9 new rides, attractions and experiences coming to Walt Disney World in 2025

Looking back, 2024 was the first year of the pandemic. Visit to Walt Disney World For most visitors, it felt much the same as it did before 2020. Theme park reservations It is now a thing of the past. Finally, I’m back to park hopping all day long. disney dining plan I’m back. It is also Epcot’s multi-year transformation and the opening Tiana’s Bayou Adventure At Magic Kingdom.

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As we turn the page to 2025, we’ll see what the new year brings to Walt Disney World.

Good news: Several new rides, attractions, and experiences will open in the next 12 months. And — as announced at the Disney Experience Showcase in 2024 at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event — lots of developments coming At a theme park in Central Florida. New additions include: A land with a “car” theme and Disney Villains at Magic Kingdom.Monsters Inc.” Landing at Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americaland replaces Dinoland USA at Animal Kingdom.

Not so good news. The road to cool new products is paved with construction…it will take several years.

Related: Disney World receives final approval for $17 billion development plan including fifth theme park

So even though we are in a gap of several years with lots of new lands and tourist attractions, there will still be plenty of new things to see and do. Here are nine new things to look forward to at Disney World in 2025.

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

Since the Main Street Electrical Parade began at Magic Kingdom in 2016, the only way for Disney World visitors to see the nighttime parade was to purchase a ticket. Mickey’s scary Halloween party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

In the summer of 2025, Disney will introduce an all-new nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom called “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.” Disney promises that the parade will feature characters from films such as “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and “Moana” in a “whole new light.”

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Based on concept art and some details Disney has already released, the Blue Fairy from “Pinocchio” will use “starlight magic” to illuminate parade floats and character costumes as they move through the park. Masu.

Pirates of the Caribbean themed pub

In late 2025, goodies will wash ashore at Magic Kingdom when a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge opens in Adventureland. The lounge will be located near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and will incorporate characters, lore and adventurous fun associated with the ride.

Disney said, “There may be more than a few mystical and magical surprises in store.” This could mean anything from character appearances to interactive experiences like Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. One of the “surprises” revealed is that Pegleg Pete (also known as Barker Bird, the animatronic parrot that used to greet guests at the ride’s entrance) will be resident in the lounge.

So far, the only mention of what Disney is cooking up in the galley is that there will be a “selection of ocean-worthy grog and larvae.” Although not explicitly stated, this wording implies that alcoholic beverages can be consumed with food. However, to comply with Magic Kingdom rules, you can only eat and drink inside the restaurant, and you can’t take drinks home with you while you’re walking around the park.

Test track reimagined

If you’re looking for a new ride at Disney World in 2025, the closest you’ll get is the reimagined Test Track that’s been happening at Epcot since it closed in the summer of 2024.

But starting in late summer 2025, General Motors test tracks will once again put guests in the driver’s seat. When it reopens, there will be an all-new story and all-new looking cars. Disney has hinted that if you want to take a peek, you might be able to see the vehicle circling around the track for a “test run” in early 2025.

We expect it to become a very popular ride once it reopens, so why not improve your skills? lightning lane To be on the safe side, acquire the multipass skill before traveling after late summer 2025.

spaceship earth lounge

Another new Disney World lounge will open in Epcot in late spring 2025. The design (and location) of this lounge is inspired by the park’s icon, Spaceship Earth. Spaceship Earth’s lounge space is the former location of a corporate lounge and offers views of the park’s Celebration Gardens and even the fireworks at night.

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After

In September 2024, Disney announced that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, the Hollywood Studios theatrical show where an animatronic version of Lightning McQueen takes center stage, will be released in early October to make way for something a little more sinister. announced that it would be closing.

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After Dozens of characters from Disney’s dark side appear, including Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent. They will break through the one-way mirror (of Snow White fame) and perform their infamous performance.

The news of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After comes shortly after Disney announced at D23 that an entire land dedicated to Disney villains is planned for the Magic Kingdom. It takes time to build out an entire theme park property, but with this new show, Disney is giving fans a bit of a bite out of the poison apple, so to speak.

The show is scheduled to open in the summer of 2025, after the theater’s vicious renovation is complete.

The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure

This isn’t the only addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will be on stage from summer 2025, adding yet another show to the lineup. The show features all-new sets, live performers and puppets, as well as performances from “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Daughters of Triton,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more. Popular songs will be performed.

Zootopia: A better Zootopia!

We’ve known since 2023 that the “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” attraction in Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life would be re-themed to “Zootopia.”

At this year’s D23 Disney Experience Showcase, Disney finally revealed that the new attraction will open in winter 2025.

As it stands, “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” is a 3D movie featuring characters from animated movies, mixed with some 4D effects and animatronics. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will likely follow a similar format, but with a fresh new storyline featuring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest of their furry, feathered, and scaly friends.

Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Although it technically opened in late 2024, 2025 will be the first chance for most guests to enjoy the all-new standalone 10-story building. island tower in a popular place Polynesian Village Resort. Located on the side closest to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

This Disney Vacation Club property is eligible for DVC Points (Click here for rental instructions) or pay cash directly to Disney. We offer Polynesia’s first room types, including duo studios for two, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom penthouses, as well as more standard deluxe studios.

Inspiration for its design actually came from early concept art for the Polynesian Village Resort itself. It combines popular Disney stories and settings like “Moana” with the beauty of the natural world.

The facility’s opening will feature a “Moana”-themed splash pad, a new zero-entry pool, and a new dining option, Wailuru Bar & Grill. No advance reservations are required, and so far it’s been well-received by people who want to casually enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a poke bowl to go with it.

Free water park access for Disney hotel guests

Disney resort hotel guests can start their 2025 vacations off to a great start. Guests have free access to the water park on their check-in date. Therefore, we recommend taking an early flight or staying off-site on your arrival day to make the most of your “check-in” day. tickets to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Water Park Typically $74 + tax for adults and $68 + tax for children ages 3-9. (Children under 3 are free at all Disney World parks).

Instead of rushing to the park as soon as you arrive or waiting until the second day of your vacation to start having fun, you can take advantage of the complimentary water park on the day of your arrival. Disney’s water parks don’t stay open as late as Disney’s four theme parks, but if you arrive early enough, you can easily spend half a day at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.

Disney rotates which of its two water parks is open year-round, but you always have one water park to choose from, weather permitting.

This benefit is exclusive to guests staying at Disney official hotels. When you book your 2025 stay, Disney will send you information on how to use the water park for free before you arrive.