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Disney World changes time of Happily Ever After Fireworks

Disney World changes time of Happily Ever After Fireworks


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Important fireworks change coming that you don’t want to miss. Here are all the details on what’s changing here.

Happily Ever After

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The beloved Happily Ever After fireworks show returned to Magic Kingdom on April 3, 2023. The show features cool new projections down Main Street, U.S.A. 

During Happily Ever After, guests are dazzled by a fireworks extravaganza that captures the heart, humor and heroism of favorite Disney stories. Watch in wonder as Cinderella Castle is magically transformed with color, light and dramatic effects—to the tune of a soaring score featuring contemporary versions of beloved Disney songs.

Fan Reaction to Fireworks

Credit: Susan

During the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World, Disney brought us a new Magic Kingdom nighttime show, Disney Enchantment.

My friends and I (Susan) waited with great anticipation to watch Enchanted when it debuted on 10/1/21. While we appreciated the projection lighting, it lacked the heart and spirit of a great Disney fireworks display. Then, they added a touching scene narrated by Walt Disney, but it wasn’t enough.

Fans of Happily Ever After were thrilled when Happily Ever after returned!

Fans of Happily Ever After were thrilled when Happily Ever after returned!

Change

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Magic Kingdom is mixing things up with Happily Ever After and it may affect your vacation plans. Take a look at the changes so you don’t miss this beloved fireworks display.

As of now, Happily Ever After begins at 9:20pm. Then, beginning on August 9 through 31, the showtime moves up to 9:00pm. September times haven’t been announced yet so be sure to keep up with the Kenny the Pirate Blog for all the updates on fireworks and more!

Beginning on August 9 through August 31, Happily Ever After begins 9:00pm so be sure to get there early!

What do you think of this change? Will it affect your touring plans? Please let us know in the comments and share this post with a fireworks loving friend.

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