It’s finally happening—Walt Disney World is getting a brand-new nighttime parade, and we couldn’t be more excited! It has been far too long since we’ve experienced the magic of glowing floats, twinkling lights, and that unmatched energy of a parade under the stars. And now, Disney has given us our first official look at what’s to come, unveiling a stunning Coco-inspired float alongside the official poster for this much-anticipated parade.
The moment we saw the vibrant colors and breathtaking details of the Coco float, we knew Disney was pulling out all the stops to bring an unforgettable experience back to the parks. While we’re still waiting on the final details, this first reveal has us counting down the days until we can once again gather along Main Street, U.S.A., and witness the magic of a nighttime parade lighting up the skies.
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We’re just a few months away from the debut of “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” an all-new nighttime parade that will light up the streets of Magic Kingdom Park this summer! To get ready for the big day, the Disney Live Entertainment team has been busy designing and choreographing in Florida, recording music in London and checking in on float construction across the U.S.
And to get you ready, we’re sharing some exciting updates you won’t want to miss.
“Disney Starlight” Official Poster
Let’s kick things off with a first look at the official poster for “Disney Starlight.” This design, which will take its place amongst the iconic artwork below the Main Street, U.S.A. train station, captures the creative vision for the parade by showcasing both modern stories and familiar nostalgia.
And if you’ve been following our “Disney Starlight” updates closely on the Disney Parks Blog, you may notice some friends on the poster who we haven’t talked about yet.
“Disney Starlight” Coco Float
“Disney Starlight” will get un poco loco with a new Coco float at Magic Kingdom! In a celebration of the Pixar Animation Studios film, sounds of Mariachi music will announce the arrival of a larger-than-life Pepita, wings spread above the parade route. Below, Miguel will strum his guitar at the foot of a marigold bridge to the Land of the Dead, complete with sugar skull fireworks.
This new Coco float is an explosion of color and light you won’t want to miss.
Other “Disney Starlight” Floats and Can’t-Miss Details
All the “Disney Starlight” floats from our poster may now be revealed, but there are more surprises in store — including a few details you may have missed!
The very first float sets the tone for our star-kissed constellation of Disney dreams, all brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy. See that glowing star at the end of the Blue Fairy’s wand? To paraphrase a fan-favorite Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular, that’s actually the “first star you’ll see tonight.” You’ll be invited to wish upon this very bright star to kick off our parade.
Keep an eye out for Peter Pan, Wendy and Elsa on their own floats too!
We can’t wait for Isabela to make her Magic Kingdom debut alongside her fellow Madrigal family members in the Encanto portion of “Disney Starlight.” In true Isabela fashion, she’ll swing on floral vines just like she does in the film.
Main Street, U.S.A. will also “make way” for a Moana float, complete with gorgeous, luminescent waves. While Moana takes center stage, if you look closely, you’ll notice Pua, HeiHei, and even a manta ray representing Gramma Tala joining her journey.
We’ve already shared a peek at the “Disney Starlight!” princess float, which revealed the influence of Disney Legend and artist Mary Blair on the unit’s design. This float will feature beloved princes and princesses like Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming.
But what you don’t see in the artwork are the royal court dancers who will bookend this princess segment – one of many references to the classic “Main Street Electrical Parade.”
Our waltzing princesses aren’t the only royalty you’ll see in “Disney Starlight,” but that’s enough for today! Keep checking back here on the Disney Parks Blog and follow @DisneyLiveEntertainment on Instagram. We’ll have more to share in the coming months!
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