Rivers of Light

Walt Disney World


This sound-and-light show over water focuses on the theme of nature. It presents stunning effects, from fireflies flitting across the lake to 'spirit forms' of the world's animals, and is a fitting end to this little, tropical, ever so controlled and very animal sanitized 'paradise'. Reserve ahead with your Fastpass+.


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