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 2806.5 #16 (DL Qual #9
December 9, 2012 7:37 PM

Candlelight #tips- How to see the show without a show ticket- Note: these are only tips and advice, meaning that you are not guaranteed a viewing spot. After working Candlelight this weekend, here are some tips I can offer...First, there are two large standing areas where guests can see the show. One is by the Emporium/Fire Station area (west side) and the other is in front of the Mad Hatter/Disney Showcase area (east side). Both areas are about the same size in area, but the west side is closer to the guest narrator, while the other is not. (usually the west side area is more full than the other). If you would like to see the 5:30 show (first performance), hang out and watch the last parade by the area of choice. Once the parade ends and clears, CMs will open the viewing areas. You will start to see a crowd gather and rush to these areas to claim a good spot. If you would like to see the 7:30 performance, its a little more involved. There are two yellow ramps on Main Street for this event: one is in front of the Main Street Magic Shop and the other on the corner of the Emporium. After the procession has passed for the 5:30 show, there will be two separate queues created in the street (yes, we had guests waiting during the first show in order to see the second show) right behind these two ramps. After the first performance had concluded and cleared, we will allow those waiting in these lines to find a bench/standing area for the 7:30 show. ***If you would like to see the procession only: guests are allowed to stand behind the ropes on Main Street, and out of the way of traffic, about 15-20 minutes to procession (which is around 5:10ish and 7:10ish). I was lucky enough to be standing on Main Street while the procession passed and it was amazing to watch. Also, there is also a small roped off viewing area between Coke (Coaster) Corner and the Corn Dog Cart where guests can see the procession enter the park and continue down Main Street. Finally, there are several benches on the west side of Town Square (by the Fire Station) which are on a first come, first serve basis. Just a heads up that between the hours of 4:00-9:00, the crowd traffic on Main Street WILL be slow (can't stress that enough) due to the complete closure of the street access and the controlled chaos that happens (so bring some patience). If you're in the park during this time, be sure to know exactly where you want to go because it will be one-way traffic all around Town Square. If you have questions, feel free to ask them below.

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:) - BaseballMickey_CM  2806.5 #16 9:30PM
Thanks for the great info - ScooterMike  1959.8 #35 9:33PM
These are awesome tips! Thank you. - erinten  235.9 #1150 9:36PM
These are some great tips. Thank you! I have never seen this before and hope to catch it this year. - Vegan7LuvsStitch  798.6 #116 9:39PM
Lots of information there. Thank you for sharing! - BelieveInMagic  85.2 #3199 9:43PM
I've watched from the back by the firehouse and it was just as spectacular as having seats. - KissDclown  1088.1 #76 9:49PM
thanks! - MrMom626  1482.8 #52 10:08PM
Thank you for this post. I did exactly what you said and got great bench seating. - Minnique  451.8 #272 4:43PM
really? nice :) - BaseballMickey_CM  2806.5 #16 4:44PM
We got to see the processional on Main Street by sitting on the curb just under the ropes, the cm,s let us as long as our feet were not out and we stayed sitting on the curb - Villescas8(V8)  589.1 #184 5:04PM
What good lil MWers. I thought your AP expired, no? - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint  1773.1 #42 5:08PM
Mid January 😞 - Villescas8(V8)  589.1 #184 5:11PM
Awesome tips!!! BMCM is so helpful! - Duchess_SMK  3253.6 #11 5:09PM
I'm sheduled for the Thursday show, but the weather report says it will rain. Will the performances be cancelled due to rain? - jcrockerman  6.2 #8831 5:14PM
If it rains shows will be cancelled - Pixarprincess  531.4 #214 5:17PM
And they cannot accommodate moving those people to another day. We have tickets tomorrow. I'm really hoping the weather holds out - Pixarprincess  531.4 #214 5:18PM
yes they will be cancelled. Not a good idea for people to be playing instruments and singing in the rain (unless you're Gene Kelly) - BaseballMickey_CM  2806.5 #16 5:19PM
Not to mention all the lighting and audio equipment which can't be run in the rain and is worth $$$$$ - Pixarprincess  531.4 #214 5:28PM
To add some fyi to IBM's Gene Kelly comment he did that with 103° temperature. :-) - MrsSchnooks  571.2 #192 5:28PM
*ugh BBM - MrsSchnooks  571.2 #192 5:29PM
EXCELLENT tips. We're hoping that the weather holds out for Thursday. FULLY AWESOME to see Dick Van Dyke. - DizKahuna  134.5 #2526 5:57PM
Fantastic tips! I was lucky to see it twice this past week without tickets and it was pretty easy finding a good viewing spot. - jediblue  1149.9 #70 6:24PM
Great info! - swvballmom  4.5 #11457 9:56PM
👊 for those wanting to view without a reserved spot. - LilSterner  2656.0 #17 11:43PM
Aww very thoughtful of you :) - SarahJoshDisney  69.5 #3405 11:44PM
Thanks for the info, we'll put it to use tonight! - muppetwannab  5.1 #10350 7:42AM
I didn't watch the performance (waiting until Sat.) but found myself several times on Main St during the show. BBM is correct...know where you want to go as the sidewalks on Main St are one-way. There is a cross-over area at the Market Place corner. And since the stores are open you can double back through them to avoid the one-way on the street. But the only doors open are those at the corners. - Gia  782.1 #119 12:33PM

        
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