MK All-New Nighttime Parade Disney Starlight Set to Debut at Magic Kingdom in 2025

[DCBaker]

It appears showtimes for Disney Starlight shift to 7pm and 9:45pm starting December 22, according to an update to the Walt Disney World website. No showtimes have been added yet past December 22.

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Showtimes for December 30 and 31 are also now available - 6:30pm and 9pm:

 

[Squishy]

Butterfly Marchers are back!

Seems like only 3 have returned.

 

[Squishy]

This seems to have been removed a few days ago after being on the float since the debut. Hopefully that means they're working on it and not given up on it. :/

Before:
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Now:
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The flying cable on the peter pan float seems to have been reinstalled, its more tucked away now than before.

 

[Squishy]

Also the Moana street preformers have been cut from 7 to 5, seems like its been like this for the past month. Still no led fans, its odd they were removed back in August as they seemed the most reliable out of the other props so must've been another issue like weight.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

That’s a huge improvement- gives me hope that the parade will continue to be plussed and improved. Thanks for posting!

 

[James Alucobond]

I kind of liked the fans better, but if these are actually reliable, I won't complain.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I kind of liked the fans better, but if these are actually reliable, I won't complain.

I’ll have to see them in person to fully judge - but the fans were cool in concept but didn’t really pop - kinda the same as the ballroom dancers. I get the “starlight” look they were going for but in reality it needs to pop and be visible in a parade.

 

[Squishy]

The fans were choreographed way better, these are just a copy of the props the light fairies have in paint the night & they're not in any sync pattern just randomly cycling thru two colors like a fiber optic party toy off amazon.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Those are definitely Paint the Night props. But an improvement. Just need to put them in some proper light up costumes now …

 

[Starship824]

One has to wonder if they just took from California haha. I guess we'll found in February when PTN comes back. I'm glad they finally fixed this and those are definitely better than what they had before but it shouldn't have taken 5 months to fix a few props. Hope they keep making improvements like this.

 

[Squishy]

One has to wonder if they just took from California haha. I guess we'll found in February when PTN comes back. I'm glad they finally fixed this and those are definitely better than what they had before but it shouldn't have taken 5 months to fix a few props. Hope they keep making improvements like this.

It's not from California, they're slightly thicker, 5 months for a off the shelf solution is crazy though. They programmed the floats and other costumes faster.

 

[Jedi14]

I like the change, but I think they may need to alter the choreography a bit as it is still clearly designed for the fans.

 

[SpectroBro]

That’s a huge improvement- gives me hope that the parade will continue to be plussed and improved. Thanks for posting!

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

 

[Jedi14]

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

I saw some during my trip in November. Elsa, Moana, and the royals had altered choreography allowing them to wave more.

 

[TTA94]

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

Are you able to say what changes we could be looking at? Anything major?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

That’s great news! I’m hoping for the skeleton band!!! But more characters and dancers in general would be great.

 

[Comped]

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

We aren't talking new floats right? We're just talking small changes?

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Feedback was heard loud and clear and more changes and updates are in the pipeline.

They're planning to re-score the entire thing with the original SpectroMagic theme?!

Just kidding, of course, but it's good to see them recognizing this wasn't up to standard.

 

[mattpeto]

Still waiting for January and February hours to be loaded.

For now, HEA is scheduled for 9 pm. MK is also closing at that time before the adjusted hours kick in (usually 2-3 weeks prior). Do we think Starlight will be 6 and 8 pm?