Remember when Jordan Fisher performed Happily Ever After at the start of the 2022 D23 Expo parks panel? *swoon*

Just after the performance, Josh D’Amaro announced that sometime in 2023, both the fan-favorite anthem “Happily Ever After” would be returning to Magic Kingdom, as well as a new nighttime spectacular in the works to replace Harmonious at EPCOT. Today, Disney announced when the current shows’ final performances will be, along with their replacement details and return dates.

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Both of the current spectaculars, Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, debuted on October 1st, 2021, in honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration; which comes to an end on March 30th.

At Magic Kingdom, Disney Enchantment will show for one last time on April 2nd, before making way for the return of Happily Ever After (not just the anthem!), returning on April 3rd. 

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Happily Ever After

At EPCOT, the last performance of Harmonious will also take place on April 2nd. While Disney is still making preparations for the new replacement show set to debut sometime this year, EPCOT Forever will be returning to the lagoon as an interim show. (EPCOT Forever was the temporary show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious.)

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Harmonious

Better yet, the large fireworks barges obstructing World Showcase Lagoon will be removed in phases after Harmonious’ final performance. 

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Stargate and taco barges, obstructing sightlines since 2021.

More details are to come for EPCOT’s next big nighttime spectacular – stay tuned!


Tell Us What You Think

Are you sad to say goodbye to Disney Enchantment or Harmonious, or happy to see them glowing away? How do you feel about the removal of the EPCOT fireworks platforms? Are you excited for the return of Happily Ever After, or is it overrated? Let us know in the comments below!


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Chloé Ferreira
Chloé loves ‘90s EPCOT, roller coasters, kitschy dark rides, a good background area music loop, Hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.