Parade at Magic Kingdom
  • On Oct 3, 2025
    Janie from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How long is the star light parade going to run for?

    Hi Janie! Welcome to planDisney!

    Oh boy! Let the countdown begin until you arrive for a magical stay at the Walt Disney World Resort!

    With the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away a few months ago, this new nighttime parade has become a welcome addition to the park. Now, Guests can not only look forward to a dazzling display of Happily Ever After over the night sky, but they can also watch some of their favorite Disney characters shimmering down Main Street, U.S.A. It has truly added an extra element of magic to an already perfect day!

    As of now, Disney Starlight is shown twice a night, unless a special ticketed event is taking place. There are no plans for this parade to depart anytime soon, although a change to the schedule may occur. There may be a time when it only runs once an evening, although we'll have to wait and see.

    With your arrival coinciding with the start of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, make sure to plan your Magic Kingdom park days around this event. If Disney Starlight and Happily Ever After are on your must-do list, you'll want to visit the Magic Kingdom on non-party nights.

    Janie, I have a trip planned this week, and it will be my first time seeing Disney Starlight in person. I'm beyond excited for this parade and all the fanfare that it has received. I hope you get a chance to experience it next month!

    Have a magical time during your stay! Stop back and see us again at planDisney!

    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, South Carolina

Hello friends! Greg here from Charleston, SC. I am a Disney-loving husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. Walt Disney World Resort offers everything you want in a vacation and touches all the senses. From the sights to sounds and even the smells, there is something for everyone to enjoy! When our family is not riding "it’s a small world" or going on a Journey Into Imagination With Figment, we are readily planning our next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Learn More About Greg

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