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When you stay at a Disney Resort, you expect top notch Disney-style service and care. And you certainly don’t think about losing sleep while staying at the more expensive EPCOT resorts. However, that may happen soon. Take a look at Disney’s warning now…
EPCOT Resort Perks
Resorts on or near Crescent Lake are some of the most popular places to stay. These include: Beach Club, Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin. Each of these resorts is uniquely themed and gives guests impressive perks. I (Susan) love staying at any of these resorts during my Disney World vacation. Take a look at more details on why these are the best resorts HERE.
First, guests can take a short walk to EPCOT. And you can take a little longer walk to Hollywood Studios or take a leisure boat ride to either park. Exiting the park at International Gateway and walking back after a long day in the park is amazing! No fighting crowds for the buses or monorail!
In addition, you’ll find wonderful entertainment at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, including the popular dueling piano bar, Jellyrolls!
New Warning
Guests staying at select Disney resorts this week may be awakened late at night and/or early in the morning! Disney announced that EPCOT fireworks testing will take place on November 1 and 4 from 10:30pm until 1:00am.
Disney announced EPCOT fireworks testing will take place on November 1 and 4 from 10:30pm until 1:00am!
Disney warns that since pyrotechnics and special effects will be tested, expect the noise level to be quite loud during these times.
In addition to affecting the EPCOT Resorts, Disney states that it may also impact the Caribbean Resort, Port Orleans Resorts (Riverside and Port Orleans), and Old Key West!
Disney didn’t confirm that this testing if for EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Luminous. But, it only makes sense that’s what it’s for since this show debuts on December 5.
What Makes this Even Worse
While it may be difficult for guests anytime during the year when fireworks testing takes place late at night, this weekend makes it even more challenging for some guests.
It may be bad timing because runDisney’s Food and Wine Half-Marathon events also happens this weekend. And that means runners get up REALLY EARLY!
Are you excited about EPCOT’s new firework show? Do you think this testing was poorly timed or do you want to stay up for a chance at seeing part of the testing? Please let us know in the comments and share this post with a friend.
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Shirley zalenskiŕ11
Tuesday 14th of November 2023
Where is the best place to eat to see every thing for the fireworks and what time is the best time
Tony Bradley
Tuesday 31st of October 2023
I LOVE DISNEY PARKS AND GROUNDS, they are all UNIQUE AMAZINGLY kind of TOTALLY out of this world with EXTRAORDINARY REAL SHRUBBERY FOR STATUES AND THE buildings FACADES ARE MINUTELY DETAILED WITH SOO MANY MANY DESIGNS, IT TRULY IS THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH!!! and of course to make it all happen, SURE THEY SOMETIMES HAVE TO DO THINGS AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY EVENING OR NIGHT TO GET IT PERFECT DOWN TO A MINUTE SPLIT SECOND FOR “” ALL THE GUESTS MAGICAL VIEWING OF ANY SHOW. Including FIREWORKS “ ITS GOING TO BE A GREAT DISPLAY IF IT WILL BE IN THE (LUMINOUS) light show !!!!!! So please NOBODY complain… practice makes perfect!!!!!! A totally understanding person like myself would just absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to enjoy some DISNEYWORLD AGAIN!!!!!!!!! Ps. If you are going to be there please consider just HOW FORTUNATE YOU ARE TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF DISNEY !!! I can’t go anymore myself because I am from Northern Indiana and since suffering with leg BONE CANCER it handicapped me and made me have to JUST SURVIVE ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY and it’s not very much every month. But I’m GRATEFUL EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE JUST TO HAVE LIFE, ONE OF MY BIGGEST WISHES IS TO BE ABLE TO GO TO Florida and EXPERIENCE DISNEY WORLDS EVERYTHING BEFORE I GET WORSE OR PASS….. so please NOBODY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FIREWORKS PRACTICE !! THANKYOU to any and everyone that might read my comment.