Ohana and fireworks

[dani12]

We are thinking about having dinner at Ohana. Can you see the fireworks from there or should we try for somewhere else?

 

[gw_lit]

You can definitely see the fireworks from Ohana, especially if you have a table next to the window. You can see them at the back tables away from the windows, but you may have heads in the way.

Obviously, its not as good of view as being in the MK, but its still a good view. I'd plan on making a PS about 75-90 minutes prior to the scheduled Wishes time. Even if you get seated right on time, 90 minutes is about how long it takes for a meal at Ohanas. And if it takes a while to get seated after your PS, the fireworks will be right in the middle of your meal, which is fine too. Even if tables are empty, they don't seat people while the fireworks are going.

 

[Aimeedyan]

You can, but not all tables can see it, so if you're really set on viewing them over dinner, be sure and arrive early for your PS time and request a view when checking in. Not all window seats overlook it either, so be sure and tell them you want to see Wishes.

We sat behind the firepit, there are a lot of tables behind there, and you could not see it. You are welcome to walk around the restaurant and view it, but there is a step down in the restaurant and you have to bend over for 14 minutes and it just isn't worth it. I lasted 3 minutes before my back was screaming for me to stop, not to mention the shrimp were calling my name back on my plate. The tables around us went on like nothing was going on, waiters still brought food, etc.

It's not the best view, but has the potential to be "icing on the cake" when dining there. I would make a PS at least an hour before the show and arrive even before that and be prepared to wait some.

If the show ends up being too late for your meal (like 10pm or something), you can dine there first and then head to the Poly beach and stand on the beach to view it, or even hop the monorail back to view them from Main St - which is the best view in all the World!

You'll love 'Ohana's, it's a must eat for us now!

 

[dani12]

Thanks for the input. I made reservations for 9:20 but I think I am going to try and make them for earlier.