New $150 Fireworks Dining Package at EPCOT
Walt Disney World has a new fireworks dining package for Luminous: Symphony of Us at EPCOT and ADRs are now open! This post covers full details about this $150 multi-course meal in the Japan pavilion for World Showcase Lagoon’s nighttime spectacular, along with our commentary about this upcharge offering.
For starters, Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the “newest” nighttime spectacular at Walt Disney World, having debuted about two and a half years ago. It’s the permanent replacement for Harmonious and the interim EPCOT Forever fireworks. I like Luminous. It’s an upgrade over its immediate predecessors, even if it pales in comparison to IllumiNations.
While sufficiently enjoyable, Luminous is also fairly forgettable. This seems to be more or less the consensus on Luminous, which doesn’t really have much of a fan following. This lack also makes Luminous easier to see, since there’s less competition for most viewing locations. You do not really need a fireworks dining package for Luminous, so this is an unnecessary splurge that should be viewed as “just for fun” as opposed to being even remotely necessary for a good view.
Luminous has barges on the lagoon and beautiful fountains and other effects rising out of those that you’ll want to be able to see. However, there are no screens or anything that requires a certain viewing angle. Accordingly, there is nothing that you’re going to miss if watching Luminous from a certain spot.
In the most simple terms, if you can see the sky and you can see the water, you’re in pretty good shape for Luminous: The Symphony of Us. To be sure, there are some views of water and sky that are better than others for Luminous, but we’re talking incremental gains rather than make or break ones.
This makes fireworks viewing at EPCOT pretty low stakes. You can show up relatively last-minute and still get a perfectly satisfactory spot. In fact, I never stake out a location more than 5 minutes in advance of showtime anymore.
Despite this, the two existing EPCOT Fireworks Dining Packages are incredibly popular. Just in spot-checking availability, I see almost nothing for either of them in the next 60 days for parties of 2-4.
One of the existing packages is available at Spice Road Table, an open-air restaurant located on the waterfront in the Morocco pavilion. You’re not alone if you haven’t dined here–it’s typically among the easiest in-park Advance Dining Reservations to book.
The Spice Road Table Dining Package includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. Prices vary by date; the only availability I could find is priced at $97 per adult, including tax and gratuity.
The other is at the more popular Rose & Crown Dining Room, which serves up classic British pub fare. Both locations are in covered outdoor patios, offering unobstructed views overlooking the waters of World Showcase Lagoon.
The Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package offers a prix fixe menu where you can choose one appetizer, one entrée, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. Prices here also vary by date; the cost in mid-September 2026 is $109 per adult.
Given the limited availability despite sky-high prices, it’s not the least bit surprising that Walt Disney World is adding another Luminous Dining Package at EPCOT. Here are full details…
Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package
Savor a flavorful finale at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya! Book a fireworks dining package that features a thoughtfully curated menu of Japanese cuisine, including:
- An appetizer
- Traditional sashimi
- An extensive selection of sushi
- An exclusive dessert and beverages available only with this package
While you dine, enjoy shimmering views of World Showcase Lagoon. Then, watch the sky come alive during Luminous The Symphony of Us—a nighttime spectacular with fireworks, fountains, music and light.
Advance Dining Reservations for the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package are now available for dates starting October 1, 2026. In checking availability, ADRs are fully booked for the first weekend of the month and the very end of October 2026.
Reservations have not yet been released for November 2026 or beyond, but we expect Christmas to be competitive. Over time, it’s likely that the higher price will prevent the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package from being as popular as the alternatives (unless it really is unlimited sushi), but the newness factor won’t wear off until Summer 2027 or so. Speaking of which, here are details about pricing, sushi, and everything else…
Here are key details about the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package:
- Price
- Ages 10+: $120 per person, plus tax and gratuity ($149.50 total, including tax and gratuity)
- Ages 3 to 9: $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity ($74.70 total, including tax and gratuity)
- Reservations: Advance reservations are highly recommended. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.
- Check-In Time: Please arrive at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya at your designated check-in time—60 minutes prior to Luminous The Symphony of Us. This dining experience lasts approximately 60 minutes, concluding when the show ends.
- Fireworks: Luminous: The Symphony of Us is not guaranteed as part of this experience; on rare occasions, evening fireworks may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please refer to the entertainment schedule to confirm showtimes 2 weeks prior to your reservation, and check again the day of your reservation.
- Beverage Policy: Guests must be at least 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please keep a valid form of identification on hand at all times to verify your age.
- Subject to Change: All menu items and prices are subject to change, and the experience may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
- Modifications: This dining package does not allow modifications once the reservation is confirmed.
- Cancellations: There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged/forfeited if the Guest cancels within one day or fails to show up for the reservation.
Our Commentary
In terms of commentary for the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package, the obvious starting place is pricing.
Obviously, $150 per adult is a lot of money. But at the same time, it’s difficult to assess the value proposition of this right now because we don’t know what will be offered in terms of the “extensive” selection of sushi. Nor do we know what sashimi will be served, or if there will be unlimited alcohol.
All of that could be make-or-break, especially since Shiki-Sai has sushi and sashimi that’s very pricey. You could rather easily drop $150 per adult here on a normal dinner! If the “unlimited” applies to the sushi (even if limited to the “cheaper” menu options) as opposed to the alcohol, the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package could be well worth the money.
Unlimited alcohol does absolutely nothing for us, but unlimited sushi is what gets us to book this, and without hesitation. I doubt that’ll be the case, but a sushi fiend can dream, right?!
Regardless of sushi specifics, I hope the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package does not offer unlimited alcohol. I don’t care if people choose to drink at Walt Disney World, but I’m tired of subsidizing it in the Disney Dining Plan and beyond.
Either way, this is going to be a tough sell for families with kids ages 3 to 9. Whether it’s serving up sophisticated sushi and sashimi or unlimited alcohol, small children are not exactly the target audience. Charging $75 for them seems a bit much–but on the other hand, they’re filling tables that would otherwise almost certainly sell out!
The really interesting angle of the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package is the viewing location.
Spice Road Table and Rose & Crown both offer viewing from your table. The same is possible inside Shiki-Sai, which is on the second level of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan pavilion. This offers a great elevated perspective, and is far and away our favorite fireworks spot in all of EPCOT.
The difference is that the window seats at Shiki-Sai have a walkway immediately outside of them, so it’s not exactly an unobstructed view. And this walkway has gotten more and more popular over the years. Back in the day, this used to be the go-to spot of photographers; I’ve probably shot the EPCOT fireworks from here more than everywhere else combined.
In the last 3-4 years, I haven’t photographed the fireworks from the front row of the balcony a single time. Even as most other Luminous viewing locations are less competitive, the outdoor balcony here is much more so. Word has gotten out thanks to social media, and it is now the spot.
Consequently, I now opt for a different no-stakes location that, from my perspective as a photographer, is even better. Thankfully, the TikTokers haven’t caught onto this one simple trick yet. (It’s simply going to the steps in the middle of the Mitsukoshi Department Store. I took the photo above towards the top for the purpose of including the crowd. Farther down gets you an unobstructed view.)
It’ll be really interesting to see whether Walt Disney World ropes off the front row of the balcony for guests who purchase the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package. People stake out that spot over an hour in advance, so that would be a tremendous value-add for the dining package. It would conversely be a big blow for those who don’t mind camping out for the current free view.
The alternative is Walt Disney World realizing that the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package will sell out regardless, that the table view is “good enough,” or even that most guests dropping $150 on dinner won’t want to leave their seat.
Moving from the table to the balcony also adds logistics and staffing requirements, and it’s worth noting here that, even though we’re referring to this as Walt Disney World, the restaurant is actually operated by a third party. That would complicate things, and presumably require greater involvement from Disney along with added operational expenses.
Given all of that, my guess is that the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package will guarantee window seats at the restaurant, but neither an unobstructed view nor exclusive access to the balcony. There’s also a third, worst of all worlds, option: blocking off the balcony for the sake of an unobstructed view, but not letting restaurant guests go out there. That strikes me as highly unlikely, but I’ve lost the capacity for surprise when it comes to stuff like this.
Personally, I wouldn’t book any of these EPCOT Fireworks Dining Packages for the sake of the view.
This is nothing like the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which are absolutely worth the added expense. You’re paying a premium for that, but the difference with the guaranteed seat there is that it saves you valuable vacation time. These dining packages generally cost you time.
This new Shiki-Sai option is theoretically intriguing if it allows us to “win our money back” on the sushi or sashimi, but that seems even less likely than the above viewing hypothetical. So it’s highly unlikely we’ll do this one, too. (We’d also need to score an ADR before our daughter turns 3, and our window for that is tight.)
That’s just my perspective, though. It’s probably worth “disclosing” that I’m not a huge fan of any dining packages or dessert parties at Walt Disney World.
In my opinion, they are generally overpriced for what’s offered, capitalizing on FOMO and uncertainty about securing a good spot for nighttime spectaculars with promises of “guaranteed” seating. The problem with that is the reserved viewing locations are often nothing special–inferior to what you could obtain on your own with a similar time commitment.
Ninety minutes before Luminous: The Symphony of Us, you could order several dishes from EPCOT festival booths and grab your choice of spots (sending a runner for more drinks as needed). You’d likely come out ahead monetarily and have complete freedom of choice over your viewing location and foods/drinks you buy.
Ultimately, my opinion on these upcharges is seemingly a minority viewpoint. Many other Walt Disney World fans absolutely love dessert parties and dining packages, giving them rave reviews and repeatedly booking them. That’s perfectly fine–not everything is for everyone, and variety is the spice of life. I’m simply sharing my take while making clear that you might very well have a different perspective. I’d much rather splurge on something else, but that’s just me! I hope the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package is the exception and worth the $150 per adult, but doubt it is.
As for the low-stakes locations we actually recommend, check out our Best EPCOT Fireworks Viewing Spots. I’ve now seen Luminous well over a dozen times, never stake out a spot more than 10 minutes before the show, and almost always watch from the exact same spot. There are many good to great viewing angles and locations for Luminous, so the dining packages are serious overkill unless you want unlimited alcohol and/or a seat.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Will you be booking the new Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package for Luminous: The Symphony of Us? Think this will offer exclusive access to the second-level balcony in Japan, or just include a guaranteed window table to watch from your seats? Are you a fan of Walt Disney World’s dining packages? If so, which is your favorite? Do you agree or disagree with my ‘review’ of WDW’s dining packages? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
This spring, we had dinner @ Shiki Sai & timed the reservation to coincide with Luminous and requested a table at a window, right in front along World Showcase (we’d stopped by earlier to request the table & they nicely obliged). The view was good, albeit partially blocked by the people on the balcony, but the really bad part was they didn’t pipe in the music. We asked our server about it and she said that they are indeed a third party operation and hadn’t agreed to or installed the proper sound system to support the music. So we thought that was the biggest fail. I’d be mad if I spent $150 per person, only to a) have my view partially blocked, but worse b) not hear the accompanying music score, which with these nighttime Disney shows, is half the entertainment. Like others are speculating, I wonder if Disney will block off the balcony, or at least part of it, like they do @ SRT & R&C, for Pacakge guests. If not, not worth it in my opinion.
My family just ate there a couple of weeks ago. Nothing special. The sushi is alarmingly overpriced. I am not sure who this new offering is targeted for. The view from the restaurant is terrible. I guess if you are desperate to eat Japanese amd cant be bothered to find a spot, then maybe. If you want to get close, then do the fireworks cruise. $500 for upto 10 people.
We did the package at Spice Road Table a couple of years ago. The view of the show was fantastic. The food was good, but no one is begging for a return visit. I knew there would be unlimited alcohol, and I was looking forward to trying some of their cocktails, but we were limited to sangria and beer if I recall correctly. I’d like to try Rose and Crown, but that menu with only 4 entrees may be too limited for my party. We’re trying Shiki Sai for dinner next week for the first time, and I have a list of non-sushi items I want to try.
Please bring back the Frozen Dessert Party!!! I LOVED it, and so did my girls.
I think there’s a big difference between staking out a spot on the ground/on a bench with some snacks as people start to pile in round you for 90 mins and sitting down at a nice restaurant table while people bring you food and drink for 90 mins.
Having said that, we are not huge Luminous fans. As Brits, we find it’s TOO cheesy and it feels like it hasn’t got much to do with Epcot – even some of the songs are the same as Happily Ever After! I also find the fountain barge things kind of an eyesore most of the day. I know it was just a temporary show but we LOVED Epcot forever – all the ride sounds and then Walt’s voice… spine tingley Disney magic!
This development is interesting – coming out of Teppan edo a few weeks ago we grabbed a “side” balcony view at about 8.56 and had (we felt) a great view.
Lord. Learn to edit man. No one wants to read all of that just for a new dining offering.
There’s no need to be rude. There are plenty of places where you can get vacuous headlines or click bait. The rest of us come here to get some meaningful content because we enjoy Tom’s viewpoint.
i love Luminous. It is exceptionally rare for anything to evoke the emotions this show brings with it for me. I’m tearing up just thinking about it. I do not love sushi though. I’ll just continue with my ritual spot (absolutely not ).
Beautiful photos of the Japan pavilion.
Every time I find a cool fireworks view at Epcot that’s relatively deserted the internet blows up my spot and then Disney monetizes it. I hate it here! I knew it was only a matter of time though because that spot has gotten more and more crowded and you have to show up earlier and earlier to get a spot at the railing. It’s not like how it was back in the day when nobody was up there by hobbyist photographers. Last year was extra stressful trying to maintain our spot.
HEA is the only fireworks upcharge I ever bother with because the After party I think is genuinely worth not feeling crushed by hub crowds, especially during party season. But it’s also great on EEH nights at MK because you can sit and enjoy desserts while the day crowds thin out some and you don’t actually miss any time. But I’m not paying $150 for a show you can feasibly watch from basically anywhere from World Showcase. Shiki-Sai is my favorite Epcot restaurant atp but absolutely not lol. Lately I’ve taken to just booking a normal reservation at Geo-82 during fireworks time. You’re not up against the windows so you do miss some of the higher bursts but they still pipe in the music, you’re not paying a crazy upcharge, and when I’m at a monorail resort it’s a relatively quicker and painless exit to go home afterwards.
I’m honestly surprised it didn’t take the internet longer to do its thing on this one.
Even during the final summer of IllumiNations, I regularly shot the fireworks from up here while only showing up ~30 minutes in advance. Part of that was because, at the time, it was a veritable photographers’ row in the corner, and I almost always knew someone who’d let me squeeze my tripod in. Now, there are exponentially more people and tripods, but they’re for phones and livestreaming or whatever.
I still haven’t gotten to GEO-82 during Luminous. Need to make a priority of that this off-season!
Aw man, this was my favorite spot to view Luminous while having a meal that wasn’t a fireworks package. I actually hate Luminous because I don’t need or want to be thinking about my dead dad in the middle of a fireworks show, but I do like the fireworks themselves, so being inside, out of the crowds was great (I’m also autistic and struggle with both loud noise and large crowds and usually leave World Showcase at like 8:30 unless I have an ADR). Plus the $65 omakase is great. I’m not paying $150 for that. I get that Disney is a business and is always going to be looking for ways to make more money, but sometimes I wish they could just leave things alone.
“I actually hate Luminous because I don’t need or want to be thinking about my dead dad in the middle of a fireworks show”
This sentiment seems common, and makes me wonder whether we might see Luminous replaced sooner rather than later.
The show platform is pretty flexible and should allow them to swap it out pretty regularly. Might be a good way to give Summer 2027 a boost.
Is this also perhaps trying to increase the popularity of Shiki-Sai? I never see that restaurant talked about much at all. For Luminous, we were able to pretty easily get good viewing locations even on Christmas/New Year’s week, so this seems unnecessary to me, regardless of the high price. Plus, I don’t like sushi! (Perhaps unlimited okonomiyaki would tempt me.)
Side note: our local 4th of July fireworks show used a portion of the Illuminations music. It made me quite happy – that music is among Disney’s best. Even with the show retired, I’d hope they would find a place to use it somewhere.