Quieter, less crowded MK fireworks viewing spots

[SueM in MN]

This was a post Robo made with maps on the Theme Parks board. It shows viewing spots for the Magic Kingdom fireworks that might be quieter or less crowded. They have all been mentioned before on this board, but not with pictures.
So, I thought it would be helpful to share.

Well, there are lots of great viewing locations that are OUTSIDE the park-
Much lower "booming" levels as you get farther from the MK.

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The Beach at the Polynesian Resort offers a great view
of Wishes and other MK Fireworks shows.
They do "pipe in" the audio of the shows.
There are several ground-level speakers along the
sidewalk.

They also pipe the audio to the speakers at the Poly pool.
The audio level if better in some places (closer to the sidewalk, for instance) than others (far out on the beach, for instance.)

To find the "sweet spot" for viewing, stroll along the sidewalk until the Cinderella Castle comes into full view.

Here's a photo I took from the Poly Beach-
MK Fireworks (MVMCP Christmas Finale)

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More Viewing Spots-

You can see them from TTC (they pipe-in the audio from
the show) but you are not allowed to stand in the
Ferry loading area.

You can see them from the boat-dock and an outside
observation deck near Narcoossee's restaurant at the
Grand Floridian. Anyone can stand on Narcoossee's Deck.
The outside deck is not a part of the actual restaurant. (All serving is done inside.)
The deck is accessed from the sidewalk outside the restaurant.
Also, good viewing from the Patio overlooking the Marina.
The sound of the show is piped into these areas too.

At the Contemporary, there is viewing on an outdoor
observation area on the 4th floor.
The California Grill observation areas are reserved for patrons that day of the Grill or Bar.

(Fireworks shown above are simulated.)

At Wilderness Lodge, the "secret place" to watch the MK fireworks is from the northern area of the Cast Member (CM) Parking Lot.

At the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Marina (angle shown on the map below,) some of the view (especially of the "Fantasyland" pyro) is blocked by the now unused Discovery Island in Bay Lake and by the high-rise buildings of the Contemporary Resort.
But, the view from the Ft. Wilderness' sand beach (farther north) is more open.
Still the tree-level can block the views of the lower-firing pyro.

Here are the angles of the views in the Bay Lake area.

Below are the angles of the views in the Seven Seas Lagoon area.

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As for viewing from INSIDE the dining area of restaurants
(you usually need ADRs for most, and they are usually busy during the shows)...
you can see (and hear) them at California Grill at Contemporary,
'Ohana at Poly, Narcoossee's at the Grand Floridian,
and (if you have access there) the Top of the World at Bay Lake Tower.
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[SueM in MN]

This post by Robo shows the 'prime' MK fireworks viewing spots.
If you are hoping for a less crowded spot, these are some places you might want to avoid -
with 2 exceptions - the Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party is a ticketed experience, so will not be wall to wall people and at the Train Station, if you get there early and have a viewing spot along the rail, you can keep a 'safe zone' with other members of your party around the person who needs some extra space.

And, to that end, many of the areas shaded in red on the map below are designated as "Poorer Viewing"
because many of the fireworks are, in fact, blocked by trees (and buildings, etc.)

 

[SueM in MN]

This is Robo's post about the AAA fireworks viewing area at MK.
There are limited spots available - reservations required - for AAA members who booked a trip package thru AAA.
There are approximately 50 spots and reservations fill up quickly. The pathway to get there is wheelchair accessible, but no seating is available.

The AAA Viewing section I have marked as "Lower Tables" on the top image.
The second photo shows how the area looks with guests.

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