# Disney nighttime show schedule changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-nighttime-show-schedule-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-20T19:36:07.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

In late July, Walt Disney World announced adjustments to the start times of its flagship nighttime spectacles. The Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show Happily Ever After was moved from its regular 10 p.m. slot to 9:30 p.m. beginning August 31, with the new timing set to run at least through September 21. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Fantasmic! performance was shifted from 9 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting August 23, with an extra 10 p.m. showing added on select nights and a later 9:30 p.m. slot introduced on September 18. 

A week later, Disney’s Hollywood Studios confirmed that its nighttime entertainment lineup would continue, with Fantasmic! remaining on the schedule and some dates offering a second performance to ease crowding. The park also announced the return of Disney Movie Magic, a projection-mapping show at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, slated for August 9, 2026, at 8:40 p.m. Additional family-focused stage shows, such as Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, were highlighted as part of the broader entertainment offering. 

Further updates indicate that the Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks will continue to shift earlier to account for changing daylight hours. Following the August 31 adjustment, the show is scheduled to move to a 9:00 p.m. start time beginning October 5 on select nights. It is noted that the 18-minute performance, which features fireworks, lasers, and projections at Cinderella Castle, does not run on nights when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled. Additionally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to host ‘Disney After Hours’ events, which are limited-capacity, late-night sessions. For the current year, ticket prices for these events range between $159 and $189, with some options providing a ‘mix-in’ period for entry up to 2.5 hours before the official start.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Disney theme parks implement seasonal changes and schedule updates

Disney theme parks are introducing schedule changes for Magic Kingdom fireworks, new transportation restrictions for the Halloween season, and overnight seasonal decor installations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-announces-schedule-changes-for-fireworks-and-special-events

### 2026-08-02: Disney's Hollywood Studios Announces Return of Nighttime Shows

Disney's Hollywood Studios will bring back Fantasmic! and Disney Movie Magic (Aug 9 2026) and highlights non‑ride shows like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and a Frozen Sing‑Along Celebration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-announces-return-of-nighttime-shows

### 2026-07-24: Disney World shifts night showtimes for Happily Ever After and Fantasmic

Disney World moves Happily Ever After to 9:30 p.m. on Aug 31 and adjusts Fantasmic! showtimes starting Aug 23, with further changes in September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-world-shifts-night-showtimes-for-happily-ever-after-and-fantasmic

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