11 Things You Must Do On Your 1st Walt Disney World Vacation

1. End The Day With A Bang

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The most magical way to end the day at Walt Disney World is to catch one of the four night time displays.

Epcot is home to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. A fireworks and lights spectacular in showcase lagoon. Get there early and grab a spot on the bridge between France and the UK for the best view in World Showcase.

Fantasmic is a water and fireworks show at Hollywood Studios. Join Mickey Mouse at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre where is battles some well known Disney Villains. You can also treat yourself to a Fantasmic dining package at the famous Hollywood Brown Derby for priority seating.

Hollywood Studios is the home of Star Wars and their night time spectacular is an homage to the epic movie series. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular showcases all the iconic moments from all the movies with the brilliant score playing in the background. There's also plenty of huge fireworks to light up the sky too.

Last but by no means least is Happily Ever After, the ultimate fireworks and projection at Disney World. This relatively new display at the Magic Kingdom you will be serenaded by famous Disney songs to a backdrop of fireworks and lights.

For the perfect goodbye to the Magic Kingdom, stay right till park closing and be treated to The Kiss Goodnight. This small lights display at Cinderella's Castle to the tune of When you Wish Upon a Star may bring a tear to your eye at the end of your vacation.

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