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Disney World’s Newest Hotel Addition Has Some SPECTACULAR Fireworks Views — Here’s the Secret

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It’s a big day! We’re getting a chance to explore Disney’s newest hotel tower ahead of its grand opening.

Island Tower

In case you missed it, Island Tower is the newest addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property offers several different room types to sleep anywhere from two to nine people. It opened on December 17th, and sits on Seven Seas Lagoon, where it offers great views of Magic Kingdom. Just how great are those views? Well, we’re about to find out if you can watch fireworks from Island Tower!

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ALERT! A BIG Fireworks Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom on January 6th

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Disney After Hours is officially returning to Disney World in 2025! These special ticketed events allow you to explore the parks with shorter wait times, meet some of your favorite characters, and enjoy FREE snacks and drinks. 

After Hours at Magic Kingdom

This popular event will return to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT in 2025. Along with the event, the fireworks in Magic Kingdom will drastically change beginning January 6th, 2025. 

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Disney Figured Out My Secret Fireworks Viewing Spot, and Now They’re Selling Dining Packages There, Too

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Okay, so the last time I was in Disneyland, as a Star Wars nerd, I ended up spending a LOT of time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

So while my friends rode Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run (and sorta got stuck on it), I was enjoying a Cold Brew Black Caf and sitting UNDER the Falcon, just enjoying a quiet evening in Batuu. Then, a Cast Member came up and told me I had to move because the fireworks were starting soon. Okay, so I was confused. But wait…then Cast Members came out and blocked out an area near the Falcon for fireworks viewing. Yes, you could see the Disneyland fireworks from there (but without the music) — and not a lot of people even knew about it. It was AWESOME…but now things have changed.

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NEWS: Park Hours and Fireworks Times Revealed for New Year’s Eve 2024 in Disney World

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Send off 2024 with a bang!

Fantasy in the Sky for New Year’s Eve 2022

Believe it or not, 2025 is almost here, and Disney World is getting ready to ring in the new year. As we detailed earlier this month, demand is high for New Year’s Eve at the resort, as reservations are already sold out for the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Now Disney has released details on what guests can expect at the end of the year.

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I was a Disney World Cast Member, and This Is How Many Times I Got To See the Fireworks While I Was Working

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Disney World Cast Members get a lot of perks when they work at the parks.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Members

Besides getting free entry into the parks, Cast Members get special discounts throughout the year on shopping and dining. They get to shop at the “Disney World Cast Member Costco,” otherwise known as the Cast Member store, Cast Connections. Cast Members can even enter into weekly raffles and win cool prizes. One of the coolest perks of being a Cast Member is getting to work at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and depending on your work location, you may even be able to see a nighttime spectacular like fireworks!

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We Will NEVER Watch Magic Kingdom Fireworks the Same Way After This 💔

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One of the best ways to end the night in Disney World is with fireworks.

They all lived happily… ever… after.

Whether you’re watching Luminous — the Symphony of Us in EPCOT, Fantasmic and Wonderful World of Animation in Hollywood Studios, or Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, you’ll be treated to a display of Disney music and pyrotechnic prowess, usually topped with some general nostalgia and a heartwarming storyline. But Magic Kingdom perhaps takes the cake for the most emotional show, and nowadays, those fireworks just hit different.

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The Sneaky Reason You Should Book an 8PM Reservation for These EPCOT Restaurants

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Choosing where to eat in EPCOT can be challenging, especially when there are so many great dining options around the World Showcase.

World Showcase Lagoon

EPCOT is home to 11 country pavilions, and each pavilion offers great options for a meal. Some of these restaurants are so popular that it can be hard to snag your Advance Dining Reservation when the 60-day window opens. When it comes time for you to book your dining reservations, trust us, you will want to book an 8 PM or later reservation at these five World Showcase restaurants.

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6 Hollywood Studios Truths that Hit Hard and Make You Regret Your Decisions

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What pops into your mind when you think about Hollywood Studios in Disney World?

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios is home to some pretty iconic rides like Tower of Terror, Slinky Dog Dash, and Rise of the Resistance. And those aren’t even half of all you can explore and do. That being said, there are some hard truths you need to know about this park.

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People Are Still Skipping This Hotel Restaurant With Amazing Fireworks Views in Disney World

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Nighttime entertainment in Disney World is something you should NOT miss (even though we occasionally will tell you to skip fireworks for rides, and yes, we’re ironic like that). The problem with watching nighttime entertainment, though…involves all the other people who have the exact same idea. Nighttime fireworks bring serious crowds, and sometimes it’s just not worth navigating the crowds — or it’s not even POSSIBLE to navigate the crowds — to get good fireworks views.

Luminous at EPCOT

But you do have other options. Some you may know about, like booking a meal at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to see the Happily Ever After fireworks in Magic Kingdom. But you also have some options to catch the EPCOT nighttime show, and one of those is in a place you might not expect!

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A Popular Dining Option Will Be RETURNING to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World This Year

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We recently got some pretty merry announcements from Disney World, including information about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. It may only be June, but we are already getting ready for the holidays!

Fireworks at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

 

In addition to dates and prices, we also got confirmation that a popular dining option will be returning to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom!

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