Get ready for an exciting year at Walt Disney World in 2025! With new attractions, entertainment, and experiences, there’s so much to look forward to. This year, guests can enjoy a brand-new water park on-site benefit, giving them more ways to cool off and have fun in the Florida sun. Plus, there’s a new nighttime parade set to dazzle guests at Magic Kingdom with stunning floats and enchanting performances. Over at Hollywood Studios, a new villains-themed show promises to bring extra thrills for fans of Disney’s darker side. These are just a few of the exciting updates coming to Walt Disney World in 2025, making it the perfect time to plan your next magical adventure!
What’s New at Disney World in 2025
With Universal’s Epic Universe opening summer of 2025, that doesn’t mean new and exciting things aren’t taking place at Walt Disney World. Specific opening dates have not been announced yet.
What New at Magic Kingdom in 2025?
Disney Starlight Nighttime Parade
“Disney Starlight” will continue the nighttime spectacular legacy started by the “Main Street Electrical Parade” using the latest technology to tell new stories about the characters you love. All of this is brought to life by the magic of the Blue Fairy, in addition to beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen,” and more.
Tavern Themed to Pirates of the Caribbean
This rambunctious watering hole will offer a welcoming haven for all pirate-kind, big and small, and everyone in between. Here, bandits and buccaneers-to-be from every corner of the seven seas are welcome to join together and raise a toast to the pirate life! In the newly released artwork, X marks the spot for a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub inside this tavern location coming to Magic Kingdom Park.
What’s New at Epcot?
Spaceship Earth Inspired Lounge
For over 40 years, Spaceship Earth has welcomed visitors to EPCOT as a shining beacon of optimism and hope. This just-announced lounge is inspired by the stories, shapes, and enduring legacy of this timeless icon. Taking inspiration from the geometric sphere, the zen space to gather and enjoy refreshments will be draped with rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.
What New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
New Villains Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025
This show is replacing the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy show. The creative minds at Disney Live Entertainment will transform Sunset Showcase into the mysterious, reflective realm of the Magic Mirror. The show will feature appearances by dozens of the most infamous evildoers, with fiendish foes Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent each breaking through the glass to take the stage in live production numbers.
Other Walt Disney World Changes Coming in 2025
- Disney Adds Water Park Benefit for On-Site Guests. Guests of Walt Disney World Resorts in 2025 can enjoy water park admission on check-in day—included with their stay.
- The Polynesian Island Tower addition is opening December 17, 2024. This will also include a new dining location, Wailulu Bar & Grill. “Wailulu” means calm water in Hawaiian, which is very fitting as this unique restaurant will boast breathtaking views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Wailulu Bar & Grill will feature spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas and a bar space overlooking Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. This casual walk-up pool bar will feature an all-day menu for lunch and dinner that is influenced by the Polynesian Islands’ local and indigenous ingredients. Specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries will be available for breakfast.
As you can see, there is a lot to look forward to at Walt Disney World in 2025. What change are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments.
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