We had a great fourth of July!! We didn’t even really celebrate on the 4th – we decided to hit Disney’s Polynesian Resort on the 3rd for the fireworks.

If you didn’t know, that’s the best place to watch the fireworks!

First, the Polynesian has food and alcohol!  The view from the beach is amazing.  Plus, many of the fireworks are shot off from the island in the Seven Seas Lagoon, and the electrical boat pageant provides the fireworks and a patriotic salute to America for the finale.

Amanda is super excited about her giant pineapple drink!

Beach + Pineapple drink = perfect 4th!

Magic Kingdom fireworks from the Polynesian beach.

Firework finale from Disney’s Magic Kingdom as seen from the Polynesian Resort beach.

Next day, we went to the pool at Old Key West, which was all decorated up for the fourth.

Fourth of July at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

And then off to friends house for some fourth of July fun…including this amazing ice cream cookie cake.

Ice cream cake!