Illuminations on "Rose Hill" - The DVC Boards at MouseOwners.com - the place to talk DVC and Walt Disney World

broganmc · 10-26-2009, 03:59 AM

Just a little tip I thought I'd share with all the "kid-less" travellers to EPCOT...

If you've seen Illuminations from every conceivable angle here's a spot with a more private (i.e. removed) feel to it. In Future World between the Character Spot and Imagination pavilion is a little rose garden on the hill overlooking the reflection pond & Nations bridge/walkway. It's where they erect the sculpture garden during Flower & Garden festival.

Get a couple glass of champagne/wine/beer, sit on the walkway (there are also benches at the bottom facing the reflection pond. You'll hear the music in the distance, see all the high fireworks and even catch good glimpses of the ball as it draws nearer. Best yet the crowd usually is far away.

After fireworks you can stay on your hill watching the grand exodus out of the park but far removed. If there's EMH that night, you're also in a great launching spot for Soarin'.

My dad and I hung out there one of our last night's at F&W this year. We had a picnic of F&W treats and a couple glasses of Rose Nectar Champagne to toast the loving spirit of my mom. (She's the one who blessed us with the travel bug.) Afterwards we hit Soarin' and Seasons for one last ride and dessert.

Brian5581 · 10-26-2009, 04:01 AM

Great advice, I'll definitely take advantage of it at some point. Thanks for posting.
-Brian

D C · 10-26-2009, 11:38 AM

I know the area, but not specifically where you're talking about.
Which hill & which reflecting pond?
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.asp...4886&encType=1

10-26-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
broganmc Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,729	Illuminations on "Rose Hill" Just a little tip I thought I'd share with all the "kid-less" travellers to EPCOT... If you've seen Illuminations from every conceivable angle here's a spot with a more private (i.e. removed) feel to it. In Future World between the Character Spot and Imagination pavilion is a little rose garden on the hill overlooking the reflection pond & Nations bridge/walkway. It's where they erect the sculpture garden during Flower & Garden festival. Get a couple glass of champagne/wine/beer, sit on the walkway (there are also benches at the bottom facing the reflection pond. You'll hear the music in the distance, see all the high fireworks and even catch good glimpses of the ball as it draws nearer. Best yet the crowd usually is far away. After fireworks you can stay on your hill watching the grand exodus out of the park but far removed. If there's EMH that night, you're also in a great launching spot for Soarin'. My dad and I hung out there one of our last night's at F&W this year. We had a picnic of F&W treats and a couple glasses of Rose Nectar Champagne to toast the loving spirit of my mom. (She's the one who blessed us with the travel bug.) Afterwards we hit Soarin' and Seasons for one last ride and dessert. __________________ --- SSR LOVER ------ --- Marriott Owner \| SSR, BWV & BLT Owner\| PWC user ---- Grandpa Mohawk Travel Blog \| Twitter @BroganMc Upcoming Trips: Feb/Mar Gpa Mohawk 81st Birthday Cruise & Disney Gathering (12 people x 7 days - Dream, BLT, SSR), October BroganMc's Birthday Trip (Sep/Oct '13) Recent Trips: New Year's Eve 2012/2013, Disney/Orlando Sept/October, 2012, Williamsburg (May '12), Summer in OC,

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10-26-2009, 04:01 AM	#2
Brian5581 Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15,285	Great advice, I'll definitely take advantage of it at some point. Thanks for posting. -Brian

10-26-2009, 11:38 AM	#3
D C Grand Villa Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 3,382	I know the area, but not specifically where you're talking about. Which hill & which reflecting pond? http://www.bing.com/maps/default.asp...4886&encType=1