Happily Ever After fireworks show returning to Walt Disney World

Sep 11, 2022 in "Happily Ever After"

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Posted: Sunday September 11, 2022 1:35pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Fan favorite firework show 'Happily Ever After' will return to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 2023.


'Disney Enchantment' is expected to come to an end alongside the conclusion of Walt Disney World's 50th celebration in March, with 'Happily Ever After' taking its place from April 2023.

Speaking at D23 Expo, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro said that an "the popular anthem 'Happily Ever After' will play again when an updated nighttime spectacular returns to light up the skies over Cinderella Castle."

Jordan Fisher and Angie Keilhauer performed "Happily Ever After" to announce its return to Magic Kingdom.

Fan reaction to the 50th 'Disney Enchantment' show was poor, so it comes as no surprise that it had a limited 18-month run at Magic Kingdom.

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    Disone4 days ago

    So I am guessing you don't like it? :)

    HauntedPirate4 days ago

    I've never heard of them selling out, but I'm also not sure if that information is ever disseminated or publicized. And HEA isn't worth a plugged nickel. IMHO.

    DisneyFanatic124 days ago

    I agree, it’s worth spending 9,900 pennies for, not just one. In all seriousness though, do these sell out?

    HauntedPirate4 days ago

    🤦‍♂️ We've done the dessert party when the price was $68/person. The desserts weren't that great, and our family of 6, with 4 teenagers at the time, couldn't eat enough then to justify the price then. It's too rich, too much, too fast. It's gut rot within 30 minutes. If you think these desserts they're offering would be priced at $20 a pop if offered elsewhere... they aren't. And HEA wasn't and isn't worth spending a penny for.

    Ayla4 days ago

    Yep. We did the Tomorrowland Dessert Party when it was $25 per person. No way I'd ever consider paying the exorbitant price they are charging for it now.

    vikescaper5 days ago

    The dessert parties aren’t what they used to be. You can get alcohol at them but the actual desserts don’t seem to be as good as they used to be. They used to serve the cheeseburger spring rolls, so it was nice to have something savory. The only savory items that they have now are cheese cubes and the little toasts that go with the cheese. I tend to load up on the chocolate covered strawberries…..

    James Alucobond5 days ago

    I actually found the desserts really lacking the one time I tried it, though I know the offerings rotate pretty regularly. Not even a third the quality of what they put out at a Club Level lounge when it feels like it should at least meet that standard for the price. But the view is definitely great.

    TheCoasterNerd5 days ago

    I didn't say value based on price, I just said that it's a fun experience if you can afford it. I was just leaving a reviews. I don't know the price because Disney Dreamers Academy covered it. However, looking at the price online, it seems to be a good deal. $111, and you get as much dessert as you can eat, front row seating for the fireworks, a fantastic view, and you get to be out of the crowds. And how does it lack credibility? I was simply saying "it was fun!"

    Sirwalterraleigh5 days ago

    Exaclty…because you’ve paid the bills We took my 17 and 15 year olds to the Halloween thing when they were 1 and 3 respectively… It was $35… Was that THAT long ago? Or did somebody really mess up?

    ToTBellHop5 days ago

    It’s exorbitant now. I remember taking my kids when they were 2 (10 years ago). They were free. My wife and I were $30. Now THAT was a steal! Never gonna happen again, though. It was a great way to see Wishes (at the time) with stroller-age kids, though.

    Sirwalterraleigh5 days ago

    No offense…but any judgement of “value” if you don’t (or never have) paid the bill lacks credibility…you’ll get there

    TheCoasterNerd5 days ago

    Ok so I saw the Happily Ever After dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace the other day and it was amazing. Cannot reccomend it enough. Not sure what it actually costs as we got it for free but if you can afford to do it, do it. The food was delicious, the cast members were great, and the show looked incredible from that vantage point. Just figured I'd leave a review here. 10/10 would do again

    Disone5 days ago

    It was one great big live sing along! Loved the return.

    Vinnie Mac5 days ago

    What a great day that was

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