Disney has shared several behind-the-scenes photos of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. A Disney Parks Blog article gives a sneak peek of a late-night rehearsal, the parade’s new tech, costume fittings, and more. Magic Kingdom’s first regular nighttime parade in nine years debuts this Sunday.
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Allegra, Frank & Gabe (Disney Starlight Entertainment Leaders) prepare for an early morning rehearsalSoso dances during a Starlight rehearsalRobin, Costuming Coordinator
Disney Live Entertainment created over 75 new garment designs for the parade. Those designs require over 10,000 costuming pieces.
Carli, a Cosmetology Trainer, helps a Starlight performer with their wigSaige, Kelsey & Noelle rehearse their Starlight routinesHayley (Performer), Katy (Costume Assistant), and Tracy (Senior Costumer)Ciera dances during an outdoor rehearsalDanielle, a Main Street Operations Trainer, speaks with her teamSaige, a Disney Starlight performer, tries on her costumeJosh & Sarah, Maintenance Choreographers, demonstrate Disney Starlight movesFalan & Danny apply their face paint
Most Starlight performers will do their own hair and makeup each evening.
Mikayla, a Merchandise Host, with a cart of new Disney Starlight merchBobby and Julianna dance during a Starlight rehearsalRoberto (Computer Ride Show Technician) and Wilson (Mechanic) work on a Starlight parade floatJulia, an Entertainment Technician, helps Elizabeth with her butterfly rigLindsay rehearses backstageShelly, a Parade Captain, guides a Starlight floatStefan, Yavier, Lauren, and Kollin see a lit Starlight float for the first timeMichael, a Parade Captain, watches an overnight rehearsal from the hubJason, a Parade Captain, inside a Starlight float
The Disney Starlight floats are cutting-edge in every way. In addition to the amazing light features, they also have brand-new driver technology that standardizes the driving experience across all the floats.
Shelly (Parade Captain & Dispatcher) and Liza (Float Driver) on Main Street, U.S.A.Liza, a Float Driver, and Cinderella CastleLexi, Michael, and Casey (Entertainment Leaders) speak with performers after the overnight rehearsal
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away rolls down Main Street, U.S.A. for the first time on July 20 at 9 PM.
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