This was our 4th NYE at Disney. Each year we have stayed at BWV. We go to MK for their fireworks on the 30th. For 3 years we had seen Illuminations, and one of our best experiences there was going in with other Disboarders for a NYE Illuminations cruise.
This past NYE we saw the fireworks at DHS. Except for the cruise, this was the "easiest" NYE for us. We found seats near the stage and large screen around 9 and we stayed put. We had a picnic table, people came, sat, chatted, and went on. When the fireworks came, it was just a matter of closing the umbrella, standing and enjoying the show. We were tired, and left afterwards, we made the next boat back to BWV....absolutely no problems with crowds,
Personally, I think Illuminations is the better of the two shows, Epcot or DHS, but I do like the MK's best. So, do try to get there for the 30th. This year we did not stay for them, it was just too crowded, and we were just too tired.
Be patient, expect crowds, and thank heaven that you are staying at the BWV so you will not deal with traffic!
This year, I offered a room to DSis, so she'll be there, we are taking this year off from the excitement.
Bobbi