Summer 2025 is the perfect chance for families to create more magical moments—the kind you’ll only find at Walt Disney World. We have an opening date for two new shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will both debut on May 27, 2025.
Over in Animation Courtyard, a magical journey awaits with ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.’ Inspired by the beloved Disney animated classic, this reimagined theatrical production brings Ariel’s story to life like never before.
The show’s visual style captures Ariel’s dream of a life beyond the sea with breathtaking set pieces, colorful costumes, and masterful puppetry. State-of-the-art effects and innovative stagecraft blend physical sets, actors, puppetry, and digital enhancements to create a genuinely immersive undersea experience. Guests can also sing along with classic songs, including Part of Your World, Poor Unfortunate Souls, and Kiss the Girl.
Deep in the shadows of Sunset Boulevard, within Sunset Showcase, the brand-new stage show ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’ invites guests into the mysterious, reflective world of the Magic Mirror. In this immersive production, the Magic Mirror has summoned guests to help decide which Disney Villain has been treated most unfairly. Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent take the stage with show-stopping musical numbers, making their case with humor, charm, and a hint of mischievous magic. As the story unfolds, numerous infamous villains compete for their time in the spotlight, leading to a delightfully wicked finale where the audience gets to make the final decision and answer the question, ‘Who’s been treated the unfairest of them all?’
In this immersive production, the Magic Mirror has summoned guests to help determine which Disney Villain has been treated most unfairly. Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent take the stage with show-stopping musical numbers, making their plea with humor, charm, and a touch of mischievous magic. As the story unfolds, dozens of infamous villains fight for their moment in the spotlight, leading to a delightfully wicked finale where the audience gets to make the final decision and answer the question, ‘Who’s been treated the unfairest of them all?’
Plus, the new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, is coming to Magic Kingdom later this summer. Little ones will want to stay up for this one, where they’ll spot beloved characters from Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, and more. It’s the first nighttime parade at Disney World in nearly 10 years! Stay tuned for more details and an opening date as Disney puts on the finishing touches.
