Smokey Illuminations view from ROSE AND CROWN? - The DIS Discussion Forums

jillyjill · 08-22-2009, 10:36 AM

IS there a strong chance that my view from my Rose and Crown table or patron viewing spot may be smokey from the explosions during Illuminations? Do winds usually blow the smoke southeastern towards the England?

OR is it just one of the many possibiliites depending on the weather that day?

Anyone know one way or the other? Just want to be prepared if it's normal. Wouldn't want to expect clear sailing if it usually isn't.

Thanks JJ

GBBTomorrow · 08-22-2009, 12:24 PM

I've only done this once, but our view was totally clear. The smoke went the other way.

JustinS · 08-22-2009, 12:29 PM

Same here, I watched Illuminations from Rose and Crown twice, and the view was perfectly clear both times. It wasn't a windy night the more recent time, and I don't believe the other time was either. So I don't know for sure if it's a "depending on the weathr" thing, but when I went it was clear, and I have not heard complaints from anyone else that I know of who's done that. I'd reccomend it!

Tam1067 · 08-22-2009, 02:10 PM

No problems with smoke when we were there on August 9.

TheRustyScupper · 08-22-2009, 02:18 PM

It simply depends upon the wind direction and speed.
. . . you could have a clear view
. . . you could get smoke, ashes and smells

two-foxes · 08-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Rusty is right...
We have had incredible no smoke, no ash views from the patio....then, I have also ended up with ash and cinder in my hard cider. That does not make for a happy girl! It is a gamble, but worth it no matter what, IMHO!

GeorgeG · 08-22-2009, 08:33 PM

I agree. We've watched Illuminations from just about every place in World Showcase and it all depends on the weather for what direction the smoke goes and also how low it hangs. We've been lucky with the times we watched from the Rose and Crown patio, but I don't think I'd want to still be eating dinner when things get started.

Besides the seating area on the patio, you have the patron area behind the outdoor bar, the V.I.P. area on the walkway going down to the right behing the walk-up counter and, if you're in the right place at the right time, you can get randomly picked for a pass for the benches down by the lake below the V.I.P. area.

08-22-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
jillyjill Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 65	Smokey Illuminations view from ROSE AND CROWN? IS there a strong chance that my view from my Rose and Crown table or patron viewing spot may be smokey from the explosions during Illuminations? Do winds usually blow the smoke southeastern towards the England? OR is it just one of the many possibiliites depending on the weather that day? Anyone know one way or the other? Just want to be prepared if it's normal. Wouldn't want to expect clear sailing if it usually isn't. Thanks JJ

08-22-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
JustinS Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 121	Same here, I watched Illuminations from Rose and Crown twice, and the view was perfectly clear both times. It wasn't a windy night the more recent time, and I don't believe the other time was either. So I don't know for sure if it's a "depending on the weathr" thing, but when I went it was clear, and I have not heard complaints from anyone else that I know of who's done that. I'd reccomend it! __________________ Justin

08-22-2009, 02:10 PM	#4
Tam1067 LOVES LOVES LOVES the Poly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 3,126	No problems with smoke when we were there on August 9. __________________ Mom (Me!) Dad DS 12 DS 10 DD 7 I've stayed at Port Orleans Riverside, the Disneyland Hotel, Wilderness Lodge, the Polynesian, and the Grand Floridian.

08-22-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
two-foxes Love a man in a suit!!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,259	Rusty is right... We have had incredible no smoke, no ash views from the patio....then, I have also ended up with ash and cinder in my hard cider. That does not make for a happy girl! It is a gamble, but worth it no matter what, IMHO! __________________ MomMom to my boys Merrick (2) and Reagan (just a baby!)

08-22-2009, 08:33 PM	#7
GeorgeG Stumped for 2005 You can keep the pickles I fully intend to be a ghost when it's my turn Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Posts: 5,834	I agree. We've watched Illuminations from just about every place in World Showcase and it all depends on the weather for what direction the smoke goes and also how low it hangs. We've been lucky with the times we watched from the Rose and Crown patio, but I don't think I'd want to still be eating dinner when things get started. Besides the seating area on the patio, you have the patron area behind the outdoor bar, the V.I.P. area on the walkway going down to the right behing the walk-up counter and, if you're in the right place at the right time, you can get randomly picked for a pass for the benches down by the lake below the V.I.P. area. __________________ Proud grandfather of a United States Marine!

08-22-2009, 12:24 PM	#2
GBBTomorrow Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 187	I've only done this once, but our view was totally clear. The smoke went the other way.

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08-22-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
TheRustyScupper FACT OF LIFE: Half of golf is fun. The other half is putting. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-minutes from The Mouse Posts: 8,364	It simply depends upon the wind direction and speed. . . . you could have a clear view . . . you could get smoke, ashes and smells

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