Opening Date Announced for ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ – Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Parade

A new era of nighttime entertainment is on the horizon at Magic Kingdom. Disney has announced the official debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a parade that promises to light up the night with beloved characters, music, and dazzling floats. Inspired by the classic Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney Starlight will make its grand debut on the evening of July 20, 2025!

What to Know: Disney Starlight – Dream the Night Away

Parade Name: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Location: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Debut Date: July 20, 2025
Performance Times: TBD
Inspiration: Influenced by the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade
Highlights:
- Brand-new floats featuring classic and modern Disney characters
- Synchronized lighting effects and music
- This is the first nighttime parade offered at Disney World since 2016!
Parade Route: (To be announced—likely along the traditional route from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A.)

Here is the list of characters that we know (so far) who will make appearances in the parade:

The Blue Fairy (Pinocchio)
Peter Pan & Wendy (Peter Pan)
Asha (Wish)
La Familia Madrigal: Mirabel, Isabela, Bruno (Encanto)
Elsa (Frozen)
Aurora and Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty), Tiana and Prince Naveen (The Princess and the Frog), Belle and the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), and Cinderella and Prince Charming (Cinderella)
Miguel and Pepita (Coco)
Moana (Moana)

Disney has also shared a First Look at the Finale Float that includes Goofy, Pluto, Donald with Daisy Duck, Snow White with Dopey, Flynn Rider and Rapunzel, Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, and Mickey with Minnie Mouse. Preview the entire list of parade characters here.