I've been doing some research on the Fourth of July Fireworks, etc & this is what I've found so far:
1. MK usually offers special fireworks on both the 3rd & 4th. This is because MK is usually packed to the hilt on the 4th and will probably have to close to additional guests at some point during the day. These fireworks have been known to start an hour earlier than usual (9:00 PM)
2. EP will also have special fireworks on the 4th & will probably take the majority of the overflow from MK on that day.
So we've decided to go to the MK on the 3rd until it gets too crowded for us, then head home for a break. (It will be our first time staying off-site in many years.) We've got an ADR at the Calif Grill for 7:25 to watch the fireworks - away from the crowds. Hope that is a good time considering the earlier fireworks. Only time will tell...
On the 4th we'll spend the day at EP and have an ADR at La Hacienda. I know we may or may not see the fireworks from our table, but we'll take that chance.
We've decided to eat somewhere in the Boardwalk area then look for Illuminations from the bridge between th Boardwalk and Beach Club areas on the nite we return from the cruise (June 29). That won't be the optimal place, but if we can't see it (Illuminations) on the 4th, at least we'll have seen it, if not exactly in all it's splendor.
Of course this is all speculation based on what's occured in the past, but we're going with it.
What are your plans? I'm sure you all know much more about these things than I. We've never been at this time of year, and are eager to hear your take on it....
Gretchen