Best viewing for wishes for adr?

[alovegenie]

First timer here, well haven't been in 20 years so that makes me a first timer I think! Looking for dinner recommendations that would have good access to great viewing for Wishes fireworks. Or in general any light show fireworks viewing tips would be greatly appreciated as well. (btw where do I find out what times all the night shows are at?)

 

[Hopefully]

First timer here, well haven't been in 20 years so that makes me a first timer I think! Looking for dinner recommendations that would have good access to great viewing for Wishes fireworks. Or in general any light show fireworks viewing tips would be greatly appreciated as well. (btw where do I find out what times all the night shows are at?)

First of All Welcome to the DIS!!!
There are no great IN PARK restaurants for viewing Wishes. The best view is standing on Main Street.
If you want to see them while you eat you have a few choices. Many folks love the view from the CA Grille. It is on the 15th floor of the Contemporary Resort. It is 2 TS Credits if you are on the DDP> You can see Wishes from many tables, and there is an outside viewing balconey. The view is skewed to the side however.
Also popular is the view from 'OHana at the Poly. It is 1 credit on the DDP. SOME tables have a good view, many do not. More popular is to view from the Poly beach outside.
Another choice is Narcoosee's at the Grand Floridian. It also is 2 TS credits on the DDP. Again, some tables have a good view of Wishes, but there is an outdoor balconey you can go to to see the fireworks.
At Epcot, Illuminations can be seen from the Rose & Crown Restaurant. There is outdoor patio seating which is great. However, it is only a request and everyone requests it. You very well may be seated inside. If this is the case, you can be escorted to a private outdoor viewing area to see Illuminations.
At the new La Hacienda in Mexico, a FEW tables have a spectacular view of Illuminations. Most do not. There is no other place to see it from, so I would not make an ADR here planning on being able to see Illuminations.
It is also best experienced outside around the Lagoon.
You can find the times of the nightly events on the official WDW website. Go to the hours calendar and click on the day and park you are interested in. It opens a window and you can see what time they are.
Have Fun

 

[morgy827]

Our favorite, by far, is Narcoosees. Ohanas is good but there is always the chance that you will not get a good table. At Narcoossees we had a great table but we still walked outside for a better view. It is one of best memories from all of my WDW trips.

 

[minnie mum]

The PPs have given great advice, and have mentioned most of the signatures at the monorail resorts, plus Ohanas. If you're on a budget, then you can still view Wishes from the Monorail resorts: just book an ADR at one of the less expensive TS restaurants so that you'll be finished eating before the show starts, or eat at one of the CS places at GF or Poly, then head out to the resort beach or dock to watch Wishes.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Illuminations restaurant viewing (rev 5/6/2011)
. . . Rose & Crown - Excellent Patio View
. . . La Hacienda - Excellent Window View
. . . Tokyo Dining - Good Window view, Good Patio View
. . . Chef de France - Obstructed Window View
. . . Bistro de Paris - Partially Obstructed Window View
. . . Liberty Inn - Obstructed Patio View
2) Wishes restaurant viewing
. . . California Grille - Excellent table view, excellent balcony views
. . . Narcoossee's - Good view from only a few tables, good balcony view
. . . Ohana - Good view from very few tables


NOTE: Tables at restaurants with views are highly prized.
. . . you may ask for a able with a view at the podium
. . . but, must take ANY seat when your ADR is ready
. . . whether there is a fireworks view or not

 

[Bonniec]

Does it have to be dinner or on the DDP? What about the Wishes dessert party? It looks awesome!