Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Nighttime Parade at Magic Kingdom

by | Jul 20, 2025 | Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World

A guide to Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a nighttime parade available at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort.

A new nighttime parade is now available at Magic Kingdom: Disney Starlight. Officially titled Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the nighttime parade celebrates Disney movies and characters in a light-filled spectacle at Magic Kingdom.

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Fast Facts

  • Location: Magic Kingdom
  • Height Requirement: None 
  • Attraction Length: Unknown
  • Ride Type: Parade
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Lightning Lane Single Pass: No
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
  • Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Eligible: No

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Overview

Inspired by the classic Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney Starlight is a new, original piece of nighttime entertainment. The parade is brought to life by the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio, with floats from Disney and Pixar stories, including Moana, Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, and Pinocchio. The parade will take place once the sun goes down, from Frontierland down to Main Street, U.S.A.

Showtimes

Disney Starlight is available to view 9 PM and 11 PM nightly.

Best Viewing Area

Unlike Festival of Fantasy, which ends on Main Street, U.S.A., Disney Starlight begins on Main Street, U.S.A. and makes its way through Frontierland. That means you’ll have prime viewing throughout the park, whether you’re up front or towards Frontierland.

Is Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Kid-Friendly?

Absolutely yes! If you have a kid who can stay up late enough (which is key, considering it is a nighttime parade), they will likely love the light-filled spectacle. Each of the floats features characters and stories from beloved Disney and Pixar films, brought to life in colorful illumination. Whether they’re a fan of Paint the Night at Disneyland Resort or simply love a parade, it’s hard to imagine this not being a hit with kids of all ages.

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Authored by
Morgan Flaherty

Morgan Flaherty, Disney World Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disney World visitor and fan, Morgan has become an expert on all things Disney. After dozens of visits at a Disney Adult, Morgan is now acquainting herself with the parks as a Disney Mom who has learned to navigate the Most Magical Place on Earth with a toddler by her side. If you're planning a Disney vacation with toddlers, she has all of the expert tips you need!