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When Is the BEST Time To Watch the NEW Magic Kingdom Parade?

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Disney Starlight has officially debuted in Magic Kingdom, and we couldn’t be more excited that there’s finally a nighttime parade back in Disney World!

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There are two parades each night (unless there’s a special event happening that night, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party), one at 9 PM and the other at 11 PM, with the Happily Ever After fireworks happening in between at 10 PM. So which parade should you see? Now that we’ve seen the parade a few times AND seen the crowds it’s attracting, here’s what we’ve found.

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A NEW Interactive Souvenir Just Dropped in Magic Kingdom

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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!

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BREAKING: Disney World’s NEW Nighttime Parade Is Debuting TONIGHT

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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. 

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It’s Official: This is The BEST Place To Watch Disney’s New Nighttime Parade!

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After a long, long, LONG time, the day is almost here!

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Disney World has finally gotten its all-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight! This nighttime spectacular has been anticipated for a long time, and now it is debuting in Magic Kingdom on July 20th. The question is, where’s the best spot?

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REMINDER: New Nighttime Parade at Disney World Debuts This Week!

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In just one week, something NEW arrives in Disney World that we haven’t seen in years.

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It’s been far too long since there’s been a nighttime parade in Disney World. Past parades would light up Main Street, U.S.A., and are one of the most nostalgic Disney experiences we remember (we still miss you, Main Street Electrical Parade!). In just one week, the park’s new parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, premieres, and if you haven’t been counting down the days like us, here’s everything you need to know before heading to Magic Kingdom.

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REMINDER: Park Pass Rules Are Changing in Disney World This Month

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There’s a HUGE change coming to Magic Kingdom, and really, we aren’t talking about it enough.

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No one is more excited for the nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, debuting on Main Street on July 20th, than we are. However, because this parade is expected to be extremely popular, Disney is making a significant change to their reservation system. If you’re planning to catch the parade on opening day, make sure you know the details!

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How EARLY Should You Find Your Spot for the NEW Disney Starlight Parade?

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We’re just a few weeks away from the debut of Disney’s new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight!

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Disney Starlight will debut on July 20th, 2025, and we know it’s going to be VERY popular. If you’ll be in town and plan to get a spot for the parade, you’ll want to ensure you give yourself enough time. But how much IS enough time? We’ve done the math, and this is what you’ll want to plan for!

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I Had a Frustrating Parade Experience at Disney World and I Know I’m Not the Only One

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Disney World is FULL of experiences — each one more exciting than the last. And, while we love all the rides and all the food (we are the Disney FOOD Blog, after all), we can’t get enough of the world-class entertainment at Disney World, either.

Chip ‘n’ Dale at Magic Kingdom

From character meet-and-greets to incredible theatrical shows and more, Disney World entertainment is top-notch. But, we know we can’t be the only ones who have had some seriously frustrating experiences when it comes to the Magic Kingdom parade!

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ALERT! A BIG Parade Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom on February 9th

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Magic Kingdom is changing again!

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The Disney theme park has been undergoing some big updates in 2025 like Big Thunder Mountain’s long closure, Astro Orbiter disappearing, and the Hall of Presidents latest change. Now Magic Kingdom is experiencing another big change but this one is pretty exciting!

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ALERT! A BIG Parade Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom on December 21st

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

The holidays in Disney World are the best time to be in Disney World in our opinion. EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is happening, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is underway, and Jollywood Nights has us dancing the nights away. Starting tomorrow, we have another big change coming to shake up the festivities!

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