Located just across the street from Magic Kingdom, Disney's Contemporary Resort boasts unbeatable views of the parks – both for free and the cost of a meal or a drink. For free views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, head on up to the Contemporary's 4th-floor observation deck.
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And you can see Magic Kingdom's fireworks at nearby resorts, without a theme park ticket.
There is no separate charge to watch these spectaculars – they're included with park admission. Since the better viewing spots, whether seated or standing, are first-come, first-serve, people often stake out a spot early and stay there until it's time for the show to start.
If you're near the Partners Statue (it's the copper statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse), your view should be very clear. While you'll be bumping shoulders with other guests, you should be able to see most of the fireworks, projections, and Tinkerbell's flight.
While you would need a valid theme park admission ticket and a theme park reservation to be in the park for the show, you do not need to purchase a special event ticket to enjoy the nightly show.
The nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks show is estimated to cost Walt Disney World anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 a night, but what is Disney really getting out of keeping people in the parks later than normal?
Get a Hotel with a View: Some hotels in the area boast that you can see the Disney fireworks from your own hotel room balcony. This is especially true of Disney's Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village, and Grand Floridian, all on the monorail trail.
When to See the Show: You can see the show nightly in Magic Kingdom at 9PM most evenings but check the Walt Disney World calendar for the most current information. Seasonal shows and holidays may interrupt this fireworks show but most of the year this is the one offered at Walt Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Astro Orbiter are all great rides to see the fireworks on. Just keep in mind, however, that if the timing doesn't work out, you might get stuck in an area of the queue where the fireworks aren't visible at all while they are going off.
Some of the best fireworks viewing is found on the porch of the Crystal Palace. The good food is just inside. Editor's Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. We are not sure how dining at Crystal Palace will be changing moving forward.