Your Favourite Viewing Drink Spot..

[real mad hatter]

Now I'am sure I speak for many here,but for myself,after enjoying a lovely meal,I do enjoy a nice drink with a view..Up until last year my favourite was Rosé & Crown just before illuminations..We had a very nice meal at a table by the waters edge ( thanks to John,a CM & close friend from Scotland )?And as we sat back with a nice bottle ( our 2nd ) of chilled Chardonnay,the lights dimmed and the show began..I didn't think it could be beaten.But after last years dinner at Cali Grill which was awesome,we took our drinks outside to the viewing platform and watched " Wishes "... The WoW factor kicked in right away.The warm evening breeze,the fragrance of Mrs Hatters perfume,my glass ( large ) of Cabernet Sauvignon,The music & commentary piped onto the roof top..What a view and what an end to a great evening...So where is your favourite viewing spot to enjoy your drink.?

 

[Sweet Melissa]

To date, the balcony of our Boardwalk villa, overlooking the boardwalk and Crescent Lake. I think this year's savanna view at Kidani may top that, though.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I like to sit with a glass of wine by the water side of Italy. But my favorite would be a large Octoberfest beer at the Biergarten with a plate full of German food and watching the polka band!

 

[real mad hatter]

I like to sit with a glass of wine by the water side of Italy. But my favorite would be a large Octoberfest beer at the Biergarten with a plate full of German food and watching the polk band!

Yes to the wine..No to the German beer..Maybe a little food..But if the Polk band sounds anything like the Polka band ( Oompa Oompa ) Then I'am off to Italy for more wine..

 

[Disneykidder]

I'll be sitting with a drink in my hand in two days looking at the MK view from our balcony at BLT.

 

[Bparso87]

Having a couple blue moons with a savanna view at AKL.

 

[acishere]

Grand Mariner Slushie & a pastry from the bakery, at a spot between France & the UK for an Illuminations viewing.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Well the Poly beach comes to mind as well as the dock at Y&BCR and the Laguna Bar at CSR

 

[tare]

Grand Mariner Slushie & a pastry from the bakery, at a spot between France & the UK.

Oh yes excellent.

 

[disneygirl76]

Now I'am sure I speak for many here,but for myself,after enjoying a lovely meal,I do enjoy a nice drink with a view..Up until last year my favourite was Rosé & Crown just before illuminations..We had a very nice meal at a table by the waters edge ( thanks to John,a CM & close friend from Scotland )?And as we sat back with a nice bottle ( our 2nd ) of chilled Chardonnay,the lights dimmed and the show began..I didn't think it could be beaten.But after last years dinner at Cali Grill which was awesome,we took our drinks outside to the viewing platform and watched " Wishes "... The WoW factor kicked in right away.The warm evening breeze,the fragrance of Mrs Hatters perfume,my glass ( large ) of Cabernet Sauvignon,The music & commentary piped onto the roof top..What a view and what an end to a great evening...So where is your favourite viewing spot to enjoy your drink.?

For non-drinkipoos - Sitting on the ledge by the spitting camel watching the people jump and enjoying a dole whip. For realy drinkipoos - UK pavillion, late afternoon, early evening. Either by waters edge or in the gardens.

 

[Figgy1]

Grand Mariner Slushie & a pastry from the bakery, at a spot between France & the UK for an Illuminations viewing.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Except make mine a Grey Goose slush. I also like to grab a deink from 50's and sit outside on Echo Lake and in AK I like to sit in the Dawa Bar and watch the parade.

 

[Mr Toad]

Coffee in the morning...watch the sunrise over Bay Lake. But that view is nothing to what I'm looking at now...sunrise over the ocean at Topsail Island, NC

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

There are several *special places* we enjoy sitting down, and relaxing. Our fav is Rose n Crown, watching Illuminations but we love grabbing a pint, and sitting in the UK area (near where the band plays). We do love sitting on our balcony at the end of a wonderful Disney day, sipping wine, feet up and taking it all in.

 

[real mad hatter]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Except make mine a Grey Goose slush. I also like to grab a deink from 50's and sit outside on Echo Lake and in AK I like to sit in the Dawa Bar and watch the parade.

Ok..Whit is this Deink you speak of..?..Is it of German origin.? And why are you grabbing it.? Is it hot..?

 

[DisDadWoz]

While the view from Cali Grill is nice, just taking the trip next door to the lounge on top of Bay Lake Tower not only gives you a great Wishes view but afterwards you can still sit up there, grab another glass of vino and look at the light of the Magic Kingdom.

 

[copcarguyp71]

I know I am in the minority but we were underwhelmed by Wishes as viewed from Cali Grill. Perhaps it is all the gushing that goes on over this venue that "over built" our expectations but honestly the perspective when you view it so far off to the side and from so far away really kind of was a buzzkill for us. It was worth doing once to check it off the old bucket list but I doubt if we would go to the trouble again. We wanted to do Wishes Desert Party for our trip in September but Disney's inconsistent policy on when those ressies open got old and I got tired of calling all the time only to be told they had nothing open yet for our dates and no idea when they would become available.

Our favorites for after dinner drinks are R&C on the patio and San Angel Inn. I know there are many who dislike SAI but the dim lighting and ambiance are just great for enjoying an ultimate margarita after a good meal.

 

[Sweet Melissa]

I agree, @copcarguyp71. I don't think there's a better way to view Wishes than from the hub. I would rather schedule meals at California Grill or Narcoossee's for after the fireworks are over or well before they begin.

 

[real mad hatter]

While the view from Cali Grill is nice, just taking the trip next door to the lounge on top of Bay Lake Tower not only gives you a great Wishes view but afterwards you can still sit up there, grab another glass of vino and look at the light of the Magic Kingdom.

Never knew that was possible..

 

[copcarguyp71]

I agree, @copcarguyp71. I don't think there's a better way to view Wishes than from the hub. I would rather schedule meals at California Grill or Narcoossee's for after the fireworks are over or well before they begin.

We did get to see a guy propose to his girlfriend though so that was kind of neat to be there for. He did the whole down on one knee deal too!

 

[Sweet Melissa]

Never knew that was possible..

It's not possible for the general public. You have to be a DVC member to access the Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower.