Hi Craig!
Welcome to planDisney.
It's always a pleasure to assist my fellow guests from the UK, and I'll do my best to give you some good options for your son's 21st Birthday celebrations at Walt Disney World! It couldn't have been timed better!
Firstly, you'll need to check the
Calendar for the time of
Happily Ever After fireworks - you can only see up to 60 days in advance so this will coincide with the date you can make any dining reservations. (For dining, if you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you'll be able to make reservations at 60 days in advance of your arrival date, +10 more days. For guests staying elsewhere you can make each dining reservation 60 days in advance.) Your 60-day mark for 4th July 2025 is Monday 5th May 2025. Reservations open at 6.00am ET (11.00am UK), but I'd be ready just before that in case they open early.
If you want to enjoy the fireworks from
inside the Magic Kingdom I would recommend
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Seats & Sweets. As part of the Enchanting Extras Collection these can be booked up 60 days in advance (reservations are highly recommended). You will be guaranteed a seat with a great view of the fireworks, with delicious desserts, cheese and drinks to enjoy at the same time. Unfortunately, these Enchanting Extras are not easy to book from the UK. I have had occasional success by using the Chat feature on the My Disney Experience app. Otherwise I recommend you try to book as soon as you arrive in the US.
Some restaurants in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area will also give you a great view of the fireworks. One of my favourites -
Narcoossee's - at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a fabulous
menu and an amazing waterfront location on Seven Seas Lagoon. When the fireworks begin you can leave your table and step outside on the deck to watch them. Then go back to finish your meal with the Almond-crusted Cheesecake!!
The 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort hosts one of the most popular restaurants -
California Grill. The views are outstanding, and again you can leave your table to enjoy the fireworks from above. The interior lights are dimmed and the music piped into the room if you prefer to watch from inside, at both restaurants.
At Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, dine at '
Ohana then take stroll down to the beach for one of the best views - front and center! - of the fireworks outside of the park! You may or may not like to stop at
Pineapple Lanai on your way there to pick up a DOLE Whip®.
For a few other ideas for 21st Birthday Celebrations
here is an answer I gave another guest that you may find useful.
You are welcome to
send me another direct question. We are always happy to help you plan such a magical holiday at Walt Disney World!
Sue