5 Walt Disney World Rides and Shows You Can't Miss in 2011

Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida is home to to four amazing theme parks; Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. And within those theme parks there are many amazing rides and shows. And because it's nearly impossible to see and do everything during your Walt Disney World vacation, here are five rides and show you'll want to be sure not to miss during your 2011 Walt Disney World vacation.

SpectoMagic (Magic Kingdom)
The Magic Kingdom's follow-up for The Main Street Electrical Parade, SpectoMagic parade is a nighttime parade featuring a million points of light that wind around the park and transform the night into a brilliant display of color and sound that only Disney could pull off. This dazzling spectacle is only performed during summer months and special ecvents, so check your park guide to see if SpectoMagic is on while you're visiting.

Expedition Everest (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
Enjoy a scenic train trek to the top of Mount Everest, that is at lest until the infamous Yeti changes the plan. As your train emerges from a cave, riders catch a glimpse of the Yeti's shadow and notice the train track ahead is ripped into two. Unable to proceed, the train starts going backwards, downhill into a dark cave and speeds over and around Mount Everest to escape the Yeti.

lluminations: Reflections of Earth (Epcot)
Each evening the World Showcase at Epcot comes alive with music, fireworks, water fountains, and lasers as the night-time spectacular Illuminations is presented on and above the World Showcase lagoon.

Sorin' (Epcot)
Based on the popular attraction at Disney's California Adventure, "Sorin' over California," this flight simulator takes thrill seekers on a hang glider ride over California. Flying high over the major cities, the Napa valley, the coast, orange groves (complete with orange grove smell), and eventually Disneyland, riders have the sensation of flying as the movie screen surrounds the hang glider that is suspended in mid air.

The Celebrate You Parade (Magic Kingdom)
This lively parade is presented daily at 3pm in the Magic Kingdom. All of your favorite Disney characters dance and sing along the parade route from Frontierland to Main Street USA as they help you celebrate whatever it is you're celebrating that day; your first Walt Disney World visit, your birthday, whatever!