The all-new nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” is coming to the Magic Kingdom on July 20, 2025. And, today we have a look at the grand finale parade float, character costumes and more.
Grand Finale Float
The grand finale float of “Disney Starlight” will feature beloved characters while paying homage to the “Main Street Electrical Parade”. The float will feature Goofy & Pluto driving Casey Jr., followed by Donald & Daisy Duck, Snow White & Dopey, Rapunzel & Flynn Rider, Aladdin & Jasmine with Mickey & Minnie Mouse rounding out the grand finale of the parade.
Here’s a look at Mickey & the gangs new costumes for the “Disney Starlight” parade. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and the gang will be wearing sparkling new metallic blue and grey costumes that will light up the night.
The parade will be brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy from Walt Disney’s animated classic film Pinocchio. Some of the others characters that we might see in this all-new parade include characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen and more.
“Disney Starlight” Wish Float
“Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade will also feature characters from Disney Animation Studios’ 2023 film, Wish. The colorful and magical float will feature Asha, Valentino and Star floating down the parade route on a wishing tree.
“Disney Starlight” Encanto Float
Next, the Madrigal family will light up the night with their magical miracle candle and special gifts. Mirabel along with Isabela and Bruno will share their magical gifts with guests along the parade route.
“Disney Starlight” Princess Float
Disney Princesses and their Prince will dance the night away at a floating royal ball during “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade. Watch as Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming float along the parade route on a sparkling float that was only built for Disney Princesses.
“Disney Starlight” Coco Float
“Disney Starlight” will feature an explosion of color and light with a new Coco float at Magic Kingdom Park this summer! In a celebration of the Pixar Animation Studios film, sounds of Mariachi music will announce the arrival of a larger-than-life Alebrije, Pepita with his wings spread above the parade route. Miguel will strum his guitar at the foot of a marigold bridge to the Land of the Dead on the float, complete with sugar skull fireworks. This is one float that guests will not want to miss!
“Disney Starlight” Moana Float
Next, sail on the open seas and explore the oceans with Moana during the “Disney Starlight” parade. The float will feature Moana on her wayfinder boat riding high on a luminescent wave. Moana is joined by Pua, HeiHei and a manta ray representing Gramma Tala.
“Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” Parade
The all-new “Disney Starlight” nighttime parade will debut at the Magic Kingdom on July 20, 2025. Showtimes for the parade will be announced at a later date.
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