Disney dropped a TON of news on us at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and we’ve been busy trying to discover all the little tiny details ever since!
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One of the most exciting announcements (other than the HUGE park expansions revealed for Disney World and Disneyland) was that a nighttime parade is finally coming BACK to Magic Kingdom — except this will be a BRAND-NEW parade! Disney Starlight will debut next year and we’ve just spotted the first casting call!
A brand new nighttime parade is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2025. Get ready for Disney Starlight! It looks like Disney is already starting the casting process for this new parade as we spotted a job listing for a character look-alike — for Isabela from Encanto!
A new nighttime parade “Disney Starlight” will come to Magic Kingdom in Summer 2025 using the latest technology to bring Disney stories to life and will feature moments from fan-favorite films like Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Peter Pan,” “Frozen” and “Encanto.”
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In some of the concept art released for Starlight, We can see Mirabel, Bruno, and Isabela as well, which is why we think this casting call is for the parade specifically. Right now, you can catch Mirabel and Bruno at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but this will be the first time we see Isabela in the parks outside of a special event!
“Disney Starlight”
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The audition is requesting lookalikes “to portray Isabela from Disney’s Encanto for future opportunities. Performers will have the opportunity to bring this role to life, in addition to performing as the world famous Disney Characters, at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL.” Those interested must be between 5’5” and 5’9”, “with warm, engaging, and outgoing personalities.”
Isabela
Disney shared the big news about this new nighttime spectacular at D23, revealing that Disney Starlight will be “using the latest technology to tell new stories about the characters you love.”
In the announcement, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared that, “Disney Starlight will add to that legacy” of these beloved nighttime parades. Disney Starlight will be “brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy” from the Disney animated classic, Pinocchio.
Cinderella Castle at night
It’s set to premiere sometime during summer 2025 and we can’t wait! Parade viewers will see Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films such as Encanto, Frozen, and Peter Pan. The NEW Disney Starlight parade promises to change the face of nighttime entertainment at Walt Disney World for the foreseeable future. We can’t wait to share more information about this new nighttime parade as soon as it is revealed!
Magic Kingdom at night
One thing is for sure, we’ll be on the lookout for more hints about the latest updates and news around Disney World! Make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for everything you need to know.
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I wonder if this will replace the Festival of Fantasy Parade? I would assume so.