Another Question about Dec. 30th @ MK

[MulanMom]

We're planning to view the NYE fireworks at MK on Dec. 30th. However, we have an ADR at Narcosee's that I don't expect to leave from until around 10pm. I wasn't stressing about not getting back into MK for the fireworks until I started realizing my two prime viewing locations outside of the park will not be accessible (Poly and TOTWL at BLT). We're staying onsite and have APs...will we be able to get back into the park? Will GF allow us to stay there to view since we were at Narcoosee's earlier?

TIA!

 

[NYDisneyKid]

New Years Eve on Dec 30th? Last I learned was 30 days has September, April June and November, all the rest have 31 except Feb which has 28 (unless leap year)

 

[Robo]

New Years Eve on Dec 30th? Last I learned was 30 days has September, April June and November, all the rest have 31 except Feb which has 28 (unless leap year)

The poster, MulanMom, is not in error.

MK does offer the special NYE fireworks (Fantasy in the Sky) on Dec. 30 (and ALSO on Dec. 31.)

 

[Robo]

We're planning to view the NYE fireworks at MK on Dec. 30th. However, we have an ADR at Narcosee's that I don't expect to leave from until around 10pm. I wasn't stressing about not getting back into MK for the fireworks until

I started realizing my two prime viewing locations outside of the park will not be accessible (Poly and TOTWL at BLT).

We're staying onsite and have APs...

1. will we be able to get back into the park?

2. Will GF allow us to stay there to view since we were at Narcoosee's earlier?

TIA!

1. I'd say you have a better than 70% chance you can get into MK.
But, it will be ridiculously crowded. You will have trouble getting from place to place.

2. Sure. Anyone can go to GF and view the fireworks.

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You can see the MK fireworks shows very well from the TTC
and they pipe-in clear, crisp audio from the show.)
Note: you are not allowed to stand directly in the actual Ferry loading area.

You can see them from the boat-dock and an outside
observation deck near Narcoossee's restaurant at the
Grand Floridian. Anyone can stand on Narcoossee's Deck.
The outside deck is not a part of the actual restaurant. (All serving is done inside.)
The deck is accessed from the sidewalk outside the restaurant.
Also, good viewing from the Patio overlooking the Marina.
The sound of the show is piped into these areas too.

At the Contemporary, there is viewing on an outdoor
observation area on the 4th floor.
The California Grill observation areas are reserved for patrons that day of the Grill or Bar.

(Fireworks shown above are simulated.)

At Wilderness Lodge, the "secret place" to watch the MK fireworks is from the northern area of the Cast Member (CM) Parking Lot.

At the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Marina (angle shown on the map below,) some of the view (especially of the "Fantasyland" pyro) is blocked by the now unused Discovery Island in Bay Lake and by the high-rise buildings of the Contemporary Resort.
But, the view from the Ft. Wilderness' sand beach (farther north) is more open.
Still the tree-level can block the views of the lower-firing pyro.

Here are the angles of the views in the Bay Lake area.

Below are the angles of the views in the Seven Seas Lagoon area.

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As for viewing from INSIDE the dining area of restaurants
(you usually need ADRs for most, and they are usually busy during the shows)...
you can see (and hear) them at California Grill at Contemporary,
'Ohana at Poly, Narcoossee's at the Grand Floridian,
and (if you have access there) the Top of the World at Bay Lake Tower.
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[NYDisneyKid]

The poster, MulanMom, is not in error.

MK does offer the special NYE fireworks (Fantasy in the Sky) on Dec. 30.

Then,,,,shouldnt it be called the night before NYE fireworks?

 

[Robo]

Then,,,,shouldnt it be called the night before NYE fireworks?

That'll work, if you like.

If you want Disney to call them that, that's another issue.


Here's a pull quote from the Walt Disney World website.

Pop the cork on an all-new year! Welcome 2015 with food, drinks, music and spectacular fireworks!
Get a head start a day early, too,
with New Year’s Eve fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park on the 30th as well as the 31st.

 

[MulanMom]

That'll work, if you like.

If you want Disney to call them that, that's another issue.


Here's a pull quote from the Walt Disney World website.

Thanks, Robo, for the assist!

DH uses an ECV which can make navigating a crowded Main Street even more of a nightmare. After relaxing at Narcoosee's, not sure if I want to go through that.