Disneyland Forever! Fireworks

Absolutely spectacular! Disney has really outdone themselves once again. I, myself, have become a ginormous fan of Disney Land. However, there were a few minor bugs with the performance. I only loved it partially because we were unfortunate and did not and get a good view of the mesmerizing fireworks. Although we watch the show all the time, (and nearly memorized the whole show) many tourists travel almost halfway around the world to this supposedly «happiest place on earth», coming to find a tree to block the amazing sight of the castle and fireworks. Another time, we watched the fireworks at «It’s a Small World», but only enjoyed a portion of the entertainment. I had noticed that there are fireworks behind the castle and fireworks behind the world-​renowned ride. I kept turning my head back and forth to see it all. Evidently, I did not have a great time. The fireworks was truly a work of art, only to be blocked by a group of trees and towering grown-​ups. Also, if only Disney Land, California requested everyone to be seated throughout the show. Many adults, 7 feet tall, are standing right in front of little kids. The display of fireworks connected with the 90’s kids and the generation of kids now. With songs like «The Circle of Life» and the song sung by little girls worldwide, «Let it Go”. Thank you Disney, for making memories that last a lifetime.

My friend, Craig was right. He said that I should come back to Disneyland in December when all of the Christmas decorations were up. I told him that I saw the holiday décor ten years ago. He said everything is different now… oh, yeah.. Craig is right. .
Because of technology, imagination, and Disneyland’s continuous improvement, the current Fireworks show is amazing. We sat in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, on the street.. There are great views from the ground since you’re looking up as the projections are shown on the castle and the fireworks appear behind, above and at the sides of it!
The songs brought back happy memories and gave me «chicken skin» aka Goose Bumps! The bright colors, patterns of various fireworks, and blinking lights along with the heat (feel it on your face!) from the huge flame throwers combined for an elaborate experience!
Watching Nemo swim in the sky where Tinker Bell had just flown is one example of the many surprises in this show. It’s no wonder that crowds form early to save a spot. Bring your blanket and snacks. .relax and have fun! ! Enjoy the show… it’s so worth it! !!

The fireworks itself was great, however, it was such a hassle trying to watch it so I am not sure if it was worth all the effort.
Disneyland is a lot smaller than Magic Kingdom at Disney world. So when it gets really busy, it becomes a huge hassle. People are pushing you around. Disney staff constantly nagging you to move here and move there. I don’t really need to be treated like cattle after a long day. They need to find a better way to deal with overcrowding

Yep, I totally cried.
For the past week, I had been watching the fireworks (which my 2.5 year old creatively determined must be made of «pixie dust») every night from the sidewalk outside my hotel, just outside Disneyland, or from the car simply because I didn’t want to be caught in the middle of the epic crowds on Main Street. Yesterday, I found myself outside of It’s a Small World watching the spectacular Paint the Night parade, getting on the ride, then being in that general area just as the fireworks started.
And wow, am I SO GLAD it worked out that way.
Disney really outdid themselves this time.
We saw Tinkerbell flying around in the sky (seriously, and not a tiny figurine like in the Small World ride, but a person), watched projections playing on the façade of the popular Small World building, and watched the epic fireworks above our heads in two separate spots. The Matterhorn Bobsled also played a role, and closer to the end… Well, I don’t want to spoil the surprise. But watch it. It is completely worth the wait and the possible trouble of dealing with the crowds of Disnerds just like you, who know what they’ll miss if they don’t secure a good spot to watch the fireworks.
We will be back tomorrow, and this time… To find a spot on Main Street and get a clearer view of the magic.
Indeed, it was MAGICAL.

When you wish upon a star, you discover a magical world that is and always has been Disneyland.
Lit up at 9.30 during the summer hours [and if they close at 9pm, it’s at 8:35pm], the story of the Disneyland fireworks follow the music as both magically tell a tale at Cinderella’s castle. It’s a 10 minute escapade of pretty lights flying in the air and you wondering if you could be the princess that lives in the castle and gets to play with the controls and tries to make all the fireworks they have go on at the same time, presenting a multitude of colors in the night horizon, where people can see them from 40 miles away (reportedly). You can most definitely see them from the 5 and 57 freeways, so no doubt they light up the night sky.

Ever think fireworks could make you cry? It’s crazy… I didn’t either. It’s not me doing all the crying (yeah right you say, but seriously), but after seeing this magical show several times, I always see people sobbing, left in tears as if they just saw Michael Jackson. Earlier in the night however the softy sobbing people had their elbows up shooing away the Black Friday crowd around them to get a good view. I guess that’s what some true Disney fans may do.
The lights, music/​sound, and breathtaking fireworks are simply overwhelming to the senses and take over some people’s emotions. I don’t blame them, it is quite a show I tell you.
It’s difficult to get a front row seat to this show; often people have to wait hours prior… But I’ve found a trick that works! Front row seat with a 10 minute wait! Too bad I can’t share it with you or else the trick may never work again. But you can bribe me with Club 33 passes
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While it is tough to follow up the iconic «Remember Dreams Come True» fireworks show from Disneyland’s 50^th anniversary (come on, all the E-​tickets and original attractions featured!), Disneyland Forever! does a good job entertaining the park guests night after night. (Though the name itself is misleading. It says Disneyland Forever, but everything featured are from the Disney/​Pixar animated movies and not from the park itself.)
The main plussing this time around is the Main Street projection mapping, allowing more areas to feel like you are the center of the action. In the RDCT fireworks, you had to be in the central hub. Sure, they did some projections on the «It’s a Small World» façade, but a lot of the effects were best seen at the hub. The imagineers must have thought about that, and thus, the additional projection mapping locations came about. You see the bulk of this come to fruition on Main Street and I feel that is the best place to see the fireworks show (also easy to get a spot right after the 8:50 pm Paint the Night parade). There’s also some fun effects to see on the Matterhorn during the Nemo and Frozen portions, but your first time would be best in the Main Street area.
I wasn’t digging the song selection and the flow the first time around, but I warmed up to it after repeated viewings. The song from the Jungle Book and the Nemo portion grew on me. I absolutely love the Live the Magic song that starts off the show. The Lion King intro always gets the crowd cheering and the Let It Go section is pretty much karaōke time with both the adults and kids.
Of course, like with most Disneyland fireworks, keep an eye out for the signature Hidden Mickey among the fireworks in the beginning parts of the show!

MAGICAL!!! Best Disneyland fireworks show ever, by far!
Tinkerbell starts it off by flying over the castle, just like in the Disney movies!
Bright, beautiful, loud and spectacular… even the castle has graphics as does the Matterhorn. It’s really an amazing show. All kinds of fun and surprises, it’s a MUST SEE for anyone.
Make sure you can see the Castle, Main Street and the Matterhorn from wherever you are standing/​sitting… or the best you can anyway. And the closer to are to the Castle the more surprises you’ll get.
Nice job Disney!

The show was delayed twice, then canceled. When they announced the show was canceled all of the lights on Main Street shut off. Masses of people were hurdling to the front in complete darkness. We had to pull off into a gift shop in order to not be run over and we are 4 grown adults.

OK. I love Disney, but I also saw this with an obstructed view of «it’s a small world.» 3 stars.
There are theoretically four viewing areas for Disneyland Forever! Fireworks: Main Street, the «hub» near Sleeping Beauty’s Castle (still technically Main Street, U.S.A), near it’s a small world, and at the Rivers of America (Fantasmic viewing zone between Frontierland and New Orleans Square).
This was not impressive to watch from it’s a small world. It was standard fun and far better than most projection shows. Still, it lacked the Disney zest for me.
I’m going to compare this to Disneyland’s «Remember Dreams Come True» Fireworks show (Disneyland’s 50^th Anniversary). «Remember» had Julie Andrews narrating, light projection, fireworks, lasers, and was a complete homage to Disneyland Park itself. All the music honored the park attractions. I am a Disney Parks nerd, and «Remember» was certainly not outdone by this «Forever!» 60^th Anniversary Fireworks.
«Forever» paid more love to Disney movie characters, which is I guess what kids relate to. It had classic fireworks and projection technology. It even had snow, which was fun. Still, it lacked the nod to the Park which was the whole reason for the show to begin with – to celebrate its 60^th birthday. And I probably didn’t have the best seats in the house…
I’ll update this review if I get a chance to see it again and have a different experience. Definitely aim for a different viewing area than «it’s a small world.»

As always Disneyland never really disappoints with their firework shows. This newest one which i have not seen from the front of the castle has a lot of cool things going on so the best spot would be anywhere where you have the view of the castle. Second spot would be in front of It’s a small world they show characters on the there. Not so good spot where i first watched it was behind the castle you get a great view of the fireworks but you miss out on everything in the front of the castle. Anyways this is a must see. The downside is the crowds especially trying to find that perfect spot. Other than that very great show.

Pro: Emotional heartwreck in the best way possible. Stolen light show from Magical Kingdom and firework tech from DHS. Multi viewing locations. People crying their brains out of joy. RING OF FIRE.
Con: Huge crowd, will ruin 4^th of July fireworks forever. People crying their brains out of joy.
No spoilers here.
See the show, you have to. People (me) usually start to camp out right in front of the castle (on the red tile) by 7 pm for the 9:30 show. Yes, it’s crazy, but for AP, we have see everything and sometimes rest is welcomes. Not to mention it’s a good enough location to see the 8:50 Paint the Night parade.
The red tile section will be seated on the ground during the show, it’s good for families with minions or lazy folks that doesn’t want to walk/​stand/​live anymore. Please don’t exit the area in front of the castle by 8:20 pm ish. It will hell getting in and out, after 8:30, cast member won’t anyone in until after the fireworks is over.
If you are camping in front of the castle, please use the bathroom behind fantasy faire, not the one by Tomorrowland entrance (a la Star Tours) — it’s a death trap.
Watch the fireworks from Small Word, side of Matterhorn, or Main street. Just check it out EVERY time you are at the park. Stop taking videos and pictures, just enjoy the show.

No spoilers! Promise :]
The best fireworks show I’ve seen at Disneyland yet!
But disclaimer: MUST WATCH IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE.
The cast members told us that the same show will be projected on Small World as well but you don’t get the entire experience. If you choose to stay there, you have to keep turning your head because they shoot fireworks in two different places, the lasers come from different areas, and you have to have Matterhorn within your line of sight. I was in front of Small World for the Paint the Night parade and stayed there but I definitely didn’t get the full experience.
That being said, I still thought it was an amazing show and hope to see the whole show again in front of the castle soon haha.

This new fireworks show is amazing!!! I love how they have the projections on both the castle and the matterhorn mountain. It is cute and very entertaining. The finding Nemo segment with the fire effects are also really cool, so make sure to find a spot where you can see both the castle and matterhorn.
You are allowed to go into the streets after the parade, so if you space yourself to sit on the sidewalk dieting the parade, you can position yourself perfectly for the fireworks when the parade ends.
Plan accordingly because this is a show that should not be missed!!!
I definitely am planning on going again and watching it!!!

New firework show!
Right after the Paint the Night parade. Starts at 9:30 pm. You wont find good standing room unless you watch the parade too.
Includes video and music from different movies.
Favorite part was the Lion King!
Great updated show. Always fun to watch Disney fireworks!

OMG. Overload. Great fireworks, someone has really gone all in on this one.
You can also watch the fireworks from the open square between the two theme parks.

«…As long as there’s imagination left in the world, Disneyland will never be complete.» –Walt Disney
It never fails– whenever you think «how can it get any better?» The Imagineers also find a way to «plus» the experience, and Disneyland’s newest fireworks show is no exception.
My top three favorite fireworks shows at Disneyland are Halloween Screams, this one, and Wishes (the one celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Disneyland). Disneyland Forever incorporates more projection technology they have been using and improving upon from within the last decade. Not only is there the obvious special effects such as the fireworks and actual fire, there are imagines projected onto the It’s A Small World façade. So what, Matt? They’ve been doing that years! What’s different? Glad you asked… In addition to that, there are images projected onto the Matterhorn, onto Sleeping Beauty Castle, and onto every single building down Main Street USA.
There are many areas to watch this show, but I prefer Main Street. If you’ve already staked out a spot for Paint the Night, they will tell everyone on the sidewalks to move into the street all the way down Main Street. Being right in the center of the street is nice as you can see the fireworks and all the images projected on the castle and on a good majority of the buildings down both sides of the street; It really feels like a much more immersive experience.
The actual show itself is great, but my only complaint is that it’s called «Disneyland Forever» and the only mention of Disneyland is at the beginning and end of the show… the rest of it is basically a showcase of Disney animated films (mostly) new and old (there is one Mary Poppins sequence which is cool). This show is unlike the Wishes! show from the 50^th in this regard as Wishes! featured segments from rides and things actually in Disneyland.
I won’t break down the show or try to spoil it for any reading this that have yet to experience it, but I will say that while The Lion King segment is a sure crowd pleaser, I really am fond of the Tangled segment. And, even though I am seriously OVER the whole Frozen thing, I do enjoy this particular segment as well and I find they did a nice job with it.
It’s also worth noting that Disney Legend Richard Sherman contributed to the musical score of this show with the catchy song «Live the Magic»
Overall, I think this new fireworks show is spectacular and most definitely should not be missed. I imagine they will be showing this for a healthy and extended run. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how the Imagineers can «plus» a show like this when the 70^th anniversary rolls around.
«Just think… all of this is yours– forever!»

What an amazing sensory overload of entertainment! This show makes it the largest digital projection mapping project of any a Disney Park in the world. The fireworks display is awesome as always and the special effects is not to be missed!
Standing at the beginning of main street by the emporium is great but the castle is smaller at the end for projections, maybe stand closer towards Carnation Café to be immersed in the projection and see the castle better.
The Paint the Night parade goes off just before the fireworks, so be sure to be in the parade spot where you want to be for the fireworks too, it just makes it easier for you and your party.
The show is doable without the Main Street projections, as the Castle projections and pyro is great alone, but it really is an immersive experience to be on Main Street instead.
This show goes through Disney’s most familiar movies with spectacular effects and fan support. It’s a must see, for all, Disney fan or not, to see what it is that makes Disney the leader in fireworks entertainment. °o°

These fireworks put all other fireworks to shame!!!
I love the Christmas Fireworks and was skeptical that anything could beat those, but holy moly this fireworks show is unreal!
The show is completely over the top, a multi sensory experience. We were back by Its a small world, so we didn’t see the fireworks over the castle, but from people I’ve talked to, you really need to watch them from a couple different places in the park to experience the whole show. Back by its a small world was awesome! We had a great view of all the fireworks being shot up at Toon Town and could see all the projections on its a small world. The projections were so, so fun and really amazing! My mind was blown!
The fireworks they shot were so varied and massive and the show was long!
Snow during the Frozen segment was of course a favorite, but I loved the fireworks and projections during Tangled more. It was hard not to get a tear in my eye and feel that Disney magic!

The best Disneyland fireworks experience yet! Position yourself on Main Street USA with a view of Sleeping Beauty Castle and Matterhorn and Main Street shopping to your sides for a fully immersed treat!