Hello, Tracy! You and your budding teen are going to have a blast on your first vacation to Walt Disney World. I will never forget my first steps onto Main Street, U.S.A., or my first flight on Dumbo!
There is so much to recommend for your trip, but I’ll give you my top picks! Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is not to be missed. Find a great spot on the center hub and watch Maleficent’s Dragon rumble towards you. Book
FastPass+on the top rides like Space Mountain, Tower of Terror and the insanely popular Frozen Ever After in Epcot! If your tween is adventurous, they may like zippy rollercoasters like Aerosmith’s Rockin’ Rollercoaster or the thrills of Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
My two
favorite fireworks displays are Magic Kingdom’s Wishes Nighttime Spectacular and Epcot’s IllumiNations. They are both a feast for the senses! Treat yourself with a glow-in-the-dark merchandise item as dusk approaches and wave it with smiles as you walk the parks and glow with the show for the
Once Upon A Time projection display on Cinderella Castle.
Lastly, staying on property is a big part of the magic for me. From MagicBands to Disney's multiple transportation options, I love being immersed in the magic. Please return and ask another question for your upcoming vacation; I'm so happy to help! ~Lindsey