With the coming of winter and the long winter nights, Dad’s thinking about some of the things at Disney World that are better after dark.
The Boardwalk
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas Orlando and all the Boardwalk are better after dark. When the lights come on, the music starts and guests come pouring on to the Boardwalk. During the day, you can ride the bikes, you can see some of the entertainers, but after dark this whole area comes alive. The bars open and the party starts.
The Disney World Resorts
Some of the Disney World hotels are actually better after dark. The Polynesian Resort Orlando is better after dark. Right at sunset, a Disney Cast Member dressed in native garb (ladies you don’t want to miss this) runs through the resort lighting the “Tiki” torches. The torches bring a magical island touch to the whole place. Also, after dark, you can hear the luau going on in the distance. The tribal drums and music of the luau give the resort an authentic island feel.
The Big Silver Ball
The Big Silver Ball (that’s what Mrs. Mom calls it) in the front of Epcot is an impressive technological marvel. It’s imposing, it’s interesting, it’s silver, it’s big, it’s round, but after dark it comes alive. After dark, the Big Silver Ball turns into a big green or orange or red or … you get the point. It’s kinda like one of those vintage silver Christmas trees that changed color depending on the colored light on them. Now, during Illuminations, there are even lasers that make designs on that Big Silver/Red/Orange/Green Ball.
Fireworks and Parades
Yes, fireworks. In the 80′s, Disney had an afternoon fireworks show around the lake in Epcot. They even made a big deal of the “daytime” fireworks. It was interesting, but, fireworks are better after dark. (It’s usually cooler after the big yellow ball goes down.)
Parades are also better after dark. The Main Street Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom is the best parade anywhere (except for the Christmas Parade). The daytime parades are hotter, sweatier, and harder to see. The lights on the floats, Tinker Bell starting the show, the castle as a backdrop, knowing the fireworks are coming all this and more make the parades better after dark.
Dad’s Main Street Electrical Parade page
The Extras
Extras? Yes, extras. Through the years Disney has added extra attractions that come alive after dark. The lights on the castle, the dancing fountains in Epcot, the spookiness of the Haunted Mansion grounds and the Tower of Terror, the Christmas lights during the holiday season. All over the parks there are extras the pop up after dark.
What are your favorite thing at Disney World that are better after dark?
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This is one of the reasons I like to go to WDW in the Fall/Winter. With the longer nights you get to enjoy all the things that “come alive” after the sun goes down. Many Disney World resorts are so much more enjoyable at night.