Poly for the fireworks?

[button409]

Hi again,
Is it possible to park at the Poly and park there to grab some quick service food at Cap't Cooks? Was thinking to head there an hour or so before fireworks, grab some food and drink sand then watch the Fireworks from the beach there. Not sure if they will let us in with the car.

Thanks all!

 

[Weather_Lady]

Hi again,
Is it possible to park at the Poly and park there to grab some quick service food at Cap't Cooks? Was thinking to head there an hour or so before fireworks, grab some food and drink sand then watch the Fireworks from the beach there. Not sure if they will let us in with the car.

Thanks all!

You're better off if you have a table service reservation when looking to park at the Polynesian, although it won't hurt to try. Disney did update its parking policies in January to make them more flexible for resort day guests, at least in theory. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/parking/?int_cmp=INS-intWDWtoWDW-Parking

If at first you don't succeed, you can always park at the TTC and walk over to the Polynesian from there (or take a more leisurely trip on the monorail - Poly will be the last stop before it gets back to the TTC again): it's just a few minutes' stroll.

 

[Hakunamatata]

It really depends on when you are doing it. Peak holiday special occasion fireworks. Likely no. Mid week off season. More likely.

 

[DiSnEyF@n]

I’m wondering the same thing. We are planning to park at the TTC and do MK for the day and then take the monorail to Poly around 7-7:30ish and watch the fireworks from the beach there. Is there a place to eat/drink near the beach there? Thanks!

 

[Doberge]

I’m wondering the same thing. We are planning to park at the TTC and do MK for the day and then take the monorail to Poly around 7-7:30ish and watch the fireworks from the beach there. Is there a place to eat/drink near the beach there? Thanks!

There are some chairs but not tables. I believe the only tables near the beach are within the locked gated pool. Picnic style on the beach is possible but I'd recommend eating before going to the beach. I'm unsure if Kona to Go is still an option. You could do Tambu Lounge to go and get some of Ohana stuff (noodles, wings, etc). There's also Captain Cooks with tables outside for quick service. The Tiki Terrance is also another great option to dine outside, especially if there's live music. I'd recommend getting drinks from either Tambu or the terrace.

 

[DiSnEyF@n]

There are some chairs but not tables. I believe the only tables near the beach are within the locked gated pool. Picnic style on the beach is possible but I'd recommend eating before going to the beach. I'm unsure if Kona to Go is still an option. You could do Tambu Lounge to go and get some of Ohana stuff (noodles, wings, etc). There's also Captain Cooks with tables outside for quick service. The Tiki Terrance is also another great option to dine outside, especially if there's live music. I'd recommend getting drinks from either Tambu or the terrace.

Thanks! You can’t watch the fireworks from these quick service restaurants though? We’d have to buy what we want then go back to the beach to watch the fireworks? Thanks!

 

[Doberge]

Thanks! You can’t watch the fireworks from these quick service restaurants though? We’d have to buy what we want then go back to the beach to watch the fireworks? Thanks!

You might be able to see from quick service but I don't think music is piped in like it is on the beach. The only one that might have some view is outside Trader Sams. Tambu upstairs will have people standing around. The terrace is building with a nice background but it blocks seeing the lagoon and fireworks. You can bring stuff down to the beach to eat and drink, but heads up others might be standing.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Thanks! You can’t watch the fireworks from these quick service restaurants though? We’d have to buy what we want then go back to the beach to watch the fireworks? Thanks!

There's a grass hill between the beaches, just south of the bungalows that's our favorite spot. No crowds and you can do a kind of picnic.

 

[Doberge]

There's a grass hill between the beaches, just south of the bungalows that's our favorite spot. No crowds and you can do a kind of picnic.

That's a good spot too. Grassy so it's better for sitting than sand without chairs.

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