4th of July Firework viewing

[skullsplitter]

What are some good spots to watch the MK 4th of July fireworks outside of the park?

 

[Wood Nymph]

What are some good spots to watch the MK 4th of July fireworks outside of the park?

We watched them from the Grand Floridian and had a great view. The boat dock would have the best view and Gasparillas would be good, too. We saw them from Gasparillas and some of the fireworks were behind the buildings. But you still saw 95% of them.

 

[Klayfish]

The Poly has a wonderful view. The TTC boat dock is great, but on the 4th, it'll get a bit crowded (not as bad as the hub, but crowded).

 

[skullsplitter]

Thanks for the replies! What are the options from the Contemporary? We aren't staying there, but do have a res at Wave at 8 PM on the 4th.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Thanks for the replies! What are the options from the Contemporary? We aren't staying there, but do have a res at Wave at 8 PM on the 4th.

The Contemporary has a great view from the 4th floor observation deck. They also pipe in the music there.

 

[Kimberle]

You won't be able to watch them from the Poly beach. They close it off to resort guests only 7/3 & 4.

 

[MikeRx]

You won't be able to watch them from the Poly beach. They close it off to resort guests only 7/3 & 4.

We've never been the week of the 4th but have Ohana booked on the 3rd at 7:30 pm so that we can watch them from the beach after/during dinner assuming we get seated remotely close to our reservation time...I've done Ohana many times and they are notorious for seating late. We've got a touring plans request in for 6:30pm to help assure better timing. Who would have thought a 7:30pm dinner reservation wasn't perfect?

I'm counting on dinner guests getting to watch from the beach even on the 3rd/4th. We've booked the FEA dessert party at Epcot for the 4th to help avoid/manage the crowd.

I'd utilize the Wave reservation and stay at the Contemporary if possible. Moving around on the 4th sounds a bit worrisome with the crowds.

Mike