viewing for Illuminations

[kctinkerbell]

We are staying at the Dolphin. Is it possible to view Illuminations from the Boardwalk area without going into Epcot? Will we be able to see the fireworks and hear the music? This is our first trip so we have no idea about where they can be seen from.

Thank-you!
kctinkerbell

 

[DebbieB]

We have walked over to the bridge that the boats go under, between ESPN and the Beach Club. You can see the fireworks. Sometimes the music is hard to hear because they have their own music on the sound system. We had a room above the pond in the front of BWV last month, alot of people gather on the bridge there (across from the parking lot) and you can hear the music. Nothing beats actually seeing it at Epcot.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Originally posted by kctinkerbell
Is it possible to view Illuminations from the Boardwalk area without going into Epcot? Will we be able to see the fireworks and hear the music?

Truthfully, IllumiNations is much more than just fireworks. And most of the presentation is low-lying where you will not be able to see nor appreciate what's going on with the show from a distance away.
So, if you're just looking to "ohh" and "ahh" over a few overhead explosions, then you will be fine in the areas mentioned, but if you want to enjoy the entire presentation, you have to be inside of the Epcot gates and positioned somewhere along the banks of World Showcase lagoon.

 

[WDWisTheBest]

I agree. Even though fireworks are great at Illuminations, nothing beats viewing it from Epcot lagoon.

 

[pampam]

They illuminate the nations, hence the name. Also there are lasers, music ,excitement, and an actual show going on in World Showcase Lagoon. I'm sure you would be dissapointed if you missed it.