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Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27

For a six-day period between January 22nd and 27th, the nighttime fireworks display, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will begin at 8:15 p.m. rather than 8 p.m. This slight adjustment shouldn’t affect much else in the park. At this time, it is unclear why this slight adjustment was made. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular runs nightly Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27

Disney Research’s ‘Feeling Fireworks’ Translate Pyrotechnics for the Visually Impaired

It is probably not an overstatement to say that most people take sight for granted, but as Disney fans we are especially accustomed to having our eyes constantly catered to. While basking in the visual stimulation that comes from a nighttime fireworks spectacular, we don’t often stop to think about those that lack the ability Disney Research’s ‘Feeling Fireworks’ Translate Pyrotechnics for the Visually Impaired

Review: Opening Night of “Happily Ever After” Fireworks Dazzles

Tonight, Disney premiered the highly anticipated “Happily Ever After” firework nighttime spectacular! The fireworks display in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom follows “Wishes“, which was an extremely popular nighttime fireworks display. The Magic Kingdom was packed on a fairly warm Friday night as many guests patiently waited for the new nighttime spectacular to start. As the Review: Opening Night of “Happily Ever After” Fireworks Dazzles

Limited Time Wishes and Happily Ever After T-Shirts Available Online

Until Sunday May 14, the Disney Store online will be offering limited time ‘Wishes’ and ‘Happily Ever After’ fireworks merchandise. There are 6 different designs for this limited time release. Three of the shirts are unisex designs for adults, one is a women’s V-neck, and two of the designs are for kids.

Magic Kingdom’s Backstage Areas Open for Fireworks Viewing on Select Days in May

On May 11, ‘Wishes’, the popular fireworks spectacular in the Magic Kingdom, will come to an end. Due to the show’s popularity, Walt Disney World is expecting a high volume of guests to visit for the last couple nights of the show. For this reason, and for the expected crowds looking to see the new ‘Happily Ever Magic Kingdom’s Backstage Areas Open for Fireworks Viewing on Select Days in May