what ride is just more fun in the dark?

**#1donaldfan** · 02-02-2009, 12:47 PM

MK : splash (capt jessica got me thinking and I'd have to say the jungle cruise this past NYE was great at night)
AK : KRR
EC : TT
DHS : TOT

**WDWNut02** · 02-02-2009, 01:09 PM

TTA gets my vote! I also agree with many others and wait untill it gets dark to go in the Haunted Mansion.

**c&d** · 02-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Magic Kingdom is my favorite park at night.

It's a toss up for best ride: ToT or Splash or Thunder Mtn around fireworks time are both great.

**Mousemates** · 02-02-2009, 06:56 PM

the only time to ride the Astro-Orbiter is at night with all the lights of tomorrowland shining bright.

**Trev&Ev Mom** · 02-02-2009, 07:55 PM

Just got to do it last week

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at night!!!

**Followthatmouse** · 02-03-2009, 12:06 AM

Oh, I must agree with the comment that the MK is the best park at night.

The Haunted Mansion takes on a slightly different persona with its exterior lighting effects more obvious at night.

The Jungle Cruise is almost romantic at night.

TTA is a lovely spot to view the MK lights and the setting sun.

Splash and Big Thunder Mountains heighten the senses come nightfall. It's also fun to see the different lighting effects.

**crazygoalie39** · 02-03-2009, 12:45 AM

My favorite park after dark is definitely MK, and my favorite ride would probably be HM or ToT.

**WDW_Obsessed** · 02-03-2009, 10:03 AM

My personal faves are:
-Expedition Everest
-Big Thunder
-Splash Mountain
-Test Track

I love TTA but have never been after dark. We're creatures of habit, and always do TTA after lunch. I guess I'll have to broaden my horizens next time and give this a try!

**bwk99** · 02-03-2009, 10:23 AM

Tower of Terror is great at night..

**DisneyFanaticDargon** · 02-03-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by comicguy

Haunted Mansion (not sure why but nighttime makes it different somehow

)

This is because it IS...somewhat. You see, when you ride it during the day you're going from a very very bright setting to a much darker setting in a very short span of time. Your eyes adjust to the darkness somewhat, but by the time they've adjusted adequately enough to take it all in, the ride has usually just about ended.

When riding at night, the light level doesn't change much and therefore it's faster and easier for your eyes to adjust to the light difference, making many of the smaller intricacies of the attraction much easier to notice. This is noticeable on many rides including Pirates, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and the Fantasyland dark rides at night.

**dmosher** · 02-03-2009, 02:52 PM

See, last trip we said "oh we have to do this and this and this at night" and for some reason, we never made it! Now I am really kicking myself. IN all of the 35 trips to WDW, I have never done any of it (except Haunted Mansion on MNSSHP) at night! How is that possible!!! I have been in the Swiss Family Tree House but NOT the Jungle Cruise!!
I can't believe I am missing a whole WDW experience after all of these years. Well, after much discussion DW and I have decide to brave the 18 hour plane ride and do it all at night come Sept-OCt this year. We may even do DL at night at the end!

D

**crltkcagle** · 02-04-2009, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Aggie97

My after-dark favorites are:

Big Thunder Mountain
TTA
HM
Tower of Terror
Test Track
Everest

And of course Splash Mountain and kilimanjaro! (if its hot)

**Charlee** · 02-04-2009, 03:34 PM

I love the TTA at night, especially during Spectromagic or Wishes and Jungle Cruise which does become more dramatic at night!

Next trip will have to do Splash Mountain and see if I'm more spooked by HM at night!

**joonyer** · 02-04-2009, 03:51 PM

Experiencing Splash Mountain during "Wishes" is hard to beat. Pure Magic.

**diz_girl** · 02-04-2009, 04:14 PM

Astro Orbiter and Pirates

**stitch34** · 02-04-2009, 04:47 PM

Big Thunder, Splash, TTA, Dumbo and Haunted Mansion...I love the views at night!!!

**Toad** · 02-07-2009, 06:05 PM

Though not exactly a "ride", Swiss Family Treehouse is amazing at night time.

**wdwdreamer** · 02-10-2009, 09:35 PM

Tower of Terror for us. We did not really thinking about it and when the doors opened up outside, it was really cool to see all the lights and the big hat lit up. I keep thinking can we stay there for a few minutes before we kept dropping the view was outstanding!

**goofy78** · 02-11-2009, 12:36 AM

my favorite park at night is magic kingdom!

BTMRR is my favorite at night
TTA
HM
JC
Astro Orbiter

although there is a lot to be said for Spaceship Earth at night. something about it being lit up and knowing its dark outside makes it cooler for me (i know that one might seem wierd but i like it!)

**dixielandings** · 02-11-2009, 08:35 AM

I like just about any outdoor ride better after dark, but last November, thanks to EMH, I got to ride Everest several times back-to-back at dusk and beyond. Oh man - the sunset! Plus it was cool outside. Great experience.

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