye on this page & the parks blog for an update!

19 min ago by apdopey75

I hate asking DAS questions, but I need help. If we are park hopping, can we book our two pre-booked rides in either park or do I have to book them in the park our tickets are in? What rides would you suggest we try to get?

8:21am on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

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It is for our Autistic adult son, and I think he is going to ride everything. After riding Velocicoaster all last summer, I think he can handle all the rides at Disneyland. From what I can see DAS is the same as it was at WDW.

8:25am on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

I bought us Magic Bands. That makes it so much easier for him to go first and tap into all the rides. It's a little hard to research. I can't figure out if there are any shows or fireworks or parades with special seating for him.

8:28am on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

I was reading the post on all the dessert parties and those special seating events. Is there any that you all would really suggest I purchase to make it easier for him? We are on a VERY tight budget, so I need it to really be worth it to purchase one.

8:29am on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

Hopefully someone with firsthand experience will reply, I haven't used DAS so I'm not sure if there's any seating you could have access to. I would pick one firworks/woc/parade you think he would most enjoy and focus on getting seating figured out for it

10:44am on 4/23/24 by judy1906

The new Pixar parade at DCA will probably be the easiest of the bunch to do walk up viewing without needing to pay for a seat but still get a great spot. Would standing for a while work for your group? Sitting on the ground? Or do you need an actual

10:45am on 4/23/24 by judy1906

chair to sit in? Knowing those answers will help us in giving feedback on which to try for.

10:46am on 4/23/24 by judy1906

This might be a good question to ask DAS directly

11:41am on 4/23/24 by JadeKnight

Make sure you have Magic Band plus. Regular magic band doesn't work at DLR.

11:51am on 4/23/24 by beeptp

I took my daughter last year twice with DAS. She is more on the anxiety/panic attack/can't be around crowds scale. I did do WOC virtual cue, but there were so many people it was giving me anxiety and we skipped it. I let her pick the rides she wanted...

12:29pm on 4/23/24 by sskabelund

...to ride. I am part of a Facebook group for Disneyland DAS and many there recommended booking rides that might give a universal pass like Indiana Jones. That never happened with us. My daughter enjoyed Disneyland a lot more with DAS.

12:30pm on 4/23/24 by sskabelund

If you have park hopper, you can book preselects in the other park after 11. I have booked preselects and never used them, because logistics didn't work. You don't really need them because DAS is so easy.

1:47pm on 4/23/24 by beeptp

I think special seating for parades and fireworks is only for those with wheelchairs. Is he okay in crowds? The advantage of WOC dessert is a place to sit not in a crowd.

1:49pm on 4/23/24 by beeptp

If Fantasmic! is operating, you could try a dining pkg for that. Then after it's over stay there to view fireworks.

1:50pm on 4/23/24 by beeptp

The other option for WoC is the dining package. The viewing location is right in front of the dessert party chairs, so prime viewing. When I did it a few summers ago, I stood towards the back and was able to avoid the crush of people in the area.

2:07pm on 4/23/24 by Jadesfire21

When are you going? After June 17th, there's no pre selects. It doesn't really matter what you choose- they don't run out, so just pick any ride you want to ride

3:15pm on 4/23/24 by Chrissy-T

Thank you all. We are going May 21. We are used to sitting on the ground for parades and fireworks. My paralyzing anxiety is also an issue, so the more crowds we can avoid for fireworks the better. I will look into the dining packages.

3:58pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

If you want to experience the lights and water of WOC and not so much the screens, we really loved watching from the lower deck of the Silly Swings. Walked right up, no other people, can see everything. It was amazing!

4:10pm on 4/23/24 by dekefamily

Great idea, @Deke. I've watched from that spot, too. You can still hear all the sounds, and see the colors and fountains rise, but you can't see the image projections. Lack of any crowds makes that a worthwhile trade off.

4:55pm on 4/23/24 by TremDLNut

You can see the screens, just not directly from the front, so you get an idea of what is happening, but it is not completely clear. Personally, I love watching the fountains and the lights more than the screens.

8:42pm on 4/23/24 by dekefamily

This is so frustrating. I keep getting in the line to sign up for DAS and it kicks me out after about 10 minutes. I guess I will try first thing when they open the chat line in the morning.

2:35pm on 4/24/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

I just did DAS registration yesterday. It kicked me out but I was able to reload the page and it would come back. Don't give up! There was a message it could take 5 hours but I got in after about 45.

5:24pm on 4/24/24 by lriihimaki

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Thank you. It kicked me out all night. I'm going to try as soon as it opens in the morning and hope I have better luck.

9:11pm on 4/24/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

When it would kick me out, I would reload 2 to 5 times before it would let me back in. But much better than starting over.

9:31pm on 4/24/24 by charissemp

Hopping you got some PD & got/get through today!

7:24am by apdopey75

Going with 3 teens who love a good mocktail. (We've done Oga's twice already at WDW.) Best mocktails at DL from a quick service. Go!

8:24pm on 4/24/24 by jtaulbee

I think they are all Coco Cola Co. based (Gold Peak tea or Minute Maid lemonade) with added fruit flavors, foams or sugars. I had a pretty good one from Ronto Roasters once, and a passion fruit one somewhere. Galactic Grill, maybe? Sweet, but refreshing.

9:28pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Lamplight is known for its mocktails. 2319 is real popular. But generally the cool drinks tend to be seasonal at quick serves and festival booths. The Christmas punch is fantastic but obviously not available now. When are you coming?

9:38pm on 4/24/24 by Stephanie_SG

Pym's has one mocktail on the menu, but I believe they'll make any of the cocktails non-alcoholic upon request (haven't tried myself, tho).

7:23am by apdopey75

We have never been to Trader Sam's but I just snagged a reservation for 9:20PM on arrival day. Will it be a problem for DS20 or is there an outside area we can sit? He probably looks about 20-21. Neither of us will be drinking.

4:34pm on 4/24/24 by aliceinwonderland

Haven't been in awhile, but there were outside tables, usually sat at those. I imagine they are still there.

4:56pm on 4/24/24 by btw760

Outside seating is OK for under 21 after 8pm, IIRC.

5:02pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Thanks! I should have also asked - Is it a fun experience? Is the food good?

5:26am by aliceinwonderland

Candidly, all the "action" is inside the bar (the antics of the servers, the magic when certain drinks are ordered), but the outside seating area is nicely themed & comfortable, with a great view right in the middle of DLH. Food is good!

7:17am by apdopey75

Count down shout out! What is your number? Where are you at with planning?

7:49am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

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Now that I'm back from our trip my long winded posts are winding down and I need someone else to live vicariously through.

7:49am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

28 days! Mostly just trying to figure out a beach day. Our Disney days are planned.

7:50am on 4/16/24 by charissemp

Oooooh! Awesome! We did a day at Huntington Beach our last trip. And now that I've done it I see how easy it would have been to drive there and back while staying at a Disney area hotel. That or doing Balboa Island for

8:20am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

more touristy stuff would be my picks if I were redoing our same itinerary again.

8:20am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

Arrive May 2 for four days. Just myself and DH, no kids.

9:00am on 4/16/24 by dekefamily

A dream! What is on your top list of things you're looking forward to?

9:02am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

20 days!! Just me for Season of the Force for 3 days. Have a 2 day July trip for Pixar Fest, just 84 days until that trip.

9:03am on 4/16/24 by daw623

The bdx droids are worth camping out for, so cute! Any foods you want to get @daw? We missed all the special foods.

9:06am on 4/16/24 by judy1906

14 days for me. It looks like our trips will overlap @deke as I'll be there through May 6. Let me know if you want to meet up!

10:50am on 4/16/24 by Jadesfire21

132 here. Lots of time left.

12:02pm on 4/16/24 by JadeKnight

13, 128, and 233. Gonna make the most of my new Inspire that I can considering there's a six hour flight involved. Golly gosh can't wait!

1:14pm on 4/16/24 by beeptp

Wow, long flight. East Coast?

1:43pm on 4/16/24 by JadeKnight

Here's a hint - Aloha!

1:57pm on 4/16/24 by beeptp

Ia ora na!

2:04pm on 4/16/24 by JadeKnight

24 days. I'll be there with my two 30-something kiddos for my birthday and Mothers Day. Wow @beeptp! You get the "most traveled" award in my book: An AP with an ocean crossing trek!

3:04pm on 4/16/24 by TremDLNut

Yes indeed, @Trem! So this is now our year of DLR! I already love that I don't have to worry when the next trip will be.

3:08pm on 4/16/24 by beeptp

And as far as what I am most looking forward to: Just being with my 2 kids in the Happiest Place on Earth. Will enjoy seeing PixarFest things I've never seen before.

3:08pm on 4/16/24 by TremDLNut

@judy, DH and I took our first no kids DLR trip in October. I love taking our kids, but just 2 of us is refreshing and more relaxed. I can stroll through the stores, see any shows, listen to the band, eat when I want..

3:17pm on 4/16/24 by dekefamily

...Looking forward to doing more of the same in May. I feel the need to keep the kids entertained, fed, and happy when they are with us, so no kids is a different vibe.

3:21pm on 4/16/24 by dekefamily

TOTALLY different vibe. :)

3:59pm on 4/16/24 by judy1906

71! Just me and my husband- no kids as they will be at camp!

4:01pm on 4/16/24 by Chrissy-T

Hey @Jades, let's keep in touch and hopefully we can find a good time to say Hi in the parks!

5:08pm on 4/16/24 by dekefamily

Just bought the tickets and made reservations. Guess it's really official now!

5:11pm on 4/16/24 by JadeKnight

Sounds good @deke!

5:27pm on 4/16/24 by Jadesfire21

@Jades, I arrive on 5/6, so maybe we can meet up to say hi!

6:57pm on 4/16/24 by daw623

That would be fun @daw623. We will have to see if we can make it work!

8:18pm on 4/16/24 by Jadesfire21

Be careful @beeptp: In 2021 my daughter talked me on to getting an AP, and she proclaimed that would be our "year of Disney." Ha! We have both renewed continuously since then. It's now "the life of Disney."

8:25pm on 4/16/24 by TremDLNut

@Trem that thought has crossed my mind! If it happens we'll be in good company.

11:46pm on 4/16/24 by beeptp

53 for days for me! Have all the ADRs that I wanted! A beach morning at Laguna, then DH off to 6 flags, 3 days at Disneyland, then 1 day at Knott's berry farm, and 2 days at Yosemite! Have never been to California!

4:35am on 4/17/24 by Cindi337

87 days. First timers. What's everyone's favorite special dessert or dining reservation? Looking at Pixar Parade dining or World of Color Dessert Party or F! dining package (if available). Which one minimizing staking out seats the most?

5:27am on 4/17/24 by jtaulbee

If you're choosing between the two I'd do WOC dessert package. The parade route is really long at dca so you can find curb spot without waiting for hours.

6:18am on 4/17/24 by judy1906

F! Dining at hungry bear for the second showing is good too as that area gets pretty tight.

6:19am on 4/17/24 by judy1906

Both the Pixar parade and F! are going to be in super high demand since it's been so long since we've had F! or a parade at dca. How far into the schedule is your trip?

6:20am on 4/17/24 by judy1906

@cindi have the best trip ever! California is so beautiful and you have a wonderful itinerary put together!

6:21am on 4/17/24 by judy1906

Oh yeah! DL and Yosemite in one visit: Heaven!

1:05pm on 4/17/24 by TremDLNut

30 days! Been a few years, picking up DD from Fresno State and driving down for May17 wkend girls trip! Then flying home from SNA to Seattle!

4:45pm on 4/17/24 by gelene12thmanfan

Awesome!!!

5:42pm on 4/17/24 by judy1906

34....just started planning today. I feel pretty lost because it's been a few since I went to a park (pre-Genie days). Where do I start?

4:32pm on 4/24/24 by Cooky4MICKEY

@cooky4: Start a new thread and tell us how many days you'll be there, age range of those with you, and what you hope to enjoy in the parks. Ask away and this group will gladly guide you.

5:55pm on 4/24/24 by TremDLNut

We're at 239 days. Excited about a Xmas time DL trip. I'll get to see my DD and her DH for the 1st time since their wedding. Plus I haven't been "home" since relocating to Omaha. Still figuring out flights. Me from OMA and them from PDX.

6:37pm on 4/24/24 by katshores

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How exciting!

6:47pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

That sounds like something to really look forward to, @katshore!

9:08pm on 4/24/24 by TremDLNut

And another reason to teach summer school...besides the fact that I love "my" kids and my exiting 5th graders begged me to do it (they're still trying to convince me to follow them to middle school). Wish flights from the Midwest weren't so $$$

9:29pm on 4/24/24 by katshores

Wednesday was a 10, but Thursday and Friday were 4 and 5. What in the world is going on?

12:46am on 4/20/24 by JadeKnight

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Star Wars Nights were on Tue and Thur this week. Tickets were $119 on Tue and Wed. Imagine keys were not blocked until Fri, when ticket prices were $169. AD events cause lighter crowds on the AD day. Cheaper entry and no blocks draws crowds. So many ...

8:11am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

...factors. Wed had 3: cheaper tickets, no blockouts, sandwiched between two AD days. Some day I will go totally nerd and make a color coated analysis of crowds and the factors that I think affect them, and test my theories.

8:14am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

Sheesh. Color coded, not coated.

8:15am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

I believe periods where they have weeks of AD events 2x per week result in lopsided crowd patterns throughout each week.

8:17am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

And keep in mind that Disney was holding back on the Imagine key sales for a long time, and now there seems to be no limit to the sales. My guess: They made big $$ on food and merch during the $50 kid tickets event and decided to try ....

8:19am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

...filling the parks with cheap tickets (Imagine keys) to increase after-entry revenue. I'm speculating on that as a reason for the unfettered sale of APs that we are seeing now.

8:22am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

I just checked and see that the Imagine Key is now only available for renewal, but the others are still available. That must have happened in the last 2 weeks or so.

9:13am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

Yeah, kind of rough to see how packed the parks can get on off-season dates now.

9:40am on 4/20/24 by JadeKnight

Yeah, I've thought about trying to set up a spreadsheet to track all the different factors, but I just don't have the time right now. If you're interested in collaboration, I'd be happy to help. I know Google Sheets pretty well.

9:48am on 4/20/24 by JadeKnight

I have a suspicion that TP is running on heavily outdated (mostly pre-COVID) data/algorithms and wonder if I could do better

9:49am on 4/20/24 by JadeKnight

Thanks for the offer! I do plan to use a spreadsheet, and now that you mention it, Google sheets would allow sharing and collaboration. My DH is great with spreadsheets and graphs (engineer), so I think he can set me up when I get around to it. I'll...

10:43am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

...be sure to share my conclusions once I do it. I'm guessing TP does not factor in that which they don't have years of data on, which includes tiered pricing and maybe some AD events. And there is no off season anymore; Disney makes sure of that.

10:47am on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

I can't find the blog post right now, but even pre-Covid crowd level predictions for DLR were never that great. The levels are all based on attraction wait times during specific times of the day, which the DLR crowds don't follow. It's also why the*

2:52pm on 4/20/24 by Jadesfire21

*parks feel more crowded in the walk ways but wait times tend to be low. Or at least that's been my experience...

2:53pm on 4/20/24 by Jadesfire21

That's not been my experience. 10 feels like 10 to me based on walkways, and 4 feels like 4. I know it's all based on wait times, and I've observed that wait times and RTs increase as CLs increase.

2:56pm on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

I don't doubt your experience @Trem. I'm just sharing what mine has been over many years of 5-11 day trips, as I'm not even close to being local. I gave up on using a TP at DLR due to it not being accurate. But we will see how my trip goes in 10 days.

3:40pm on 4/20/24 by Jadesfire21

Yeah, I do find it's really inaccurate for specifics

6:25pm on 4/20/24 by JadeKnight

My interest is not in figuring out if a touring plan will be accurate; I have never counted on them. I'm just interested in trying to see if there is any rhyme or reason to crowd levels. Just analytical interest, mostly.

8:21pm on 4/20/24 by TremDLNut

Yeah. I'm more interested in predicting crowd levels because I'd like to avoid visiting when it's busy!

3:22am on 4/21/24 by JadeKnight

Ditto. Or at the very least, to set your expectations properly.

7:02am on 4/21/24 by TremDLNut

Where can we go to find "yesterdays" actual crowd levels?

2:46pm on 4/22/24 by Chrissy-T

There's a button on the crowd calendar that'll show historic levels. Yesterday was a 4/6

3:01pm on 4/22/24 by JadeKnight

Thanks @Jade!

5:10pm on 4/22/24 by Chrissy-T

In case you have a hard time finding it (I did): it is at the upper left corner of the calendar and looks like a little clock.

6:36pm on 4/22/24 by TremDLNut

@JadeKnight: Are you on the Forum anywhere? If so, I can look you up and message you if you can tell me which thread I can find you on. I have completed one month of data in Google Sheets and made a chart that is pretty interesting. ...

9:46pm on 4/22/24 by TremDLNut

..If you are still interested, I can send you a link to it. I'd welcome your input on it before I get too much further into it. I may try to input a year's worth of data and try to come up with probabilities ...

9:49pm on 4/22/24 by TremDLNut

...of crowd levels based on factors that affect it. Kind of a fun project for an analytical retiree.

9:50pm on 4/22/24 by TremDLNut

Probably? How can I tell?

3:08am on 4/23/24 by JadeKnight

Definitely interested

3:08am on 4/23/24 by JadeKnight

I'm just trying to figure out a way to reach you other than having you post your email address here. You can email me at rytrembath@gmail.com.

7:34am on 4/23/24 by TremDLNut

If you email me, please let me know here that you did so. I don't check that email often.

8:13am on 4/23/24 by TremDLNut

Email sent!

11:39am on 4/23/24 by JadeKnight

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Can't wait to hear about your super fun research project!!

12:16pm on 4/23/24 by bellsmum

Do you have discord, @TremDLNut? It's a good way to collaborate.

3:01pm on 4/23/24 by JadeKnight

@bellsmum: We're working on it and making good progress. Once we have about a year's worth of data inputted, we will figure out a way to share it. I think we are cracking the code!

5:57pm on 4/24/24 by TremDLNut

Why are the Pixar and the Star Wars fireworks shows the same time on the the same days? I wish they had put these times and days out sooner. It's too late to change our plans. They are only Friday and Saturday when we are there.

6:16pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

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And Fantasmic is also only Friday and Saturday.

6:20pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

How do we see all 3 of them?

6:20pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

Fantasmic is earlier than the fireworks. Star Wars is just another location to see the fireworks that launch behind the castle. For Star Wars, there is music and lighting but the fireworks are a bit obstructed. Unless you are a huge Star Wars...

6:24pm on 4/23/24 by Stephanie_SG

...fan, skip it and watch the Pixar fireworks at the castle. If you can hustle, you could get to the Star Wars viewing area the night you watch Fantasmic and at least see some of it. It's not crazy busy like Main Street is.

6:27pm on 4/23/24 by Stephanie_SG

I'd prioritize F! as FWs can be cancelled due to wind/weather. If there are 2 F! shows either watch the 1st & stay put for FWs or watch from SWGE then go to the 2nd F!

6:31pm on 4/23/24 by apdopey75

But yes, as above, it's the same FWs show, just themed to SW when you watch from SWGE.

6:32pm on 4/23/24 by apdopey75

Glad to see you back on DL chat, @Barb! I can't believe it's been 9 years since your trip!

7:59pm on 4/23/24 by btw760

The whole reason we are going the week we are going is to see all of the Star Wars things. But I also want to see Fantasmic and the Pixar ones.

9:20pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

My biggest concern is that the Star Wars fireworks are canceled for weather and we miss them. I want to move the trip so we have more chances to see them, but it just isn't possible. There are 2 Fantasmic both nights.

9:24pm on 4/23/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

@Barb, make sure you see the BDX droids. They deserve all the praise they are getting and more. Also there is a fun scavenger hunt. You get the card at Star Trader (free) and do the hunt in GE. You get a trading card as a prize.

10:18pm on 4/23/24 by Stephanie_SG

I think your best bet is to set up in SWGE for FWs, then exit towards Critter Country for the 2nd F! If FWs are cancelled, you'll have a bit more time to make your way over there.

7:11am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

I was just at DLR for 5 days (last weekend of Wondrous Journeys FWs) & only saw them once. Missed the SW view but saw Wondrous from iasw the last night. So you just never know. The bummer with SW is they don't do anything if FWs are cancelled...

7:13am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

...but you will at least get Pixar projections from iasw, hub/Main Street or Rivers of America.

7:14am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

I was kind of disappointed with the star wars fireworks, because it's music added to a show that was created for another purpose you end up with really long pauses in fireworks where you're listening to music and nothing else is

8:18am on 4/24/24 by judy1906

happening. Did they ever add projections in galaxy edge? I like star wars music but I'd rather watch the fireworks with projections from one of the other locations to see a more complete show.

8:19am on 4/24/24 by judy1906

@Judy, my understanding is the music, etc. was synched for the Pixar show & not Wondrous, so that is probably why it felt that way. No projections added, AFAIK. Agree that would make it extra.

8:39am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

I wish they would have left Galaxys Edge alone. It was magical to just watch fireworks over the Spires with no extra sound, often with few people so no need to wait.

8:41am on 4/24/24 by dekefamily

Agreed. And it felt more spontaneous, too. They've said the show is hanging around, so maybe one Season of the Force is over, it will go back to being a more casual viewing experience.

9:07am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

(*once)

9:48am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

So it sounds like we would enjoy watching the fireworks from a Pixar viewing place more, and maybe we should do that on Friday night, and then if it does show both nights try the Star Wars on Saturday night?

12:00pm on 4/24/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

Can we get to the 10:30 Fantasmic from anywhere that we would have the best view of the Pixar ones first?

12:00pm on 4/24/24 by Barbs7LeiaWDWcake

The fantasmic area is tricky because it's a tight space between the river and in front of pirates. The area houses the folks watching f!, walking through the area, and queueing for Pirates so depending on crowd levels that night it can feel really tight.

12:35pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

The main intended view of all fireworks is in front of the castle to the hub and into main street. A while back they added projections to the front facade of it's a small world and that encouraged more folks to watch from there.

12:36pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Then at some point they added projections on the buildings along main street, and on a water mist on the rivers of America, to encourage more spread of the crowds.

12:37pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

So watching the first fantasmic show means you can stay in place and stand up to watch the fireworks where you are. Trying to see the fireworks and then move into place for the second fantasmic

12:38pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

show is definitely doable but requires crowd negotiating when the area is darker and there's tons of cross traffic.

12:38pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Again, doable, but depending on the number in your group, the crowd level for the park that day, and your tolerance for crowds, determines how doable it is for your crew.

12:40pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

You can also see the fireworks from inside fantasyland, no projections, and galaxy edge where they've added Star wars music for now to add to the experience over there.

12:42pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Whatever you decide to do, prioritize fireworks the first night you can so you have more opportunities to catch it another night if it gets canceled for weather.

12:46pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Significantly easier to get to the 10:30 F! from SWGE via Critter Country than from Main St./Hub (cross-traffic congestion) or iasw (distance). If you'll try FWs only Fri night (no F!), iasw is your best bet for comfort/ease.

12:47pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

Just note that getting out of iasw area after FWs can be a challenge, as it's a bit of a dead end. If you need to move, hop on iasw, the train, or head into ToonTown. Else, you can stay put for a few minutes until crowds move out.

12:49pm on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

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Definitely! Less swimming up stream feeling coming that way.

12:49pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Toontown is a new hot destination after fireworks because a sizable crowd will rush that was to get in the runaway railway queue when toontown reopens after fireworks.

12:54pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Way

12:54pm on 4/24/24 by judy1906

Who is going to be in the parks this weekend?

7:35am on 4/23/24 by judy1906

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Maybe we can have a liner mini-meet? At least drive our speeders past each other, lol. Would love to meet you, @Steph! (@Lisa will be a reunion.) Let's check in Thursday eve.

7:54pm on 4/23/24 by btw760

Yes, let's try to meet up!

8:20pm on 4/23/24 by Stephanie_SG

Share a pic of the meet-up, please! So excited for all of you... it's only a day away!

9:08am on 4/24/24 by apdopey75

I'm getting really annoyed at DL entertainment scheduling! Pixar Fest starts Friday & fireworks still aren't on the schedule! I know I won't get fireworks since I'm there Mon-Wed, but will I get projections? Who knows? Not scheduled!

10:47am on 4/22/24 by daw623

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I'm looking at the carnitas wet burrito at Paradise Garden Grill that's part of Pixar Fest.

5:25pm on 4/22/24 by daw623

And, yes @Stephanie, normally there are projections on weeknights but none listed so far once Pixar Fest starts. I know the new fireworks have projections so would expect them on weeknights. Hoping DL still will add them.

5:31pm on 4/22/24 by daw623

I hope so, too!

6:56pm on 4/22/24 by Stephanie_SG

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