RUMOR – ‘Paint the Night’ to Replace ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ in Walt Disney World?

May 19, 2017

Since leaving Orlando last fall, there’s been a lot of chatter and speculation as to what will replace the Main Street Electrical Parade in Walt Disney World. Will it be a new parade? Will there even be a parade? Has Disney spent the nighttime parade budget on Happily Ever After? Who knows?

WDW News Today might know, saying that an unnamed Disneyland insider has tipped them off that Paint the Night is going somewhere… they just don’t know where.

It’s possible that the plan is to finally bring the Paint the Night Parade to Walt Disney World, as many have speculated.

Paint the Night is a spiritual successor to the Main Street Electrical Parade, featuring newer characters and much improved technology. It ran for a short time during Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration, and many Disney World guests would no doubt love the opportunity to see it on the east coast.

According to WDWNT, the parade is “all packed up” and ready to go. It could be Shanghai. Or Paris. Or the Magic Kingdom.

Oh, how I wish for the latter to be true, but…

Not So Fast!

Insiders on the WDW Magic forum are claiming that it’s definitely not coming to the Magic Kingdom.

So we’ll have to wait and see if this rumor materializes, and where the parade ultimately winds up.

Walt Disney World has a lot of new nighttime entertainment already…

As much as I want to see a new nighttime parade or the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, I can completely understand if they hold off for awhile. With the recent premiere of Happily Ever After, Rivers of Light and all the other nighttime activities in Animal Kingdom and Pandora, I don’t know if Disney will be in any real hurry to add yet another “must see” nighttime event to the parks. Not just yet, anyway.

However, I do know that guests have been very vocal about the removal of the Main Street Electrical Parade (currently in Disneyland) so perhaps Disney will surprise us later this year?

[Hat Tip: John Sauvageau, Source: WDWNT]

Wanna go to Disney?
We recommend Academy Travel, a Disney Diamond Earmarked agency. Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World and more -- they can do it all, and at no extra cost to you! Fill out the form below or call 609-978-0740 today!

Where Do You Want to Go? Select Your Destination! *

How Many Adults (18+) are Traveling? *

How Many Children Ages 10-17 are Traveling?

How Many Children UNDER AGE 10 are Traveling?

Expected Travel ARRIVAL Date

Expected Travel RETURN Date

Preferred Disney Resort Hotel (Leave Blank if Unsure)

If staying on property, which hotel would you prefer to stay at? Or you can specify Value, Moderate or Deluxe.

Do You Want the Disney Dining Plan During Your Stay?

No Dining Plan
Standard Dining Plan (1 Quick Service, 1 Table Service Per Guest Per Night)
Deluxe Dining Plan (2 Table Service Per Guest Per Night)

Packages offer guests an alotted amount of meal credits plus 2 snack credits per day, plus refillable Resort mug for each guest. Please note this is an upcharge.

How Many Days Will You Need Park Tickets For? *

How many days will you be spending in the Parks?

Do You Want to Add Park Hoppers to Your Tickets?

Adding Park Hoppers to your Walt Disney World tickets allows you to visit more than one Disney park in one day. Please note that this is an upcharge.

Do You Wish to Visit the Water Parks During Your Stay? (Optional)

Admission to the Water Parks are not included in base ticket option. Please note that this is an upcharge.

Will You Be Participating in a runDisney Event on This Trip? (Optional)

If you plan on participating in a runDisney event during this trip, please let us know!

Have You Used Academy Travel Before? If Yes, Who Was Your Agent? (Leave Blank if No)

If you have booked a vacation with an Academy Travel agent in the past, please let us know who. If not, please leave blank.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone Number *

Additional Comments or Requests (Optional)

Please give us any additional details that will make it easier and faster for us to Quote you! This can include requests for special ticketed events, other special requests, accommodations, celebrations etc. Help us help you make the most of your stay! You can also call (609) 978-0740 and mention this form on The Kingdom Insider.

3 COMMENTS

Kelly May 23, 2017 at 4:18 am
No. No no no. Get your own. I’m so sick of watching Disneyland’s creations get stolen and sent to WDW.
- disneyparksimagine June 30, 2017 at 9:10 pm
  Well others are sick of Disney Worlds stuff going to Disneyland it goes both ways and it’s all Disney. P.S. all of three rifes and parades are created by the same people! I know shocking they work together