Fantasy in the Sky — Former Show · History & Timeline

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⚰ Permanently closed · Oct 9, 2003operated 32 years · 1971–2003

Replaced by Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams →

This show is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.

Show history

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2003

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RefurbishmentOct 9, 2003#

Fantasy in the Sky ended its ~32-year run as Magic Kingdom's nightly fireworks show when Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams premiered as its narrative-driven replacement.

Fantasy in the Sky→Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams

Wishes premiere date varies by source: Wikipedia's Wishes article Oct 9, 2003; D23's 'this day' page Oct 8, 2003; Wikipedia's Fantasy in the Sky article lists the show's close as Oct 11, 2003. Seasonal New Year's Eve versions continued for years afterward.

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Zone Update2003#

In its final years the show adopted electronic firework launching technology carried over from newer Disney nighttime spectaculars.

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1999

Changed1999#

A Millennium Celebration version was performed with a countdown hosted by Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy; the soundtrack was expanded to include selections from The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.

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1996

Changed1996#

Soundtrack was revised, opening with 'When You Wish upon a Star' and adding a Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary encore.

classic-film medley→'When You Wish upon a Star' open + 25th Anniversary encore
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1995

Changed1995#

A Halloween-themed tag version began running during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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1971

NewOct 24, 1971#

Fantasy in the Sky debuted over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, adapting the Disneyland fireworks show as the park's original nightly spectacular; the first Florida performance also celebrated the dedication of the Polynesian Resort.

Roughly three weeks after Magic Kingdom's Oct 1, 1971 opening.

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Questions & answers

When did Fantasy in the Sky open?

Per the documented record, Fantasy in the Sky at Magic Kingdom opened on Oct 24, 1971.

When did Fantasy in the Sky last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Fantasy in the Sky is dated Oct 9, 2003: Fantasy in the Sky ended its ~32-year run as Magic Kingdom's nightly fireworks show when Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams premiered as its narrative-driven replacement.

What changed recently on Fantasy in the Sky?

The latest documented change (documented Oct 9, 2003): Fantasy in the Sky ended its ~32-year run as Magic Kingdom's nightly fireworks show when Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams premiered as its narrative-driven replacement.

How many changes are on record for Fantasy in the Sky?

6 documented changes, dating back to 1971 — the fan-kept show changelog nobody else keeps.

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