j2thomason
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- Joined
- Mar 14, 2013
If you read the threads on the board, there seem to be a lot of "it's-not-worth-its." BUT, given that it's a 24-hour event, where I'll have lots of time for rides, I opted for this FP, too. I *want* to see the show; i *don't want* to stake out a spot an hour beforehand. I don't think my crew would go for that. So, to me, I think it will be worth it. My other two FPs are scheduled right after. I am just going on a hunch, but I think we'll need FPs more at night than during the day.
I did this this past Wednesday (4/1). I am short and am always fighting for a spot where I can actually see what is going on. I LOVED the new Wishes viewing area!!! It is true that you the cast members ask you to stand up before Celebrate the Magic starts and all the way through Wishes. Although, there were a few people who didn't, or they just sat back down after the cast member walked away. I loved not having to fight a crowd. We got there shortly after 8:00 and chose our spot to relax and sit down for a while before CTM. I always bring a small sarong that folds up nicely in my backpack to spread on the ground to keep us from getting dirty and to give us a "boundary area". Many people won't encroach a defined space most of the time. We actually laid down on the fake grass, which was extremely relaxing after along day at MK. I will DEFINITELY get Wishes FP again!! We had a great view and there were no people crowded all around us.