Are there rides and attractions at any of the parks that are worth repeating in the evening because they give a great view or otherwise are a "wow" after dark?
I like the view of the castle you get from Splash Mountain at night.
While it doesn't have an effect on the ride itself, I like going to the Haunted Mansion at night for the extra ambience.
Agree BTM, EE and Splash much different at night
Safari is def different, not necessarily a good one
Jungle Cruise is better at night, less fake
7DMT is different and fun at night
Dumbo is great during fireworks as is Splash
Oh and once CMs timed us on Aladdin Magic Carpets
to be in the sky during Wishes finale.
Agree with Splash and Thunder Mountain. The view from the top of the Splash drop is wonderful at night. I'd also add the People Mover to this list. I love the bird's eye view of Tomorrowland with all of the neon lit up at night. This is one I actually prefer to ride at night vs. daytime.
Better at night: Expedition Everest, Astro Oribiter, Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain (these two especially during the fireworks), Tower of Terror. Actually, I think everything including just walking around is better at night
Big Thunder comes to mind first along with Peoplemover. I imagine 7DMT might be different at night also, but I don't think I've done that yet. At Epcot, Test Track is a bit different at night...
Amen. We were treated to the fireworks show back in JAN. while riding BTMRR... first time we have ever been on the ride during the fireworks show.. definitely a WOW moment!
Agree that BTMRR is better at night, and the very best when ridden at night during MNSSHP while wearing a tutu. Also love Jungle Cruise at night, particularly if the Skipper goes off script with some special after-dark hi-jinx. Have been lucky enough to be on Aladdin during the fireworks, totally by accident as there wasn't a line when I walked by so I thought why not... I had no idea it would be so awesome. Other than that, not really an attraction, but I love strolling around WS after Illuminations when most of the people have cleared out.
BTMRR, Splash, Jungle Cruise, 7DMT, Dumbo/Aladdin, Peoplemover, Speedway at MK.
Test Track at EP.
EE, Primeval Hurl, Triceratop Spin at AK.
TOT at DHS.
I think everything is better at night!! I would so much rather be in the parks from dusk until close then there in the am or afternoon. The park really comes alive at night. My favorite is riding BTMR during the fireworks.
The only ones I've done at night that I'd say were worth the effort for a night ride are 7DMT, People Mover, EE, and Dumbo. Skip the safari unless you're really fond of straining your eyes to try to see a sleeping antelope.
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