I love the ride itself. It’s simply not perfect for viewing fireworks.Geez neither sound great? Anyone love it?
I have done neither, but one thing I did observe just last evening as I departed MK when the fireworks were beginning: the flotilla of pontoon boats watching the fireworks display also backs up and watches the electric light water pageant in front of Grand Floridian after the fireworks ends. So if you're going to do it, may as well take in two shows and do it at MKHi
Our family wants to do this…but there are 2 options…
Epcot pontoon fireworks
or
Magic Kingdom Fireworks
which is better for viewing?
Did you add the food option?
any opinions would so very helpful
thanks!!
Last July my friends and I did an MK fireworks cruise. We could sort of make out the projections on the castle for Happily Ever After, but we also were going to see them in MK the next night so we were more into the music and fireworks. Our cruise started with a little tour around the lakes followed by setting up in front of Poly to watch the water pageant. Then we zoomed up with other boats for the fireworks. We had some snacks (Oreos, canned soda) but I think the snacks have improved since then according to social media posts I’ve seen. It was honestly one of the most memorable things I’ve done at Disney and I would do one again for MK fireworks in a heartbeat.
We did the same for Illuminations. Thought it was fantastic. You could feel the heat from the barge flames. Incredible perspective.We did Epcot for Illuminations pre-pandemic, and we loved it! Pontoon boat left from the Yacht Club and took us for a ride to Hollywood Studios and all the way back, parking under the bridge by the Gateway so we had a great view. It included bagged snacks, sodas, and water which was fine with us. The driver actually had us take what we didn't use with us since he said we had paid for it all! We had a great night and it is one we won't soon forget.
We have a MK cruise booked for March, and I'll be happy to check in after that and let you know how that one goes! We wouldn't have booked it if we hadn't truly enjoyed our Epcot experience a few years ago.
Never mind - found it under "Enchanting Extras" in case anyone else had the same question! (Why do I always find these things AFTER I've searched myself and couldn't find the answer the first time so I decide to post here? )Where does one book these?
Really no where else out of the line of fire off the fireworks and show machineryWhy can't they park/anchor the boats at a different place so that you can actually see the projections for Harmonius?
I’m sure it’s for safety reasons. The same spot mentioned previously for Harmonious is where we docked for IlluminationsWhy can't they park/anchor the boats at a different place so that you can actually see the projections for Harmonius?
We asked our boat captain that question. He said it had been discussed but it was not deemed safe to be closer than the bridgeReally no where else out of the line of fire off the fireworks and show machinery