Disney Updates Starlight Parade With Brighter Moana Props as Other Performers Go Missing

Overview

• Ground performers in the Moana unit now use brightly lit green and blue fiber‑optic handheld props with refreshed choreography.
• Recent performances lacked some street cast, with Encanto performers cut entirely and Frozen performers also reported absent on certain nights.
• The changes follow sustained criticism of the parade’s earlier dim, static ground‑level effects compared with well‑received floats and music.
• Observers also note prior removal of part of the Peter Pan float’s city skyline, a tweak some speculate could support future flying effects.
• Disney has not explained the adjustments, and fan outlets reporting the updates say the shifts could reflect guest feedback or technical needs.