A year of magic and enchantment continues at Walt Disney World

A year of magic and enchantment continues as Walt Disney World Resort in Florida unveils an extraordinary lineup of new experiences throughout 2025. From brand-new stage productions and dazzling entertainment to immersive dining, lounges and more. Here’s a glimpse of everything new and what’s still to come this year and beyond.

New Entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Now Playing)

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
The iconic villains from classic Disney animated films take center stage in a fiendishly funny and fantastical stage show featuring Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and more. This brand-new musical production invites guests into a mysterious, mirror-filled realm that blends live action, dazzling special effects, and darkly whimsical storytelling offering a fresh perspective on the often misunderstood legends behind the magic. Guests of all ages should prepare for a magical encounter where villains finally get their moment to shine!

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
Park guests can joyfully dive under the sea in this reimagined theatrical production, which beautifully brings Ariel’s underwater world to life through a visually stunning and emotionally rich retelling of her story. Featuring talented live actors, intricate puppetry, and captivating digital animation, the show highlights beloved songs like “Part of Your World” and “Kiss the Girl,” all while providing a bold new perspective from Ariel herself.

Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT (Now Open)
Inspired by the geodesic design of Spaceship Earth and its 1982 opening, the new lounge GEO-82 has opened at EPCOT. Inside this sophisticated sanctuary, located within the park’s iconic attraction, guests aged 21 and older are welcomed into a world of elegant ambiance and retro-futuristic charm. The lounge features innovative cocktails, globally inspired small plates, and breathtaking views of the park’s World Celebration Gardens and beyond. Reservations are required to experience GEO-82 and can be made through the MyDisneyExperience app.

Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World (Now through Sept. 1, 2025)
This summer, Walt Disney World dazzles with even more magical experiences for the whole family with the debut of Cool Kid Summer—a limited-time celebration packed with new, whimsical entertainment and unforgettable fun for kids and the kid at heart. Through Sept. 1, 2025, families can immerse themselves in exciting shows, interactive games, and enchanting surprises throughout the four theme parks and select resort hotels.  

Magic Kingdom Park 

  • Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus: Play and have fun at the Big Top in Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can join the DJ ringmaster for a summertime dance party, pop-up silliness with Pluto and kid-friendly midway-style games with even more hands-on activities inside Big Top Souvenirs! 
  • Galactic Blast at Tomorrowland: Groove to out-of-this-world tunes during a space-inspired DJ dance party at Rocket Tower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, with surprise appearances by none other than the mischievous Stitch! Magic Kingdom guests can also enjoy a cool spot in the Merchant of Venus, featuring indoor crafts inspired by the new Disney and Pixar film “Elio.”   

EPCOT

  • GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall: EPCOT guests can join Goofy for an unforgettable dance and play experience inside CommuniCore Hall. This immersive takeover features a DJ-led dance party and beloved kids’ games with thrilling twists, like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks––all hosted by Goofy and his crew. 
  • Phineas and Ferb near EPCOT Main Entrance: Two best friends are returning to Walt Disney World for a summer full of crazy adventures, with daily appearances at EPCOT just in time for their new season, which is currently available on Disney Channel and Disney+. 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

  • Get Animated at Animation Courtyard: Animation Courtyard comes alive with energetic performances by magicians and jump rope performers, along with fun games and crafts for little ones while families can “Get Animated” with Mickey Mouse, beloved Disney Junior friends, and more at an indoor DJ dance party.   

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Adventure All Around the Park: Park guests can explore new nature-based adventures with favorite Disney Characters and hands-on activities earning a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge. Then, celebrate their day with the Dino Institute Intern at A Celebration Sing-Along at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, creating one-of-a-kind songs, highlighting all the creatures—real and mythical—guests spotted around the park.   

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New Nighttime Parade ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’

A new nighttime parade is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Florida.

Main Street U.S.A. will shine brighter than ever when the all-new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” makes its debut on July 20, 2025, at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort.

Through the power of the Blue Fairy’s magic, guests will watch dreams and wishes come true throughout this star-kissed parade. As the lights dance from float to float, guests will see favorite classic and contemporary characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Pixar films – some for the very first time in a Disney Live Entertainment nighttime parade.

At the heart of the parade is a new original theme that blends a majestic musical score with classic melodies from beloved Disney animated films. Guests can look forward to seeing beloved Disney characters throughout the parade in shining, shimmering splendor, all culminating in the parade’s finale. A whimsical train, inspired by the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade float, emerges to take dreamers of all ages on a ride through the stars.

Swirling ribbons of starlight reveal Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck leading a procession of Disney moments that includes Snow White and Dopey in a twinkling minecar, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider floating toward a gleaming lantern on their boat, and Aladdin and Jasmine taking a magic carpet ride.

Closing out the celebration are the original dreamers, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, draped in sparkling new looks. 

Disney characters guests can see in the parade include:

  • The Blue Fairy
  • Peter Pan & Wendy
  • Asha
  • La Familia Madrigal (Mirabel, Isabela, Bruno)
  • Elsa
  • Aurora and Prince Phillip, Tiana and Prince Naveen, Belle and the Beast, and Cinderella and Prince Charming
  • Miguel and Pepita
  • Moana
  • Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, Snow White, Dopey, Rapunzel, Flynn, Aladdin and Jasmine.

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2025 Disney’s ‘Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party’ (MNSSHP) Dates

Disney has just released the dates for their Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which is held at the Magic Kingdom Starting 15th August through to 31st October 2025

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is an annual Halloween celebration at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park and is held on select nights (listed below). Entrance to the party requires purchase of a MNSSHP ticket and is not included with normal park admission.

The party takes over the entire park after it is closed to non-ticketed guests. The party hours are 7pm to 12am, however party guests can gain entry to the Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm.

MNSSHP showcases nighttime Halloween fun and entertainment for families in a very Disney way, the fun of Halloween without it being scary. Unlike the rest of the year Disney allows guests to dress as their favourite characters during the party, See FAQ HERE for dress code

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offers Disney halloween character greetings, special halloween inspired shows and fireworks, a special “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade which features characters dressed in their Halloween finery and the special fireworks show lights up the skies with the voices of the Ghost Host and various Disney villains.

There are also lots of trick-or-treat stations located throughout the park where you can fill your bags with free delicious Halloween candy treats.

The 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates

August. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
September. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
October. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31. 

Ticket Prices
Event tickets are $119 to $229 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).

Discounts
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party—valid only for event nights in August and September.

FREE Dining & Drinks Packages for 2026 Walt Disney World Holidays

Book your 2026 package holiday by 5th November 2025 and enjoy Free Dining & Drinks and Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of a 7-Day Magic Ticket on selected arrivals and packages at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Book by 1st July and you’ll save £300 per booking on flight-inclusive packages or £200 per booking on Disney Resort hotel & Ticket packages.

Details can be found here https://www.disneyholidays.co.uk/walt-disney-world/

Bookings open 29th April 2025

Available during most school holidays, simply book a selected Disney Resort Collection hotel + Ticket package and you’ll dine for FREE at over 90 venues with Disney Quick-Service Meals and Disney Quick-Service Dining Plans, and over 170 venues with Disney Dining Plans (excludes gratuities). Dining locations can be found across all Disney Resorthotels, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Boardwalk, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’s cuisine to tickle every tastebud, from fine dining and familiar favourites to holiday treats and healthy snacks – and even meals with beloved Disney Characters, including Mickey, Minnie, and friends.

 

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Universal United Kingdom – Confirmed

The first Universal Theme Park in Europe has now been confirmed to be built in the UK.

Rumours (see here) of a UK Universal theme park, sparked by Universal’s December 2023 land purchase near Bedford, have been confirmed; the resort will be built on a 500 acre plot of land which was the former site Kempston Hardwick brickworks.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the multibillion-pound investment by the company would “see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe, firmly putting the county on the global stage”.