Happily Ever After Fireworks Return 2023 at Magic Kingdom!

[@ryanscherding]

Its remarkable how much better Happily Ever After is than Disney Enchantment. I can't wait to experience this again in person in a few months!

[@MickeyloverMelvin]

No way enchantment was so much better

[@disnerd_22]

@@MickeyloverMelvin I believe we really can’t label one better than the other. Each show offers it’s own magic. I sill say this, i have not fallen in love with a show as much as i have with Enchantment since Wishes. When i watched it for my last time last week, i was bawling like a baby by the end. That finale hits me harder in the feels that HEA. I will sorely miss the grace of You Are the Magic. That being said, i cannot wait for the full return of HEA!

[@GuyGenie73]

@@MickeyloverMelvin Not going to find many who agree with that.

[@fabianaragonmartinez6857]

oh man, the return of "Happily Ever After" has been the best news in Walt Disney World history since the return of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

[@dee_mcgee11]

First the return of Fantasmic, now Happily Ever After! I haven't cried like this in a long time! ❤️

[@Lufthansa631]

Hopefully Reflections of Earth will come back to Epcot. It's something about Reflections that just sticks with you. I've only seen Harmonious on KZbin, and only found it to be okay. I'll be going to Disney in mid-April of this year, and will be able to see it in person.

[@nsheehan32]

@@Lufthansa631 Harmonious is being replaced by Epcot Forever the same day Happily Ever After returns.

[@KVF389]

This both made my day and made me cry! Craig-you are the best at capturing fireworks!

[@ShelleyAIC]

😭I'm not crying, you're crying! The return of this show has brought me so much joy, I forgot how hopeful and uplifting it felt to watch. The video produced by the master of fireworks recording Mr Craig Williams is to be commented, he just gets better and better, kudos to you sir.

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

Wishes actually fit with happily ever after it did played the Disney songs

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

I love Wishes better it has lot of fireworks with happily ever after

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

We want wishes and illuminations back is for the best of Disney

[@dimetime35c]

I'm SO HAPPY!!!!!! For 18 minutes the magic of Disney returned!!!!

[@cynthiarobinson6123]

This was the best so happy Disney came to their senses and brought this back. Crying my eyes out when Tinkerbell flew out of the castle! Thank you so much for this!

[@lauratwenhoefel5708]

I'm crying right now. Can't wait to see this in person again! Nice job Craig.

[@chiefmarshal1910]

A wise decision to bring back this nighttime show. By far the greatest show Disney has produced

[@kristie7146]

Thank you Craig for a magical experience. I felt like I had the best seat in the house. You are so talented and awesome !!!

[@AlexShimp]

Thanks for this Craig and team, streaming tears of joy and can’t wait to see this again in person, it’s like things are returning to normal

[@laurajuliano3054]

Thank you for this! I just started my morning watching this and SOBBING! Can’t wait to be back in December.

[@MrAJfifa]

The lighting has got so much better since it was last here. Didn't think it was possible for the show to get any better but the added laser elements have enhanced this so much more

[@bagofgroceries]

My first time actually seeing this show was the weekend of my birthday. After going to Pandora with my aunts, my grandma and grandpa suprised me at dinner at the grand Floridian. We all sat on the patio and just watched the show. Grandpa passed on at the end of 2019, but this show will always remind me of him.

[@ocgddrocker]

Craig, you did an AMAZING job filming these fireworks!! You're the best! I'm so happy HEA is coming back. ❤️❤️

[@harlowgamer580]

Awww I wish you filmed it from the exact center like you did when it first debut in 2017 when Walt's statue was in the center.... I was hoping you'd do that 😅

[@christinak3509]

I'm thrilled that HEA is back! Being able to watch new videos of it today made my day. Nothing but smiles! And hearing the crowd cheer so loudly for it is just amazing! Love!

[@AnotherH8er]

I can't wait to see this show in person again. Truly one of Disney's best. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recording! ❤

[@pcelkelsey]

Craig, thank you!!!

[@lauradikovics9154]

I got goosebumps -so awesome!!

[@Metcalfeben84]

Welcome back!!! Soooooo good!!!

[@laurenw94]

Just hear that crowd ! 😢😢 can't wait to see this live again in August.

[@kingdomheartsfan417]

I remember when this show came six years ago to replace Wishes I was just so angry over the loss of my show. Now, six years later, I'm finally counting the days until she returns and I can see her in person once more. I'm glad to have a show in Magic Kingdom that makes me excited to stay until night again.

[@MKNZ93]

Phenomenally spectacular. No other words.

[@WorkerBeeSupply]

I’m so happy that this show is back, it holds special meaning for me. In early Spring 2017 I had to start using a drug (for my arthritis- yay) that needed to be injected into my stomach. I was so scared to do it at first and my palms would sweat as I held the device. One night I asked my partner if we could watch Craig’s video of HEA if I did the injection. It was a way to psych myself up and get a little reward for getting the injection done. It might sound weird, but it was just something I had to do until I got over my fear. I did the injection and we watched the video. I sat super close to the tv (like a little kid) so that I could see all the characters on the castle. The Hunchback scene is one of my favourites because I love to sing that sung at the top of my lungs! Haha 😂 When I finally got to see the show in early Feb 2020, it was wonderful. My partner and I watched it with my sister’s family one night and then watched it again by ourselves on the last night of our trip to truly top off an amazing day (and see the fireworks from further back!) It just warms my heart as it will always remind me of that time in my life when I was having to grapple with a new health diagnosis and the joy it brought me at the time. We’re heading back to WDW at the end of April, our first time since that 2020 trip, and I can’t wait to enjoy the show once again!

[@johng689]

I love the music and projections. So happy that it's back! Thanks for sharing the video for us who can't see it yet.

[@caitlynskiff2001]

I'm just so happy it's back! Best show Disney has ever done.

[@juliak.5996]

Great work as always Craig! I haven’t been back since HEA left. Call me “bitter, party of 1.” So happy this is returning, I may need to plan a trip.

[@francisgolpo5945]

As soon I saw this video posted I thought I was dreaming but I slapped myself into reality and it was real

[@carolewilson5981]

So glad to see this is back 😊you guys do the best videos, thanks for sharing, I’m in the U.K. hoping I’ll be able to get over and see it in person again soon :)

[@lindamemo5224]

And I’m crying so happy.

[@auntbelindadrayton2925]

Beautiful.

[@susanmiskell5334]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@DevenLunger]

I am so happy this is back now there is a good fireworks show at Disneyland and Disney World

[@dawnbeinlich2390]

Thanks for the live stream last night!

[@linsayjsukits]

This makes me cry because it's the show my boys first saw, but I think I would cry harder if it was Wishes cause it's the one I first saw.

[@Mr.AllStar23]

😢 this is so magical in every way !!!!!

[@cristinafaley4051]

My heart 🥹❤️

[@ScottJR7302]

Great work Craig! Glad to see nothing has been cut from the show! Were there any differences in this version?

[@ians4535]

The difference is the laser where appeared during the whole finale part, similar to the original 2017 testing. Previously, lasers were only appeared during "reach all and find your" segment and firework finale.

[@harlowgamer580]

​@@ians4535yeah and they spread out as the colors changed! It was even more magical! Some of the light's movements and new lasers were changed too! I'm glad it's back! And even better than before!

[@brittanyedwards6043]

Goosebumps!

[@MichaelBatesCNY]

Great video. So glad this is returning.

[@glenpreece]

Love it!!! I can't wait to see it April 30th when I return.

[@jacksonhartley9275]

An entirely-new version of Happily Ever After was going to come, but it failed to do so. The newest additions were the projections on Main Street USA, the new firework shells, and the new lasers. It is by far the greatest Happily Ever After version at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.

[@shaneestes372]

It's amazing how far we've come since the closures! Ya some things have changed for the worst, but you never know how much you miss something until it goes. AND THEN IT COMES BACK! Not that much left that has yet to return, but the future is looking better and better as they right some wrongs and bring back what we demand! And good job, Craig, nobody beats the king of content, YOU!

[@timslee0618]

hearing WDW CM's sing a long made me cry

[@Joey_1112]

I’m getting chills

[@Joey_1112]

I’m just happy pirates is back in it

[@nicolo7191]

So happy! Can’t wait to see this in a month! Even if Enchantement was good, this hits you on so many more levels….projoections are wonderful and the soundtrack it’s amazing!

[@barbarabrooks509]

The next best thing would be the return of the electrical parade 🎉

[@king.mark.92]

oh gosh it's returned with laser!

[@BryanP301978]

Ok, now all we need is Epcot to bring back illuminations

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

Legit cried watching the different live streams

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

The screams and cheers of the crowd makes it so obvious as to why it is one of the best firework shows Disney has done

[@janett253]

Great video Craig. The best I've seen. Truly enjoyed it. If only Disney could stick to what they do best, music and animated films and stay out of politics.

[@bdchiaccio]

All the feels that the guests knew that this was the superior show

[@jmiguel_85]

Beautifully shot (Craig?). This show is just so great. It hits all the emotional notes and tones. There’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re going through. I’m not a “projections” person. I’m more into the fireworks; however, the projections in this show are superb. Honestly, they can keep this show going for a decade or two and I’d be fine with it lol

[@DonnieHomemadeVisuals]

yessssa

[@daltonrose3330]

Aren't there mainstreet projections now? Would love to see those.

[@CrazyManhog]

Yes there's some videos

[@dklaroche]

When Disney does it right, they do it right.

[@sergiotorresaragon7673]

So what's new in the _Happily Ever After_ spectacular?

[@alej8902]

❤❤❤❤

[@CrazyManhog]

It's not the official return it's a cast member preview

[@Uikvo]

🎉😮❤😊

[@bobbyt-z6l]

Who's chopping onions?

[@Lufthansa631]

Is this a limited time offer, or is this show back for good? I've been watching Disney Enchantment, and honestly, not feeling it at all. Not feeling it like I have with Happily Ever After and Wishes. Speaking of, I think it would be wonderful to bring Wishes back for a limited time. Reflections of Earth should DEFINITELY return to Epcot.

[@alexmonroe1337]

HEA is back officially April 3rd or 4th. Looks like sooner than later.

[@AdamSVwc]

Is it just me or should Walt Disney have been in a part of this show? I always enjoy seeing clips of him. Other than that I think it was better than Enchantment but I think I still like Wonderous Journeys better.

[@cindyfan91]

Watching this just makes me realize even more what a MESS Enchantment is!! The musical arrangement for Enchantment is just so inferior to Happily Ever After or Wishes! 😳 so happy it’s going away and HEA will be back!!

[@MrKelvin2230]

This is one video ill just comment and skip, notvreally looking forward this old firework show . I want to see new stuff from Disney not keep returning to the past.

[@TPSAM7560]

This show is excellent but the problem is people are overhyping this i was expecting a follow up to Enchantment with a new show behind it maybe it would’ve topped this but it’s okay I hope they are happy now