Advice on adding an Extra Magical Experience

[JMcMahonEsq]

My family and I will be making our triumphant return to WDW in November 2019 (sadly our 18 trip had to be pushed due to new job and not wanting to take a full week off less than a year in.)

Having to miss this year, I wanted to do something a little extra special when we make it back in 2019, so I was wondering on possible advice/suggestions on adding on a "extra" to the normal park experience. Any thoughts are welcome, from safari tour at AK, to a boat rental at contemporary, just looking for some ideas on what people think are some of the unique opportunities of extra exploration of Disney.

 

[J_Krafty24]

My 'Extra Special Magical Addition' for my nieces first visit will be a fireworks cruise for either Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Figure that will guarantee they get to see the fireworks without having to deal with the end of night crowds.

 

[Worldlover71]

If you are regular park-goers and the kids are old enough, some of the backstage tours are very interesting and a lot of fun.

 

[Much-Pixie-Dust]

We enjoyed the Illuminations Fireworks Cruise. It’s great for a non park day. Wild Africa Trek is also great, but pricier than the cruise.

 

[HwdStudio]

We enjoyed the Illuminations Fireworks Cruise. It’s great for a non park day. Wild Africa Trek is also great, but pricier than the cruise.

The cruise is really nice!

 

[Rlandrigan]

A relatively cheap option is the touring with the Giants tour in AK - you get to see the elephants closer and my kids had a really great time. Behind the Seeds is another great tour, it makes EPCOT feel like it's supposed to. I'd recommend against renting a boat unless you have a lot of days - it's a big chunk of time, worth it if you have a 'rest' day built in but otherwise you may feel like you're missing out on other experiences.