Walt Disney World Hacks

Best Places to Watch Wishes in the Magic Kingdom

 

Wishes is one of those must-do events when you visit Walt Disney World. Who hasn't seen the iconic images of fire exploding above the castle?

Wishes also regularly plays a part in big life events. I've personally seen marriage proposals take place during Wishes. And many other guests make Wishes a special event for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and the like.

So, obviously, people want the best experience for their Wishes excursion. The fact of the matter is, there are a number of excellent options when it comes to watching Wishes. I'll give you all of the options that I possibly can and try to highlight the pros and cons of each.

It's important to note that there is a location within the Magic Kingdom that dims the lights during Wishes. I've outlined this area on the map below. While there are some not-so-great spots in this area, I'd easily say that the best spots to view Wishes are right within this area:

How to Get a Free Meal at Disney's Rainforest Cafe

Without using the Disney Dining Plan. This is something I've done successfully in the past and, for those not using the Dining Plan who are on a budget or for those who want a meal not featured on the dining plan, this can work out perfectly.

The first thing you have to do is join MyPoints. MyPoints is absolutely free to join. Throughout the week, you well get between about 10-20 emails. Honestly, not that many. When you receive the email, you click on the link at the bottom and five points is awarded to your account.

There are other ways you can win points as well. Some are things like taking surveys through the MyPoints site and signing up for offers for things such as samples. If you already shop online, chances are, you'll find that you can shop through some of the sites you already frequent and earn points per dollar for doing so. Some sites include Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Office Depot, etc.

After you sign up, look at the rewards tab.