New $150 Fireworks Dining Package Coming to EPCOT

Walt Disney World has announced a new fireworks dining package for Luminous: Symphony of Us at EPCOT. 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.

Admittedly, it’s also a fairly forgettable fireworks show. Definitely not as big of a swing as Harmonious, but also not as big of a miss. While sufficiently enjoyable in the moment, Luminous won’t be fondly remembered for decades to come when it’s inevitably replaced. This seems to be more or less the consensus on Luminous, which doesn’t really have much of a fan following.

This lack of a fan following also makes Luminous easier to see, since there’s less competition for most viewing locations.

Beyond that, Luminous is somewhere in between Harmonious and EPCOT Forever in terms of viewing difficulty. The latter was almost entirely high-level pyro with next-to-nothing on the lagoon itself. EPCOT Forever was very easy to see; you had a good-enough view of the fireworks so long as you could see the sky.

By contrast, Harmonious had a lot of low-level action that almost necessitated a front row view along the water’s edge. Not just that, either, as it had screens consisting of a giant Stargate and water tacos (technical terms) that were only viewable from certain angles. Watching Harmonious proved a challenge, as certain angles were far more satisfying than others.

Like Harmonious, 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. Unlike Harmonious, there are no screens in Luminous. Accordingly, there is nothing that you’re going to miss if watching Luminous from a certain spot. There are no “wrong” angles for the new nighttime spectacular.

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.

You won’t miss anything major with Luminous in one spot versus another, which was not necessarily something that could be said about Harmonious or even our beloved IllumiNations. 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 for August 2026 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.

Here are key details:

• 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.

Advance Dining Reservations for the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package open on August 27, 2026.

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’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!