Illuminations!!

[disney1474]

What's your favorite or best place to watch from??

 

[Robo]

What's your favorite or best place to watch from??

There are so many places to view IllumiNations at Epcot's World Showcase

that are wonderful in their own way that its futile to try to list them... so I will.



• Bridge between UK and France

• Near the twin gift shops at the entrance to WS from FW

• Norway area

• Upper level (outside front terrace) of the Matsu No Ma Lounge in Japan

• Italy, near the Gondolas

• Mexico, at the new Cantina

• Mexico, bridge to the right of the Cantina (as you face the lagoon.)

• UK, the Rose & Crown outdoor dining area (ressies required.)

• UK, just to the left of the Rose & Crown (as you face the lagoon.)

• Many, many more great spots.



Be sure to avoid any tree branches that block your overhead view,

and watch out for any "islands" in the water

that block your view of the "center" of the lagoon.



Best Tip:

Don't stand down-wind of the fireworks.

Their SMOKE will ruin the show.

So, If the wind is blowing into your face as you look towards the Lagoon, you are in the wrong spot.



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[MaryKatesMom]

I used a FP+ for Illuminations just to try it and thought it was great! I usually go to Epcot on my first day (did DHS last trip and was disappointed) so I decided two trips ago to give Illuminations a try for that arrival day two trips ago and it worked out great. Wandered over when we felt like, had a dinner ADR and then a FP+ without rushing through dinner.

 

[disney1474]

I used a FP+ for Illuminations just to try it and thought it was great! I usually go to Epcot on my first day (did DHS last trip and was disappointed) so I decided two trips ago to give Illuminations a try for that arrival day two trips ago and it worked out great. Wandered over when we felt like, had a dinner ADR and then a FP+ without rushing through dinner.

I'm hoping to get a FP+ for illuminations but we'll be at MK the first half of the day. What do you think my chances are? We'll be getting to Epcot by around 4:00, so this is the earliest time I can try and get a FP since the first 3 of the day will be at MK.

 

[Robo]

I'm hoping to get a FP+ for illuminations but we'll be at MK the first half of the day. What do you think my chances are? We'll be getting to Epcot by around 4:00, so this is the earliest time I can try and get a FP since the first 3 of the day will be at MK.

Depends on the date, crowd-level, and everything else that day.
I'd set the possibility at less than 50% (and sometimes, a lot less.)

But, in general, the FP+ option is much, much less important for IllumiNations, due to the large number of other great places to watch.

 

[Ava]

How early do you typically need to stake out a good spot? We're going in late August, so crowds should be moderate. We have a 6pm ADR at Via Napoli, I figure we'll be done eating around 7, stroll the countries for an hour or so, and find a spot by 8. I'd love to get a seat at the Mexico Cantina (and have a margarita while we watch the show) but I imagine those fill up early.

 

[Robo]

How early do you typically need to stake out a good spot? We're going in late August, so crowds should be moderate. We have a 6pm ADR at Via Napoli, I figure we'll be done eating around 7, stroll the countries for an hour or so,

A. and find a spot by 8.

B. I'd love to get a seat at the Mexico Cantina (and have a margarita while we watch the show) but I imagine those fill up early.

A. 8PM will be early enough, assuming moderate/normal crowds.

B. Yup.