What time are the parades at Magic Kingdom 2023?

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom will return to two performances per day on many days in November 2023. Festival of Fantasy moved to a single performance at 3 pm from October 1, 2023, through November 8, but will return to two performances a day on most days from November 9, 2023.



Throughout 2023, the primary daytime parade at Magic Kingdom was the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, which typically performed daily at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, though during slower seasons it often ran only once at 3:00 PM. In addition to the main parade, the "Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade" frequently popped up throughout the morning and afternoon as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration (which concluded in March 2023). For evening entertainment, the "SpectroMagic" style of nighttime parade had been largely replaced by the "Disney Enchantment" or "Happily Ever After" fireworks and projection shows. However, during the holiday seasons in late 2023, special event parades like "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade" ran during the separately ticketed Christmas parties, usually at 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM. It is always important to check the "Entertainment" section of the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit, as times can fluctuate based on weather and specific park hours.

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Typically, in the spring and summer months, the fireworks will be scheduled around 9PM, and during the fall and winter months, closer to 8PM.

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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order:
  • Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom)
  • Thursday.
  • Wednesday.
  • Sunday.
  • Friday.
  • Saturday.
  • Monday (busiest day at Magic Kingdom)


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Saturdays and Sundays are usually the busiest days of the week. I've had some of my favorite times at the Resort during the summer months and major holidays, but to be on the safe side, you'll want to avoid those days because there will be many families squeezing in the magic while they're out of school.

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Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year.

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Important things to know about Magic Kingdom firework shows Firework 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).

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Magic Kingdom does have fireworks nearly every night. However, keep in mind that on party nights, you'll need a special ticket to get inside to watch the fireworks. There are also a couple of days during the year when the park is reserved for a special party or event. On those nights, fireworks may not be shown.

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OPENING PROCEDURE The Magic Kingdom generally opens Main Street, U.S.A., to guests up to a full hour before the park's official opening time. Thus, if the park opens at 9 a.m., the Magic Kingdom will allow guests to enter the park and roam Main Street and the Central Plaza starting at 8 a.m.

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It's worth noting that this time, Disney did not say the Main Street Electrical Parade was gone for good. It ended its “limited time run” on September 1, 2022.

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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Coming in at number one is the original 1971 Walt Disney World park, Magic Kingdom! Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks.

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The nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks show is estimated to cost Walt Disney World anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 a night, but what is Disney really getting out of keeping people in the parks later than normal?

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The nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks show is estimated to cost Walt Disney World anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 a night, but what is Disney really getting out of keeping people in the parks later than normal?

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Disneyland Forever is a beautiful firework show that may just bring a few happy tears to your eyes as you watch the sky light up above Sleeping Beauty Castle! Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long.

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I have great news for you. Tinker Bell does still fly during the Happily Ever After nighttime show!

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The exact amount Tinker Bell earns each month hasn't been shared by Disney World, but it's rumoured that the actor gets paid around $500 (£409) per flight. If she's doing that five days a week, four weeks a month, that's a cool $10,000 (£8,200) per month - before tax, of course.

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Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.

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You Can Bring a Backpack to Disney Parks With the exception of a couple attractions, every ride at Disney will have a small pouch for you to stow your backpack, or space at your feet. Your trusty bag can take on all the adventures Disney has to offer with you!

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