Last updated on July 12th, 2024 at 01:25 pm
The best way to see ALL Disneyland’s summer nighttime shows during your Disneyland vacation. See what’s happening each night during Summer 2024.
Here’s a recap of the 2024 nighttime spectaculars and how to plan you can see them all during your visit.
Disneyland’s Summer Nighttime Shows
The complete nighttime line-up at Disneyland Resort for summer 2023 includes
- Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland Park celebrates friendship through music and projections throughout the summer. Projections with fireworks on select nights.
- Fire of the Rising Moons – special Star Wars fireworks on select nights only in Galaxy’s Edge.
- “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure will celebrate the storytelling legacy started by Walt Disney a century ago. It’s a World of Color like you’ve never seen it before, with an all-new inspiring story told through some favorite characters. Nightly water shows over Paradise Bay at California Adventure Park.
- “Magic Happens.” Daily parade, running twice one in daylight and one in the evening.
- Fantasmic! runs for nightly shows over Rivers of America at Disneyland Park.
Summer 2024 at Disneyland is set to be another showstopper! You’ll definitely want a multi-day park hopper ticket to enjoy these iconic nighttime shows.
Keep reading for a deeper dive into each night time event and how you should schedule your days to make the most of every night time magical moment.
Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
I cover every fireworks show at Disneyland in this all-inclusive article. During spring and into early summer, Pixar Fireworks includes nightly projections with fireworks only on select nights. Typically fireworks are part of the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (weather permitting). During the summer months, Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular with fireworks will run nightly at Disneyland Park.
Here are some quick details on Disneyland Fireworks:
- Located at Disneyland Park, see best viewing spots here.
- Starts at 9 or 9:30 PM on select nights, weather permitting check the official calendar here.
- This fireworks show is about 15 minutes long.
- I recommend viewing near it’s a small world. See my full nighttime itinerary at the end of this article.
- Don’t miss a the Star Wars fireworks show in Galaxy’s Edge only!
Fantasmic! Nighttime Show
I cover Fantasmic in detail in this article. Fantasmic is a Disneyland staple that runs most nights of the year. You absolutly want to read up on how to get the best spot, along with dinner!
Here are some quick details on Fantasmic:
- Located at Disneyland Park.
- Runs at 9:00 PM 10:30 PM on most nights, check the official calendar here.
- This nighttime show is 27 minutes long.
Magic Happens Parade
I cover every parade at Disneyland in this all-inclusive article. As we celebrate summer, Magic Happens will run twice daily.
Here are some quick details on Main Street Electrical Parades:
- Located at Disneyland Park, see best viewing spots here.
- Start at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM, check the official calendar here.
- This parade is about 40 minutes long.
- I recommend the second run of Magic Happens Parade, near it’s a small world. See my full nighttime itinerary at the end of this article.
Pixar Projections
I cover every fireworks show at Disneyland in this all-inclusive article. During spring and into early summer, Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular will show projections Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and will not feature fireworks. During the summer and weekend nights fireworks will be added, weather permitting.
Here are some quick details on Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular:
- Located at Disneyland Park, see best viewing spots here.
- Starts at 9:30 PM on select nights, check the official calendar here.
- This projection show is 13 minutes long.
- I recommend viewing near it’s a small world. See my full nighttime itinerary at the end of this article.
World of Color Nighttime Show
I cover World of Color in detail in this article. During the year, World of Color runs nightly at Disney California Adventure Park.
Here are some quick details on World of Color:
- Located at California Adventure Park, see best viewing spots here.
- Starts at 9:00 PM and 10:15 PM nightly, check the official calendar here.
- This nighttime show is 22 minutes long.
- I recommend viewing with the Dessert Party package if it fits your budget. Otherwise, either show time is an option where you join via virtual queue. See my full nighttime itinerary at the end of this article.
Park Plan: Disneyland’s Nighttime Shows
Parks Plans are the name of my step-by-step itineraries. I’ve been sharing my strategies for the best Disneyland Vacation since 2013. Over the years, I have perfected and modified my Park Plans on a regular basis.
You can see all of my Park Plan selections to download here.
While many of them include times for nighttime entertainment, the outline below offers suggestions based on both family and night-owl modes. Add this step-by-step to your printable Disneyland Plan for the most magic yet!
Family Friendly Park Plan Nighttime Shows
Families with young children will likely not make it from rope drop to night shows without taking a midday break or starting late on one of your Disneyland days.

Even with a late start and a nap midday, this strategy will likely work best for families in the park.
Disneyland Day
- 6:15 PM Magic Happens Parade near “it’s a small world”. Arrive by 5:30. Bring dinner to the area to sit and enjoy while you wait. Sit as close to facing “it’s a small world” as possible. Bathrooms and snacks are both nearby. The parade will end near “it’s a small world” so remember it won’t arrive to your spot until after 6:30 PM.
- Explore Mickey’s Toontown before it closes for the night.
- 9:00 PM Return to the parade viewing area for Disneyland fireworks.
- 9:45 PM Hop in line for “it’s a small world” as soon as fireworks finish. This last ride of the night will give time for the fireworks crowd to clear out and provide an easier exit down Main Street.
California Adventure Day
- 12:00 PM Join the virtual queue for your World of Color viewing spot.
- 9:00 PM Enjoy World of Color from Paradise Bay viewing area.
- 9:30 PM Catch a glimpse of Disneyland Fireworks as you leave the parks and the esplanade for the night.
Night Owl Park Plan Nighttime Shows
Night Owls who like to close down the parks will likely enjoy better seating with less time commitment holding spots. If you can make it to the later shows of the night and like staying out late, this Park Plan is a great option for your visit.
Disneyland Day
- 9:30 PM Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular. Consider viewing over Rivers of America or on Main Street, U.S.A. You can also catch glimpses while you’re on the go. Good rides to see them on include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mad Tea Party and Matterhorn.
- 10:10 Hop in line for “it’s a small world” to let the crowds clear out of the park. After the ride, hop on the train or walk to your last rides of the night. As long as you get in line before park closing, you should still be admitted. Try Smugglers Run, a great attraction to exit once most people have already left the park.
California Adventure Day
- 9:00 PM If you have a park hopper you might watch Fantasmic’s earlier show.
- 9:30 PM Then watch fireworks as you leave Disneyland for the night. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to scan into California Adventure before closing at 10:00 PM.
- 10:15 PM Enjoy World of Color from Paradise Bay viewing area, walk up viewing.
More Disneyland Nighttime Tips
Rest assured, my Disneyland articles are updated and refreshed on a regular basis. If you notice something that isn’t quite right, let me know so I can make the adjustments.
I’ll be adding more tips and tricks as we navigate these nighttime classics throughout the summer. Are you ready for Disneyland’s Nighttime Shows, tell us what you’re most looking forward to!
Can you navigate all this traffic with a double stroller? Or is that just crazy?
It’s much easier without children, but if you’re going to do it with kids, having them in a stroller is much better than not. I say go for it! I would love to hear your report back after. I just had one reader return with teens and this still worked like a charm for them.