Hey you experts!!! Tell me where to watch...

[familyfirsttimer]

I am looking to all of your expertise Can you please tell what you think the best locations are for viweing the parades and fireworks in each park. I know it is a lot to ask but I would really appreciate your help. My DH, DD6 and DD3 have never been to WDW before and my girls love parades and fireworks. We will be there May 20-27 staying at the POP. We have PS at Chef mickeys the 1st nght for 8 and I was told you could see the MK fireworks from the Contemporary 4th floor observ deck. I need your secrets for the best locations when we are in the parks.
Thank you so much! Can't wait to get there. These boards have become so addictive to me, I find myself reading them several times a day for all the great tips!

 

[scoutsmom99]

Here are some of mine

MK
Share A Dream Come True (starts in Frontierland ends on Main Street USA) Outside Peco's Bill's
Spectromagic (starts Main Street USA ends Frontierland)
Underneath Train Station, by Firhouse (both on M.S. USA or outside Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square)
Wishes Bridge to Tomorrowland, bridge to Cosmic Rays, on top of train Station (you have to get there like 2 hours early though!), Mainstreet USA up by the hub


MGM
Stars and Motorcars (starts by Star Tours ends at Park entrance (Hollywood Blvd) inbetween Sounds Dangerous and The Hat.

Fantasmic (get here early and bring something to keep the kids busy!)
midway down the middle section or the witch section.

Epcot
Illuminations outside Mexico, bridge from UK to France (almost anywhere becuase it is in the round.) Just make sure you are clear of trees (otherwise you will miss some of the fireworks) and can see the globe.

 

[disneyaggie]

Thanks! These are great suggestions!

 

[stacy6552]

We have watched the fireworks from the top of the contemp and werent very impressed. Our favorite view to date has been from the lagoon on a pontoon boat. Inside the MK, I would find a spot in front of the castle straight on anywhere down main street thats not behind a tree.

In Epcot, our best place is from the patio next to Rose and Crown, behind the wall. Most people assume its part of the resturaunt, but its not. Shhh, keep that oen to yourself.