Cinderella Castle on the Outside
Cinderella Castle is more than just a pretty building to take pictures in front of….it has so much more to offer. 
One of my favorite times to be around the castle is at night. The fireworks display at the Magic Kingdom happens nightly around Cinderella’s Castle. The current theme is called Wishes.
This fireworks show combined with the magical sound track they play is truly a wonderful memory that you will not want to miss. There are several places you can plan to watch the fireworks from: in front of the castle, to the side of the castle (although this tends to have tree blockage), in fantasyland, and from Main Street USA.
Our favorite, and probably the best seat, is directly in front of the castle. You will need to arrive at least 30 minutes early to get a good spot, but this is the most magical place to watch. Since Disney does every holiday in a magical way, they also have special fireworks shows for Christmas, New Years, Halloween, 4th of July, and even Easter!
Oh yeah, and don’t forget there is a guest of honor at each fireworks show (weather pending of course). Tinker Bell! Probably the best part for the kiddos is when Tinker Bell comes flying down from the tip top of the castle and flies right over you to begin the show. This is such a magical experience for the whole family you will not want to miss.
Now, this next part is a hidden secret for all you Disney lovers. If you stay just 30 minutes after the parks official closing time, something magical happens to the castle. All of a sudden you start to hear a magical tune (when you wish upon a star), then the castle lights up in all different kinds of colors.
Next, you hear a voice over the sound system thanking you for spending the day at the Magic Kingdom and hoping you had a magical time. Then the announcer says something that may just bring tears to your eyes. He then begins reciting a part from one of Walt Disney speeches about his vision for the Magic Kingdom.
It goes something like this: “Walt Disney said that the Magic Kingdom is a world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, magic and make believe are reborn, and fairy tales come true. The Magic Kingdom is a place for the young and the young at heart. A special place where when you wish upon a star, your dreams can come true.”
Unfortunately, the kiss goodnight doesn’t always appear 30 minutes on the dot. It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour after park official closing time, and sadly sometimes it doesn’t happen at all. If you are going to be at the Magic Kingdom and are wondering if it will be happening that night, head over to guest relations and they will be able to let you know for sure.
This is a truly touching moment and a wonderful way to end your great day at The Magic Kingdom.
That is all for today. Thanks for stopping by our page and don’t forget….Have a Magical Day everyone!