2026 Magical Light Shows Academy Registration

Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026

Three days of workshops from the most in-demand programmers and designers in the industry. Meet the Magical Light Shows team, learn about the products we use, and get hands-on experience setting up displays at the most magical location in the world!

The event will have two simultaneous classes (Beginning and Advanced). We will allow for park time every afternoon and evening (park tickets not included but a link to discounted tickets can be found below for attendees). Bring the whole family and learn while the family plays!

Ticket also covers meals catered by Disney ($225 value - specific meals TBD)!

Please make sure your name and address are accurate as we will use it to register you for the event. As of now, this event is limited to only the first 60 people who register. If we hit that number early enough, we may be able to get more seats, but is not guaranteed.

Get our room group rate for only 285 USD per night (can book up to 3 nights prior and after at this rate)

Discounted Rooms and Tickets

Class Schedule:

Friday, Feb 6: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday, Feb 7: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Sunday, Feb 8: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location:
Disney's Coronado Resort
1000 W Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Class Overview

Below is a high-level look at the classes included. Full descriptions will be included with your schedule.

Beginner / Foundations

• xLights Layout Design 101 – Layout Tab & Troubleshooting
• xLights Controllers 101 – Controller Tab, Show Folders & Network Setup
• xLights Sequencing 101 – Sequencer Tab & Creating a Sequence
• xLights Sequencing 102 – Expanding Skills & Confidence
• Importing MLS Sequences – File Management & Display Adaptation
• Workshops & My Lab Sessions – Guided practice and one-on-one help

Advanced

• Advanced Sequencing 101 – Introduction & Layering
• Advanced Sequencing 102 – Shaders, Dynamics & More
• Advanced Sequencing 103 – Transitions & Fine Tuning
• Advanced Sequencing Workshop – Hands-on shader & layering work
• Advanced Singing Faces – Sub-models, States & Expression
• Moving Heads 101 – Setup, Modeling & Control
• Moving Heads Workshop – Sequencing Moving Heads in xLights
• Using AI with xLights – Practical workflows and creative enhancement
• Show Systems – Lasers, Projection, Water & Pyro synchronization

Combined Sessions

• Pixel Perfect – Mapping your layout accurately to the real world
• Sequencing With Magic – Core sequencing theory and guided sequencing
• Behind the Scenes – Inside MLS show workflows with open discussion