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When it comes to the Walt Disney Company, there is always something new going on!
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The company is searching for its next CEO, the theme parks are growing and changing, and the movie studio is busy making tons of films like the live-action Lilo and Stitch. With all of these changes happening, we like to do a weekly roundup of the week’s biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s biggest updates!
There are tons of decisions to be made in Disney World at any given moment. What park do you want to go to? Do you want to park hop? What rides will you ride and where will you eat? The list goes on!
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However, these are often questions we ask to ourselves, or maybe we’re asked them by the members in our party. We have to admit, though, that we were asked an unusual question at the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot today that we weren’t expecting.
Something BIG happened last night in Magic Kingdom…and it has nothing to do with the construction at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or the construction BEHIND Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or the construction in Frontierland.
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Nope, last night a new nighttime parade made its debut in Magic Kingdom TWO DAYS EARLY. Yes, Disney gave us an early look at the new parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, last night, and so many folks are hoping they’ll do it again tonight that Annual Passholders have taken up all the park pass reservations in Disney World for the day.
Last night, Disney World unexpectedly debuted its new parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, two days early!
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The parade officially debuts in Magic Kingdom on July 20th, but last night, July 18th, they announced a surprise preview of the show, and we got to be front and center for it! We shared as much of it as we possibly could on our social media, and while we adored the parade, it turns out that not everyone feels the same way. In fact, some of you are flat out NOT impressed!
The magic is always evolving at Disney World, and 2026 is shaping up to be no exception, especially at Magic Kingdom.
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From major entertainment updates to ride refurbishments and changing pathways, guests need a fresh strategy to make the most of their day in the park. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Disney pro, these rules for Magic Kingdom in 2026 will help you stay ahead of the crowds, cut down on wait times, and soak up all the pixie dust.
It is finally time! We have been eagerly awaiting the opening night for Disney World’s new nighttime parade, and it is finally here! Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away officially made its debut on the streets of Magic Kingdom, and we have SO much to share with you.
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This brand-new nighttime parade debuted on July 20th, 2025, and we’re bringing you with us for opening night. The parade follows in the footsteps of iconic nighttime spectaculars like the Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic, and we can’t wait to give you a first look!
Something NEW has just made its debut in Magic Kingdom — and we’re so excited to share it with you.
Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie are READY to light up the night in Disney Starlight!
We just got to see Magic Kingdom’s NEW nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, which lit up the night sky on its way from Main Street, U.S.A. to Frontierland (and yes, the parade was LIT, and yes, pun intended). However, what makes this parade even more special is that it has introduced a brand new character to the parks, a train named Whimsy. Yes, a train…and we KNOW Walt would appreciate that.
We just got word that Disney’s new nighttime parade is soft launching TONIGHT, July 18th, and do you know what that means? It means that the new merchandise we saw a few months ago is ALSO now available!
Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie are READY to light up the night in Disney Starlight!
Well, not all of it just yet, but we’re getting there! Disney has a whole new collection for Disney Starlight, and we cannot wait to check it all out as it releases. For now, though, one of the most POPULAR souvenirs is available tonight, and you’ve gotta check it out, because it interacts with the show!
Stand up! We’ve got BIG news, people. One of the BEST new things to hit Magic Kingdom just opened early. That’s right. The brand-new Disney Starlight parade is about to soft-open in Magic Kingdom, and we are there for a first look.
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Ah, Magic Kingdom. How we love the way Cinderella Castle glows at night! From the spectacle of the Happily Ever After fireworks show to the charming music playing on Main Street, U.S.A., there’s no better feeling than watching the park come to life at night. Now that the new Starlight parade is officially up and running, let’s see what it will add to the nighttime scene in Magic Kingdom! Come with us for a FIRST LOOK.
Heads up! A major Disney World change is happening soon, and Disney just issued a warning about it.
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Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is a NEW nighttime parade debuting on Main Street in Magic Kingdom on July 20th. But this parade is expected to be extremely popular, so Disney is making a significant change to its Park Pass Reservation system. Ahead of those changes, Disney has shared an update on the My Disney Experience app and website.
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