Came across this and thought I'd share as I cannot believe how HUGE these were. This is taken from the beach at the Poly and it truly shows how large the scale was for these fireworks. You can see from time to time the typical ones behind the castle but for the majority they span waaay higher and wider. I'm surprised we didn't see these from Jersey!
http://www.wdwntube.com/archives/588
4th of July Fireworks Video
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Len90
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That video and any pictures just can't do this show justice. It is a must-see for anybody who can be in WDW come Independence day. It was truly magical to stand on the bridge between Tomorrowland and Main Street USA and watch the fireworks all around me. I was mesmerized by the fireworks over Tomorrowland.
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We were on the the Tomorrowland Bridge, and we were able to see the fireworks slightly skewed off the castle, the ones launching over tomorrowland, the ones launching from the far left side of the park (maybe it was liberty square area) and the fireworks from the seven seas lagoon. We were pretty much able to see the entire show.99Soulz wrote:That does sound incredible, I was wondering if you were in the MK how much of the widespread stuff you could see and sounds like it was amazing. We HAVE to get down there for the 4th one year, it's the only holiday we haven't been there for. Maybe 2010!!
Go Jersey!
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Okay, so I finally had time to sit down and watch the video and compare the differences between being inside the park and being across the lagoon at the Poly.
Pros to inside the park: You get to see all the lower shells over the castle and the small light show on the castle. Also you get to be engulfed by a 360 degree fireworks display that leaves you looking all around you not knowing where to look next
Cons for inside the park: You lose out on the electrical water show and you will not be able to see all of the barges that are launching the fireworks at one time.
Pros to outside the park: The electrical water show that is right in front of you throughout the duration of the fireworks. For the finale, you have your entire line of vision encompassed by the fireworks.
Cons for being outside the park: The speed of sound is relatively slow so the sound of the firework going off is way after you see it. This is evident in the park too, but the show is synced where the boom of the shells in the park fits the proper note in the music.
All in all, this really is something that you have to see more than once. I would recommend trying to do it two years in a row or see it both nights. However, then you will lose out on seeing Illuminations and the sonic boom or the fireworks over the hat at DHS. If possible I would advise trying to schedule your trips around the fourth of July. It might be busy but the overall atmosphere in the parks and the special ending that Disney gives you makes you wanting to come back for more and more each and every year!
Pros to inside the park: You get to see all the lower shells over the castle and the small light show on the castle. Also you get to be engulfed by a 360 degree fireworks display that leaves you looking all around you not knowing where to look next
Cons for inside the park: You lose out on the electrical water show and you will not be able to see all of the barges that are launching the fireworks at one time.
Pros to outside the park: The electrical water show that is right in front of you throughout the duration of the fireworks. For the finale, you have your entire line of vision encompassed by the fireworks.
Cons for being outside the park: The speed of sound is relatively slow so the sound of the firework going off is way after you see it. This is evident in the park too, but the show is synced where the boom of the shells in the park fits the proper note in the music.
All in all, this really is something that you have to see more than once. I would recommend trying to do it two years in a row or see it both nights. However, then you will lose out on seeing Illuminations and the sonic boom or the fireworks over the hat at DHS. If possible I would advise trying to schedule your trips around the fourth of July. It might be busy but the overall atmosphere in the parks and the special ending that Disney gives you makes you wanting to come back for more and more each and every year!
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Awesome video, thanks for posting. I never knew that site existed...looks like I know what I'll be doing all day instead of working, LOL!
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Great Fireworks
I think the Poly is one of the best places to watch the fireworks at the end of the day. While it's been a while since I've seen 4th of July Fireworks at WDW, I can say that the Christmas Party Fireworks are SPECTACULAR. In general, I think Disney does a gorgeous job on their fireworks. I always seem to shed a few tears each and every time I listen and watch. It's just beautiful.