Since the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom opened to the public, Disney has been running a Virtual Queue system, this is now coming to an end.
From February 25th 2025, Guests will be able to join a regular standby queue as Disney will be removing the virtual queue system for both Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom.
Read CommentsWalt Disney World Resort in Florida is to unveil a host of magical experiences that will captivate guests. From brand-new shows, immersive dining lounges and more. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming in 2025.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”
Deep in the shadows of Sunset Boulevard, an all-new live stage production is about to cast its spell in summer 2025. “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” invites guests into the Magic Mirror’s mysterious realm, where the most fiendish of foes – Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent – take center stage. With witty humor, mischievous charm, and dazzling performances, this delightfully wicked show will keep audiences spellbound as Disney’s most infamous evildoers gather for some diabolical fun. Guests of all ages should prepare for a magical encounter where villains finally get their moment to shine!
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”
Get ready to shell-ebrate! “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” is making its splashing debut in summer 2025! This all-new theatrical production of the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic brings Ariel’s undersea world to life with dazzling physical sets, vibrant puppetry, live performers and breathtaking visuals.
Fans of the beloved film can expect plenty of nods to its nostalgia and iconic animation style, along with unforgettable songs like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World.” Plus, audiences will be treated to two new musical numbers, “Daughters of Triton” and “Kiss the Girl.” Perfect for fans young and old, this under-the-sea adventure is sure to have everyone singing along!
EPCOT
Spaceship Earth Lounge
An elegant and elevated lounge experience is coming to Spaceship Earth late spring. This lounge will offer guests a comfortable and intimate setting, inspired by the stories and legacy of the iconic structure. Guests can savor in culinary creations developed to complement the timeless yet timely drinks, each reflecting the elegance of the extraordinary setting. With sweeping views of World Celebration Gardens and a unique perspective of the nightly fireworks, this secluded retreat invites guests to raise a toast to the enduring spirit of EPCOT.
Test Track presented by General Motors
With work on this reimagined experience already underway, guests are in for a thrilling ride when Test Track presented by General Motors makes its returning lap in late summer 2025. Pushing the boundaries of innovation, Walt Disney Imagineering has been working with General Motors on a new storyline for this beloved attraction. Guests should be on the lookout as the cars return to the track with their new look early in the year!
Magic Kingdom Theme Park
“Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away”
Summer 2025 will shine brighter than ever with the debut of “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away”, a breathtaking new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom Park! Continuing Disney’s legacy of dazzling evening entertainment, this all-new spectacle invites guests to dream the night away with a perfect blend of nostalgia, innovation, and enchanting storytelling.
Featuring beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios classics like “Peter Pan” and “Pinocchio” alongside modern favorites from “Encanto,” “Frozen,” and “Moana,” each float is a radiant celebration of Disney magic. Join the Blue Fairy from “Pinocchio” as she weaves the transformative magic of starlight throughout the parade to illuminate the stories in a stunning constellation of wonder, hope and imagination.
Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Tavern
Ahoy, mateys! Making landfall in late 2025, bandits and buccaneers-to-be are invited to step into a swashbuckling world of fun and adventure and join the crew at a new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired tavern. This immersive lounge experience will welcome pirates of all ages with a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub, and more than a few mysterious and magical surprises in store!
Animal Kingdom Theme Park
“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”
In winter 2025, The Tree of Life Theater will debut an all-new 4D production, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” Families can join their favorite herd from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios movie including Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and more for an exhilarating new wild story.
Last Chance for DINASOUR
While visiting Animal Kingdom, guests are invited to “go get that dino” at DINOSAUR. Previously announced, this attraction will be closing to make way for the new Tropical Americas land – 2025 is the year to visit before it goes extinct!
Disney After Hours
Guests who have dreamed of visiting the parks after they close for the night can gather and experience Disney After Hours, which is back in 2025! This special separately ticketed event lets guests experience three hours of fun after Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom officially close for the day. With snacks like ice cream, popcorn and select bottled beverages included in the cost of the event ticket, Disney After Hours is the cherry on top to any Walt Disney World vacation.
Stay and Play
Planning a Disney vacation just got even better! In 2025, Walt Disney World is offering ways to save on tickets and room stays. And, as a brand-new offering in 2025 for those checking in to any Disney Resorts Collection hotel, guests are invited to enjoy admission to a Disney Water Park on their arrival day – included in their stay. That’s not all! Resort guests can also enjoy exclusive early access to the parks, which allows them to enter thirty minutes before anyone else every day. This extra time is the ultimate way to experience the magic Disney has to offer. Take advantage of resort benefits, from onsite transportation, resort activities and more, there’s no better way to be immersed into the magic!
Recurring Fun
Alongside these amazing additions adding to the Walt Disney World Resort fun in 2025, guests can also experience beloved fan-favorite festivals and hard-ticketed events. From the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and everything in between, there are more than 200 days of themed, seasonal and limited-time magic on the horizon.
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Disney is renaming and changing its Genie+ service to Disney’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass starting 24th July 2024. Disney’s Lightning Lanes allow guests to bypass the standby queue and join a separate queue (for a shorter wait time) for select attraction and entertainment experiences. Guests can purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass which can be used for multiple rides and attractions or they can purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass which can only be used for a single ride or attraction. Guests can purchase either or both types of pass.
When you purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you may make up to 3 Lightning Lane selections in a theme park, in advance of your visit. You’ll also be able to choose available times as you make your selections.
On the day of your visit, once you use a selection, check the My Disney Experience app for availability to make an additional selection.
Lightning Lane Single Pass will work much like it does today, where you can secure a time to ride one of our most highly demanded attractions, but you’ll now be able to make your purchase and plan in advance.
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels will be able to plan Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance, for their entire stay (up to 14 days). All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance.
These advance purchase windows will let guests secure some of their must-do rides and experiences after they’ve had some time to decide what dining reservations they want to book and any other plans they may need to consider.
Guests may purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass or both. The app will also be updated to make it quicker and easier to purchase and plan, with fewer steps and a new option to purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass in one transaction.
Lightning Lane passes will blend features from the previously offered Genie+ and FastPass+ services, giving guests the choice to plan ahead and removing the hassle of planning during their vacation.
Prices are shown within the My Disney Experience APP. The cost for lightning lanes vary by date and theme park and are subject to limited availability.
With spring breezes already gently blowing across Walt Disney World, it is time to welcome back the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. For 90 breathtaking days, guests are treated to one of the resort’s most beautiful events, which offers captivating displays of blooms, stunning topiaries that highlight the beauty of nature, engaging musical acts that inspire audiences to sing along and interactive elements that put guests in the center of it all.
New! Groot, Asha and Miguel Topiaries Debut
Once again, Disney horticulture cast members have created a spectacular array of topiaries featuring myriad Disney characters, seasonal displays and whimsical items. Debuting this year, Groot takes root in EPCOT! The “flora colossus” from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy will appear near the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction in World Discovery. In the spirit of season one of the Disney+ “I Am Groot” series, Groot is trying his hand at creating his own topiary. Observant guests may spy an homage to the horticulture team on the mix tape that Groot is hoisting in the air.
Also new this year, guests can see new topiaries from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish,” including Asha, Valentino and Star, at the park’s main entrance. And in Mexico, Miguel and Dante from Disney Pixar’s “Coco” take center stage.
To keep theme park rides and attractions up to date and operating safely, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and refurbishments take place all year round.
You can find the latest updates and closures for the Orlando, Florida theme parks Here:- https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/Theme-Park-Refurbishments-Attraction-Closures-p-571.html
