Why Disney Fans Are Rushing to Book Hollywood Studios for February 13th, if you’ve checked the Disney World park reservation calendar lately, you might notice a curious trend: February 13th is becoming the “must-book” date for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While most people are planning for Valentine’s Day on the 14th, seasoned Disney fans are looking for something a bit more… wicked. According to the recent official 2026 PR calendar released by Disney, “Villaintines Day” is set to return to Hollywood Studios in 2026.
What is Villaintines Day?
First introduced as a surprise event in 2025, Villaintines Day is Disney’s way of letting the “bad guys” take over the most glamorous park in Walt Disney World. Instead of roses and romance, February 13th is dedicated to the iconic antagonists we love to hate.
While Disney has yet to release the full 2026 itinerary, the fact that it is officially listed on their PR calendar confirms that this wasn’t just a one-off experiment; it’s becoming a new annual tradition.
What Happened During the 2025 Premiere?
To understand why fans are already booking their park passes, we have to look back at the inaugural event in 2025. Guests entering Hollywood Studios were met with several exclusive “evil” perks:
- Rare Character Meet-and-Greets: Classic villains stepped out of the shadows. Maleficent took over the Muppet Courtyard, Cruella de Vil patrolled near the entrance of Galaxy’s Edge, and Jafar was seen lurking near the Walt Disney Presents Theater.
- Exclusive “Villaintines”: Cast members handed out physical “Villaintine” cards featuring Hades, Maleficent, Captain Hook, Jafar, the Evil Queen, and Cruella.
- Immersive Decor: The park entrance was transformed with “Who’s your VillainTine?” signage, encouraging guests to find their “Favorite Fiend.”
- Exclusive Previews: The 2025 event was used as a platform to promote the new Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After stage show, giving fans a QR-code-enabled sneak peek into the “Magic Mirror” realm.
Why You Should Book Now
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already a high-demand park due to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. When you add a limited-time character event like Villaintines Day, capacity fills up fast.
For fans of the Disney Villains, this is a rare opportunity to see these characters outside of the ticketed Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties. Because Villaintines Day is currently a daytime offering included with regular park admission, it offers massive value for guests who want that “spooky” fix in the middle of February.
Pro Tip: If you’re planning to be in Orlando next February, secure your Hollywood Studios reservation for the 13th now. Even if Disney keeps the full details under wraps until the last minute, history (and the PR calendar) suggests that being in the park that day will lead to some wickedly good surprises.
