Happily Ever After Modified Due to Cinderella Castle Painting

Happily Ever After, the nighttime fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, has been slightly modified due to the Cinderella Castle repainting project. Happily Ever After Altered The show’s fireworks, pyrotechnics, and projections all remain intact. However, the show is not currently using lasers. This is most obvious during the “Friend Like Me” sequence, which usually features … Read more

Happily Ever After Returns in 2026 for Nightly Performances at Magic Kingdom

With the holiday season wrapping up, regular entertainment is returning to Walt Disney World’s schedule. The Happily Ever After fireworks show is set to resume nightly showings in early 2026. Happily Ever After Fireworks Return Happily Ever After has not been performed since December 22 due to holiday entertainment, specifically Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks and … Read more

New T-Shirts Featuring Emporium, Walt Disney World Entrance Sign, & More Available

Two shirts displayed: Left beige t-shirt with "Emporium EST. 1971" text; right red t-shirt features Mickey and Minnie Mouse with "Walt Disney World" text, capturing the magic akin to the Tree of Life's enchanting allure.

New T-shirts highlighting the Emporium, the Walt Disney World entrance sign, the Tree of Life, and more are now available at various locations throughout Walt Disney World. Emporium T-Shirt – $29.99 ($25 Each When You Buy Two) This T-shirt features the Emporium shop name in curling script, reminiscent of an old-fashioned baseball team logo. The … Read more

Attraction-Themed Medals Revealed for 2025 Virtual runDisney Event

Close-up of a Jungle Cruise Virtual 5K 2025 medal from the virtual runDisney series, hanging on a wooden post. The intricate boat design beautifully complements the lush, leafy green foliage in the background.

In a post on Instagram, runDisney showcased the medals for the upcoming virtual runDisney event. The runDisney Virtual Series is an at-home event that allows you to run at your own pace in your own space. It will take place from June 1 to August 31, 2025. This year, the runDisney virtual series is celebrating its 10th … Read more

‘Happily Ever After’ Showtime Shifting Later at Magic Kingdom

Happily Ever After nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular

Over the next few weeks, Disney will shift the time of “Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom later in the evening. Happily Ever After Showtime Changing The nighttime spectacular is currently performed at 8 p.m. When daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 9, the show will start performances at 8:30 p.m. As the daylight … Read more

2025 Disney After Hours Guests Can Enjoy ‘Happily Ever After’ and ‘Disney Enchantment’ in One Night

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Guests attending a Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom in 2025 will have the chance to enjoy two fireworks spectaculars in one night. ‘Disney Enchantment’ and ‘Happily Ever After’ As previously announced, when Disney After Hours returns to Magic Kingdom in 2025, “Disney Enchantment” will return, too. The nighttime spectacular debuted for the 50th anniversary … Read more

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Spark Fire, Delaying Walt Disney World Railroad

Burn spot in Magic Kingdom woods

The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom had a delayed opening Wednesday morning due to a fire caused by Tuesday’s fireworks. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Burn Delays Walt Disney World Railroad According to WDWNT’s sources, “Happily Ever After” caused a fire in the woods around Magic Kingdom on either Monday or Tuesday night. Emergency crews … Read more

VIDEO: Spotlights Upgraded for ‘Happily Ever After’ Fireworks at Magic Kingdom

Disney has upgraded the spotlights for the “Happily Ever After” nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom. ‘Happily Ever After’ Spotlights The spotlights are used throughout the show, most notably at the beginning, when they swirl and shine on Cinderella Castle. In the video below, you can see the spotlights as they have looked since “Happily Ever … Read more

‘Happily Ever After’ Fireworks Performance Times Shifting Later at Magic Kingdom

Happily Ever After fireworks

“Happily Ever After” performances at Magic Kingdom will shift later and later into the evening throughout March. “Happily Ever After” Times “Happily Ever After,” the Magic Kingdom nighttime fireworks spectacular, is currently performed at 8 p.m. nightly. As the sun sets later in the day, the show will move later, with performances moving to 8:30 … Read more

Happily Ever After Showtimes Moving Earlier in August and September 2023

Happily Ever After nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular

“Happily Ever After,” Magic Kingdom’s fireworks spectacular, will move to earlier showtimes in August and September 2023 as the days grow shorter. Happily Ever After Showtimes The show is currently being performed at 9:20 p.m. nightly. Beginning on August 9, it will be performed at 9:00 p.m. It will move earlier one more time on … Read more

Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise Returning from Refurbishment with Higher Pricing at Magic Kingdom

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Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise near Magic Kingdom is returning from refurbishment next month with new, higher pricing. Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise closed in March for a refurbishment. Bookings are now available for dessert cruises on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July, starting on July 12. Previously, … Read more