What’s New at Disney for Summer 2025 and Beyond

If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure, there’s no better place than Walt Disney World® Resort—and 2025 is shaping up to be magically unforgettable! With incredible new rides, exciting entertainment, and updates to iconic attractions, it’s time to grab your mouse ears and start planning your vacation. Here’s what’s new at Disney for Summer 2025 and beyond:

1. Spaceship Earth Lounge—an out-of-this-world dining experience

Prepare for lift-off to luxury at the all-new Spaceship Earth Lounge, opening late spring 2025 at EPCOT®. While the exact location has yet to be disclosed, the lounge will boast amazing views of the World Celebration gardens and a “unique perspective of the nightly fireworks.” The décor draws inspiration from Spaceship Earth’s unique geometric sphere and the menu will feature cosmic cocktails and intergalactic bites. Whether you’re recharging between attractions or just looking for a cool place to chill, this ultra-modern retreat is the perfect way to elevate your EPCOT® experience.

2. Disney Starlight—a new nighttime parade

One of the most anticipated attractions coming to Walt Disney World® Resort this summer is Disney Starlight, a nighttime extravaganza set to light up Magic Kingdom® Park! Disney Starlight is a new, immersive parade that combines state-of-the-art technology, beloved characters, and jaw-dropping visuals to tell the stories of Disney’s most iconic movies, including Moana, Encanto, and Peter Pan. The parade will take place on Main Street, U.S.A., and will be hosted by the Blue Fairy of Pinocchio, who will use her magic to bring “a star-kissed constellation of Disney dreams” to life.

3. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After—a wickedly fun new show

Get ready to cheer for the antiheroes at “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” a wickedly fun new show debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® this summer! This larger-than-life performance gives iconic Disney villains their time in the spotlight as they hilariously rewrite their stories. From Maleficent finally explaining why she’s misunderstood to Cruella de Vil and Captain Hook sharing laugh-out-loud moments, this devious, dazzling and dangerously entertaining musical may just have you rooting for the “bad guys.”

4. The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure—a new take on a Disney classic

Dive under the sea this summer with “The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure,” a brand-new live stage show making waves at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®! This dazzling retelling of Ariel’s journey to find her voice combines all your favorite songs, breathtaking puppetry, and jaw-dropping special effects that bring the ocean to life. The new heartwarming show replaces the “Voyage of The Little Mermaid,” which closed in 2020, and promises to leave you singing along and dreaming of adventure!

5. A new Test Track is coming to EPCOT®

Buckle up, thrill-seekers! This year, EPCOT® is revving up excitement with a reimagined Test Track, a ride like never before. Disney is collaborating with Chevrolet®, the ride’s sponsor, to create an updated version featuring six new distinct exhibits that is scheduled to open in late summer 2025. The updated ride will put you in the driver’s seat of a high-tech concept car as you accelerate at record-breaking speeds through scenes of past, present and future advancements. It’s fast, futuristic, and the ultimate thrill ride!

6. Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern—a first-of-its-kind lounge experience

Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to raise your tankards and set sail for adventure at the brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern, coming to Magic Kingdom® Park in late 2025. This first-of-its-kind lounge experience extends the story of Pirates of the Caribbean, with swashbuckling sailors gathering to tell their tales as you enjoy rum-inspired cocktails, hearty shipboard fare, and a treasure trove of surprises. Rumor has it that Jack Sparrow himself may swagger through for a drink and a tale or two!

7. Zootopia: Better Zoogether!—a wild new show

Get ready to hop into the wild world of Zootopia with the brand-new show “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in 2025! Scheduled to debut in late 2025, this exciting, high-energy stage production brings everyone’s favorite crime-fighting duo—Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde—back for a new adventure. Join them as they team up with a quirky cast of Zootopia’s colorful citizens to solve a mystery, all while celebrating the city’s vibrant diversity. Expect catchy tunes, zippy choreography, and plenty of laughs as the duo shows that no matter how different we all are, we’re better together!

Plan your 2025 vacation now!

With exciting new attractions, shows, and dining experiences, Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to make unforgettable memories this year. And there’s no better place to stay for a magical Disney vacation than Caribe Royale Orlando, a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel. Located just minutes from the parks, Caribe Royale Orlando offers guests exclusive Disney perks, including shuttle transportation to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Disney Springs® and the ability to purchase Disney tickets in advance or on-site. Plus, the all-suite resort boasts tropical pools, a water slide, eight unique dining experiences, luxury Island Spa, and on-site biking, fishing, basketball, and Padel or Pickleball for an endless-fun getaway.

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