Originally Posted By jolinegk We are planning a trip at the end of May and are staying at the GCH, which is my dream come true! But I wonder whether paying extra for the theme park view is worth it and whether you can see the fireworks from there. It's already expensive as it is, so I just don't know about the extra cost. BUT I have a hip injury that makes it hard for me to sit on the ground or stand for a long time (as in waiting somewhere to see the fireworks). Thoughts?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Theme Park view rooms have no view of the fireworks. The face the opposite direction (DCA not DL). To see the fireworks, you need a DTD view. I've had that view on all of the different floors in both buildings of the hotel. We had a great view from all of them! With the 50th fireworks, though, you really need to be in the park to get the best effect. So much is lost from outside. You might want to look in to a tour with reserved fireworks seating for one night. Or get there early and grab a table on the edge of the patio at the Plaza retaurant.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Here's a map of the hotel. This might help. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=30842724&p=64720017" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=30842724&p=64720017</a> Theme park view rooms are on the right side and bottom of the map. DL is across from the DTD or top side of the map.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I would call back with a request for the rooms below the concierge lounge(#5022,5023 or 5024) because they pipe the music in for the guests in the lounge watching the fireworks and you will be able to hear it also.It also isa good location because you are above the Great Hall and you will be able to hear the piano player. If you explain to them about your need for this request it might help.If you have trouble walking you will not want to have a long walk back and forth to your room all the time. This room is close to the elevators and it is a different view rate so you might save money.No matter what you will be happy.
Originally Posted By sbez30 You will not get the same effect in your room as you will in the park. You can't see the lasers or the displays on the castle if you aren't in the park somewhere on mainstreet.
Originally Posted By momrussell I understand there is a good view of the fireworks from the paradise pier pool, where they pipe in the sound as well.
Originally Posted By mj9401 We watched the fireworks from our DTD view room (No#4441)which was a good view, we even managed to see Tinkerbell...for a split second LOL, but nothing beats being in the park for the fireworks.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I agree that nothing beats being in the park for the fireworks (to get the full effect). To give you an idea, I'm not a huge fireworks fan, in general; I mean, they're fine, but they don't normally do much for me. But with the 50th fireworks show? It makes me cry--every time. It's THAT good.
Originally Posted By crazy4mickey2 I second that Mom. We waited 1 1/2 hours with 3 boys (9,9, and 11) in October so I thought for sure they wouldn't want to wait again when we went last month. Well, they waited over 2 hours over the Presidents Day holiday weekend!
