Hi Kelley,
Welcome back to planDisney!
Topolino's Terrace is one of the best restaurants in all of Disney World. We make a point to dine there on every visit because we love it so much.
Unlike the
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Topolino's Terrace does not have a formal program where you can return for fireworks viewing if you dined there earlier in the evening. The fireworks viewing there really is just for people who have a reservation that lines up with the timing of the fireworks.
It is one of my favorite locations to view fireworks because it is comfortable and you can enjoy a delightful drink while you watch the show. Even though they do not allow you to return with a receipt from earlier, the bar at Topolino's Terrace has open seating without a reservation. I enjoy heading up to the bar when I don't have a reservation to grab a dessert and then a nightcap drink to enjoy while I watch the fireworks show outside. If you are a guest at the bar, you are welcome to enjoy the outdoor fireworks viewing area when the show begins.
If you did not try the Ricotta appetizer or the Sea Scallops entree on your last visit, I highly recommend them. They are some of my favorite items on the menu! If you decide to go back for that dessert and drink at the bar, the Vanilla and Citrus Crème Brûlée and Pomegranate Paradiso are my go-to combination for the perfect ending to a day at Disney World!
While you are visiting
Disney's Riviera Resort, take a night ride on one of the gondolas on the
Disney Skyliner after your reservation. It is such a cool experience at night because you get to see the theme parks from the sky all lit up!
Happy Planning
Jenna