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Happily Ever After
Fan-favorite nighttime spectacular “Happily Ever After” lights up the night sky over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom! The nightly fireworks show fully immerses guests in heartfelt Disney stories as projections extend down Main Street, U.S.A., adding even more magic to this unforgettable spectacle.
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade
The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade stars nearly 30 of your favorite Disney and Pixar friends including Miguel from Coco in his mariachi best, Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book, José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros, plus Merida, Moana, The Incredibles, and more. Mirabel’s uncle, Bruno, from Disney's Encanto has recently joined the Cavalcade too!
A brand-new nighttime parade is finally coming to the Magic Kingdom! The parade is called Disney Starlight and it will make its debut in the Summer of 2025!
The parade will feature the latest technology to tell new stories about beloved characters, all brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy. Expect to see favorites from Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, and more!
Book a boat to take you out on Bay Lake for a private fireworks viewing!
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Luminous the Symphony of Us made its debut in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT on December 5, 2023. The new show features a dazzling display of music, pyrotechnics, lasers and lighting, along with an original composition and evocative selections from the Disney songbook – all woven together to remind us that we are more alike than different.
The new fireworks spectacular brings guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shine a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe. With a dazzling display of fireworks, fountains, lights and music, the new show will be the perfect finale to a memorable day at EPCOT. Much like a beautiful piece of music, Luminous the Symphony of Us is made up of a series of movements representing common themes of the human experience.
Enjoy a prix fixe menu at the Rose & Crown Dining Room or at Spice Road Table, then stay for one of the best fireworks views in EPCOT! Pricing below is subject to change at any time.
Seating for the Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package is located in the waterfront seating area that was formerly open for regular diners to enjoy. The price of the Dining Package is $89 per adult (10 years old and up) and $39 per child (ages 3-9) and includes tax and gratuity. Guests are able to choose from a price fixe menu that includes one appetizer, one entrée, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. Check in begins 45 minutes prior to the start of fireworks.
The Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining Package costs $72 per adult (ages 10 and up), and $31 per child (ages 3 to 9) and includes tax and gratuity. The package features Mediterranean fare and will allow guests to choose 2 small plates, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. You’ll find Spice Road Table is located along the waterfront in the Morocco pavilion. Check in for this package begins 45 minutes in advance of the fireworks.
This nightly "parade" was first performed on October 25, 1971 during the dedication of the Polynesian Luau. While old-fashioned by today's standards, it's still fun to head to the resort beachfronts to watch it go by. The water pageant can be seen from the boat-loading area at the Magic Kingdom, as well as all each resort around Bay Lake. It normally starts at 9:00 each night, but double-check the My Disney Experience app to be sure. There are two segments, one is a King Neptune theme, the other a salute to America.
New pixie dusted scenes are being added to this fan favorite nighttime water pageant, including a float representing Cinderella Castle. Guests will also hear an Electrical Water Pageant-like version of the 50th Anniversary’s theme song, The Magic is Calling. Guests who love current iteration of the Electrical Water Pageant will be happy to know that the full original show will still take place, with the additions “bookending” the pageant.
The Electrical Water Pageant usually follows this schedule:
(You may want to check with the resort just in case the schedule changes or if it's canceled due to the weather that day.)