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ccarcher
14-05-2007, 20:48
I know that from many restaurants across Disney parks and hotels you can see the fireworks

Just wondering which ones people recomend as prime viewing locations

I have two kids with us 4 & 5 and rather than having to try to pick a good spot and make them wait around for ages, would like to incorporate it with a dinner option

caroline
14-05-2007, 20:52
The California Grill in the Contemporary Hotel is great, they pipe in the firework music for Magic Kingdom and you can also watcg the fireworks from their viewing platform outside - take something warm to wear though as it gets quite breezy as you're really high up.

In Epcot you get a great view of the fireworks from the Rose and Crown in England - you will need a table outside and try and eat about an hour before the fireworks so you can get a good table.

ccarcher
14-05-2007, 21:03
Thanks

I knew of the rose and crown and that looks like a good option

California grill also sounds good but not sure my kids 4&5 will eat much from the menu especially being late other than dessert

Would this be acceptable behaviour ??

caroline
14-05-2007, 22:00
I can't see there being a problem, we took a 9 month old in a pushchair when we went and she just picked off our plates (much too late for her dinner) the staff were absolutely brilliant. We've also eaten there with friends who had 2 little ones from memory they shared a meal (may have only been a starter) and then had a dessert, again not so much as a raised eyebrow. Each time there have been plenty of kiddies there of all ages.

millie
15-05-2007, 00:34
I thought kids were not really allowed in the California Grill restaurant? We were trying persuade Granny to babysit on that night!!!

Appledore
15-05-2007, 21:40
Another option might be Fantasmic at MGM, but if you want dinner you must book before you go.
Elaine

ccarcher
16-05-2007, 01:33
Already have Fantasmic booked, with dinner at Mamma Melrose

do you get a few of the fireworks from there then ?

E. Cosgrove
16-05-2007, 01:56
Ohana at the Polynesian resort is good.
They have games for children during dinner and when the fireworks are on the lights go down and the theme music is piped into the restaurant.

ccarcher
16-05-2007, 14:31
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Appledore
Another option might be Fantasmic at MGM, but if you want dinner you must book before you go.
Elaine
[/quote]

Is that for the Magic Kingdom Wishes fireworks or Illuminations

mizzy
16-05-2007, 15:30
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ccarcher
Already have Fantasmic booked, with dinner at Mamma Melrose

do you get a few of the fireworks from there then ?
[/quote]

with mama melroses you get a fantasmic dinner package and this gives you reserved seating at the fantasmic show later in the evening[msnsmile]

i've dm'd you some dining info

mizzy

mcaulayr
08-07-2007, 01:10
could some1 tell me what time the fierworks start so i can book a table for the right time[msnsmile2]

mizzy
08-07-2007, 02:51
you need to check the park calander on the wdw website for parade and firework times as they differ depending on the time of year you visit

cannot post link but a quick google will bring it up[msnsmile]

you can check out the disney dining planner on there too

Mizzy

MTP
08-07-2007, 09:55
Another place to see the fireworks, but not an ideal viewing position, is upstairs at Fulton's Crabhouse. The fireworks appear to be behind Saratoga Springs (presume they are Epcots) and I would not like to guarantee it, but it was a nice extra for us.

becbecs
09-07-2007, 23:56
If you can get in at the Rose & Crown at Epcot around 8pm they don't mind you staying there for the fireworks, Reflections of Earth.

Have been fortunate enough to do this on 2 occasions now.