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Along the Rivers of America, Mickey Mouse conducts a musical extravaganza of good verses evil! Screens of water shoot up out of the water with projections of scenes from Fantasia where viewers follow Mickey’s dream. The show even has princesses, puppets and even pink elephants. Special effects, water projection, fiber optics pyrotechnics and lasers make this one of Disneyland’s must see events. From the beginning, guests are entertained by Disney characters - good and bad - until the final climactic scene against the dragon, and then the final exciting pyrotechnics show and characters finale on the Mark Twain Riverboat.

If you plan to view this exciting show, I suggest getting a seat early since the whole area is first come, first serve.  If you have small children, it is a good idea to get the sitting area, or the first row of the standing area so your children will be able to see the show. People will start settling down for the 9pm show at about 6:00, which is a little extreme, but you really should try to find a good spot. The show is shown every night during peak season and on weekend nights during the off season. 

At the finally of the show, Mickey is confronted with a huge fire-breathing dragon, so some parents should have a heads up to cover little eyes if they think necessary. (Not to be a spoiler, but good does conquer evil!!!) When the show is totally over, if you stand where you can see the cable line that goes past the Matterhorn and you will have a great view for the fireworks right where you are!

A really component to the show is “Glow with the Show”.  Mickey ear hats are available to buy and the ears light up, but during the show they flash and match the beat! (also work for World of Color and locations in Cars Land). 

 Visit the Disneyland website or grab a show time schedule at the front of the park for the current show times.
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