I was wondering where the best place to watch Illuminations is. Should I watch it on the Future World side of the lake or on the World Showcase side and where in World Showcase; any help would be appreciated. I enjoy watching it wherever I stand, but I would love to know the best place.
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Best Place to Watch Illuminations
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SpongeScott
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For me, it's right across from Italy in the World Showcase, right on the lagoon. Get there early and grab a bench right on the railing.
orangefan15
New Member
I definitely prefer the World Showcase side. Right near Italy is a good spot, but I've found you need to get there early to get an up front seat. Last time I sat in Norway once, which was great because there were up front spots available only 15 minutes before the show. The other time I sat in United Kingdom which worked well also.
Honestly, I think most spots are good. However, make sure wherever you stand, you're not downwind. Illuminations produces a ton of smoke and if the wind is blowing your way, the smoke will block your view of everything.
Honestly, I think most spots are good. However, make sure wherever you stand, you're not downwind. Illuminations produces a ton of smoke and if the wind is blowing your way, the smoke will block your view of everything.
GalacticGobbler
New Member
Has anyone done the boat rental for illuminations? We want to do that when we go in the spring.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
We thought the show was good from the japan pavilion. We stood on those stone benches they have right by the lagoon.
Michael72688
New Member
That is the best spot!
CAPTAIN HOOK
Well-Known Member
Haven't done it myself - but if the winds blowing in the wrong direction, the smoke blows towards you and you can't see a thing.
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
I think you can call 120 days in advance and you better call on that day. We tried about 60+ days before we went in October (very slow) and they had been booked for quite some time. It's obviously very popular.
mickeyfanatics
New Member
Originally posted by Michael72688
That is the best spot!
I would agree, we always try to go to the AA side of Italy's island.
tiggergal1012
New Member
I always like watching Illuminations from in between the Tower Stores Japan is okay but I would rather be in World Showcase Plaza to watch them.
GalacticGobbler
New Member
Thanks for the advice, just finished making reservations for April 1st.:sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
That is great! Please let us know how it is. I would still love to do that.
GalacticGobbler
New Member
Will do, I will also take some pics to show the view.
GenerationX
Well-Known Member
We had great seats for Illuminations from the veranda at the Rose & Crown Pub. Although no one at the Rose & Crown or WDW Dine can guarantee you of a seat outside, you can increase your chances by:
1. Making the PS way in advance and having the CM note that you would like to view Illuminations after dinner from your seat;
2. Informing the CM when you check-in at Rose & Crown of your wishes (and that you know they can't guarantee it).
1. Making the PS way in advance and having the CM note that you would like to view Illuminations after dinner from your seat;
2. Informing the CM when you check-in at Rose & Crown of your wishes (and that you know they can't guarantee it).
Frontierland CM
New Member
When scouting for a spot for Illuminations, look at the torches and see which way the wind is blowing, then head in the opposite direction! Then, you won't get any smoke from the fireworks!
orangefan15
New Member
I tried to do that and the CM pretty much just laughed at me. Of course, it was pretty busy that night, but I certainly wouldn't plan on getting a patio seat.
CDS Disney
Member
MEXICO!! Have some mexiacn food and sit and watch the fireworks.