4. Happily Ever After (Magic Kingdom)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: January 1, 2021 - April 2, 2023

It was announced in September 2022 at the D23 Expo that that the much-loved night time show, Happily Ever After would officially return to the Magic Kingdom in 2023. We now have confirmation that Disney's Enchantment will have its last show on April 2 making way for the return of Happily Ever After on April 3.

5. EPCOT Forever (EPCOT)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: September 29, 2021 - April 2, 2023

Although details are still scarce regarding the new night-time spectacular which is expected to debut at EPCOT later this year, as already rumored, EPCOT Forever will return on April 3, to fill in the gap.

EPCOT Forever originally debuted on October 1, 2019 to bridge the gap between the closure of Reflections of Earth and opening of Harmonious on September 29, 2021.

6. Kali River Rapids (Disney's Animal Kingdom)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: January 9, 2023 - March 17, 2023

Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom closed on January 9, for its annual refurbishment. This as usual is expected to be an extended refurbishment and according to the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar is currently slated to reopen on March 18, 2023.

7. Harmonious (EPCOT)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: April 3, 2023 - Permanent

We heard back in September 2022 at the D23 Expo that Harmonious will be replaced by an all-new night time show after having debuted for the 50th anniversary last September. Disney has now announced that Harmonious will be performed for the last time on April 2.

8. Disney's Enchantment (Magic Kingdom)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: April 3, 2023 - Permanent

The 50th anniversary celebrations at Walt Disney World brought with it a brand-new night time spectacular at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Enchantment, which was immediately met with mixed responses from guests, leaving many hoping to eventually see Happily Ever After return to Cinderella castle. Following Happily Ever After's final performance in September 2021, the general consensus among parks fans has been that Enchantment falls somewhat short when it comes to capturing the same magic as its predecessor.

We now have confirmation that Disney's Enchantment will have its last show on April 2 making way for the return of Happily Ever After on April 3.