Disney confirmed among holiday announcements that “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” will not perform at Magic Kingdom on the same evenings as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
“Disney Starlight” and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The new nighttime parade premieres on July 20, 2025, and will perform twice nightly. Disney previously announced it would not perform on nights with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. As expected, it won’t perform on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights either.
Dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have yet to be announced, but it is usually on select evenings throughout November and December. The party is a hard-ticket event held after hours at Magic Kingdom. During the party, guests can enjoy Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade.
Disney did state that “Disney Starlight” parade will continue throughout the holiday season.
Disney extended Magic Kingdom operating hours for “Disney Starlight” parade and has been preparing the park for the new offering. Annual Passholder park reservation rules are changing for the parade’s premiere and Annual Pass reservations are all booked for its first day.
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade continues to perform during the day at Magic Kingdom.
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