Elaborate fireworks shows synchronized with Disney songs and often have appearances from Tinker Bell (and other characters) flying in the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Since 2000, presentations have become more elaborate, featuring new pyrotechnics, launch techniques, and story lines.
In 2004, Disneyland introduced a new air launch pyrotechnics system, reducing ground level smoke and noise and decreasing negative environmental impacts.
At the time the technology debuted, Disney announced it would donate the patents to a non-profit organization for use throughout the industry.
Projection mapping technology debuted on It's a Small World with the creation of The Magic, the Memories and You in 2011, and expanded to Main Street and Sleeping Beauty Castle in 2015 with the premiere of Disneyland Forever.

Regular fireworks shows:
1958–1999 & 2015: Fantasy in the Sky
2000–2004: Believe... There's Magic in the Stars
2004–2005: Imagine... A Fantasy in the Sky
2005–2014; 2017–2019: Remember... Dreams Come True
2009–2014 (summer): Magical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical Celebrations
2019 (summer): Disneyland Forever
Seasonal fireworks shows:
September–October Halloween Screams
Independence Day Week: Disney's Celebrate America: A 4th of July Concert in the Sky
November–January: Believe... In Holiday Magic
Limited edition fireworks shows
60th Anniversary: Disneyland Forever
Pixar Fest: Together Forever
Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration: Mickey's Mix Magic
Since 2009, Disneyland has moved to a rotating repertoire of firework spectaculars.

Scheduling of fireworks shows depends on the time of year.
During the slower off-season periods, the fireworks are only offered on weekends.
During the busier times, Disney offers additional nights.
The park offers fireworks nightly during its busy periods, which include Easter/Spring Break, Summer and Christmas time.
Disneyland spends about $41,000 per night on the fireworks show.
The show is normally offered at 8:45 or 9:30 pm if the park is scheduled to close at 10 pm or later, but shows have started as early as 5:45 pm.
A major consideration is weather/winds, especially at higher elevations, which can, and often will, force the delay or cancellation of the show.
In response to this, alternate versions of the fireworks spectaculars have been created in recent years, solely using the projections and lighting effects.
With a few minor exceptions, such as July 4 and New Year's Eve, shows must finish by 10:00 pm due to the conditions of the permit issued by the City of Anaheim.

In recent years, Disneyland uses smaller and mid-sized fireworks shells and more low-level pyrotechnics on the castle to allow guests to enjoy the fireworks spectaculars even if there is a weather issue such as high wind.
This precedent is known as B-show.
The first fireworks show to have this format was Believe... In Holiday Magic from the 2018 holiday season.
Elaborate fireworks shows synchronized with Disney songs and often have appearances from Tinker Bell (and other characters) flying in the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Since 2000, presentations have become more elaborate, featuring new pyrotechnics, launch techniques, and story lines. In 2004, Disneyland introduced a new air launch pyrotechnics system, reducing ground level smoke and noise and decreasing negative environmental impacts. At the time the technology debuted, Disney announced it would donate the patents to a non-profit organization for use throughout the industry. Projection mapping technology debuted on It's a Small World with the creation of The Magic, the Memories and You in 2011, and expanded to Main Street and Sleeping Beauty Castle in 2015 with the premiere of Disneyland Forever.
Regular fireworks shows:
1958–1999 & 2015: Fantasy in the Sky
2000–2004: Believe... There's Magic in the Stars
2004–2005: Imagine... A Fantasy in the Sky
2005–2014; 2017–2019: Remember... Dreams Come True
2009–2014 (summer): Magical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical Celebrations
2019 (summer): Disneyland Forever
Seasonal fireworks shows:
September–October Halloween Screams
Independence Day Week: Disney's Celebrate America: A 4th of July Concert in the Sky
November–January: Believe... In Holiday Magic
Limited edition fireworks shows
60th Anniversary: Disneyland Forever
Pixar Fest: Together Forever
Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration: Mickey's Mix Magic
Since 2009, Disneyland has moved to a rotating repertoire of firework spectaculars.
Scheduling of fireworks shows depends on the time of year. During the slower off-season periods, the fireworks are only offered on weekends. During the busier times, Disney offers additional nights. The park offers fireworks nightly during its busy periods, which include Easter/Spring Break, Summer and Christmas time. Disneyland spends about $41,000 per night on the fireworks show. The show is normally offered at 8:45 or 9:30 pm if the park is scheduled to close at 10 pm or later, but shows have started as early as 5:45 pm. A major consideration is weather/winds, especially at higher elevations, which can, and often will, force the delay or cancellation of the show. In response to this, alternate versions of the fireworks spectaculars have been created in recent years, solely using the projections and lighting effects. With a few minor exceptions, such as July 4 and New Year's Eve, shows must finish by 10:00 pm due to the conditions of the permit issued by the City of Anaheim.
In recent years, Disneyland uses smaller and mid-sized fireworks shells and more low-level pyrotechnics on the castle to allow guests to enjoy the fireworks spectaculars even if there is a weather issue such as high wind. This precedent is known as B-show. The first fireworks show to have this format was Believe... In Holiday Magic from the 2018 holiday season.
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