Photos & Video: First Look at Disney’s Starlight Nighttime Parade from Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Starlight Nighttime Parade Debuts at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom once again has a nighttime parade! Last night, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” had its soft opening debut. This marks the first new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World in over a decade.

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This dazzling new parade brings together beloved Disney and Pixar characters in a fully illuminated spectacle, all led by the Blue Fairy. You’ll see exciting nighttime parade debuts, including Asha from Wish, the Madrigal family from Encanto, and Miguel and Pepita from Coco. Classic princesses like Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora also appear, alongside favorites like Moana, Elsa, and many more!

The parade culminates with the “Whimsy” finale float, featuring a brand-new starlight-powered train engine. This vibrant and colorful float carries multiple characters, bringing the parade to a dazzling close. As a special nod to a past favorite, an all-new animated Jiminy Cricket waves goodbye from this final float, a touching tribute to SpectroMagic.

Disney Starlight officially kicks off today, July 20, 2025, with nightly performances at 9 PM and 11 PM. Just a heads-up, though, it won’t run on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights.

You can catch the parade as it begins on Main Street and makes its way toward Frontierland.

Here is a look at the full show!

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