Favorite MK Fireworks Viewing Spot (not in park)?

[leebee]

We won't have a MK park day but want to view the fireworks. I know we won't see the projections, but that's OK. We've watched the fireworks from the Poly beach previously, but what is YOUR favorite location for viewing the MK fireworks when you aren't in the park- and why?

 

[PollyannaMom]

From the ferry! But the timing was serendipitous - I'm not sure you could do it on purpose.

 

[CarolynFH]

From the ferry landing at TTC!

Music piped in, not crowded, easy to skedaddle via parking tram, rideshare, or monorail ahead of the hordes descending from the monorail and off the ferry when the fireworks end.

And it’s a head-on view of the castle, with fireworks centered. All you miss is the projections on the castle. IMHO, a much better place to view from than the CR observation deck on 4th floor or the DVC lounge atop DVC, where the view is off to the side.

However, the GF boat dock and marina aren’t bad places to watch, either.

 

[fbarker]

If you have dinner at California Grill then you can get access to the walk way outside the restaurant and view the fireworks there. A great location to watch but you don't see any of the graphics on the castle of buildings.

 

[PetePanMan]

The Boat dock area at GF is very good. Surprising good is the area right in front of geyser point at Wilderness Lodge.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I really like going to POLY for the Fireworks. I noticed you have done that before. IF I were to do it again, I would arrive earlier and try to find seating because as I age it gets harder to just stand! I hope you find a great spot!

 

[ezma]

Off your balcony at the Contemporary … Life doesn’t get any better than that!! . Marla

 

[Wood Nymph]

I really like the view from the seating area in front of Gasparilla. There are plenty of places to sit and they play the music. It is a pretty much straight on view, which I really like.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I really like the view from the seating area in front of Gasparilla. There are plenty of places to sit and they play the music. It is a pretty much straight on view, which I really like.

That one sounds good-does it get crowded?

 

[Wood Nymph]

That one sounds good-does it get crowded?

It is a large area and there is plenty of room for everyone. The tables outside Gasparillas usually get filled up. But there is usually room on the steps to sit on.

 

[_19disnA]

Last time we stayed at the Contemporary there is an outside patio area that faces MK where we watched the fireworks. Great way to avoid the crowd and didn't really care we couldn't see those things near the ground. Not many people were there and there are some benches as I recall where you can sit is you want. They way they number the floors I think it is considered the 4th floor, same floor as Chef Mickey's but opposite end that faces MK.

 

[ghtx]

Last time we stayed at the Contemporary there is an outside patio area that faces MK where we watched the fireworks. Great way to avoid the crowd and didn't really care we couldn't see those things near the ground. Not many people were there and there are some benches as I recall where you can sit is you want. They way they number the floors I think it is considered the 4th floor, same floor as Chef Mickey's but opposite end that faces MK.

This is the spot I was going to recommend, too.

Even better, if you are a DVC member, is the Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary.

 

[_19disnA]

Aren't DVC members, so not an option. I seem to recall prior to Bay Lake Tower being built that restaurant at the top floor of the Contemporary was called Top of the World. Can recall attending a dinner show there many years ago.

 

[VGCgroupie]

We have done Geyser Point and it's not a great spot. If you are already there it's nice to have it but I would for sure not make it a point to be at that spot for the fireworks.

 

[Babe the Blue Ox]

Another vote for the ferry heading toward the park. The experience is very unique.