Sam’s Disney Diary has always been my way of capturing memories and sharing my latest Disney-related experience. As mentioned in my last episode, I covered Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in detail last year, Episode #22. I may have followed that episode up with a look at Holiday Wishes, the nightly fireworks spectacular offered during Mickey’s Christmas Party. That said, I had the opportunity to attend the 2013 Christmas Party and follow that up by experiencing Holiday Wishes from the “Top of the World Lounge”. “Top of the World Lounge” is the full-service bar located at the top of the Contemporary’s Bay Lake Tower.
Bay Lake Tower, the DVC extension to the Contemporary Resort, is open to guests staying at the resort and DVC members staying on property. To gain access, you’ll need to have your current room key or Magic Band and a valid DVC membership card with a valid ID.
Evening fireworks music is always pumped in offering the same sound like the Magic Kingdom, with a view high above the Magic Kingdom. It’s a few floors higher than the California Grill and offers a different angle. You can also see Illuminations over at Epcot, but that sound is not provided. Viewing the fireworks is unique. The castle is visible, but you won’t be able to tell what is being projected. Seeing just how far behind the castle the fireworks actually are is remarkable. When you’re on Main Street, they appear to be directly behind the castle.
To get the best of both views (Main Street USA and Top of the World), I edited together both. This episode of SamsDisneyDiary is my tribute to Holiday Wishes 2013.
For more Disney Magic Check out: The Magic of Walt Disney World 1972, The Magic of Disneyland 1968, Walt Disney World 1991, The Magic of Christmas at Walt Disney World 1991 or The Magic Kingdom Disney World 2004
Disney Recently Re-imagined the Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort, including the new grand destino tower.
Be Sure to Check out Port Orleans River Side, The Reimagined Coronado Springs, The Swimming Pool at the Boardwalk, Disney’s Yacht Club, and a tour of the new Contemporary Resort Rooms.
