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Watching Happily Ever After to end your day at Magic Kingdom can be so magical!
Happily Ever After
Did you know that you could upgrade your fireworks viewing experience? While the Magic Kingdom hosts a variety of Firework Dessert Parties at Tomorrowland Terrace, you can get a private viewing experience from outside the park! It will cost you a pretty penny, but let me tell you, it is 100% worth it!!
Disney World is known for a lot of things, but one of the primary ones is its incredible shows and fireworks displays.
Happily Ever After
Specifically, Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom causes many people to cry nostalgic tears, especially when Tinker Bell flies, and Luminous in EPCOT has a large group of fans, too. However, sometimes being in the massive crowds to see these shows isn’t ideal, especially if you don’t do well with crowds. It’s also a bummer if you have to leave the parks to make your flight home in time…or is it? We just found out something that is a MAJOR game changer at Orlando International Airport (MCO) that you 100% may want to take advantage of before/after your next flight!
If you’re a Star Wars fan, you need to go to Disneyland NOW.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
That’s because Disneyland’s annual Season of the Force, a celebration of all things Star Wars, has officially kicked off and will run through May 11th. Now, we’ve already told you a little bit about this year’s celebration, like what kind of special food and drinks will be offered, as well as shown off that GORGEOUS Death Star popcorn bucket. But we want to fill you in on everything ELSE that’s happening in Disneyland during this special season.
It’s been a YEAR in Disney World. Let’s just say keeping up with all the changes (and those to come) has been a challenge.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
We’ve literally watched part of DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom get shut down to make way for a new land. We’ve seen the end of It’s Tough To Be A Bug so that a new Zootopia-themed show can take over its spot. We’ve mourned the upcoming loss of Muppets Courtyard as it gets converted into a Monsters, Inc. land. Over in Magic Kingdom, we’re a little upset about the upcoming loss of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island for a Cars expansion. But something else is changing soon in Magic Kingdom, too: nighttime entertainment.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — no two Disney World days are alike.
Magic Kingdom
No matter how much planning you do, you might run into hiccups that put a damper on your day, which is why it’s always a good idea to stay flexible. If you’re heading to Magic Kingdom soon, you need to know about this fireworks change!
Finding the perfect spot to watch Magic Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After, is like an art.
Happily Ever After fireworks
The Disney Food Blog team is full of former Cast Members, and we are sharing our best tips and secrets to secure a spot to watch Happily Ever After! The best part? You won’t have to stress about reserving your spot on Main Street or in front of the castle hours before showtime.
While we had to say goodbye to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for at least a year as it closes for refurbishment, and Astro Orbiter and the Hall of Presidents will also be closing later this month, it isn’t all bad news coming out of Magic Kingdom.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed
With the holidays being over, Lightning Lane prices have started to decrease and the Main Street Bakery debuted some new Starbucks menu items. But there is even more good news that we wanted to share!
Happy New Year, friends! Tonight is the night we say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025! Whether you’re hanging out at home with family and friends or going to a big New Year’s Eve soirée, tonight is the night to celebrate with explosive big booms and beautiful colors that track across the night sky.
2025!
Of course, the celebratory fireworks are HUGE in Disney World’s EPCOT and Magic Kingdom and this year is no exception. So come join us as we give you a FIRST LOOK at the special fireworks in Magic Kingdom that will help ring in 2025.
Are you planning on spending New Year’s Eve at Disney World?
2024 New Year’s Hat
While New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest days at Disney World, it’s clearly popular for a reason. Tons of people enjoy ringing in the new year at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and we understand why! It’s a very special way to start the brand-new year, especially with the New Year events scheduled at many locations. Typically, we see fireworks and countdowns at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but this year, you can celebrate the beginning of 2025 with a bang at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well!
It’s a big day! We’re getting a chance to explore Disney’s newest hotel tower ahead of its grand opening.
Island Tower
In case you missed it, Island Tower is the newest addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property offers several different room types to sleep anywhere from two to nine people. It opened on December 17th, and sits on Seven Seas Lagoon, where it offers great views of Magic Kingdom. Just how great are those views? Well, we’re about to find out if you can watch fireworks from Island Tower!
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