I'm guessing they mean the projections that they show on the castle during the fireworks would be projected onto the water.
The view is pretty great, especially from down low. They activate the water mist screens and project images that match the fireworks (similar to how things are projected onto the castle). So during the Star Tours section, you see the Star Wars hyperspace view; during MSEP segment, you see floats, etc. It's specially designed for those water screens so is slightly different than the castle.
Yes to seat cushions. I entered the reserved seating area by Haunted Mansion (the stairs in between the coffee stand and churro cart), as that is what my FP said to do. I did see a Dad and his son enter the area (with CM approval) from the center stairs area (near French Market) and some CMs allowed people to come in near Pirates, but most people did the HM entrance; they then sent us down the ropes off pathway at the back of the area and collected our passes when we entered our assigned section (my night all 3 dining packages were separate).
I didn't do the premium BB package, but did observe how it acted.
Even though it will still be close to the end date, the second parade showing should still be relatively easy to find good seats for. That's a mid-week with cheapest APs blocked out, so not as many locals. And people may actually be thinking about seeing it on the absolute last night, rather than a few nights before. If you want to be 100% sure, you can go ahead and get the upgrade (you can do it at the restaurant), but I still wouldn't pay the $25!
No, they have serious crowd control in place. Benches blocking access so people its one-way traffic from the Hub towards Fantasmic and plenty of CMs directing traffic. People leaving that area are funneled out thru Adventureland. There is one path along the south side of Frontierland next to the shops where you can walk, but you still get funneled thru the adventureland archway. Then at the Hub, you have to walk down at least past the entrance to the Jolly Holiday to be able to turn towards Frontierland. No way for you to get thru the crowd to the Hub, up to Frontierland entrance, and over to BTMR before fireworks. During fireworks it's too risky to try moving around in those crowds!
If you are planning on weekdays, is one of those a Friday? Because it's possible Fantasmic might only be showing on weekends.Hi folks! First off, thank you so much to all who have posted such great info and photos- much appreciated
I need help with a strategy. My DH and I are going to be at DLR for just two days in November (1 day @ DCA, 1 day @ DL) so our time is very important, especially since the hours will be reduced (weekdays in the off-season). We really want to see Fantasmic with a decent view, but it doesn't have to be the best. How early are people lining up in the FP line or the HB line before the show begins? It seems like doing RBT or BB means you don't have to line up quite so soon, but there's the added time of doing a TS meal.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
