Hey Disney fans amazing news alert! If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2025 specifically to Hollywood Studios you are in for a treat. Mark your calendars because two totally fresh live shows are set to debut and they sound absolutely incredible. We're talking under-the-sea adventures and wickedly fun villainy all coming your way!
Dive Under the Sea Again: 'The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure' Finally Has an Opening Date!
Remember "Voyage of the Little Mermaid"? It was a classic but it closed back in 2020 and has been missed ever since. Well get excited because something even better is taking its place. "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure " is officially opening in the Animation Courtyard theater and the date is May 27 2025! Yes Memorial Day weekend just got even more magical.
This is not just a repeat of the old show though. Disney is calling it a "fully reimagined stage production" inspired by the movie we all adore from 1989. Expect bold new sets updated special effects and of course all those unforgettable songs. "Part of Your World" "Poor Unfortunate Souls" "Kiss the Girl"—they will all be there to sing along to. Plus get ready for some surprises Disney is teasing "new-to-the-show songs" too! It sounds like a fantastic way to relive Ariel's story in a completely fresh and exciting way.
Unleash Your Inner Baddie: 'Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After' Show Ready to Rewrite Villain Endings
But wait there's more villain fans rejoice! Over at the Sunset Showcase Theater another brand-new musical stage show is arriving on the same day May 27 2025. It's called "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" and it promises to be a wicked good time. This show is putting the spotlight squarely on our favorite Disney baddies.
The star of the show is none other than Hades himself. He is gathering a crew of iconic villains – think Maleficent Captain Hook Cruella De Vil and maybe even more – to basically complain about how unfairly their stories ended. The Magic Mirror is involved too summoning YOU the audience member to help decide who has the most compelling sob story or should we say villain story.
Disney says you will have to "choose wisely" because these villains might have a few tricks up their sleeves or maybe a poisoned apple or two. It sounds like a fun interactive and hilarious show perfect for anyone who secretly roots for the bad guys. This show is replacing "Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy" which closed earlier this year and will be a permanent addition not just a seasonal thing.
Hollywood Studios Entertainment Just Got a Major Upgrade: Summer 2025 is Going to Be Awesome
These two new shows are a huge deal for Hollywood Studios. Disney is clearly investing in live entertainment again and these additions are coming at just the right time. With summer break kicking off right around the same date these shows are sure to be a massive draw for families visiting Disney World during the busy summer season.
Imagine spending a day at Hollywood Studios riding thrilling rides and then taking a break to enjoy two brand-new Broadway-caliber stage shows. It's a fantastic combination of thrills and classic Disney storytelling. Keep an eye out for more details on showtimes virtual queues and maybe even some previews in the coming weeks. But one thing is for sure Hollywood Studios is about to get even more magical in 2025!
Two Must-See Shows Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios - Key Highlights:
- Show Debuts: Both "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" and "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" open on May 27 2025.
- Location: "The Little Mermaid" in Animation Courtyard Theater "Disney Villains" in Sunset Showcase Theater.
- The Little Mermaid: Reimagined stage show with new sets effects songs and puppets. Replacing "Voyage of the Little Mermaid".
- Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After: New musical show starring Hades Cruella De Vil Maleficent Captain Hook and more. Interactive element where audience decides who is most unfairly treated. Replacing "Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy".
- Timing: Opening just before summer break making them perfect for summer visitors.
- Impact: Major boost to live entertainment at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Get Ready to Be Entertained: Disney World's Hollywood Studios is the Place to Be in Summer 2025
So there you have it Disney fans! Hollywood Studios is gearing up for a summer of spectacular entertainment. Whether you are team mermaid or team villain or maybe team both these new shows are going to be a must-do on your next Disney World vacation. Start planning your trip for summer 2025 and get ready to experience the magic of "The Little Mermaid" and the mischief of Disney's most infamous villains live on stage!