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Parade Times and Route revealed for new ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Nighttime Parade at Magic Kingdom

Emma Walton
Jun 20
3 min read

An all new Walt Disney World nighttime parade comes to life at Magic Kingdom this Summer, debuting on July 20, 2025.

New Nighttime Parade ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ debuts July 20 at Magic Kingdom

Main Street U.S.A. will shine brighter than ever when the all-new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” makes its debut on July 20, 2025, at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort, and now the parade route and what time the parade will make its way through Magic Kingdom!

When “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20, it will be performed twice nightly, at 9 pm and 11 pm. “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20. It will perform at 9 p.m. and 11 pm.

The new parade will follow the usual Magic Kingdom Parade Route, but will begin in Main Street, ending in Frontierland.

“Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” is the first nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom since Main Street Electrical Parade ended its last run in 2016.

What To Expect

Through the power of the Blue Fairy’s magic, guests will watch dreams and wishes come true throughout this star-kissed parade. As the lights dance from float to float, guests will see favorite classic and contemporary characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Pixar films – some for the very first time in a Disney Live Entertainment nighttime parade.

At the heart of the parade is a new original theme that blends a majestic musical score with classic melodies from beloved Disney animated films. Guests can look forward to seeing beloved Disney characters throughout the parade in shining, shimmering splendor, all culminating in the parade’s finale. A whimsical train, inspired by the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade float, emerges to take dreamers of all ages on a ride through the stars.

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Swirling ribbons of starlight reveal Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck leading a procession of Disney moments that includes Snow White and Dopey in a twinkling minecar, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider floating toward a gleaming lantern on their boat, and Aladdin and Jasmine taking a magic carpet ride.

Closing out the celebration are the original dreamers, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, draped in sparkling new looks. Together, the duo sends us off, reminding us to believe in the power of wishing upon a star.

Disney characters guests can see in the parade include:

The Blue Fairy
Peter Pan & Wendy
Asha
La Familia Madrigal (Mirabel, Isabela, Bruno)
Elsa
Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming
Miguel and Pepita
Moana
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, Snow White, Dopey, Rapunzel, Flynn, Aladdin and Jasmine.

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