Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park is getting a brand-new nighttime glow starting tonight, thanks to the grand debut of Disney’s latest parade spectacle, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.”
Unfolding under a blanket of stars, this all-new nocturnal procession combines shimmering visuals, iconic music, and beloved Disney and Pixar characters into a heartwarming tribute to the magic of dreams and wishes.
Disney characters come to life during the new nighttime parade, 'Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away". (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort)
Set to an original score that blends sweeping new themes with familiar Disney classics, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” showcases a mix of cherished characters from across the generations. This includes class Disney favorites like Mickey and Minnie, along with more recent icons such as Asha from Wish, Mirabel and the Madrigal family from Encanto, and Moana.
One of the standout moments of the parade is a fantastical train—modeled after the fan-favorite float from the Main Street Electrical Parade—that leads a dream-filled journey through the night. Goofy, Pluto, Donald and Daisy ride the sparkling train as scenes from across Disney’s animated universe come to life: Snow White and Dopey twinkle by in a glittering mine car, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider float along with lanterns in tow, and Aladdin and Jasmine soar past on their magic carpet.
Frozen's Elsa features in the new "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" nighttime parade. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort)
And of course, no Disney parade would be complete without its two most iconic stars. Mickey and Minnie close the show in brand-new, luminescent outfits, reminding guests to believe in the power of wishing upon a star.
Characters featured in the parade include:
- The Blue Fairy
- Peter Pan & Wendy
- Asha
- La Familia Madrigal (Mirabel, Isabela and Bruno)
- Elsa
- Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming
- Miguel and Pepita
- Moana
- Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, plus Snow White and Dopey, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, and Aladdin, and Jasmine
Encanto's Mirabel and Isabela feature in the new "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" nighttime parade. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort)
For those wanting to take home a piece of the parade magic, special “Disney Starlight” merchandise will be available starting today, as well as a limited-edition popcorn mix found exclusively at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery.
With glittering floats, familiar faces, and a message of hope and imagination, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” promises to be a new staple of the Walt Disney World nighttime experience, bringing joy to dreamers of all ages.
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