You should try next year on the 4th of July to go up to the top of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. You can see fireworks 360° around Anaheim in addition to the Disneyland fireworks. It's pretty awesome! As a former cast member in parking We used to close down the top floor of the structure and incoming guest would pay to park on top. They would bring lawn chairs and we would park the cars spaced out so people could spread out and watch the fireworks at night.
@cassiamcgee5311 Жыл бұрын
Oh man! I was trying to avoid saying that about the parking structure. Lol but yes I do that too.
@neonxfirefly Жыл бұрын
How much did you charge for rooftop firework parking and was this advertised or just word of mouth only?
@danceninja21 Жыл бұрын
@@neonxfirefly last year it was $40 I don't think they announced it, but they were ready for it.
@lamartya.4042 Жыл бұрын
Cool !
@anitamorris5959 Жыл бұрын
I love the retreat of the colors, and seeing such a HUGE crowd while they did it just added to my tears! Thank you for your service to all who have served and are serving. "All gave some and some gave all".
@smatorola Жыл бұрын
Hi David. My Wife and I went to Disneyland for our honeymoon in early July of 2006 and the Fourth was by far the slowest day, it was fantastic!
@FreeTheOne1996 Жыл бұрын
Love those awesome unexpected walk on’s!! And having one on big thunder railroad is always lucky!! Happy Independence Day David!🎉🇺🇸🥁🎹🎉
@martincortez3590 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video of Disneyland during the 4th of July. Great fireworks 🎆.
@cassiamcgee5311 Жыл бұрын
OK I’m almost mad that you went and filmed all this lol 😂 I didn’t want anybody else to know. I always go on the Fourth of July. There was a time back in 2015 where I actually got locked out of my house, long story short, I decided to go to Disneyland, and just brave the crowds. Everybody stays on main street. And waits for the fireworks, and they wait for the parade. The parks feel bare because no one is really there to be in the park and enjoy the rides. They do all that July 3 and 2nd. I always try to tell people just go on the Fourth of July is not as bad as you think. Mobile order everything and just try to eat and walk. Because they always take a while with tables and chairs.
@chadh2277 Жыл бұрын
Amazing 4th of July celebration and tribute by Disneyland 🫡
@spaldingclan1 Жыл бұрын
man what a fantastic ceremony (flag retreat)...so glad to see DLR still does this
@Qenton Жыл бұрын
Haven't done the evening at Disneyland on the 4th since we have a dog and are at the center of the most insane (illegal) fireworks show in San Gabrial Valley. But I figured it might be a good show with light crowds. We were there earlier.
@debbied9997 Жыл бұрын
I really hope you are correct, and now fewer people are going because I love going to Disneyland, buying every fast pass available, love to stay at California Adventure, and if all this means I get a better experience, GREAT! Nothing is worse than paying a lot of money and then being trapped in hordes or people.
@cavy95 Жыл бұрын
I’m taking my son in two weeks. I was going to buy Genie, but it looks like not need , crowds are down. I also heard they are advertising discounted tickets on the radio out there in California. two years ago I went to the Magic Kingdom, and it was hot,crowded, and all we did was stand in line.!
@lindamorin1843 Жыл бұрын
Thank You David for showing this. I just lost my Husband, he was buried June 30. He was a Sargent in the Army.
@BardiaSaeedi Жыл бұрын
Jesus bless him and all our veterans
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Thanks to Sergeant (Morin?) for his service to our country. 💔
@csch9298 Жыл бұрын
This is what Disney should be standing for.
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Of course! Disneyland standing to celebrate a country that is built upon the principle that all are created equal and that everyone has the right to life, liberty and happiness is a proud Disney tradition.
@disneybros509 Жыл бұрын
Happy 4th David, and everyone else!!🎉🎉
@mymishi Жыл бұрын
We were there also. We bought the Plaza Inn fireworks dinner package. We were in the plaza inn area to watch the show. Not dealing with the crowds was awesome. Also the park was not busy at all until around 6 PM or so. Then everyone showed up. At the end we watched the oceans of people leaving. The show was amazing!
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Yep. We were watching this video and asking ourselves “why doesn’t David know that the crowds will come later?” and then it hit me… he’s a storyteller. Every good story needs a little drama so it can be relieved at the end. Nicely done, sir!!!
@disneylovingmama Жыл бұрын
Looks like a perfect day at Disneyland!
@Carl-zz5gz Жыл бұрын
People are realizing alternatives for planning their free time. However, the 4th being a Tuesday not directly connected with the weekend might have had an impact.
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Yes! Whenever the holiday is a Tuesday that is not connected directly to a weekend, it greatly affects crowd levels!
@jsherzzle Жыл бұрын
13:43 Loved the cast member who found you! 🤭
@MyWorldYourView Жыл бұрын
It was so quiet at Disney yesterday!
@MLGJuggernautgaming Жыл бұрын
That show was actually really cool. I don't know if disney always did 4th of july shows like this, but it's nice how they always revere the history of the US
@lindasolis7117 Жыл бұрын
Oh nice! Looks like a lovely day to be at the park. Thanks for the video! 🙂
@lotsoatdisneyland5058 Жыл бұрын
Those hedges are a great idea! Stops people from taking those tables for HOURS to watch the Fireworks show and they can actually be used for people to eat
@mariecohen3578 Жыл бұрын
My pass doesn’t work on holidays, so it was fun experiencing the park with you virtually on the 4th. Almost like visiting with a friend. 🙂
@widjwdisly3130 Жыл бұрын
Love the wall! It's very annoying when you're trying to just eat your food but people are holding tables for the fireworks! I've had to go all the way to Tomorrowland to eat before!
@tna9633 Жыл бұрын
i opted out of fireworks and rode indy twice as a walk on during the show (it had just reopened after being down). the second time i got off the ride the fireworks just ended and the queue was 65 minutes. worth it!!
@chrisanntoelupe984 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great 4th of July celebration. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸
@restandrelaxation4039 Жыл бұрын
Disney needs more of this.
@MAD1960 Жыл бұрын
Ong
@loz1684 Жыл бұрын
I was in Disneyland for 4th of July in 2019 and I was expecting chaos and huge queues... I was shocked, It was so quiet. Kind of loved it though cause I had not been in a few years and I'm from Australia so I don't get to go very often. I enjoyed the shorter lines.
@kimopuppy Жыл бұрын
This year the 4th of July is on Tuesday many had to work Monday and will work on Wednesday. Compare it to any other tuesday
@Magicalsnaps Жыл бұрын
💯
@nancytroast9297 Жыл бұрын
Great video David! It was nice chatting with you yesterday!!!
@allisonwhitmire5090 Жыл бұрын
We were there two years ago and it was chefs kiss!!! Magical show. I took a video of my children dancing the the music and I watch it at least once a week, plus the video of us telling them Disneyland was across the street and that’s where we were going for the next three days. I wish we had been there this year.
@gissneric Жыл бұрын
I have been seeing a lot of news and tweets about very low crowds for 4th of July like it's a problem. If I were a guest, that seems like the best day ever especially for a holiday weekend. When it's crowded, people are concerned. When it's empty, people still are concerned.
@fiorentinamaione1121 Жыл бұрын
Love You Fresh Baked !!
@ricardonuno1694 Жыл бұрын
Hi David at 13:46 a Disney Cast Member gave you a shout with a fist pump. She’s definitely a fan. Props to you unknown Cast Member!!
@derradune6722 Жыл бұрын
Lol, I noticed that too. She looked a little disappointed she didn’t get a wave from David
@DirtBagPrepper Жыл бұрын
AMERICA 🇺🇸💯
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
FRESHBAKED is DISNEYLAND!!!
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
Would love to see Freshbaked with 500K sub's! He is most deserving of being #1 Disneyland EVERYTHING!
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
SO..... How do we get Freshbaked to 500K sub's? I don't know youtube stuff, but would love to do my small part!
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
Pirates que is EMPTY!! Love to see that!
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
17:30 Train from the Mark Train is AWESOME!!
@toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын
I CAN'T AFORD DISNEYLAND, but Freshbaked helped me feel like I was AT DISNEYLAND for 40 minutes!!
@chiquita03100 Жыл бұрын
Such a cool show David.
@YarnDragonTracy Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to be at Disneyland 4 years ago on the 4th of July. Was the first day of my trip and my thought when I booked that trip was "Disneyland fireworks for the 4th of July? Yes please!"
@aussiewendy5059 Жыл бұрын
I like to look at wait times from home here in Australia I noticed how quiet it was on July 4 Crazy! I thought it would be packed
@sirmalmsten1982 Жыл бұрын
Always nice to see ABRAHAM LINCOLN stand up! 😊
@kcomeaux2 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping against hope that us believe key folks would somehow be able to get a reservation. Didn't happen but from the looks of it there was room for us in the day time! 😅
@RetroMinnie87 Жыл бұрын
We were there for July 4th in 2021 and it was great. I thought the crowds were light because they were limiting capacity but maybe we are self-regulating now. 🙂 And the fireworks show was great and even watching it now on a screen, I was getting choked up. Disney knows how to do it!
@brianbennett9478 Жыл бұрын
Great show Dave. You’re the best.
@stephaniemiller1975 Жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Fresh Baked❤ last time me and my hubby got to celebrate this amazing holiday at Disney was on 7/4/2019. We stood for 2 1/2 hours watching people get soaking wet on Grizzly Rapids.....best time ever😅
@kdm71291 Жыл бұрын
Wow...that really WAS a special Flag Retreat Ceremony....exceptional...thank you...I may have to go watch the whole thing! @13:45...CM giving a Fresh Baked shout out! I got say, Dave...I got chills a couple of times in this one....great day, great video!
@vincently1995 Жыл бұрын
Happy Belated 4th of July!
@jinnylinny84 Жыл бұрын
I think since it was a Tuesday it was mostly locals coming later in the evening for fireworks. The live streams I saw last night in the park looked super super packed leading up to fireworks….seeing Five Fires come later in the evening….it looked totally nuts!!! So maybe out of towners came for the weekend (Sat-Mon) and locals just came for the evening maybe? That’s my guess.
@melissafuentes2724 Жыл бұрын
I love going on the 4th of July! Most people think it’s going to be super packed so they don’t go but it’s my favorite time to go on my solo trip. Side question, how did you film in the Great Moments with Lincoln? They would let me take a photo much less tape it
@303tinamarie Жыл бұрын
We did head back into the park after the fireworks and it wasn’t as dead as you think. 25 minutes standby Big Thunder 45 for Indian and Fantasyland was packed unfortunately. As an out of town guest it still felt busy despite low wait times. At 10am Big Thunder was 45 min for standby. Too long for me to stand in the brutal UV index of 12 and I’m not paying $30 for genie. Sorry we missed seeing you as we were on the left rope by candy palace for fireworks too. Happy 4th!! 🎉
@LeahFriedman-gj9qoАй бұрын
Happy 4 july
@JHag65 Жыл бұрын
Dude- you edited the Marine Corps Hymn. A pox upon your house~
@VitoEsposito Жыл бұрын
Hedges are for sure to keep people moving during the fireworks. And allow them to funnel in to the main street back street exits
@UccelloProject Жыл бұрын
Happy belated 4th of July David!!
@jeffreyh7951 Жыл бұрын
Hey Fresh Baked!!
@ritaloy8338 Жыл бұрын
Last Year, I was at the Flag Lowering Ceramony on the Fourth of July. This Year, I was cleaning up from the Third of July at the Golden Horseshoe. Then, I had to Clean Up of Rancho del Zocolo and the Red Rose Tavern.
@3drage Жыл бұрын
Happy 5th of July!
@TheJim95640 Жыл бұрын
I was watching a Disney world video crowds were down also same day?
@MKGOTBEATS Жыл бұрын
i was there and got on about 8 rides. wait time were exceptionally low. Had a blast, did start to pick up around 8ish for fireworks, but it was the perfect day to be at Disneyland/DCA.
@JeffA_ Жыл бұрын
Great episode 🇺🇸. Hang in there Buddy.
@ematuskey Жыл бұрын
I mean, it's still a Tuesday--a Tuesday in summer, but a Tuesday nonetheless!
@michaelmadsen1222 Жыл бұрын
I think guests are making their decision to go to the park more based on crowds now. People expect July 4 to be busy, so they decide to come on another day. The reservation system might be making people be more choosy with which days they go.
@pmbumfoi1 Жыл бұрын
I love going on the 4th. Tends to be a very slow morning and light early afternoon.
@Christy-fv6bx Жыл бұрын
Loved the flag ceremony ❤ my daughter is a Veterinarian in the US Army and can’t wait to see one in person, maybe next year😊
@andierob Жыл бұрын
Great day at the park! I always go around this time of year since my birthday is this weekend. Sad to see the 4th decorations not up. Loved the flag retreat honoring veterans and service members as we are a military family ☺️👍🏻🎉
@matthewmaple1058 Жыл бұрын
Happy July 4th fireworks 💥
@nancyraabe4927 Жыл бұрын
OMG we use the same pre-show strategy of watching Mr. Lincoln before fireworks. Huzzah!!!
@MelissaAndAlex Жыл бұрын
I hate that so many key holders couldn’t go but also love that if you bought day tickets you had a much better experience due to the low crowds
@BobothePirate24 Жыл бұрын
My daughter and I were at Magic Kingdom july 4th 2015 and we couldn't walk without rubbing shoulders but it was fantastic!
@sirmalmsten1982 Жыл бұрын
BUDDY is not alone! 😂
@rudedog15e Жыл бұрын
Thx for filming, but also disappointed by the missing flags and bunting on Main Street. It is Main Street after all…
@donnytucker Жыл бұрын
I just also read that Disney World had the slowest fourth of July in a decade and the lowest waits all year.
@TheRealStevenGT Жыл бұрын
I was there when it happen!🎉
@DwightSanders1791 Жыл бұрын
We were there on Saturday and it was equally empty. Did a walk on for ROTR in 30 minutes. First time in forever I've walked on to almost every ride. Didn't even really need the Genie +. The longest wait time was Monster's Inc. at 1:15 minutes (not worth it BTW) then went to Spiderman and was in and out in under 20. Was less busy than ANY other time I've been there in 40 years.
@scoobs22 Жыл бұрын
It was a mad house right before and after the fireworks.
@DarNelleW Жыл бұрын
It was packed later in the evening for fireworks. Everyone waited for night to go
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Yep. Reservations meant that those who wanted to go, could, and didn't need to arrive early to avoid being locked out. We didn't even arrive until 5pm on the 4th, because we knew we could get in.
@nickna694 Жыл бұрын
everyone on big thunder looked to be enjoying themselves
@JimmyRHigh Жыл бұрын
I was there and all day kept thinking there were so many people just walking around the park but the lines were so low it was odd. Though I did stake my fireworks spot 2.5 hours before the show.
@RoseKat Жыл бұрын
Maybe the price point is now affecting attendance. If you know or think it’s going to be busy and you’ll need to buy Genie +, perhaps people are weighing the cost of doing something else, which would explain why it was busy just for the fireworks and the parade as you don’t need to pay extra for that. Single day people may decide it’s not worth it. And key holders will show up just for the fireworks and parade. It’s kind of sad. They used to be excellent at running a park.
@greggregg4852 Жыл бұрын
they put the fourth pennants up at MK.
@ScanFan_Ed Жыл бұрын
This video surprised me. My wife and I were there and it was butt to butt people, super packed!
@303tinamarie Жыл бұрын
I agree ☝️
@trinagh1582 Жыл бұрын
I think the ticket price for the day was too high
@tiffanyw9618 Жыл бұрын
And the Believe Key was blocked!
@TheJustinash7281 Жыл бұрын
Ok so the family and I went last year for the 4th. Completely different. Now when it comes to the hedges that they were using, totally understandable after going last year. BUTTTT. Last year leading up to the fireworks. The Electrical Parade was only a half hour prior to the fireworks then fantasmic was going right after so it was a cluster flip at the hub.
@TankCop Жыл бұрын
I just hope that Disneyland will be this slow come Christmas Day (I doubt it however). With the cost of the tickets being at their highest of $189. Hope that detours most visitors to go.
@karene9686 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, David!
@virginialake5080 Жыл бұрын
❤️🤍💙 Such fantastic coverage on America's birthday. ❤️🤍💙
@MajorMelon86 Жыл бұрын
I am coming from Houston Texas enjoyed my 1st Plane Trip ever and Love this California Weather. I was there on the 4th MISSED you that day But I did 7 Rides in that day and got the best rides in Was about to walk in I think around 7:45-8:00 pm Ride Closed for Maintenance on the Matterhorn and later then it Reopened we got to ride that too, Enjoyed Star Wars Rise of Resistance, Run Away Mountain, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, It's a Small World ( I survived the RIDE Lol it was great) and Jungle Cruise with a total of 7 rides on July 4th and I celebrated my Birthday that day Early which my Birthday lands on July 13th turning 37. I was happy to re-live my childhood dreams.
@citticat2 Жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July David -- God Bless America. Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave
@MotorworldHype Жыл бұрын
It was just before 7pm when you were checking the wait times. I was walking through Main St at this time. Just before that there was a parade then immediately after the parade, a ton of people started camping out on Main St for the fireworks. So the park was not that slow around 7pm, the wait times were just low because people were camping out. By the time the fireworks started the viewing areas on Main St/Castle and Small World were all at full capacity. We watched in Tomorrowland as we usually do and even that was almost full. Earlier in the day around 3-4pm it was pretty light. I assume because it was really hot out and people probably wanted to wait until it cooled down to show up. If you have a reservation, there is no real hurry to show up early unless you want to be right in front of the castle for fireworks. My theory is that there's no fear of being denied entry due to park capacity like in the pre-reservation days so folks take it easy and tend to show up late. I don't like the reservation system but I do not think this instance shows any failure of it or incompetence of its use IMO.
@andresmillsgallego814 Жыл бұрын
I saw you on the 3rd I think over in CA!! Love your content
@disneyguy3116 Жыл бұрын
😂 Mickey 💯 costume! Instead of 4th of July costume! And then no chairs 🪑 for 🌭 and 🥤 wow strange day for David!!
@otis0024 Жыл бұрын
Universal was slammed 😮
@scoobs22 Жыл бұрын
The 3rd was also there.
@fiorentinamaione1121 Жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July ♥️🤍💙 from your Neighbours to the North Canada 🇨🇦
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Same to you! You guys DO have a 4th of July up there, too... right?? 😀
@janeenmcginnis Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. We don't watch fireworks because we always need to be home with our frightened animals. So it was fun to watch this❤ I wondered if that might be why it wasn't as busy? So many people home with their pets instead?
@FenrirsBite77 Жыл бұрын
That's the true Pride celebration. Proud to be American and patriotic.
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
America is a country for all kinds of people... not just those you agree with. Your veiled bigotry is a sad statement on your character.
@peachypink77 Жыл бұрын
Indeed!! The true pride celebration… 👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎊 Proud American and Patriotic .… 😊🇺🇸♥️🤍💙🇺🇸 (don’t know why someone got upset 😜)
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
@@peachypink77 If you’re not upset by the OP, then you’re either of like mind, or unaware of what they’re actually saying.
@joya0415 Жыл бұрын
I’m from the bay area, I made my reservations for July 2 & 3 over a month ago and kept checking but couldn’t get one for July 4.👀🤷🏽♀️😭 Sunday and Monday were busy.
@Teletran35 Жыл бұрын
This is the same fireworks display and music that were at Magic Kingdom last night
@chiquita03100 Жыл бұрын
Almost all Magic Keys are blocked out for one thing like myself (Imagine key holder here) and another thing everyone is having barbeques at their family and friends at their houses.
@lorenzomilla1701 Жыл бұрын
Hey I see my best friend Mickey Mouse I just love meeting him ☺️ and I also couldn’t come to Disneyland for the 4th of July celebration😔🇺🇸
@rachelontiveros4812 Жыл бұрын
But our lil girl is doing great
@Saturn_loves_stars Жыл бұрын
Missed the “freshedbake!” From the cast member 😭
@jsuperk391 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't get a reservation for the 4th.
@WindowtotheMagic Жыл бұрын
Bummer. Sorry to hear that. We showed up for dinner and the fireworks and it was pretty awesome. Maybe next year!
@christopherquinn1879 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if one reason it is so empty is because the 4th fell on a Tuesday and people used this as a full week holiday.