Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away and other Disney and Universal offerings were finalists in the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards for 2025. While Starlight did not win, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Paris both took home awards.
Disney Brass Ring Awards

The IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards recognize “organizations that push boundaries, elevate guest experiences, and demonstrate operational excellence across all facets of the business.”
Disney’s The Tale of Moana on the Disney Treasure won the award for Most Creative Theatrical Production – Year-Round Operation.

Disney Tales of Magic at Disneyland Paris won the award for Most Creative Spectacle. Other nominees in this category included Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom and World of Color Happiness! at Disney California Adventure.
Universal also won a handful of awards:
- Universal Studios Singapore’s Once Upon A Time… To Die: Most Creative Halloween Production
- Universal Beijing Resort’s Universal Winter Holiday: This Time of Year: Most Creative Holiday Production
- Universal Studios Japan’s Melting Pot: Most Creative Atmosphere Production
See all the winners here.
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