What is Coming to Disney Experiences in 2025? Everything We Know So Far. Here is a breakdown of everything we know that has been announced for 2025 at Disney Parks and Beyond. But, before we get to 2025, we still have the rest of 2024. Prior to getting into all the new exciting announcements, let us look at the rest of 2024.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be sold out for the rest of August, but tickets are still on sale for the rest of the event which runs until Oct 31st., 2024.
Next to open is the Reimagined “The Little Mermaid” Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In 2024, an all-new theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Little Mermaid” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The reimagined show will feature stunning set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold new design aesthetic that captures Ariel’s imagination and emotions through her unique view of the world around her. More to come in 2024 here on the Blog!
The menu for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle was just released and starts August 29th, 2024.
Followed by our Holiday happenings with the return of Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, plus gingerbread houses, Decorations across the resorts, and more.
Plans are drawn and dirt is already moving for the next generation of Disney Experiences, announced this weekend at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. ICYMI, you can read about all-new lands, attractions and more that were announced in our D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event roundup.
Guests will start to see many of these projects come to life in the near future — including quite a few experiences debuting next year. Keep reading for your list of new must-dos, all opening in 2025!
Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics Figure Coming to Disneyland
Next year at Disneyland Resort, a fitting tribute to Walt Disney will debut on Main Street U.S.A. Walt Disney Imagineering is designing the first ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure as part of a new show, “Walt Disney — A Magical Life.” You can initially catch this production inside the Main Street Opera House, before it moves to play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.”
New Disneyland Paris Nighttime Spectacular
We announced plenty of entertainment news at D23 Event 2024, including a new nighttime spectacular coming to Disneyland Paris! The show will open in January 2025 and include projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle as well as down Main Street. You’ll hear timeless tunes from both Disney and Pixar in the soundtrack.
“Disney Starlight” Nighttime Parade at Walt Disney World
Over at Walt Disney World, the “Disney Starlight” nighttime parade meanders through Magic Kingdom Park beginning summer 2025 — and fans of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” won’t want to miss it! The Blue Fairy will bring the magic of Disney characters from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios films to life, including “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more.
Pirates of the Caribbean and Spaceship Earth Themed Lounges
Also opening 2025 are two new Walt Disney World lounges themed to Spaceship Earth and Pirates of the Caribbean. The Spaceship Earth lounge is a nod to the iconic EPCOT attraction with rich textures and warm metallic tones, while the Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom Park will feature a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub.
New Disney Cruise Line Ship, the Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains-themed cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, sets sail in November 2025! The ship blends all-new Disney Animation experiences like a Cruella de Vil-themed piano lounge and a “The Lion King” dinner show with guest favorite must-dos such as a can’t-miss Broadway-style production, “Disney Hercules”— with everyone’s favorite Super Heroes and Pixar characters.
Disney Adventure Sets Sail from Singapore
Next year, guests will also be able to board the Disney Adventure, the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia. The Disney Adventure will sail with three- and four-night itineraries out of Singapore. New areas include Disney Animation-inspired experiences like Wayfinder Bay themed to “Moana,” Town Square featuring “Tangled” and “Cinderella,” and more.
Plus, just on the horizon and as announced at D23 Event 2024, four new Disney Cruise Line ships will arrive between 2027 and 2031.
Test Track Reimagining Reopening
Racing to return to Test Track presented by Chevrolet? We got some updates on this EPCOT attraction’s reimagining at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. Construction has already begun, with a reopening date sometime in 2025. Get ready to rev your engines!
It’s shaping up to be a great big, beautiful tomorrow in our parks. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on these thrilling new projects as we approach their openings in 2025!
