Why did Disney stop Happily Ever After?

While assumed to return after the Walt Disney World 50th Celebration, an announcement was made that the show would be permantely retired. Most speculated that this was due to a high volume of songs from the production getting reused for EPCOT's Harmonious.



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Post Disney Depression is a real thing. It's that blue, miserable, nothing-will-ever-be-magical-again feeling you get after you leave a Disney park or cruise (or, if you're really hardcore, a particularly emotional Disney movie). Colors seem more dull. Food tastes less delicious.

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The government determined that Disney is polluting the air too much and fireworks are a leading cause. Because of this, they are requiring Disneyland to ban all fireworks. This applies to full fireworks shows. It also applies to the few fireworks shot off during Fantasmic and World of Color.

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Fireworks are seasonal throughout the year and typically are only shown daily during peak seasons due to the proximity of the Disneyland Resort to the neighbors/businesses in Anaheim. During off-peak days, fireworks are Friday through Sunday. For the rest of the week, projections and music are only shown.

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Admission is $114 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $69 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. Happily Ever After returns to the skies on April 3, 2023. Fireworks dessert parties on April 1 and April 2, 2023 will offer views of the final showings of Enchantment nighttime spectacular.

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Per recent reports, Walt Disney World spends an incredible amount of $40,000 on fireworks a night. Annually, this adds up to an enormous $50 million on average. The tradition of fireworks is one that dates back to 1956 and is one we have the founder, Walt Disney himself, to thank for.

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