Best Last Minute Fireworks Spot?

[dieumeye]

We're staying at BWI in March. Our touring style this trip will have us "in for the night" after dinner, so we're not planning any fireworks. However, if we do decide at the last minute to check out fireworks some evening, where would be the best place to go? Are there any decent places that are reasonably accessible without advanced planning? Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Which park/show are we talking about here? Epcot / Epcot Forever?

 

[aristocatz]

With Epcot, I have never reserved a spot more than 10-15 minutes in advance and have always been able to see just fine. I just walk around the countries until I see a gap in the crowd. I find it much easier than MK fireworks.

 

[dieumeye]

Which park/show are we talking about here? Epcot / Epcot Forever?

Any and all shows. As it is, we're really not planning on checking out any fireworks, so I'm interested in whatever would be easiest if we did decide at the last minute (say, afternoon or evening day of) to check out one of the shows. We are staying at BWI so I assume EPCOT would be easiest to get to.

 

[pwmitch237]

Epcot - anywhere around the World Showcase Lagoon...if you can see at least 2 countries, you'll be good
Magic Kingdom - somewhere on Main Street when the show starts. You can often squeeze in to a "corral" at the last moment.
Hollywood Studios - somewhere on Hollywood Blvd or within Echo Lake

 

[MrDisneyphile]

I agree with the previous posters on Epcot viewing. We have had great luck on the bridge between the UK and France pavilions - even last minute (depending on the season). One evening my sister and I walked over from the Beach Club very last minute and watched from the France pavilion wall area. The view was a bit obstructed but for the absolute last minute location it was wonderful! Honestly, if you have realistic expectations of not getting a great view of everything on the lake, you should get an acceptable spot last minute unless it is during spring break or any other busy holiday seasons.

 

[xipotec]

Epcot : Japan Pavillions
MK near Tomorrowland bridge
HS : Echo Lake

 

[gharter]

EPCOT the current show is almost entirely up above the water. So anywhere around the lagoon where your view isn't obstructed by a tree is good.
MK - Mainstreet, and close enough to see the castle projections. Ususally you can find some space close to Caseys on the street.
HS - near Sunset BLVD and Hollywood BLVD is usually a good location.

 

[mrp4352]

For Magic Kingdom, if you're ok missing the projections, there's always TONS of room on the walkway to Be Our Guest next to 7 Dwarfs. We love the fireworks being on both sides! You're right in the middle of the show.

 

[Tomh]

Epcot, pretty much anywhere just as long as trees aren't in your way.

MK, if you don't mind missing the projections (and they are a pretty big part of the show) then I would say Frontierland bordering on Liberty Square. It is almost never crowded back there, and you have a pretty good view of the fireworks. You can literally walk into that are as the show is starting, and just pick a spot to stand, or even a wall / planter to sit on.

 

[DisDreaming4116]

MK - I was really surprised with the view of the fireworks AND the projections from in front of the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (technically, just to the left of the store but in that area. Very few people right there and excellent audio there as well. I can't advise this spot more.