In case you haven’t heard our explosive cheers of excitement these past few months, shows and entertainment have been making a BIG comeback in Disney World!

Fireworks, parades, festivals, and performances have been roaring back to life in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and we’re here to round it ALL up for you!

Absence truly makes the heart grow fonder. And there’s just something about being deprived of live entertainment for so long during the pandemic that made us love and appreciate this particular brand of Disney magic so much more!

Now that shows are making a comeback — and new shows are in the works! — it’s an apt time to round up a full list of Disney World showtimes in Magic Kingdom!

NEWS: Parades Are Now Available With Genie+ in Disney World!

The Dapper Dans

When it comes to quintessential entertainment in Magic Kingdom, it doesn’t get any more iconic than The Dapper Dans!

This well-dressed quartet, clad like an Americana troupe of crayon colors, is as essential to Main Street, U.S.A. as a Mickey Cinnamon Roll.

The musical men can be seen jazzing up Magic Kingdom seven days a week, several times a day:

• 9:05AM
• 9:55AM
• 10:35AM
• 11:20AM
• 1:05PM
• 2:15PM
• 4:05PM

Starting June 5th, 2022, these times change to:

• 9:05AM
• 9:55AM
• 10:35AM
• 11:20AM
• 12:50PM
• 1:50PM
• 3:40PM

Times are subject to change, so if you want to watch the Dapper Dans while eating iconic popcorn on Main Street, U.S.A. make sure you double-check showtimes during your visit through the My Disney Experience App. If you miss their traditional showtimes, you can also catch them at the daily Flag Retreat Ceremony. This patriotic presentation usually occurs around 5PM at the Main Street, U.S.A., flagpole just in front of the Train Station.

VIDEO: Watch the Dapper Dans Put on a SPECIAL Performance

Disney Enchantment

One of the splashiest new showtime additions in Magic Kingdom was the NEW Nighttime Spectacular, Disney Enchantment!

Described by Disney as a “fireworks spectacular that empowers you to believe in yourself and in magic,” it debuted on October 1st, 2021, in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and it’s been lighting up the skies ever since, starting now at 9:20PM. Make sure to check on the My Disney Experience App to see when the show begins during your visit.

The BEST Restaurants for Fireworks Views in Disney World

Let the Magic Begin

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Let the Magic Begin is the ideal way to START your day in Disney World!

The opening ceremony celebration kicks off each morning, right before the park officially opens, at 8:55AM, with a Mickey-led musical number in front of Cinderella Castle. There isn’t a more fun and magical way to start your day in Magic Kingdom than with a song and a show with some of your favorite characters!

You might find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with your fellow park guests, but if you don’t mind crowds, this is a great way to see some characters without waiting in line.

Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade

We LOVE a good cavalcade, especially one that shimmers! Magic Kingdom’s newest Cavalcade, Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade, began in honor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, and it’s been an EPIC hit ever since.

The colorful, EARidescent show runs daily through Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Main Street, U.S.A., featuring Mickey and Minnie and friends, all clad in their EARidescent ensembles!

Showtimes take place at:

• 10:45AM
• 12:40PM
• 1:50PM
• 3:40PM
• 6:10PM

Starting June 5th, 2022, these times change to:

• 10:45AM
• 1:30PM
• 4:30PM
• 6:10PM

Again, if this is cavalcade you have to see, make sure you check the times in the My Disney Experience App. The Disney Genie (the free version!) will also have updates and reminders in the Tip Board feature.

See More About the 50th Anniversary Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom!

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade

The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade is HERE! And it’s got some of the most unique Disney characters we’ve ever seen together!

This all-new cavalcade debuted on February 11th. The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade starts its journey from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., with the MOST characters of any Cavalcade to date! These include Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book, Merida from Brave, Moana, and The Incredibles!

You can catch this new cavalcade with its assembly of characters, music, and dances at:

• 5:10PM
• 6:20PM

You’re sure to tap your toes and enjoy this fun experience with some new and rarely seen friends!

FIRST LOOK at the NEW Adventure Friends Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

Another NEW show has arrived in Magic Kingdom — Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire debuted on the Cinderella Castle stage on February 25th!

Held in front of Cinderella Castle, it’s a musical collection of classic and contemporary Disney characters, from Mickey and Minnie (in their EARidescent best) to Rapunzel, Tiana, and Olaf!

Look for showtimes to run at

• 1:05PM
• 2:15PM
• 4:30PM
• 5:35PM
• 7:00PM

Starting June 5th, 2022, these times change to:

• 12:50PM
• 2:00PM
• 4:00PM
• 5:35PM
• 7:00PM

This show features “an all-new, original song entitled ‘Where the Magic Feels Like Home.'”

First Look at the Updated Castle Stage Show in Disney World

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

But wait there’s MORE! On March 9th, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade RETURNED to Magic Kingdom, with a vibrant homage to the movies and magic of Fantasyland!

Lavishly decorated floats parade down Main Street, U.S.A., with beloved Disney characters from movies like The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and Tangled!

Look for showtimes to run at:

• 12PM and 3PM

We’ll keep you updated with any changes there.

Get a full look at the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade!

Also be on the lookout for the Casey’s Corner Piano Player and for the castle to light up as a Beacon of Magic each night. You can also meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater and a few princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland!

Well, there you have it! Clearly, live entertainment has made a HUGE comeback in Disney World, with even more to come in the future. We’ll be sure to keep you posted about any updates and news. Just as a note: showtimes can vary based on weather, parks hours, etc. Therefore, you might see or experience these things at different times on your vacation. Please check out our newsletter for the most up-to-date Disney World content!

Click here to see a full guide to Magic Kingdom!

Which Magic Kingdom show are you most excited to see (or revisit)?! Let us know in the comments!