The parade soft opened on April 20, 2022, and finished its 50th anniversary limited time run on September 1, 2022.
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Parade TimesThe parade is shown nightly. Usually it starts in Frontierland at 8:00 and winds through the park and ends on Main Street. If there is a second showing at 10:00 it will usually start on Main Street and go back to Frontierland.
Disney confirmed on February 22, 2022, that the parade would return on April 22, 2022, as well as revealing a reimagined To Honor America finale float that is more inclusive.
Important things to know about Magic Kingdom firework showsFirework shows happen nightly EXCEPT on nights when the park closes early (like for Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or for select events like Cast Member appreciation nights).
Along the Side of the CastleOur Number One favorite spot to watch parades at Disneyland is along the side of Sleeping Beauty Castle, before the Alice in Wonderland restrooms. This spot is ideal because it has the best of both worlds: benches and brickside seats.
We find that the days closest to the weekends (Friday and Monday), as well as the weekends themselves, are the busiest days at Walt Disney World. Because Magic Kingdom is often the number one park on visitors' lists, they'll hit it first on their trip. If they arrive on a weekend, that makes it a Sunday or Monday!
If you purchase Disney Genie+ Service for your day at Magic Kingdom Park, you can book a Lightning Lane to access a designated viewing area for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Even with the “Wonky Weekend” trend, expect this to remain true once we get deeper into the 2023 Party Season. Outside of party season, Magic Kingdom is a great pick Wednesday through Thursday. The best day of the week in Magic Kingdom from an objective perspective is Wednesday.