Walt Disney World Park Hours,
Disney Parades and Fireworks
Please Note: Park hours are released approximately 180 days in advance. Disney changes park hours often. We will do our best to keep these up to date. Please check back often. Report all discrepancies to parkhours@wdwinfo.com
January 2012 |
Theme Parks, Water Parks, Extra Magic Hours |
Fireworks/ Parades Only |
February 2012 |
Theme Parks, Water Parks, Extra Magic Hours |
Fireworks/ Parades Only |
| March 2012 |
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March Hours Theme Parks, Water Parks, Extra Magic Hours |
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| April 2012 |
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| May 2012 |
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| June 2012 |
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| July 2012 |
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Parade Viewing Tips: Check out this column by DIS contributing columnist Aaron DelPrince: Disney Parade Viewing Do's and Don'ts
Jump To:
| WISHES - Magic Kingdom |
| Main Street Electrical Parade - Magic Kingdom |
| Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party - Magic Kingdom |
| Celebrate a Dream Come True - Magic Kingdom |
| SpectroMagic - Magic Kingdom |
| Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It parade - Magic Kingdom |
| IllumiNations - Epcot |
| Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! - Hollywood Studios |
| Fantasmic! - Hollywood Studios |
| Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade - Animal Kingdom |
| Electrical Water Pageant - Magic Kingdom area resorts |
| Specialty Fireworks Cruises |
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- Wishes Photos
- Wishes Fireworks - Magic Kingdom
- Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party
Exploding with vivid color, sound and gut wrenching emotion,
"Wishes" is the largest fireworks display ever
presented at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
The night time spectacular is narrated by the voice of
Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy. Guests of the Magic Kingdom are told a thrilling "story
in the sky" featuring hundreds of brilliant pyrotechnic
effects exploding above and around Cinderella Castle. Show Details
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
This event is subject to availability. Adults 10 and older are from $21.99 - $25.99 and children 3-9 are from $11.99 - $13.99 (prices may vary during peak and holiday seasons). This price does not include tax or gratuity. (Gratuity isn't required, but is an option if you so desire.)
The party includes a self-service buffet at the Tomorrowland Terrace with sweets, beverages and exclusive viewing of Wishes, the nightly fireworks. Reservations are not required, but are recommended as seating is limited. To reserve a space, prepayment is necessary. Space permitting, there may be seating available for walk-ups. Currently the Disney Dining Plan is not accepted. Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-DINE. To read more about this event, Click Here.
Book a boat to take you out on Bay Lake for a private fireworks viewing!
Extended! The Main Street Electrical parade has been extended for an open-ended run. No end date has been announced at this time.
The classic Main Street Electrical Parade returns! It will be performed for an extended run. No end date has been announced for the parade. This classic parade includes new lighting effects and new technology to brighten it up! Tinker Bell leads the parade from a balloon's basket that floats above a magical fairy garden. A few other familiar characters join the parade as well. Pinocchio
and the Pleasure Island boys can be seen and Snow White and her dwarfs accompany a diamond mine float. After you listen to the familiar catchy music guide the lighted floats down Main Street, it's time for the fireworks!
Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade
This parade features a collection of classic Disney moments. Enjoy music, floats and your favorite Disney characters in this parade on Main Street USA.
SpectroMagic
Spectromagic will not be shown until further notice. It is being replaced by The Main Street Electrical Parade! The Main Street Electrical Parade is back for an open ended time.
1st Debut: Oct. 1, 1991
2nd Debut:April 2, 2001
Show Length: 20 minutes.
"SpectroMagic" began its second run at the Magic Kingdom, replacing the "Main Street Electrical Parade" which ended its second run on April 1, 2001.
This parade features Disney characters in sparkling detail,
flowing fiber optics, holographic images and old-fashioned
twinkle lights.
Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It
This high-energy parade heads down Main Street several times a day. It involves guest participation (12-15 guests) and will include contemporary songs, stilt walkers, floats, Disney characters, and much more.
Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular
Summer Nightastic ended August 14, 2010.
The Summer Nightastic! fireworks featured the Fairy Godmother and other famous fairies. The music is filled with classic Disney tunes and music from “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” The show offers guests great views from all over the park, with 25% more perimeter fireworks than in previous shows.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is the recipient of Amusement Today's 2006 Golden Ticket Award in recognition of being the top evening show in an American theme park
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- Photos
- Video - View from the Walt Disney Swan& Dolphin
- Video - 25th Anniversary Edition
Opened: Oct. 1, 1999
Show length: 12 minutes,
32 seconds
A nighttime spectacular where thunderous fireworks and
lasers fill the skies above World Showcase Lagoon. Video
images are displayed across a giant sphere in the middle
of the lagoon that tell the Earth's incredible tale. The
sphere then blossoms like a flower, exposing a ball of
fire and leads to the shows finale.
Fun Facts - 1,105 firework shells are fired during each show.There are 19 torches located around the World Showcase Lagoon. The inferno barge weighs 150,000 pounds with 37 nozzles that shoot propane flames upward.
For an extremely informative column on the history and details of Illuminations, click here.
Book a boat to take you out on World Showcase Lagoon for a private fireworks viewing!
Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun!
This parade features characters from Up, Monsters Inc., Toy Story, Ratatouille, A Bug's Life and The Incredibles. It begins at the front of the park and travels up Hollywood Boulevard.
To see photos of the Pixar Pals parade, click here.
Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! replaced the Block Party Bash parade. The final performance of Block Party Bash was on 1/1/2011. Disney's Hollywood Studios Block Party Bash featured more than 20 Pixar characters, acrobats, trampolines and retro tunes. Along the parade route, the show stops and the performers interact with the guests.
Block Party Bash originated at Disney California Adventure and replaced the Disney's Hollywood Studios Stars and Motor Cars Parade. If you want to take a look back at the Motor Cars Parade, click here.
Opened: Oct. 15, 1998
Show length: 26 minutes6,900 seated guests | 3,000 standing guests
Fantasmic! is a festival of lasers, lights, dancing fountains, and dazzling special effects. Join Mickey Mouse is his dream where he creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, and swirling stars. When Disney villains turn his dreams into nightmares, he uses the power of good to prevail. More information
If you want to save yourself the pain of waiting in line, check out the Fantasmic Dining packages.
FUN FACTS:
- The moat surrounding the show contains approximately
1.9 million gallons of water.
- The mountain stands approximately 57.5 feet above
the water.
- The fire-breathing dragon rises 50 feet into the air
and has a wing span of 50 feet.
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade
Opened: Oct. 1, 2001
Show length: 15
minutes
Join Rafiki, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they participate in a wild and larger-than-life tribute to their animal friends. A small number of guests are chosen from the crowd to participate in the parade. So get there early and you may be picked. Keep your eyes open when Donald Duck goes by, you may get wet!
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This nightly "parade" was first performed on October 26, 1971 during the dedication of the Polynesian Luau. While old fashioned by today's standards, it's still fun to head to the resort beachfronts to watch it go by. There are two segments, one is a King Neptune theme, the other a salute to America.
The Electrical Water Pageant usually follows this schedule:
Disney's Polynesian Resort - 9:00 pm
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - 9:15 pm
Disney's Wilderness Lodge - 9:35 pm
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - 9:45 pm
Disney's Contemporary Resort - 10:05 pm
Magic Kingdom park - 10:20 pm (only during extended Magic Kingdom Park hours)
(You may want to check with the resort just in case the schedule changes or if its canceled due to the weather that day)
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- Annual passholders can save up to 40% at select Disney resorts
- Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2012 Concerts Announced
- New role-playing game debuts at Magic Kingdom
- No more early entry to Harry Potter for Universal passholders
- "Bands, Brew and BBQ" taking place at SeaWorld Orlando
- Landscape of Flavors Food Court to open at Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Details on Universal Orlando's new parade
- Universal to hire hundreds for new parade
- Romance segment coming to Disney's "The Magic, The Memories and You!" show
- Disney discontinuing newspaper delivery to resort guests
- Universal Orlando's 2012 preview
- Disney Cruise Line releases 2013 itineraries
| Today's Theme Park Hours Saturday 2/4/2012 |
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| Magic Kingdom: Epcot Future World: Epcot World Showcase: Hollywood Studios: Animal Kingdom: Typhoon Lagoon: Blizzard Beach: |
9:00 - 12:00 9:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 7:00 9:00 - 6:00 - 10:00 - 5:00 |
Extra Magic Hours Morning: Hollywood Studios |
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