Where is the best place to watch fireworks at Disney?
Plaza Gardens/Hub GrassPlaza Gardens and the Hub Grass areas are also great locations to take in a castle-front view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. We like that you can sit on the grass while waiting. Such a great view!
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Head To The Back Of The Castle Instead Of The FrontIf 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.
The beach of Disney's Polynesian Resort, Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower, and various restaurants around the monorail resorts are all other popular “free” fireworks viewing locations. See Best Restaurants for Magic Kingdom Fireworks Views for additional recommendations.
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.
I highly recommend making the Specialty Fireworks Cruise part of your vacation - it will be the highlight! Each time we've done this cruise, it's been the most memorable part of the trip and it's something we'll continue to do over and over again - truly one of the best experiences Walt Disney World has to offer.
The best spot for fireworks watching is just behind the hub (on the side opposite the castle), close to the start of Main Street, U.S.A. Try to be in the middle of the road if possible — not too close to the buildings on either side — so that you have an unobstructed view of the castle and all the fireworks around it.
If you are heading over to EPCOT, the nighttime show there is Harmonious and is also included with your standard theme park admission. This magnificent show, featuring lasers, fountains, screens and fireworks takes place on World Showcase Lagoon.
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.
While you won't be able to watch the fireworks from every Walt Disney World hotel, many resorts in the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios areas offer theme park-view rooms, restaurants and common areas perfect for enjoying the show.
There are some generalizations about the busiest days in each park which still do have some validity. Many guides suggest that you start with Magic Kingdom first, followed by Epcot and then Hollywood Studios. This leaves Animal Kingdom as the last Disney theme park to visit on your trip.
Parades and nighttime firework shows at Magic Kingdom are a definite must-see during a visit to Walt Disney World. They are extremely popular, which means they are also very frequently crowded. But – don't stress! We have tips to help you find the perfect spot to enjoy them.
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.
Epcot Forever is definitely less of a production than both IllumiNations and Harmonious, but as always fireworks shows at Disney tug at your heartstrings and are really a perfect ending to any park day.
It only lasted a year before being replaced by Harmonious. Epcot Forever is definitely less of a production than both IllumiNations and Harmonious, but as always fireworks shows at Disney tug at your heartstrings and are really a perfect ending to any park day.