Disney Starlight Parade Debuts Summer 2025 at Magic Kingdom: A Nighttime Spectacle

A new nighttime parade is set to debut at Magic Kingdom Park in the summer of 2025. This exciting announcement was made on Saturday, August 10, 2024, during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. Broadway stars Rachel Potter and Eden Espinosa shared the news and introduced the new parade, “Disney Starlight,” which will continue the legacy of beloved nighttime parades at Magic Kingdom.

Introduction of the “Disney Starlight” Parade

The new “Disney Starlight” nighttime parade will make its debut at Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2025. This parade will carry on the long-standing tradition of nighttime parades, which began with the “Main Street Electrical Parade.” “Disney Starlight” will use the latest technology to tell new stories featuring beloved Disney characters, offering the audience a unique nighttime experience.

Announcement at the D23 Expo

The announcement of the new parade took place during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which was held on August 10, 2024, in Anaheim, California. Rachel Potter and Eden Espinosa, both former Disney Live Entertainment Cast Members and Broadway stars, delivered the exciting news on stage at the Disney Experiences Showcase. The event was sold out, drawing 12,000 enthusiastic Disney fans.

Special Elements and Technology

“Disney Starlight” will come to life through the magic of the Blue Fairy and characters from well-known Disney films such as “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” and “Frozen.” The parade will feature cutting-edge technology to tell captivating stories, transporting the audience into a magical world. The parade promises to be a visual and musical extravaganza that will captivate viewers.