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  • On May 15, 2025
    Garrett from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello! My family and I are planning to visit Walt Disney World Resort this coming October. We are curious to know if the Disney Starlight Parade will still be performing then? We are trying to plan our trip to see the parade. Thank you!

    Hi there, Garrett. Welcome to planDisney. 

    What a wickedly fun vacation you have planned during the spookiest season of the year. Visiting Walt Disney World in October may be one of my favorite times to visit. With pumpkin wreaths and fall decorations, it's all just a bunch of magical Hocus Pocus! 

    You've asked a fantastic question! I'm just as excited as you are to see the new, enchanting Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" nighttime parade. This parade will be filled with Blue Fairy magic and feature some of our favorite characters in beautiful illuminating fun. 

    Garrett, at this time, I don't have any information on the opening date of the parade or what the time will be. I am hoping that this information will be announced soon. What we do know is that this sparkling parade is scheduled to begin sometime this summer, which is good news for your fall vacation. When the opening date for this parade is announced, it will be very exciting news. I recommend keeping an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for this announcement. As we get closer to the opening date, be sure to check the Hours & Events Calendar for show times.

    A few new shows will be premiering at Hollywood Studios at the end of this month, so make sure to add to your plans, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" and "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After." Fall seems like the perfect time to check out a show featuring the villains we love to loathe!

    I hope to hear more about the nighttime parade soon. Like Blue Fairy magic, maybe if we both wish on a star each night, we'll hurry that announcement along. In the meantime, have fun planning your perfect October vacation. Visit us again at planDisney with any questions you may have. We will be here, and we're happy to help! 

    Happy magical planning! 
    Shonette 
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Meet the Panelist: Shonette, Ohio

Hi! I'm Shonette from Ohio, and I wear the ears of wife, mom, and proud Gigi to two preschool granddaughters. I love making magical memories with my family while snacking on a DOLE Whip or watching Tinker Bell fly during Happily Ever After. I'm more excited than Ariel, with a treasure chest of thingamabobs, to be a planDisney panelist. I can't wait to help you and your family discover your unique, magical moments!  Learn More About Shonette

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