07/04/2023
📣 Calling all parents
If watching fireworks is on your must-do list, you’ll want to know these tips & tricks for your upcoming vacation!
💥 Prepare Kiddos Ahead of Time
Fireworks can be loud and intimidating for littles — especially if they’ve never experienced them before! Consider watching Disney’s Firework displays together on YouTube before your trip so they know what to expect.
🏖️ Take a GOOD Midday Break
Whether you decide to go back to your resort, savor a dining reservation, or watching Disney’s indoor shows back-to-back, it’s important to get some rest in before you tackle fireworks late in the evening.
😴 Change Kiddos Into Their Pajamas
I have to admit, I didn’t come up with this trick, but I love it! Before you watch the fireworks, change the kiddos into their pajamas! That way if they fall asleep on the way back to your resort, all you have to do is snuggle them in bed! (Thanks Laura for the tip!)
🧩 Play Games
While waiting for the fireworks to start, have a few non-card games up your sleeve to help pass the time; like, Charades, 10 Questions to “Guess the Disney Character” and I Spy.
🌟Pack Light-up Toys or Glow Sticks
This doubles as a money-saving tip! Before your vacation, head to your favorite store to grab inexpensive glow sticks and light-up toys. They’ll provide entertainment before the fireworks begin all the way through the ride back to your resort… if your little one is still awake.
🥨 Grab a snack
Would it even be a tips & trick list from me if I didn’t include a snack tip!? After you’ve secured your firework viewing spot, send someone out to grab some fun eats while you wait! Favorite snacks include:
•Dole Whip from Aloha Isle
•Citrus Swirl from Sunshine Tree Terrace
•Custom Popcorn from the Main Street Confectionary
•Ice Cream from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
•Mickey Pretzel with Cheese Sauce from The •Lunching Pad
•Funnel Cake with Strawberries & Powdered Sugar from Sleepy Hallow
•Cheshire Cat Tail from Cheshire Cafe’
•Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner
🧻 Go Potty Ahead of Time
Oof, there’s nothing worse than 2-minutes before fireworks start for your little one to say they have to go potty. Take care of business beforehand so you’re not scrambling through the crowds to find the nearest bathroom.
🎢 Have a Backup Plan
If your little one decides they aren’t enjoying the fireworks as much as you thought they would, consider ducking into a nearby gift shop or ride line to escape the fireworks until they’re over.
⏰ Wait to Leave Magic Kingdom
Everyone makes a mad dash to leave Magic Kingdom right after the fireworks finish — don’t do this! Enjoy rides with lower waits, leisurely stroll through the gift shops, grab another snack… do all the things except fight the crowds to get back home for the night.
😘 Don’t Miss the “Kiss Goodnight”
The “Kiss Goodnight” is a little magical moment at Cinderella Castle about 30-minutes after the park closes. It’s Disney’s way of gently inviting you to exit the park and head back “home”. It’s just a sweet moment to top off a magical day at Walt Disney World that not many guests know about — but now you do!
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