Kentucky Derby Viewing Between Parks - Advice?

[JedBlackwell]

Hi all! New to the boards, but old hand at Disney. We'll be in the parks on and off for most of the day on Saturday, but want to take a break to watch the Derby. Any advice on somewhere a little more fun than just back at the room? In the MK area if at all possible. Thanks in advance!

 

[ElizaDoesDisney]

It's going to be broadcast on NBC - so any of the lounges that have TVs should be able to put it on for you. If they will is another story.

If you want to stay near MK there are a couple of TVs at the Outer Rim bar in Contemporary.

Personally, I would head to the Cabana Bar at the Swan/Dolphin pool area - they have a bunch of TVs, often have the sound on for sporting events, and make some great cocktails. The ESPN place or the bar at Big River Grille on the Boardwalk would also be likely to be showing the race. Crew's Cup lounge @ Yacht club is one of my favorites and they've always been willing to flip on a game for me on their TVs.

 

[dgthree]

I wonder if they'll be doing anything special at Saratoga Springs, since racing is so important to the real town... Might be worth asking.

 

[JedBlackwell]

I wonder if they'll be doing anything special at Saratoga Springs, since racing is so important to the real town... Might be worth asking.

That's an excellent thought. Thank you.

 

[JedBlackwell]

It's going to be broadcast on NBC - so any of the lounges that have TVs should be able to put it on for you. If they will is another story.

If you want to stay near MK there are a couple of TVs at the Outer Rim bar in Contemporary.

Personally, I would head to the Cabana Bar at the Swan/Dolphin pool area - they have a bunch of TVs, often have the sound on for sporting events, and make some great cocktails. The ESPN place or the bar at Big River Grille on the Boardwalk would also be likely to be showing the race. Crew's Cup lounge @ Yacht club is one of my favorites and they've always been willing to flip on a game for me on their TVs.

Thanks! All good suggestions. We watched the Preakness at Rainforest in DS a couple years ago, and had thought about ESPN this time around. Crew Cup is our favorite of those, though.