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But what about at the end of the day? When you are tired and have had a full day of excitement and fun? Is the castle still the most Magical thing you see as you are leaving a park at the end of a day? Some people will say yes. The only problem with this, in my mind, is that you are not facing the castle as you are leaving the Magic Kingdom. You actually are looking at the Walt Disney World Railroad, so to have the castle be the last Magical thing you see for the day, you need to walk backwards. And this is not too safe.
So, where is the most Magical place to end your day in Walt Disney World? I propose it is in Epcot. Not because you can see Spaceship Earth as you are leaving and walk under it, although it is pretty Magical to walk underneath this mammoth lit sphere as the fiber optic sidewalks dance around you. No, I believe Epcot is the most Magical place to end your day, because of the Unknown Magic of the Fountain of Nations.
The Fountain of Nations is the fountain that stands behind Spaceship Earth and is in the center of Millennium Plaza. The Fountain of Nations was created when the park first opened in 1982. It was dedicated by Walt Disney’s widow Lillian. During this
The thing with this Magical Experience is that it falls into the same category as I have talked about many times before. To see it and enjoy it, you need to not rush by. At the end of the night in Epcot, Illuminations is shown at 9 o’clock. This is the official closing to Epcot. Many people rush for the exit after the fireworks and laser display end. Just like with many of the other Unknown Magics in Walt Disney World, this one requires you to slow down and not rush. Find a bench, or a shop to go into or even just a railing to stand against. Let the crowd clear out and then leisurely stroll toward the entrance of Epcot. Take the time to enjoy the beauty and pageantry of the Fountain of Nations as you walk by.
So, now you know, Although Cinderella Castle is probably the most Magical sight to see as you are entering a park in Disney World, the Fountain of Nations can create a Magical Experience for you as you are leaving a park, that has no rival. So take the time to stroll past the fountain and Enjoy the sight.
**Information about the Fountain of Nations dedication gotten from The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World.