Disney Enchantment
Disney Enchantment is a fireworks and projection mapping show that debuted at the Magic Kingdom on September 30, 2021, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration. Similar to its predecessor, Happily Ever After, the show features fireworks, projection mapping, lasers, and searchlights set to Disney music that extend from Cinderella Castle down to Main Street, U.S.A. The music also includes a new original song "You Are the Magic" performed by Phillip Lawrence (who also co-wrote with Davy Nathan) and Kayla Alvarez.
| Disney Enchantment | |
|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | September 30, 2021 |
| Opening date | October 1, 2021 (original) January 11, 2024 (updated; After-hours events only) |
| Closing date | April 2, 2023 (original) June 27, 2024 (updated; After-hours events only) |
| Replaced | Happily Ever After (original) |
| Replaced by | Happily Ever After (updated) |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Multimedia and pyrotechnic show |
| Designer | Disney Live Entertainment |
| Music | "You Are the Magic" performed by Kayla Alvarez and Phillip Lawrence |
| Duration | 15 minutes (original) 18 minutes (updated) |
| Sponsor | PANDORA |
| Narrator | Angela Bassett |
| Show host | Mickey Mouse |
The original version of the show received heavy criticism from guests and fans alike due to a significant lack of the history of Walt Disney World within the show. Given the criticism of the original version, an updated version of the show debuted on August 22, 2022, with a new opening sequence featuring Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney, Mickey Mouse, and classic park attractions.
On September 11, 2022, at the D23, Disney announced that the show's predecessor, Happily Ever After, would return in 2023. Disney later confirmed on January 10, 2023, that Disney Enchantment would play for the final time on April 2, 2023, two days after the end of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration with Happily Ever After taking back its place the night after. In October 2023, Disney Parks announced that Disney Enchantment would make a limited return during after hours events at the Magic Kingdom beginning on January 11, 2024.