Magic Kingdom
can have a magical makeover in the ‘bibbidi-bobbidi boutique’. The would-be princess in me always feels a pang as I pass; my two sons head straight to pirate transformations for Captain Sparrow’s Show and Parade… it is a pirate’s life for me now I’m afraid! Of course, ‘Thunder Mountain’ and ‘Space Mountain’ are not to be missed either. But, as the finale to your adventure, head over to Main Street at the end of your day to watch the fireworks light up the sky behind the iconic fairy-tale castle. The firework show ‘wishes’ are a wonderful way to end a magical day.
Epcot
It’s not just thought-provoking exhibitions though; the ‘Soarin’ and the ‘Test Track’ rides here are firm family favourites. ‘Soarin’ gives your views of California from the air as you feel the wind in your hair on a simulated
multi-person glider – a truly amazing ride. ‘Test Track’ is also a great ride for all the family; put the virtual car you create to a test drive in this incredible 6-seater simulator.
I’m a soft-touch where fireworks are concerned, but Epcot’s award-winning firework show ‘Illumnations: Reflections of Earth’ is a history of mankind, humanity and a vision of the future and is truly mind-blowing stuff. Epcot also hosts a wonderful food and drink exhibition every September which I can highly recommend and its Springtime Flower and Garden exhibition is on my bucket list!
Disney Hollywood Studios
With over 50 story combinations, it is a great ride for all the family. My kids loved joining with the Jedis to fight Darth Vader after the ride finished. Another favourite is hurtling up and down into the twilight aboard a haunted elevator on the ‘Tower of Terror’ – not for the faint-hearted!
Disney Animal Kingdom
