Fireworks or Fantasmic?

[phoenixfire2k5]

We went to Disneyland yesterday and watched Fantasmic on the steps near the Haunted Mansion. They cordoned off the area for people to sit. Then after that finished, the fireworks show started (about 2 minutes later). We had no idea that the best place to see the fireworks were on Main Street (although even if we did, there was no way we could have made it there, and saw Fantasmic). The fireworks were still really nice from our vantage point (by the Rivers of America). Although they didn't have a firework that burst into the shape of Mickey's head (which I think I've seen pictures of?), which I was a little disappointed at. But it still very enjoyable.

The only issue I had was with the crowds after the shows. CMs directing everyone towards Main Street. We were literally shuffling along because we couldn't "walk" normally. Luckily no one got trampled. It seemed to take forever getting out of the park, but I don't think it was actually that long. I had stopped taking photos because they just weren't coming out right, but the last photo of fireworks I took was at 9:42pm and we were on the tram by 10:10pm. We almost decided to just ride POTC again (there was no line) and avoid the crowds...

Ouch, yeah, the area by Mansion is the worst area to see Fantasmic if you want to head to Main Street to exit. Unless you decide to go to Splash, Mansion, or Pooh.

[SCUBAbe]

We almost decided to just ride POTC again (there was no line) and avoid the crowds...
this is eaxactly what we did...we rode splash, BTMR and POTc just to egt out of the crowds trying to leave. the last hour the park was open was really nice. It reminded me of how nights used to be at the park before the mayhem of fantasmic...which IMHO could be stopped anyday now. I tried watching it last night and it was very dull....I have no idea what the draw of this show is?? Oh and they were stirring up the river waters and it reeked during the show...*gag*