Disney confirms opening date for the return of 'Happily Ever After' at Walt Disney World

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Happily Ever After preview

Posted: Tuesday January 10, 2023 9:04am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has today confirmed that the fan-favorite nighttime spectacular "Happily Ever After" returns to Magic Kingdom on April 3 2023.

Happily Ever After preview

The updated show 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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gerarar9 days ago

Well looks like this only lasted for about a month. The 2 extra horsetail pyro during Tink reveal is gone now. Most likely they were just burning through some extra pyro stock. Wish they consider keeping this effect permanently as it enhances the much awaited reveal of Tink. Last seen this past Saturday (6/7): Now back to status quo (6/8): Last night (6/11):

Chef idea Mickey`=15 days ago

That's good, because every time I watched it there it looked like a downgrade from watching it on the beach than before to the point I was asking myself was it not because that was Enchantment but it wasn't because I have not watched Enchantment from The Polynesian only Grand Flo.

Figments Friend19 days ago

Saw the show last evening as well as Wednesday evening and it looked great pyro wise. Projections on the Main Street buildings were a bit blurry, but the pyro looked fantastic. -

TrainsOfDisney19 days ago

just saw the show tonight from the Polynesian- definitely more pyro than in the past. Looked great!

Squishy19 days ago

Its been there for a few weeks now. Looks like they might've removed it now, they might be just burning thru some extra pyro.

gerarar19 days ago

Wasn't there a couple nights ago. Might've just been a misfire or a one off thing.

Pix E. Dust19 days ago

It gives goosebumps, for sure.

Squishy19 days ago

Also at 14:52 in the hercules segment they added two extra fireworks in what used to be dead space.

SpectroMan9319 days ago

Side note, man listen to the roar of that crowd. Having Tinkerbell fly to start the grand finale is truly one of the best creative decisions made for a nighttime spectacular.

Starship82419 days ago

Something else I've noticed unrelated to the pryo is that the projections look real bright and clear which has been an issue I've had since the show came back even in 2021.

gerarar19 days ago

This kinda flew under the radar (at least for me since I've been more keen on watching Luminous streams recently), but the finale of HEA was recently plussed! Specifically, 2 green horsetails were added when Tink appears for her flight. The new pyro just adds to the already-epic grand reveal. Also acts as a backup B-mode effect for when Tink can't fly due to wind/weather concerns. This was added sometime in early May from what I can tell on various livestreams. More pyro is always a good thing...but even better when it enhances the finale sequence more! Also somewhat unrelated, the timing of the big white shells that go off during the Reach Out and Find Your (x3) in the end were finally fixed a couple months ago. They now go off on every beat correctly, which has been a pet peeve of mine since the show returned. Video timestamped at Tink reveal: No Tink, but new pyro acts as B-mode:

DisoneApr 05, 2025

So I am guessing you don't like it? :)

HauntedPirateApr 04, 2025

I've never heard of them selling out, but I'm also not sure if that information is ever disseminated or publicized. And HEA isn't worth a plugged nickel. IMHO.