Ready to watch some Disney Christmas magic right from home? Disney is sharing a special virtual viewing of the dazzling holiday spectacle – “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” Check out the details and video as shared below by DisneyParksBlog.
For this pre-recorded viewing, you’ll virtually join host Minnie Mouse as the sky above Cinderella Castle sparkles with breathtaking fireworks to favorite holiday tunes like “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” This yuletide celebration, presented by Disney’s “Godmothered,” a magical holiday comedy starring Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell, streaming on Disney+, will get you in the spirit for the season!
Since traditional meet-and-greets and entertainment programs have largely been suspended since the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened on July 1st, socially-distanced character greetings have taken place at both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea at surprise times to avoid crowding. But it seems that as the Tokyo Disney Resort continues to ease back towards normality, the Oriental Land Company is ready to reveal when these special greetings take place.
The Mickey & Friends Castle Greeting happens a bit more often, at 9:05am, 11:25am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm. You can also watch a full video here.
Nightfall Glow is resuming performances starting September 1st, and will shimmer along the parade route every night at 6:45pm.
Tokyo DisneySea
The Mickey & Friends Harbor Greeting sets sail around Mediterranean Harbor at 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm.
The special Transit Steamer Greeting featuring Duffy, Gelatoni, ShellieMay, and StellaLou will circle the waters of Tokyo DisneySea at 10:30am, 1:10pm, and 3:10pm.
Both Parks
And of course, fireworks will light the skies above both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea with Disney Light the Night, which will be presented at 8:00pm nightly, wind permitting. Wind cancellations or alterations are a frustratingly common reality at Tokyo Disney Resort due to its seaside location and nearby housing developments.
While all fireworks and nighttime spectaculars at the Magic Kingdom are temporarily suspended due to new health and safety regulations across Walt Disney World, a new permit has been filed pertaining to a so-called “Project Nugget”, with the address located at the park’s fireworks launch site.
The Notice of Commencement lists the following description: “MK Project Nugget Main F-B Electrical, 1440 Floridian Way”, with the work described as labor, material, and/or electrical for construction. Typically, this usually means some kind of developments or improvements in the area.
Given that the permit includes a project name, it may be a sign of something larger beyond just your typical construction work. We’ll keep an eye on any further permits pertaining to this project moving forward, and hope to see fireworks return to the Magic Kingdom soon!
In honor of the national holiday, Disney is revisiting an unforgettable night of magic at the Walt Disney World Resort for a special virtual viewing of the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks. Check it out below as shared by DisneyParksBlog:
For tonight’s #DisneyMagicMoments viewing, prepare for patriotism at its finest as we take you back to 2018 to experience a night of breathtaking fireworks orchestrated to festive, toe-tapping melodies. Watch as the sky above the iconic Cinderella Castle illuminates with colorful, bright and sparkling fireworks.
Epcot’s current nighttime spectacular, Epcot Forever, may have “Forever” in the name but it is only a temporary experience. “Harmonious” is on the way in later this year! Disney has announced this will be the largest nighttime spectacular to ever come to a Disney Park. As we wait impatiently with high anticipation, check out this update on Harmonious from DisneyParksBlog:
Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment team members had an opportunity to update some of our leaders on the historic, multi-year transformation taking place at EPCOT. It was a wonderful day spent with Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. And the entire presentation concluded with a crescendo performance from a group of live singers to help bring the powerful stories of “Harmonious” to life!
Set to debut later this year, “Harmonious” is one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney Park. The show is a beautifully crafted dreamscape of Disney music and images, reimagined by diverse cultural musicians and artists from around the world. It’s a transformative experience, where we can discover how Disney music has the power to inspire and unite us all with the magic of possibility.
Be sure to follow @WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram for a look at this project and the other exciting Disney stories, characters and worlds being brought to life around the globe!
