Disney World: Sneak Peek at 2025’s Epic Disney Experiences. Disney World’s parks are set for significant expansion, bringing new immersive lands to guests. Magic Kingdom will expand with “Cars” and Villains-themed areas. Hollywood Studios will introduce a “Monsters Inc.” land with a unique vertical lift coaster. Animal Kingdom will feature “Tropical Americas,” incorporating the worlds of “Encanto” and Indiana Jones.
Let’s break down what is coming sooner, like in 2025. Guests planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2025 have some amazing new Disney Experiences to look forward to. Summer is bringing a new nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom, a new adults-only lounge to Epcot plus Test Track reopening, and Hollywood Studios will open two shows.
Later this year we will see a new show in Animal Kingdom called “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”, and a new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom. What are you most excited to see open at Walt Disney World in 2025?
Below, we broke everything down by Parks, opening timeframe, and a small description:
- Magic Kingdom:
- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” Parade: Get ready for a dazzling new nighttime parade debuting in summer 2025! Expect beloved characters from “Encanto,” “Frozen,” and “Peter Pan,” along with stunning visuals and innovative costumes.
- Pirates-Themed Tavern: Adventureland will welcome a new immersive dining and beverage location in late 2025, expanding the “Pirates of the Caribbean” story. Think themed drinks and a swashbuckling atmosphere!
- Hall of Presidents Updates: Following the 2024 election, the Hall of Presidents will reopen with a new update in 2025.
- Epcot:
- GEO-82 Lounge: An adults-only lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth, opening in late spring 2025, offering innovative cocktails and stunning views.
- Test Track 3.0: A reimagined Test Track, in collaboration with Chevrolet, debuting in late summer 2025, focusing on the future of automotive design.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” Live Show: A new stage show featuring iconic Disney villains, premiering in the summer of 2025.
- “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”: A reimagined version of The Little Mermaid show, also debuting in summer 2025, featuring new sets, puppets, and technology.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
- “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” 4-D Show: Replacing “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” in winter 2025, this new show takes you into the world of Zootopia.
| Name of Opening | Park | Type | Anticipated Opening Timeframe | Brief Description/Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away | Magic Kingdom | Show | Summer 2025 | The new immersive lounge near Pirates of the Caribbean offers themed food and drinks. |
| Pirates-Themed Tavern | Magic Kingdom | Dining | Late 2025 | The reimagined musical show featuring new sets, puppets, live performers, and digital animation, telling the story from Ariel’s perspective. |
| Hall of Presidents Updates | Magic Kingdom | Attraction | Later in 2025 | Routine updates to the audio-animatronic show to reflect the 2024 Presidential election. |
| GEO-82 (A Lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth) | Epcot | Lounge | Late Spring 2025 | Adults-only lounge inside Spaceship Earth offering innovative cocktails and small plates with scenic views. |
| Test Track Reimagining (Test Track 3.0) | Epcot | Attraction | Late Summer 2025 | Reimagined attraction focusing on innovation and the future of automotive design, in collaboration with Chevrolet. |
| Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Show | Summer 2025 | New live stage show featuring Disney villains who attempt to prove they are misunderstood. |
| The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Show | Summer 2025 | A new 4-D show replacing “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” featuring characters from Zootopia. |
| Zootopia: Better Zoogether! | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Show | Winter 2025 | New 4-D show replacing “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” featuring characters from Zootopia. |
Looking Ahead: Beyond 2025
- Magic Kingdom:
- Villains Land: A major expansion featuring attractions, dining, and shopping themed around Disney villains.
- Cars-Themed Addition to Frontierland: A new area themed after Pixar’s “Cars,” including two new attractions.
- Big Thunder Mountain Updates: A lengthy refurbishment project spanning 2025 and 2026, with hints of new magic.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- Monsters, Inc. Land: A new land themed after “Monsters, Inc.,” featuring a suspended roller coaster.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme: The attraction will be rethemed with a Muppets theme.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
- Tropical Americas Land: Replacing DinoLand U.S.A., this new land will feature “Encanto” and “Indiana Jones” themes, with full completion expected by 2027.
| Name of Opening | Park | Type | Anticipated Opening Timeframe | Brief Description/Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villains Land | Magic Kingdom | Land/Attraction | TBD | Major expansion featuring two new attractions, dining, and shopping themed around Disney villains. |
| Cars-Themed Addition to Frontierland | Magic Kingdom | Land/Attraction | TBA (Construction starts 2025) | Expansion featuring two Cars-themed attractions: a rally race and a family-friendly ride, repurposing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. |
| Updates to Big Thunder Mountain | Magic Kingdom | Attraction | Sometime in 2026 | Major refurbishment with potential new thematic elements. |
| Monsters, Inc. Land | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Land/Attraction | TBD (Construction starts 2025) | New land replacing Muppets Courtyard, featuring a suspended roller coaster and a new theater show. |
| Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme to Muppets | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Attraction | TBD | Retheme of the existing roller coaster with a Muppets theme. |
| Tropical Americas Land | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Land/Attraction | 2027 | Reimagining of DinoLand U.S.A. featuring Encanto-themed and Indiana Jones-themed attractions, dining, and more. DinoLand U.S.A. closing in phases, with full land expected to debut by 2027. |
| New Mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Attraction | Memorial Day Weekend 2026 | New adventure aboard the Millennium Falcon, coinciding with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. |
That is the future, and that is what makes it exciting to be a Disney blogger. We have job stability for the next few years.
