Overview
- Peter Pan and Wendy, who first took flight during Thursday’s parade, were shown in a Disney Parks video posted Friday that confirmed the update.
- The rig lifts both characters above the Big Ben float, adding height and motion that create a clear spectacle moment along the route.
- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away launched July 20, 2025 as Magic Kingdom’s first new nighttime parade in over a decade, but the pair had remained on the deck despite art showing them airborne.
- Earlier refinements included December 2025 changes that swapped Moana dancers’ fabric waves for fiber‑optic lines, and guests Thursday reported refreshed glow on Miguel’s guitar and Starlight waltzers’ tiaras.
- Disney has not said whether the stunt is permanent or why it took nine months to launch, giving repeat visitors a fresh reason to watch for now.