
Signage and Showtimes Confirm Lightning Lane for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure Opening May 27. Hollywood Studios is gearing up for two brand new shows opening on May 27th, 2025. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Sunset Showcase Theater, and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. Showtimes have finally been posted by Walt Disney World, and now we have new signs installed confirming Lightning Lane.
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure allows guests to relive Ariel’s enchanting story in this dazzling theatrical production inspired by the animated classic The Little Mermaid. In the Animation Courtyard Theater at Hollywood Studios. Showtimes are listed: Time – 9:15 AM to 7:15 PM
We went over to the new theater today and saw the first signs of life in that theater in over 5 years. The new signage is being installed now, and the Standby Entrance/Lightning Lane sign is up. There is a circular image that has “Coming Soon” written on it. This confirms that guests will be able to schedule a time to return to see the brand-new show.

In further news: “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort tells the story you know and love, but in a way you’ve never seen before. Want to take a sneak peek at the gadgets and gizmos aplenty Disney Live Entertainment has in store? So did Disney Legend and original voice of Ariel herself, Jodi Benson! She’s surprising the Cast and bringing you along in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
Signage and Showtimes Confirm Lightning Lane for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure Opening May 27
A Mermaid Fairy Tail
Watch as Ariel follows her dreams to be part of the human world. This little mermaid’s adventure is brimming with familiar moments, like encounters with King Triton and Ursula, and stirring scenes.
Throughout Ariel’s journey, get swept away by moving musical numbers like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more!
This fin-tastic tale is enhanced with stunning set pieces and cutting-edge effects that capture Ariel’s imagination and emotions.