Having sat in both spots, here's some additional information.
Front spots: To get there, you have to be led by a CM and will be going down some fairly steep ramps. You will be close to the action, but since you are to the right side of the stage, you will get a much better view of that action. Since you are close, you will feel heat from the fire. Since there are few seats in the front, you may need to get there early to get one (CF can give a better idea of this, but it has been our experience that if you are not there early, those seats may be full).
Back row: Since you are farther away, you won't feel much (if any) effect of the fire. Being farther away, you will get a better overview of the whole stage.
JUST NOTICED: You are thinking some of the Cheeleading competition might be there. I read it, but it didn't sink in until I read my reply.
Hopefully, no fire there. LOL