Magic Kingdom’s “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” Parade Opening Night July 20th, 2025. Disney Parks and Experiences has just released the opening date for the new nighttime parade coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This will be the first nighttime parade to run down Main Street USA since Spectro Magic in 2010. Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will premiere on July 20th, 2025. New Disney Starlight Merchandise, Float and Music has also been released by Disney Live Entertainment.
Check out Everything you need to know about Disney Starlight at the Magic Kingdom. From the Magic of the Blue Fairy, behold Disney Starlight, Where Wishes Come True. “Disney Starlight” isn’t just another parade; it’s a major evolution of Disney’s legacy of nighttime entertainment, promising to blend nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation. Coming July 20th, 2025, to Disney’s Magic Kingdom here at Walt Disney World!
Disney Parks just posted: “It might be last, but it is certainly not least. A look at the finale float of the Disney Starlight parade coming to Walt Disney World.” Which features Mickey & Minnie, with Jasmine & Aladdin, Flynn Rider & Rapunzel, Snow White with Dopey, Daisy & Donald, and finally, Pluto in his new collar, with Goofy!
When is “Disney Starlight” coming to Magic Kingdom?
It’s official! Just announced: you can dream the night away at Magic Kingdom when “Disney Starlight” debuts July 20. And, you don’t have to wait to see a sneak peek of the poster coming soon to the Magic Kingdom train station!
Will there be “Disney Starlight” merchandise?
Of course! Sparkle along with the show with a “Disney Starlight” logo tee shirt, blanket, a Disney pin, a light-up pair of Mickey Ears with a removable bow, and a light-up bubble wand that will dance along with the parade.
Plus, we got a sneak peek at some of the official merchandise that will be available at the Magic Kingdom. Thanks to Michele@themainstreetmouse for sharing with us! Disney released some information on a new shirt that features Mickey Mouse in his new Disney Starlight outfit with the parade’s logo. Along with Pins and ears that match. The new Disney Starlight Wand looks to be interactive and light up.
What music will we hear in “Disney Starlight”?
A parade without music is like a canvas without color. Show Director Tara Anderson said it perfectly: “You’ve got to have great music to have a great experience.”
We have an original theme written specifically for “Disney Starlight” that truly embodies all the majestic and fantasy feelings you get watching a parade come down Main Street, U.S.A., with Cinderella Castle in the background. For Disney fans, this new theme may have some surprises that sound familiar – be sure to listen closely for some Disney Parks favorites woven into the score.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away — Opening July 20th, 2025 at Disney’s Magic Kingdom: Behold a dazzling nighttime parade that celebrates magical moments from Disney stories, each touched by starlight.
Dreams Come Alive – Find a sweet spot under the stars to watch Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away—a shimmering processional inspired by the classic Main Street Electrical Parade. It’s a star-kissed constellation of Disney dreams, brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy. Watch as enchanting moments unfold from favorite Disney and Pixar stories such as Moana, Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, Pinocchio, and more. It all happens along the parade route—from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will premiere on July 20th, 2025!
- “Disney Starlight” aims to immerse guests in beloved Disney stories, with the Blue Fairy’s magic making dreams and wishes come true.
- Expect to see a mix of classic and contemporary characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Pixar films, some making their nighttime parade debut.
- The creative team, featuring veterans of iconic parades like “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “SpectroMagic,” is drawing inspiration from the past while “raising the bar for the future.”
- “Every part of this parade, not only in the float design, but in the music, choreography, and more,” will reflect this blend of tradition and innovation. The full title is “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.”
From the moment the Blue Fairy’s magic illuminates the night, here’s a lineup of characters confirmed to appear:
- 🧚🏻♀️ The Blue Fairy
- 🌙 Peter Pan & Wendy
- ⭐ Asha
- 🦋 La Familia Madrigal (Mirabel, Isabella, Bruno)
- ❄️ Elsa
- 👑 Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming
- 🎸Miguel and Pepita
- 🐚 Moana
- 🚂 Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck,Snow White and Dopey, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Aladdin and Jasmine, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Magic Kingdom’s “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” Parade Opening Night July 20th, 2025
