6 new, returning parades, shows coming to Disneyland in 2024

A half dozen new and returning parades and nighttime spectaculars will be coming to Disneyland Resort in 2024, including the fan-favorite return of the Magic Happens parade.

From character encounters and dance parties to parades and nighttime spectaculars guests of all ages can enjoy a variety of live performances throughout the day at Disneyland. But these are the big ones coming in 2024.

Parades, Shows at Disneyland Park

• “Mickey’s Mix Magic” – performing Jan. 8-March 21 and April 15-25: Projections, lighting effects, lasers and catchy Disney tunes create a family-friendly dance party atmosphere throughout Disneyland Park. The high-energy nighttime spectacular is enhanced with the addition of fireworks on select evenings.
• “Magic Happens” parade – returns Feb. 2: Moments of magic from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films are brought to life on a grand scale with stunning floats, artistic costumes and an energetic musical score.
• “Wondrous Journeys” – returns for a special presentation March 22-April 14: Originally created as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company in 2023, the nighttime spectacular includes nods to Walt Disney Animation Studios films over the past century. Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the Rivers of America become an artist’s canvas with lighting effects, customized projections, sparkling fireworks and more.
• “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” – returns April 26-Aug. 4: A tribute to the journey of friendship, this heartwarming show returns with some all-new scenes as part of the limited-time Pixar Fest On select nights, fireworks take the celebration sky high.
• “Fantasmic!” – returns May 24: Soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and projections will once again illuminate the Rivers of America. In 2024, the treasured nighttime specular returns with new special effects, a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent, plus the return of the iconic “Peter Pan” scene.

Parades at Disney California Adventure Park

• “Better Together – A Pixar Pals Celebration!” – debuts April 26: The new daytime parade at Disney California Adventure Park debuts during Pixar Fest, featuring favorite friends and new characters from the latest Pixar films, including “Turning Red.”