How do you get the best spot for Disneyland fireworks?

Main Street, U.S.A. is our number-one choice for watching Disneyland fireworks. Stand in the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. (from Central Plaza to the Train Station, between the buildings) for the show. You'll get the iconic castle view in the distance and are treated to projections all around you.



Getting the best spot for Disneyland fireworks depends on whether you value the "classic" view or avoiding crowds. The most iconic spot is directly in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or along Main Street, U.S.A., specifically between the Central Plaza and the Train Station. For these coveted spots, you should plan to "stake out" your area at least 90 minutes to 3 hours in advance, especially during peak seasons. Bringing a small blanket helps mark your territory and provides comfort while waiting. If you prefer a less chaotic experience, the area in front of "it's a small world" offers excellent views of the projections on the facade with far fewer people. Another "pro tip" is to watch from Galaxy's Edge, where the "Fire of the Rising Moons" experience pairs the pyrotechnics with Star Wars music, providing a unique and immersive perspective away from the Main Street crush.

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Reserved fireworks viewing at Disneyland Resort is sometimes available with certain dining packages, which you can book in advance of your visit. For example, Plaza Inn Dining Packages feature reserved seating for either fireworks or parades, depending on what is currently being offered.

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The FIFTH Rooftop Bar at Grand Legacy at the Park is one of the best off-property spots for viewing Disneyland Fireworks.

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Blink and you'll miss the newest attraction at the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland's secret bar found over at Disney's California Adventure Park. Hold up—a secret bar at Disneyland? The Terrace Lounge is Carthay Circle's newest bar and it's a kid-free zone, perfect for enjoying a few cocktails.

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Fireworks occur on select nights only. Please check the Entertainment Schedule for the performance schedule. All fireworks at Disneyland Park are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.

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That's 365 evenings of air and noise pollution in the city of Anaheim. The exploding aerial fireworks are extremely loud and irritating to anyone who lives within a 5 mile radius of the park. The firework explosions can easily be heard up to a 20 mile distance.

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Disneyland® Hotel For Guests staying in Club Level rooms, you can view the fireworks from the E-Ticket Lounge, where the firework show's music is piped in during the show for an extra bit of fun. We hope these pointers ignite some inspiration for experiencing Disney's world-renowned nighttime spectaculars.

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If you're visiting Disney and you're questioning if it is worth it to stay for the fireworks, it really is. They are beautiful to experience and they put on such a show. The only difficult part is getting out of the park when the fireworks are over. It is very busy!

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Disney Parks doesn't disclose the cost of all their firework shows, but just the nightly 'Disney Enchantment' fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom costs about $25,000 a night.

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Park admission is not required. To make a reservation for a dinner or dessert party, use the links above. To book a private fireworks cruise, call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529). Advance reservations are highly recommended.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.

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The fireworks experience may be changed or cancelled without prior notice. Admission is $114 per adult (ages 10 and up); $69 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. Theme park admission is required, but it is not included in the price of this event.

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Get a Hotel with a View: Some hotels in the area boast that you can see the Disney fireworks from your own hotel room balcony. This is especially true of Disney's Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village, and Grand Floridian, all on the monorail trail.

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We recommend that guests with Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 15 minutes before the start of Early Entry. We recommend guests without Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 30 minutes before scheduled park open. Keep in mind you'll need to account for parking and security time, too.

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Get There Early to Avoid the Crowds As you can imagine, that means the wait times will likely be over an hour and the park will be shoulder-to-shoulder with other visitors. For an enjoyable Disneyland vacation, get to the park as soon as it opens at 8 am to enjoy empty rides and no wait times.

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Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, especially Monday-Thursdays. On weekends, Sundays are usually less crowded than Saturdays. Regular weekends tend to be less crowded than holiday weekends.

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