Wishes dining options

[freshstart19]

Hello! DH doesn't like fireworks so I'm trying to find another option that is outside of park so we're not stuck trying to leave MK. I just booked an ADR for Narcoossee's at 7:35 pm which is very early for 10PM Wishes on 8/25. Are there other options? Pirates and Pals is booked. Travel agent said we can see Wishes from beaches at Polynesian and Grand Floridian but need a dinner reservation to be able to park. Ohana is booked. Any other ideas? Not sure if DD12 is going to be able to hang out that long at dinner!!

We can get a 7:50 ADR at Wave. Will we be able to get to the viewing point for fireworks from there?

 

[minnie mum]

Yes, you could use the 4th floor observation platform, but not the top floor. Also have a look for ADRs around 8:00 for Kona Cafe, GFC, or Citricos.

 

[freshstart19]

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I do have options. I can get Kona Café, GFC and Citiricos all around 8pm. Currently, have Narcoosee's at 7:35pm. California Grill is booked. Is the view the same from all of these locations? If we eat at the Contemporary, is there only an observation deck so we wouldn't be able to walk around to kill time. Wondering if it's best to go with someplace at the Polynesian or GF.

 

[freshstart19]

If we eat at Kona Café, does it take long to get to the viewing spot. I'm assuming that's the beach.

 

[minnie mum]

5 minutes.

 

[freshstart19]

Thank you. Is one of those locations better for viewing than others? Really appreciate help.

 

[minnie mum]

This might be personal preference. IMO they took away the best viewing spot when they paved Paradise and put up a row of bungalows. Most of the beach at Poly is gone. But what is left gives you a straight view over the water to MK.

GFs view of Wishes is from Narcoossees or from the boat dock. The view is at much more of an angle, as is the view from CR. But all of these viewing spots have piped in audio from Wishes.

 

[Sparrow624]

If you are at the GF, get to the boat dock early, people pack out there in front of Narcoosees.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

I like the view from the Poly beach more than the GF boat dock. I would book Kona and see the fireworks from the Poly beach.

 

[freshstart19]

Thanks! OH, is the view from the GF boat dock that same as the veranda by Narcoossee's. I do have a reservation there for 7:35 pm one night. I have both Kona Café and Narcoosee's booked at this point.