We were at the north side facing more the tennis courts and Space Mountain. I would see a peak of it and then go to the bridge that connects to the CR and watch it from there.
Yes. We had waterview and were in the center "most concave" part of the building. great room great view. It was LOUD though. Our first night we didn't know what was going on and looked out the balcony door and was like whaaaaa? Huh? Cool!!!