Can We See Illuminations Outside Epcot?

[CindyCat]

On our arrival day, we will not be visiting any parks. (I'm arriving mid to late-afternoon with 3 year-old twins that I'm wrangling by myself.) I'm planning to spend the day exploring the resort and maybe even just riding monorails, boats, etc, which would thrill the twins. Is it possible to go somewhere to view Illuminations w/o actually being inside Epcot? I was thinking that might be a nice finale to our evening.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

Yep. You can see the higher fireworks from the Epcot resort area. Great spot is on the Beach at the BC. DS and my grampa watched them from our balcony at YC (furthest balcony from the lobby, but a great view!).

 

[Bob P]

Hi,

Let me just clarify that you can not see and hear the entire show unless you are inside Epcot.

You can see portions of the show from the Epcot resort area, like the high fireworks and lasers, but you will not be able to see what happens on the World Showcase Lagoon (a significant percentage of the show), and unless the wind is blowing the right way you will not be able to hear the audio.

Will you be able to see some of IllumiNations from outside the park? Yes.

Will you be able to see IllumiNations from outside the park? No.

 

[crl]

You'd probably get a better fireworks show on the beach of the Poly or Grand Floridian rather than outside Epcot if you're looking for a nice show. And they pipe the music out to the resorts as you watch the fireworks.

 

[TheWog]

We could see the higher fireworks from the beach at the Caribbean Beach Resort when we stayed there.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

You'd probably get a better fireworks show on the beach of the Poly or Grand Floridian rather than outside Epcot if you're looking for a nice show. And they pipe the music out to the resorts as you watch the fireworks.

One of the reasons I love staying at the Poly!!

Grab a Dole Whip (or more adult libation) and watch the EWP, Wishes and Kiss Goodnight. Perfection!

 

[vleeth]

Does anyone have pics of the fireworks? (Epcot or MK)

That would give a better idea of how well you could see.