Everything NEW Coming to Disney World in 2025!
Can you believe it’s almost the end of 2024?! We’re busy over here celebrating the holidays at Disney World, but Disney is always looking ahead to what’s next.
They just shared a bunch of new experiences coming in 2025 — let’s take a look!
New to Disney World in 2025
Magic Kingdom
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
The new nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” is coming to Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2025! The new parade will combine nostalgic Disney storytelling and glowing innovation.
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You’ll see characters from Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and more! The parade will light up the night as The Blue Fairy from Pinocchio uses the transformative magic of starlight in each and every float and costume in the parade.
Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Tavern
The new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired tavern will open in Adventureland in late 2025! Pirates of all ages will be welcome in the tavern, with a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub.
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There also will be more than a few mysterious and magical surprises in store!
EPCOT
Spaceship Earth Lounge
The Spaceship Earth lounge will be opening in EPCOT in late spring of 2025! It will be an elevated lounge that honors the history of Spaceship Earth and EPCOT.
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Disney’s chefs have come up with some delicious culinary creations to complement the space. You’ll be able to take in some awesome views of the park, like the World Celebration Gardens, and it will offer a unique perspective of the nightly fireworks!
Test Track presented by General Motors
Test Track will be returning to EPCOT in late summer of 2025! Disney has been working with General Motors on an all-new storyline for the attraction. But, you might even see cars returning to the track with their new look early in 2025!
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Hollywood Studios
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
The all-new show “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will be debuting at Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2025!
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You’ll get to see villains like Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent break through the glass of the Magic Mirror to take center stage. You might even get a glimpse of a few more of your favorites through the magical mirrors because DOZENS of the most infamous are going to be trying to join in on the fun!
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” will open at Hollywood Studios in summer of 2025! There will be all-new sets, puppets, live performers, and visuals to bring Ariel’s story to life.
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Get ready to sing along to classics like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World,” plus two new-to-this-theater musical numbers, “Daughters of Triton” and “Kiss the Girl.”
Animal Kingdom
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
The new 4D production “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” will debut inside the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom in winter of 2025! You’ll get to join Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and more for a new wild adventure.
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Last Chance for DINOSAUR
While you’re in Animal Kingdom, make sure to hop on DINOSAUR over in DinoLand, U.S.A. because 2025 is the last year it will be operating in the park before it makes way for the new Tropical Americas land!
Disney After Hours
Disney After Hours events are returning to Disney World in 2025! You can experience them at Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom.
After Hours – Magic Kingdom Fireworks
Grab some snacks like ice cream, popcorn, and select bottled refreshments (which are included with your ticket!) as you get to enjoy the parks with WAY less people and shorter lines.
Stay and Play
Disney also recently released a bunch of ticket, dining, and hotel offers for 2025! They also revealed that in 2025, when you check into one of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels, it also includes admission to a Disney Water Park on your arrival day.
And, every morning you can continue to get exclusive early access to the parks with Early Theme Park Entry!
Recurring Fun
Disney also confirmed that seasonal and themed events will be returning in 2025, like the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. There will actually be more than 200 days of themed, seasonal, and limited-time magical events happening in 2025.
Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!
