Hours and Route Announced for Disney Starlight Parade at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has announced showtimes for Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. The parade is scheduled to debut on the evening of Sunday, July 20, 2025. According to the Disney Parks Blog announcement, the first parade begins at 9:00 p.m., and the second parade will start at 11:00 p.m. Here is the official announcement:
“When Disney Starlight debuts on July 20, the new nighttime parade will be available at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. The parade will begin on Main Street U.S.A. and travel along the parade route towards Frontierland to allow for better guest flow at the end of the night.
Please note, Disney Starlight will not be available on evenings when Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. And remember, this is an outdoor parade and is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. “
Disney Parks Blog
Update: The directional route for the parade has slightly changed since its debut.
This new entertainment offering marks a significant return of nighttime parades to Magic Kingdom. Guests planning to attend on opening night or the days that follow should anticipate larger crowds. For everything we know about the parade, you might like the following:
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