Walt Disney World Cast Members will be the first to see the return of 'Happily Ever After' at Magic Kingdom with a special preview ahead of its April 3 official reopening

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Posted: Thursday February 23, 2023 11:52am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Two thousand Florida-based Disney Cast Members and their guests will be among the first to see the return of 'Happily Ever After' at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Disney is hosting a special preview opportunity on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 11:30pm – 12:00am., where Cast Members will be randomly selected to see the early showing of the fan-favorite firework show.

For guests, the eagerly awaited return of 'Happily Ever After' will take place at 9pm on April 3, 2023.

Happily Ever After preview

The updated 'Happily Ever After' will feature all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A., using the new projectors installed for the 50th anniversary. The 50th anniversary show, "Disney Enchantment" will be offered through April 2 2023.

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Sirwalterraleigh15 days ago

That type of thing used to be a frequent occurrence…many years ago. Maybe corporate cultures have shifted over the years?

TTA9415 days ago

Not sure why but when I see this thread pop up I brace myself for rumors to begin of HEA going away or something happening to it. I do enjoy HEA and it’s the best nighttime entertainment WDW has currently IMO, well besides F!. Now with a night parade planned to make it’s big return to MK and drones making their debut at WDW, it does make one wonder what else could be in the pipeline. Or it could simply be a night parade and HEA as is, then drones being an addition to or separate new show. 🤔

gerarar15 days ago

There was a private showing of Happily Ever After tonight (5/16) at around 12am. This is the second time that it's been shown at a corporate event as far as I can tell/remember. Unfortunately, there were no perimeters used. The extra option and package probably wasn't purchased with this event. And in case you're curious what HEA with perimeters looks like, here's a clip from the first ever private HEA showing back in May 2018.

mattpetoApr 16, 2024

We could use the showtimes for Disney Dreams that Soar. It debuts in a little more than a month. It's still not on MDE or the website yet all.

DCBakerApr 12, 2024

Here are a couple upcoming showtime changes for Happily Ever After: beginning April 21, the showtime moves from 8:45pm to 9pm, and on May 12, the showtime shifts to 9:20pm through at least June 11.

Starship824Apr 04, 2024

Main Street Projections are back on.

jrhwdwMar 28, 2024

Amen!!!!!!!!!

jrhwdwMar 28, 2024

The ones that project Strobe Lights onto the Castle.

ToTBellHopMar 28, 2024

It’ll be Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular by then.

TTA94Mar 28, 2024

Very true.

ddisneydMar 28, 2024

Is there any way for me to see Enchantment during August 2024?

SoFloMagicMar 28, 2024

Magic kingdom on the whole is in dire need of help

TTA94Mar 28, 2024

Maybe unpopular opinion but I think MKs entertainment all around is in dire need of help. FoF is a disaster now a days, the cavalcade is Meh, HEA is still a good show but I wouldn’t say it’s mind blowing. HEA either needs an upgrade or a night parade to accompany it. Which I guess the latter is what’s in the plans.