Katie Francis

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Walt Disney World is changing its Annual Passholder rules about park reservations this summer, popular Halloween decorations are returning to the Disney Store soon and Epic Universe will be included in park-to-park tickets in 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. When “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” debuts this summer, Walt Disney World will start requiring Annual Passholders to make a park reservation for Magic Kingdom no matter the time of day.

1 week ago | wdwnt.com | Katie Francis

The Savannah Bananas took to Main Street, U.S.A., for a special cavalcade in their honor on May 28, 2025. Earlier that day, they and their competitors — the Firefighters — danced in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Savannah Bananas are one of five teams in the Banana Ball Championship League. Banana Ball is a variation of baseball that focuses on exhibition and entertainment.

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A sneak peek of merchandise for the Disney Starlight Parade was revealed, HBO announced the cast playing the main trio of children in the new “Harry Potter” series, and characters are now meeting during early entry for Cool Kid Summer — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Walt Disney World has finally announced the opening date for “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” the new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer.

1 week ago | wdwnt.com | Katie Francis

The Magic Kingdom is finally getting a new nighttime parade — Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away — and Walt Disney World shared a video of Mickey and friends showing off their special costumes. The new preview shows Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy in their new Starlight costumes. All three wear outfits in shiny dark blue, accented with gold and silver. Each wears a large, circular, light-up brooch with a star emblem upon it. Mickey has long coattails, while Goofy sports a vest.

1 week ago | wdwnt.com | Katie Francis

With the flurry of news about the upcoming Disney Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the new original theme song has been released. Disney describes the song as “a new original theme that blends a majestic musical score with classic melodies from beloved Disney animated films. Guests can look forward to seeing beloved Disney characters throughout the parade in shining, shimmering splendor, all culminating in the parade’s finale.