Where is the best location to see Illuminations?

[ISCRK]

We will be in Epcot on March 19 or 20, when the rest of the world has spring break. Our group is 3 adults, 4 kids aged 8-11. Where is the best location to view the Illuminations parade and fireworks? Someone said the Italy bridge...where is that? I also heard that you could make reservations at a restaurant right before parade time, and enjoy dessert while the parade goes by. The table was a balcony table? Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advance!

 

[luvtinkerbell]

We will be in Epcot on March 19 or 20, when the rest of the world has spring break. Our group is 3 adults, 4 kids aged 8-11. Where is the best location to view the Illuminations parade and fireworks? Someone said the Italy bridge...where is that? I also heard that you could make reservations at a restaurant right before parade time, and enjoy dessert while the parade goes by. The table was a balcony table? Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advance!

the best spot to see fireworks is rose and crown pub in great britain even better if you can get a table outside but sorry you cant book an outside table its first come first serve on the day good luck we will also be there then we are staying at the pop century where will you be staying how long are you there for we will be there for 2 weeks might see you there

 

[Dan Murphy]

There is no parade anymore, only Illuminations fireworks spectacle. As said, Rose and Crown is great, but make sure you have a priority seating or you won't get in. Ask for outdoor seating when you get there, and a seating time of about an hour or so before Illuminations time. Also, the walkway area between Mexico and Norway, but back away from the fence, on the outside ofthe walkway (if that is clear, LOL) is great. Another is the balcony at the Teppanyaki restaurant in Japan. Enjoy, it is Disney at its finest.

 

[Crazy Kanga]

I prefer to watch from the front of World Showcase lagoon right in the middle facing the countries. That way you can watch all of the buildings light up.

 

[cobbler]

Just after you enter world showcase there are these 2 giftshop buildings that are identical in structure. There is a circle type area behind them that they rope off and it is seating area only and this is where we always view Illuminations.

Gosh I hope I described that right.

 

[ISCRK]

Thanks all! I am sad to hear that the parade has ended. We first saw it in 2000 and it was beautiful! Obviously, I havn't been to Epcot in the evening for a while! We will try to snag one of your recommended spots...thanks again!