Disney To Pull Plug On Main Street Electrical Parade

The Main Street Electrical Parade's farewell show will be Oct. 9, 2016. 

The Main Street Electrical Parade, will take its farewell trip through Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Oct. 9, 2016. After its last run The Main Street Electrical Parade, will next travel cross-country to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, where it originally premiered in 1972. 

The Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World Resort will not appear during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights. Parade dates and times are available on the My Disney Experience app.

What would you like to see replace this parade? 

Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

New Magic Kingdom Dining Package Available. Is it worth it?

Is this Magic Kingdom Dinner Package Worth it? 

Now you can take a mid-day break as you indulge in a three-course lunch, including your choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and a beverage. Choose from favorites like Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti with meatballs or Margherita Pizza. And for dessert, there’s the classic Tiramisú or a decadent chocolate cake layered with a chocolate-hazelnut filling.

During the meal, you'll receive a voucher for reserved viewing of the Main Street Electrical Parade later that evening. 

The cost is $45 for adults, $17 for children plus tax and gratuity. It is one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan.

Is this a good deal?

Tony's Town Square restaurant is comparable to your local Olive Garden Restaurant (only not as good). Still, it's a popular restaurant with guests and it does book up quickly. 

So, is $45 for the dinner package worth it? Yes it is! Here's a sample order for one adult: 

Caesar Salad appetizer $10.00

Chicken Parm entrée $26

Tiramisu dessert $8.00 

Soft drink $3.50

Total Spent: $47.50 (Dinner Package $45 - Savings $2.50 + Parade Voucher) 

The Dinner Package is appropriately priced at $45 because that's what most people would spend anyway, but you're also getting a voucher for a reserved section to view the Main Street Electrical Parade. It doesn't appear that Disney is charging a premium for the package. So get this one booked, especially if you're on the Disney Dining Plan, the extra perk definitely adds some value.

Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World