All-New Nighttime Parade Disney Starlight Set to Debut at Magic Kingdom in 2025

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Disney Starlight Parade Concept Art

Posted: Sunday August 11, 2024 11:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The all-new parade "Disney Starlight" is coming next summer to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

"Disney Starlight" will continue the nighttime spectacular legacy started by the "Main Street Electrical Parade," using the latest technology to tell new stories about the characters you love. All of this is brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy, in addition to beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films "Peter Pan," "Encanto," "Frozen," and more.

Disney Starlight Parade Concept Art

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jrhwdw4 days ago

If Starlight is in fact getting Peter Pan's DU Float, let's hope they have it already!....

Jedi146 days ago

It probably depends on when they started development on the parade. I think it would fit the theme, and I think that “I’m a Star” could be a good float.

TsWade26 days ago

I know people will groan for this, but I wonder if Disney Starlight Parade might include Wish. Maybe only in the finale. But that’s just me, though. We’ll see what WDW would include for this new highly anticipated nighttime parade.

thundermtnGOAT7 days ago

I have no insider knowledge of what to expect from the soundtrack, but if they go for something more upbeat I have a good feeling it could be pulled from the theme song for Iluminate! at Shanghai Disneyland: “The Light is in You.” With starlight being the central theme, I think it would be a great choice.

jrhwdw9 days ago

In reality, the current bypass is the perfect solution. You don't have to cross the Parade Route to Enter or Exit MK. Yes, I understand it would be nice to have two but where would it go to avoid an active Parade Route??? Of course, the other side could be used after the last Float passes City Hall or for a while if Starlight Starts at TBA(Fine with Me!!!! :) :) ) Hopefully more details are not far off!

SpectroBro9 days ago

During MSEP, that side was used as Parade staging for step off and using it as a bypass wasn’t an option due to “controlled access” safety protocols. I’m assuming the same will apply this time, as floats will need to be moved up there and parked far in advance of actual step-off time.

dhslxop11 days ago

If I’m not mistaken the parade uses the same gate (next to the firehouse) to exit the park. I think this would make it difficult to run any sort of west bypass, at least with the current setup.

TTA9411 days ago

That’s what I’m worried about. But I guess considering this is WDW we should temper our expectations. Lets also hope that the reason insiders seemed to have went quiet isn’t because Starlight is facing any issues or delays.

Andrew2511 days ago

The eastern side is used nightly during fireworks, the issue however is crossing from one side to the other. Would be easier if you didn't have to rely on traversing through the emporium/west sidewalk.

ToTBellHop11 days ago

I think they already built one. They just never use it.

jrhwdw11 days ago

Hopefully this won't be Starlite..... Also, if anything is built already MK should Not leave it outside this week!!!!!!!

Andrew2511 days ago

What are the chances we get a 2nd Main Street bypass on the West/Emporium side before the parade debuts? Main Street is virtually unnavigable traveling across it during fireworks for about an hour. Can't imagine how it'll be with modern day crowds. I know they open up a bypass, but it's not the most magical view and could use some plussing.