Wish you knew what happened on this day in Disney history? On this day in 2003, the Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams fireworks show first burst into the skies high above Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This aerial spectacular remains the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza in the park’s history. With the theme of “wishing” on stars, this show is hosted by the voice of the premier star wisher, Jiminy Cricket. Unlike the previous long-running Fantasy in the Sky fireworks, Peter Pan, Ariel, Snow White, Aladdin, and many other Disney characters are over the loud speakers—telling their wishes—while choreographed fireworks explode to a lush musical score. The presentation concludes with Jiminy explaining, “Wishes can come true if you believe in them with all your heart. And the best part is you’ll never run out of wishes. They’re shining deep down inside of you. ‘Cause that, my friends, is where the magic lives.”
