I can hardly believe it’s been a year since we shared with you the first details about “Celebrate the Magic,” the spectacular nighttime projection show at Magic Kingdom Park that transforms Cinderella Castle with unforgettable moments of Disney imagination and storytelling. Since that time, the show has been enhanced with the inclusion of special sequences celebrating winter holidays and summer vacations. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek at the next seasonal update for “Celebrate the Magic,” just in time for Halloween.
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This new segment of “Celebrate the Magic” places the Disney villains center stage. From the sea witch Ursula, lording over the poor unfortunate souls trapped in her underwater lair, to the demon Chernabog from Walt Disney’s “Fantasia,” spreading his wings across the face of Cinderella Castle, it promises to be a particularly dark and foreboding chapter.
Things heat up as Maleficent casts a forest of thorns around the base of the castle, and then transforms into a wicked, fire-breathing dragon who threatens to destroy the very magic we’ve come to celebrate. Fear not, though. As with all great Disney stories, this one is sure to have a happy ending.
The new Disney villains sequence makes its debut this Sunday night, September 1, during performances of “Celebrate the Magic,” and will be part of the show for a limited time, through November 1, 2013.
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It looks like I was a week early for the villains Celebrate the Magic! The regular show is jaw-droppingly good. Judging from those pictures the villains show will be mind-blowing! Maybe next year for me.
This will be my first time to visit WDW at Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday and I absolutely cannot wait! I’ll be there for the Tower of Terror 10-Miler! I’m ready for some Not-So-Scary fun!
We are coming 9/14-9/26. Can we find out when “Celebrate the Magic” will be presented during that time?
Patricia and Cheryl – You can visit the “Celebrate the Magic” page at disneyworld.com (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/celebrate-the-magic/) and click on the calendar icon (at the lower right, next to the current date and show time). Select the date of your visit, and it will tell you when the show will be performed. On dates when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled, no time will be listed, since the show is only presented at 9:15 p.m., after the regular park operating hours.
I am trying to plan my trip for next month, but I can’t figure out which nights this display will be shown, other than the MNSSHP nights. Where are the dates listed? I can’t seem to find it on the Disney website.
I moved to Orlando so that I can work at Disney. I’ve always loved Disney and can’t wait to share that love with others that are visiting. I especially can’t wait for the holiday seasons. There is nothing like seeing the awe in children when they see all the decore and their favorite characters. Love it!
Deborah – Welcome to the Disney family!
Will there be a video of this? I would love to see! We wont be coming until February so it will be past this time. It would be great if you would post it!
I can’t wait to see it. We’re going to MNSSHP on Friday the 13th and this will make even better!
Going for Christmas I hope they do something fun for xmas
Michael – Stay tuned!
First time at WDW around Halloween and my husband and I (empty nesters!) are so excited. He plays a mean pirate, so I’m think I will go as one also. I am celebrating my 45th birthday (Oct 25th) at EPCOT, but am most excited about the Halloween extravaganza the night before. Will all the rides and attractions be up and running during the event? Thanks!
Louise – Happy Birthday! You and your husband are going to have a wonderful time in the most magical place on Earth. There’s just as much fun to be had for adults as there is for families with children. As for the attractions, most of them do operate during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Your event guide map will have all the details.
Hey, Shawn! I see that you posted that the display will be at 9:15 on event nights (woo!) but the HalloWishes fireworks are at 9:30! Will we be able to see everything from one place? I’m sure I’ll be in MK another night but I’d love to hit it all at one time when we’re there Sept 10th for MNSSHP!
Jesse – Good news! Grab a spot anywhere on Main Street, U.S.A., or around the Central Plaza, and you’ll be able to see both “Celebrate the Magic” and the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. They run one right after the other.
I can’t wait to see this! It looks awesome! We just got our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets in the mail last week for the September 13th party! Yay!
Tracey – Oooooh! Friday the 13th! Extra spooky night to go!
I can not wait to see this!!!
Oh my goodness! <–pun intended. I cannot wait until Sunday! I am a villains gal through and through. We will be there…..thank you for the heads up! Come to the dark side……we have "candy" apples…..
Shelly – You crack me up! (But I don’t think I’ll be accepting any apples from you. Sorry) 😉
I can’t wait to see it.
Katherine – If you have the chance, I highly recommend MNSSHP. I went last year and it was amazing. I am going back to do the party again this year.
I just check the “Celebrate” show dates, they currently only list through Sept’13 and they DO NOT appear to be having the shows on any MNSSHP nights 🙁
Amber – The calendar doesn’t list the show on those dates, since it is actually presented after the park’s regular operating hours. On event nights, “Celebrate the Magic” will run at 9:15 p.m. for Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Awesome! Thanks!
Does the Villain’s show happen every night during this time period or just for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? My family is going the week of October 20, but we are not going to the Halloween Party. I can’t wait for my trip!
Katherine – This new sequence will be part of the “Celebrate the Magic” show every night it’s presented, from September 1 to November 1.
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