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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Jungle Cruise

The Jungle Cruise While the individual scenes in this attraction are no different at night than they are during the day, the overall experience can be unique even when you’ve experienced it plenty of times before. There is an entirely different feel to going into the jungle at night, and sometimes the skippers are even inspired to use some different ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Tower of Terror

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror This attraction is a fun night time experience for the same reason The Haunted Mansion is: theming. While the Tower of Terror is always a fun attraction during the day, it takes on a more authentic feeling at night due to the darkness adding to the attraction’s unique theme.

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Dumbo the Flying Elephant My primary reason for choosing Dumbo as a favorite late night attraction is the shortened wait time. Typically any attraction that is geared for children will have little or no wait time at night. In addition to being able to ride fairly quickly, the lights in the Storybook Circus area offer a nice view of the ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain I enjoy riding Splash Mountain at night for two reasons– the view from the top of the drop and the shorter wait time. It makes sense that many guests (especially in the cooler months) are not interested in getting wet later at night, which works out well if you don’t mind the splash and want to enjoy this ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Big Thunder Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Another Frontierland attraction, I enjoy riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at night because of the view. This attraction features a couple of lift hills that in my opinion offer a more spectacular view at night than they do during the day. It is especially fun if you happen to catch the fireworks while onboard this attraction.

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion I am always surprised when I visit the Haunted Mansion at night to find that the line for this ride is relatively short. I would assume that most guests visit Liberty Square fairly early on in their visit to the Magic Kingdom, however given the theme of The Haunted Mansion, riding this attraction at night just seems ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth You’re probably wondering how Epcot’s icon attraction is any better at night, when the entire experience takes place indoors and seemingly has nothing to do with the time of day. My reasoning for choosing this as an excellent night time attraction is actually quite simple– shorter wait times. Most guests who visit Epcot go to Future World in ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Expedition Everest

Expedition Everest Expedition Everest is arguably even more thrilling at night than it is during the day. While the ride itself does not change, something about experiencing the tallest drop in the evening hours is just a bit more exciting. It is also a nice experience to see the view of the other parks and downtown Orlando from the lift ...

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15 Rides at Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night

Disney Castle at Night

It’s not easy to do every single thing at Walt Disney World. With four massive theme parks and two water parks, it’s pretty easy to pull a bunch of great rides out of a hat at Walt Disney World Resort. From stage shows to snacks to fireworks, you’ve got your plate full! Have you ever experience a Disney attraction at ...

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10 Magic Kingdom Tips We Know You’ll Use

Ariel's Castle

9. Take in all the details There are so many little details in the Magic Kingdom that go un-noticed by guests who spend their time rushing around from ride to ride. Slow it down a little bit, and really take the time to notice how detailed each land is. You’re sure to learn something new, and gain a new appreciation ...

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