Disney Announces NEW Magic Kingdom Fireworks and Parade Changes for 2025

There is nothing quite like watching the parade come down Main Street, U.S.A., or the fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle. But if you are hoping to experience either of those things, you need to know about these important Magic Kingdom changes coming in February and March!

Magic Kingdom

If you are hoping to catch the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade or watch the Happily Ever After fireworks while you are in Magic Kingdom, you need to keep reading.

Starting February 9th, you can catch the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade TWO times per day. Currently, the parade happens at just 3 PM, but beginning Sunday, February 9th, you can see the parade at both 12 PM and 3 PM.

Festival of Fantasy Parade

Additionally, the showtime for the Happily Ever After fireworks will be changing a bit over the next couple of weeks. Currently, you can see the fireworks at 8 PM. However, from March 9th through March 29th, the fireworks will be at 8:30 PM. Then, beginning March 30th, the Happily Ever After fireworks will be at 9 PM.

Happily Ever After

Always make sure you are using the My Disney Experience app to check showtimes as well! You don’t want to miss the parade or fireworks because you thought they were at a different time. The My Disney Experience app is a must-have for your Disney World trip. Not only can you check showtimes, but you can also check wait times, place Mobile Orders, view the map, and so much more.