Showtimes now available for the return of Walt Disney World firework shows 'Happily Ever After' and 'EPCOT Forever'

Jan 31, 2023 in "Happily Ever After"

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Posted: Tuesday January 31, 2023 10:07am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has released the schedule for the opening night return of two Walt Disney World fireworks shows.

At Magic Kingdom, the eagerly awaited return of 'Happily Ever After' will take place at 9pm on April 3, 2023.

At EPCOT, 'EPCOT Forever' makes its return at 9pm on April 3 2023.



The updated 'Happily Ever After' will feature all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A., using the new projectors installed for the 50th anniversary. The 50th anniversary show, "Disney Enchantment" will be offered through April 2 2023.

'EPCOT Forever' will return to Walt Disney World as an interim show on April 3 2023, following the final performance of Harmonious on April 2.

The first version of EPCOT Forever which debuted on October 1 2019 featured fireworks and stunt kites. and played until Walt Disney World's closure in 2020. The show resumed on July 1 2021, as fireworks shows returned to Walt Disney World after the pandemic shutdown. The second version dropped the stunt kites but added more fireworks in their place. Its last performance was September 28, 2021, making way for Harmonious on September 29.

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    DisoneApr 05, 2025

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

    HauntedPirateApr 04, 2025

    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.

    DisneyFanatic12Apr 04, 2025

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

    HauntedPirateApr 04, 2025

    🤦‍♂️ 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.

    AylaApr 04, 2025

    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.

    vikescaperApr 04, 2025

    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 AlucobondApr 03, 2025

    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.

    TheCoasterNerdApr 03, 2025

    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!"

    SirwalterraleighApr 03, 2025

    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?

    ToTBellHopApr 03, 2025

    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.

    SirwalterraleighApr 03, 2025

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

    TheCoasterNerdApr 03, 2025

    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

    DisoneApr 03, 2025

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

    Vinnie MacApr 03, 2025

    What a great day that was

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