BLT fireworks July 3 and 4

[anneeb]

This morning I snagged a BLT 2 bedroom preferred view room for July 3-July 5. I have never been to WDW for 4th of July and don't know what to expect for fireworks viewing. Am I remembering correctly that Top of the World Lounge/Villains Lair will be open just to those staying at BLT on points with DVC direct benefits (all criteria we meet). Has anyone done this viewing and is it a madhouse? How early do you need to get there etc? Thanks!

 

[lions1995]

This morning I snagged a BLT 2 bedroom preferred view room for July 3-July 5. I have never been to WDW for 4th of July and don't know what to expect for fireworks viewing. Am I remembering correctly that Top of the World Lounge/Villains Lair will be open just to those staying at BLT on points with DVC direct benefits (all criteria we meet). Has anyone done this viewing and is it a madhouse? How early do you need to get there etc? Thanks!

I think all that is the case for July 3 and 4. Not sure if thing have changed since they started doing the dining / party. I would shot for at 45 minutes before fireworks or longer. Last time we did July 4th we had theme park view so did not go to the lounge
Hopefully someone with more immediate experience will give you better advice for timing.