I get what you're saying, but for some people, it's about getting a sensitive family member used to the show or at least familiar enough with all the stimulus that goes on (e.g. lights, loud noise, fire, fountains, etc.), so that dealing with the crowds won't be so much of an issue. When youngest was loving the show, but afraid of the fire jets, we viewed from the back numerous times. He didn't mind missing the projections at all because he was so amazed by everything else that was going on -- until the POTC segment and the fire jets. Took a while for him to get used to those, even from the back, so that we could start viewing from the front and he could start focusing on the water screens. Other people just want a general experience of the show to see if it's going to be worth the considerable time and/or money investment for their family. Why would you put in all the time and money if your kids are just going to hate it? We're familiar enough with the show that sometimes we'll watch/listen while eating at Pacific Wharf. Do we see much of anything? Not really, but we can see the projections in our minds and enjoy the colors and fountains. We can hear the show just fine, though, while enjoying our bread bowls or sundaes.