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Disney Cuts Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy to One Daily Show as Cavalcade Moves to Mornings

The changes tighten afternoon crowds by making the 3 p.m. parade the only option.

Overview

  • Magic Kingdom’s entertainment schedule changes on April 6, with Festival of Fantasy reduced to a single 3 p.m. performance.
  • Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade shifts to 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. starting April 6, after its 5:10 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. runs conclude on April 5.
  • Disney’s published calendar lists the one-show parade format and morning cavalcades through May 2, and anything beyond that window is not yet posted.
  • With only one parade, guests lose the noon fallback and will need to secure viewing spots earlier and adjust dining and paid Lightning Lane plans, which are Disney’s line-skipping passes.
  • Reporters frame the shift within a tougher 2026 park day marked by higher ticket prices, steady crowds, ongoing Frontierland construction for Piston Peak National Park and a Villains area, and a trimmed ride lineup.