Wishes fireworks at the Magic Kingdom has been playing consistently since October 2003. It will soon be replaced with an all new show.
May 11, 2017 will be the final performance for the beloved fireworks show “Wishes.” It will be replaced with a new nighttime spectacular that will be known as “Happily Ever After.” The new show will combine fireworks, projection mapping and lasers to create an all-new experience in the Magic Kingdom.
Happily Ever After will debut on May 12, 2017.
Disney – The spectacular will inspire guests to seek out and find their own “Happily Ever After” by showcasing some of the greatest adventures Disney characters have taken to achieve their dreams. The show will feature the latest fireworks and pyrotechnics and original animation, plus a heart-tugging original score. And thanks to the inclusion of state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, more Disney characters than ever before will be featured in the show, including moments from “Moana,” “Brave,” “Big Hero 6,” “Zootopia,” “The Princess & The Frog,” “Aladdin” and many others.
The Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace will continue to offer up a scrumptious way to view the nighttime fun as “Happily Ever After” makes its debut.
Rich
Sunday 26th of February 2017
Kenny , Any idea why Once upon a time castle show is not being performed on the dates between 3/5 to 3/7 . It seems that other weeks it is every day . Any chance this will change ? Thanks
kennythepirate
Sunday 26th of February 2017
They are very slow about updating that schedule.
Karen
Wednesday 22nd of February 2017
Thank you for the heads up. We just scheduled a quick weekend trip in March to see Wishes one last time!
Kathleen Lifton
Monday 13th of February 2017
sounds like the castle will be fabulously transformed multiple times. Will one be able to enjoy the transformations from the pirates and pals fireworks cruise or is it better to view the fireworks in the park?
kennythepirate
Monday 13th of February 2017
You'll see the fireworks and hear the music only.
Tracey Horn
Saturday 11th of February 2017
Kenny said it will start on the 12th of May in his article, the day after Wishes finishes.
Emily
Friday 10th of February 2017
I enjoyed Wishes the first couple of times, but we have skipped it for the past few years. We see Tink fly in, then hit Tomorrowland. Can't wait for a new show! Should the new show be ready by June?