Tips for watching Fireworks

[goofyernmost]

At my post, or to the sky?

Well, if looking up from my post helps you see the fireworks, go for it.

 

[OlliePop27]

I have a separate question, which I hope is okay to post here since the thread is about fireworks viewing tips (even though I know the discussion has been about MK).

How long should I expect to wait after Luminous at Epcot to get onto a monorail back to TTC? I know it's a crush of people since everyone is leaving at the same time, but curious how long it might realistically take. Assume we'll be viewing from the part of World Showcase closest to Spaceship Earth, so closest to the front of park.

 

[Goofy4]

I have a separate question, which I hope is okay to post here since the thread is about fireworks viewing tips (even though I know the discussion has been about MK).

How long should I expect to wait after Luminous at Epcot to get onto a monorail back to TTC? I know it's a crush of people since everyone is leaving at the same time, but curious how long it might realistically take. Assume we'll be viewing from the part of World Showcase closest to Spaceship Earth, so closest to the front of park.

Hopefully you will get a better answer, but many years ago we did this and we were on the second or third monorail out of the station. I would say 10-15 minutes. We positioned ourselves well and wasted no time getting to the station.

 

[princess lovers mom]

If fireworks are indeed a priority then you will want to see them from main Street- the best place is in the street between Caseys Corner and the Hub- you will see that the road rises- try to get on the peak or up side (every little bit helps for the people standing in front of you)- we usually have the group sit on the curb and send a couple for dinner or snacks and eat dinner while we wait- then once they start roping things off you can move into the road- it will be obvious when its OK

 

[Goofy4]

3 years ago they did a good job of keeping non-diners off. Worked out well. Hoping for the same.

Apparently , they no longer shoo people away, so there's no guarantee that this little trick will work. Not every angle from the porch is a good one, but it worked for us!

They let us delay being seated until after the show. Not sure if it always works, but they did not seem extremely busy at the time.

 

[We’reAllMadHere]

The Magic Kingdom dessert parties have two different viewing areas. One is in the plaza, which is great viewing but you’ll likely be standing for the actually fireworks. It’s still in the middle of the crowd, even if it’s slightly less busy than the rest of the hub. The other is at Tomorrowland Terrace, where you’ll have chairs to sit in but the view is from the side and can be partially obscured by trees. If you choose the plaza seating, you can choose a pre-fireworks or post-fireworks party. If you don’t mind staying late, the post party allows the crowds to disperse while you snack.

The desserts themselves are fine - nothing spectacular but similar to those on a buffet. There are also drinks, including alcohol, available. Again, no fancy cocktails but basic drinks.