Magic kingdom dinner and fireworks

[reckitralph]

Are there any restaurants you can see Magic kingdom fireworks from? Any at the contemporary

 

[MissKIA]

California Grill

 

[minnie mum]

Nothing inside MK. There are some tables with a view of Wishes at Cali Grill, plus an observation deck. Narcoossees has view tables and an outside deck. Ohana has some view tables. All of these pipe in the Wishes music.

 

[reckitralph]

Thanks everyone.. i think im going to try and book cali grill!

 

[figment_jii]

Wishes/HalloWishes/MK Fireworks can be viewed from any of the monorail resorts, WL, FW, the TTC, and (if you're lucky) the water transportation.

Magic Kingdom - no view from Liberty Tree Tavern, Be Our Guest, Tony's, or Crystal Palace. A few of the tables at the Plaza Inn may have a view, but it doesn't seem like there are very many nor are there options if you are seated at a table without a view.
CRT - they dim the lights and pipe in the music. Some of the fireworks are visible through the stained glass windows. It's not the best view, but it's a fun view.

Contemporary - no view from Chef Mickey or the Wave. You can watch the fireworks from the CR 4th Floor Observation Deck or California Grill (if you are dining there).
4th Floor Observation Deck - guests can watch the fireworks from the viewing area. They pipe in the music. I would guess the view is similar to that of California Grill, but from a lower angle.
California Grill - the restaurant has an observation deck where you can watch Wishes. They pipe in the music. A few tables have a view of Wishes, but those are pretty hard to come by. You can ask for a window table, but they do not promise to have one available before fireworks. If you want to eat here, I would aim for an ADR about 2 to 2.5 hours before Wishes. Personally, I like the observation deck because you don't have to deal with reflections in the glass.

Polynesian - no view from Kona.
'Ohana - a few tables have a view, but most do not. I would not go with the plan to see fireworks from your table. There are some reports indicating that folks do get up and move around to see the fireworks. This would be the approximate view (you can see the castle to the left of the main wall support).

Beach - guests can watch the fireworks from the beach. They do pipe in the music, but it can be hard to hear. The view is straight on, but at a distance.

Grand Floridian - no view from Citricos (a few bursts might be visible, but not really anything worth seeing) or 1900 Park Fare.
Narcoossee's - this is my favorite restaurant in WDW. Most window tables have a view of Wishes, but the view is often blocked by folks standing out on the veranda. You'll probably have to go outside to watch as well. Then dim the lights and pipe in the music (inside the restaurant and outside on the veranda). You can request a window table. I would aim for an ADR about 90 minutes before Wishes.
Boat Dock - guests are able to view the fireworks from the boat dock area. They pipe in the music. Almost the same view as Narcoossee's.

WL Boat - if you happen to be lucky and be taking the boat to MK from WL (or the opposite), you might be able to watch Wishes from the boat.

I've not as familiar with the layout of watching Wishes from the TTC. There is no view from any of the Wilderness Lodge restaurants (Trail's End, Artist Point, or Whispering Canyon Cafe).

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Cali Grill and Narcoosee's (outside of MK) are the best. I know some people try for 'Ohana, but there just aren't enough tables with prime viewing that we prefer an earlier dinner at 'Ohana and then fireworks from the Poly beach area.

 

[reckitralph]

Thanks so much for all the info!!