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See How Magic Kingdom Lights up the Night Sky

See How Magic Kingdom Lights up the Night Sky


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If you love Disney fireworks and nighttime spectaculars, then you don’t want to miss this limited chance to see what’s going on at Disney’s Magic Kingdom soon.

Nighttime Park Magic

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When the sun sets and night comes, there is something extra magic about being inside Disney theme parks. Whichever park you’re visiting be sure to take in all of the details!

When the sun sets and night comes, there is something extra magic about being inside Disney theme parks.

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, check out how everything glows at Pandora in what Disney calls bioluminescence. And at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, walk around Toy Story Land, ride Slinky, and take a stroll down Sunset Boulevard to see the amazing lights.

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And while visiting EPCOT at night, watch the newest Spaceship Earth light show based on the newest Disney movie, Wish. Last, but not least, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is enchanted at night. Whether you’re taking in Happily Ever After or riding roller coasters in the dark, take it all in!

Christmas Fireworks

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While Disney’s Magic Kingdom has the wonderful Happily Ever After fireworks show, they add holiday fireworks during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and on regular park days as it gets closer to Christmas.

While Mickey Mouse is the star of the Christmas Party, Minnie Mouse shines in the party fireworks. In this show, the sky lights up with Christmas colors and beloved holiday tunes in Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show.

What is Happening Now?

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And now, it appears that they’re fine tuning this show. Walt Disney World announced that there will be another round of fireworks testing. Only this time, they’re happening at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

If you’re staying at a resort near Magic Kingdom, expect loud noises due to launching fireworks on November 12 from 11:30pm until 2:00am on November 13.

Disney is testing fireworks at Magic Kingdom on November 12-13 from 11:30pm until 2:00am.

Have you experienced fireworks testing during your stay? Would you watch them if you have the chance? Please let us know in the comments and share this post with a friend.

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