Where is the best place to see the fireworks outside the Magic Kingdom?

For the best view of the fireworks, head toward Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall. Or you can walk towards the former ESPN Club, continuing almost to Disney's Beach Club Resort. There is a bridge that connects the Boardwalk and Beach Club hotels.



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Beaches around the Seven Seas Lagoon: Both the Polynesian and Grand Floridian Resorts offer beaches with great views of the fireworks. A popular option is to get a famous dole whip from Pineapple Lanai at the Polynesian Resort and then enjoy the fireworks from the beach.

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And you can see Magic Kingdom's fireworks at nearby resorts, without a theme park ticket. Magic Kingdom's nightly fireworks usually begin at 9pm, but check the schedule to be sure. Please note that parking at Disney's resort hotels is officially for guests with hotel and dining reservations only.

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Disney Restaurants with Fireworks Views (reservations required)
  • California Grill at Disney's Contemporary.
  • Narcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian.
  • Toledo at Disney's Coronado Springs.
  • Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort.
  • Capa at Four Seasons Walt Disney World.
  • illume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek.


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Head To The Back Of The Castle Instead Of The Front If you want to skip camping out at the Hub or lining up shoulder-to-shoulder on Main Street, head to the back of the castle for Disney fireworks. Here you can find walls to sit on to catch the show.

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Typically, in the spring and summer months, the fireworks will be scheduled around 9PM, and during the fall and winter months, closer to 8PM.

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When is the show? Magic Kingdom Fireworks are at 9pm on most nights.

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Disney's BoardWalk itself is absolutely free of charge and open to the public, including non-guests. However, the entertainment venue Jellyrolls has an admission charge. Therefore, you'll need a valid admission ticket to enter any nearby theme parks.

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The Festival of Fantasy Parade occurs at 3:00 daily in the Magic Kingdom. This parade is a fantastic opportunity to view both rare and familiar Disney characters.

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On nights with a party, you can expect the parks to close for guests with regular park tickets as early as 6 pm. There are also a few nights each year when Magic Kingdom has been rented out for a corporate party or even a Cast Member appreciation event. On those nights, Magic Kingdom will close early as well.

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The Magic Kingdom generally has at least one parade every day, and sometimes, two! When you were viewing the park hours, you were actually in the right spot to see the fireworks and parade schedules too!

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Wednesdays are good days to go to the Magic Kingdom. Without extra crowds there to make a long weekend trip – extended with a Monday or Thursday – Wednesdays have lighter crowds.

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The new wrinkle is that Disney Enchantment now has a second showtime each night, with a nightly performance of the fireworks at 11 pm. This is in addition to the 9:20 pm showtime, which remains on the schedule and doesn't move (because it can't really be moved forward–ask as meteorologist or astronomer as to why.

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Admission is $114 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $69 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. Happily Ever After returns to the skies on April 3, 2023. Fireworks dessert parties on April 1 and April 2, 2023 will offer views of the final showings of Enchantment nighttime spectacular.

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Typical Hours at Magic Kingdom The typical hours for Magic Kingdom's are 8AM or 9AM to 10PM or 11PM, but hours vary even beyond that. On nights where Magic Kingdom hosts an After Hours or holiday party event, the park may close earlier than other days.

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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.

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Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is located in Disney Springs, the shopping and dining area that's part of the Walt Disney World Resort but not inside any of the Disney parks.

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Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.

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