Wishing upon a star worked for guests visiting Magic Kingdom this evening where the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade just had its first-ever performance ahead of its official debut on July 20th. The new nighttime parade is the first for Magic Kingdom in nearly a decade following the conclusion of the Main Street Electrical Parade in 2016. We’ll have to watch the parade a few more times before we can write a full review, but here are some photos of the parade and a full 4K video of Disney Starlight!
FULL VIDEO: Disney Starlight Parade
PHOTOS: Disney Starlight Parade
We’ll go parade unit by parade unit as we take a detailed look at the all-new Disney Starlight parade via still photos. Some gear limitations meant that these photos are more “zoomed in” than I’d like. Hopefully, Walt Disney World will host another preview showing of the Disney Starlight parade, and I’ll be able to backfill with some wider shots of the floats. For now, here’s a look at the soft opening performance!
Blue Fairy/Pinocchio Parade Float
The very first float sets the tone for the star-kissed constellation of Disney dreams, all brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy. To paraphrase a fan-favorite Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular, that’s actually the “first star you’ll see tonight.” You’ll be invited to wish upon this very bright star to kick off the parade.
Keep an eye out for not only the Blue Fairy, but Pinocchio and Geppetto as well!
Wish Parade Float
Journey to the edge of the Kingdom of Rosas from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish, where Asha is joined by Valentino and Star under the glowing branches of her wishing tree.
Encanto Parade Float
Isabela makes her Magic Kingdom debut alongside her fellow Madrigal family members in the Encanto portion of “Disney Starlight.” In true Isabela fashion, she swings on floral vines just like she does in the film.
Frozen Parade Float
Elsa gets an entire float to herself, and it almost looks like she made it herself! Frozen fractals are all around, complete with reflections of Frozen friends and more in the ice tower that stands behind Elsa.
Princess Parade Float
The “Disney Starlight” princess float is influenced by Disney Legend and artist Mary Blair. This float will feature beloved princes and princesses like Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Coco Parade Float
“Disney Starlight” will get un poco loco with a new Coco float at Magic Kingdom! In a celebration of the Pixar Animation Studios film, sounds of Mariachi music will announce the arrival of a larger-than-life Pepita, wings spread above the parade route. Below, Miguel will strum his guitar at the foot of a marigold bridge to the Land of the Dead, complete with sugar skull fireworks.
Moana Parade Float
Main Street, U.S.A. will also “make way” for a Moana float, complete with gorgeous, luminescent waves. While Moana takes center stage, if you look closely, you’ll notice Pua, HeiHei, and even a manta ray representing Gramma Tala joining her journey.
Peter Pan Parade Float
The Peter Pan unit is led by Tinker Bell, spreading pixie dust everywhere she goes! Peter and Wendy can be seen dancing across the rooftops of London thanks to some help from Tinker Bell.
Finale Parade Float
All the joy, wonder, and magic culminates in the parade’s finale, where a whimsical train, inspired by the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade float, emerges to take dreamers of all ages on a ride through the stars.
Swirling ribbons of starlight reveal Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck leading a procession of Disney moments that includes Snow White and Dopey in a twinkling minecar, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider floating toward a gleaming lantern on their boat, and Aladdin and Jasmine taking a magic carpet ride.
Closing out the celebration are the original dreamers, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, draped in sparkling new looks. Together, the duo sends us off, reminding us to believe in the power of wishing upon a star.
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