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sentimental classic Disney tunes such as “Baby Mine” from
Dumbo
and “So This Is
Love” from
Cinderella.
Two other first-rate fireworks shows—
Halloween Screams
and
Believe … In
HolidayMagic
—are only performed seasonally and may require paid admission to an
after-hours party. The summer and holiday fireworks displays also now synchronize
with Glow with the Show hats; reserved viewing sections are occasionally offered as
an incentive to hat wearers.
Without a doubt, the central hub is the best vantage point for watching fireworks
.
Unfortunately, every guest in the park won't fit in the hub at the same time. The
next-best positions are at any open (that is, not canopied by trees) spots facing Sleep-
ing Beauty Castle. We've stood between the castle and the Matterhorn, for example,
and found the view just gorgeous. If those spots are taken, try any open spot without
something really big, such as a Disney mountain, in the way. Concerning the latter,
you'll be able to see the fireworks fine but will miss Tinker Bell. Other interesting
(and less crowded) viewing angles can be found in Tomorrowland, near It's a Small
World, and along the Rivers of America.
GOLDEN HORSESHOE—LAUGHING STOCK CO.
The Laughing Stock Company is a
Frontierland comedyshowthatperformsinsidetheGoldenHorseshoeSaloonondays
when Billy Hill is not on the stage, and outside the building (sometimes on the second
floor!) when he is. Each show is different and includes a set of zany Wild West-style
characters. A particular favorite of ours is the “find a suitor,” where three unsuspect-
ing members of the crowd are selected to answer questions from the Mayor of Fron-
tierland's less-than-handsome daughter (played by a man).
The showtimes are in the
Times Guide
as well as our Lines app, and we recom-
mend showing up just 1 or 2 minutes before the show. They don't perform daily, but
when they do perform, they can have up to eight shows throughout the late morning
until late afternoon.
RETREAT CEREMONY
Daily at around sunset in Town Square, an honor guard lowers
the flag as the Disneyland marching band plays patriotic tunes. Members ofthe armed
forces are encouraged to participate in this respectful ceremony and are called up to
be honored by branch.
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Various bands, singers, comics, and strolling musicians en-
tertain in spontaneous (that is, unscheduled) street performances throughout the park.
Musical styles include banjo, Dixieland, steel drum, marching, and fife and drum.
You'll often find the Bootstrappers, a roving band of musical pirates, roaming the wa-
terfront near New Orleans Square. For a respite from the rides, grab a snack and listen
to the ragtime piano player outside the Refreshment Corner on Main Street. You don't
