Disney World has shared more details about the new attractions and experiences it has planned for 2025.
The resort will debut new shows, a revamped ride and new lounges next year.
The previously-announced Spaceship Earth lounge will open at EPCOT in the spring. The space will offer views of World Celebration Gardens and the park’s nighttime fireworks, according to Disney.
Most of Disney’s new offerings will debut in the summer. Magic Kingdom will get a nighttime parade called “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Way,” which will feature the Blue Fairy from “Pinochio” as well as floats inspired by “Moana,” “Peter Pan,” Frozen and more.
Disney will open two stage shows at Hollywood Studios. “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, located in the former venue for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, will feature a slew of villains from Cruella de Vil and Captain Hook to Maleficent. They will join the Magic Mirror from “Snow White” on stage for performances “full of witty humor and mischievous charm.”
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” will also debut at the park. The show, which replaces “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” will include new sets, puppets and visuals. Inspired by Disney’s animated film “The Little Mermaid,” the show will include musical numbers for “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Daughters of Triton” and “Kiss the Girl.”
Later in the summer, the reimagined Test Track will open at EPCOT. The attraction will be presented by General Motors and future a new storyline inspired by the park’s original World of Motion attraction.
In late 2025, a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired tavern will open in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. It will be available to guests of ages and feature beverages and grub, as well as “a few mysterious and magical surprises.”
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will get a new show inside the Tree of Life in the winter. The characters of “Zootopia” will take over the “A Bug’s Life” crew in the 4D production “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”
Disney also announced that Dinosaur will remain open through 2025 before closing to make way for the new Tropical Americas land at the park. Disney previously announced that TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will close on Jan. 13.
The 11-acre Tropical Americas will include a new “Indiana Jones” ride, an “Encanto” attraction and a large quick-service restaurant. The land is expected to open in 2027.
