PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Starlight Parade Opens

A glowing Disney Starlight Parade float shaped like a train passes cheering crowds—perfect for photos or video.

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Debuts at Magic Kingdom, First New Nighttime Parade in Nearly 10 Years After nearly 10 years, Magic Kingdom finally has a new nighttime parade — Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away has made its official debut. Disney Starlight Parade Debuts Disney Starlight Parade Inspiration The Full Parade Lineup New … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Starlight Parade Soft Opening Tonight at Magic Kingdom

A brightly lit parade float shaped like a train, glowing with blue lights, brings Disney Starlight magic to the night street.

Disney has confirmed that the newest Magic Kingdom nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, will be soft opening for the first time in front of guests on July 18. Disney Starlight Parade Soft Opening Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is a new nighttime parade set to officially debut in Magic Kingdom on … Read more

PHOTOS: Props Removed From Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

A rustic wooden boathouse and shed sit by a calm river, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Props have been removed from Tom’s Landing on Tom Sawyer Island, and more props are tagged for removal since the area’s permanent closure in Magic Kingdom. Tom Sawyer Island Tagged Props Tom Sawyer Island officially closed on July 6, 2025, as the area on this side of Frontierland is prepped to become a new land … Read more

VIDEO: New Verse Added to “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom

Colorful Magic Kingdom "it’s a small world" ride scene with animated dolls, ferris wheel, and whimsical illuminated decor.

The new final verse for “it’s a small world” has now debuted at Magic Kingdom. New Verse for “it’s a small world” “it’s a small world” debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair with the famous theme song written by the Sherman Brothers. The last verse was written by Richard Sherman in 2023 for … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/16/2025 (Fresh Finds, Tom Loves Becky Fence Removed, and Finally Seeing BDX Droids)

Left: Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Right: Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios under a bright blue sky.

Howdy! Today was a beautifully hot day in the Magic Kingdom and later in Hollywood Studios. I found new merchandise and updates, including the removal of the Tom Loves Becky fence on Tom Sawyer Island, devastating. I then ran to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to catch the last showing of the BDX Droids before their lunch … Read more

Disney Starlight Parade Music Coming to Streaming Services

Peter Pan, Wendy, and Elsa float above a glowing castle. Disney Starlight Parade Show times

The Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20, and it’s confirmed that fans will be able to listen to the Disney Starlight Parade soundtrack on music streaming services like Spotify. Disney Starlight Parade Music Streaming Disney announced that the music from the new Magic Kingdom parade will be … Read more

New The Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly Backpack, Purse, Apparel, Pins, and More Merchandise at Disney World

Collage of Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise: Jack mug, shirt, pin, backpack, and a heart-shaped handbag.

More new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” merchandise is available at Walt Disney World in time for the Halloween season. This round of the collection includes a Loungefly mini backpack, a Spirit Jersey, and open edition pins. We found the new merchandise at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, Star Traders, and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, Tower … Read more

Another Date Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025

Main Street at night during the sold out 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, parade and castle glowing brightly.

Another date has sold out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Additional Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025 Date Sold Out August 19 is now the second Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to sell out. The first, Halloween night 2025, was sold out just hours after … Read more

BREAKING: New Disney Starlight Parade Animation Jiminy Cricket as Nod to ‘Spectromagic’

A glowing blue cartoon cricket waves a hat and swings an umbrella in disney starlight, sparkling in the spotlight.

In the latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” Disney revealed several exciting details of the upcoming “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade, including the news that the parade will feature original animation. Disney Starlight Parade Features New Animation of Jiminy Cricket As we first reported yesterday, the latest episode of “We Call It … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Parade Will Feature NEW Original Character

Two smiling people pose in front of a brightly lit, Disney Starlight Mickey Mouse-themed parade float indoors.

The latest episode of “We Call it Imagineering” has revealed several new details for the upcoming “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade coming to Magic Kingdom, including the first look at an original character. Disney Starlight Parade Original Character Revealed “We Call it Imagineering” is a Disney-produced YouTube series that first premiered last year … Read more

Jingle Cruise, Frozen Holiday Surprise, and Christmas Party Confirmed to Return for 2025 Holidays at Magic Kingdom

Holiday decorations at a theme park celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World, with toy soldiers, a tree, and a castle.

Disney confirmed the return of annual holiday entertainment and offerings at Magic Kingdom this year. Holidays at Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle will be illuminated with holiday projections and Main Street, U.S.A. will be decorated with wreaths and lights. Of course, the park’s Christmas tree will also return to Town Square. Disney PhotoPass photographers will be … Read more