Disney World Reveals Name of New Hollywood Studios Show: 'Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After'

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Posted: Monday December 2, 2024 7:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has officially announced the name of its new show debuting at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2025: "Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After."

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This live entertainment experience, set to take place at the Sunset Showcase, promises to immerse guests in a thrilling and darkly humorous world led by some of Disney's most notorious villains.

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This announcement comes as construction progresses inside Sunset Showcase, where Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy permanently closed earlier this year to make way for the new show. Disney has officially announced the name of its new show debuting at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2025: "Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After."

The production will unfold within the Magic Mirror's mysterious realm, where the villains are ready to tell their side of the story. "Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After" will bring to life characters like Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent in dramatic, high-energy performances as they break through the glass and take center stage.

This announcement comes as construction progresses inside Sunset Showcase, where Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy permanently closed earlier this year to make way for the new show.

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Karakasa4 days ago

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I can't imagine them needing to do rehearsals longer than a month or so. Even Broadway shows rarely go beyond 2 months. I'd say the safest time to try to 1) avoid the heat and crowds, 2) catch this and the parade, and 3) still have a chance to experience Muppets and Dinosaur one last time would probably be early June. But I'm no insider, I'm just guesstimating. May not be a horrible idea to wait and see before booking anything. Next day edit: Something else to consider: There are no planned Disney After Hours for Magic Kingdom after May 19th, even while other parks have several dates through the Summer. Presumably, with a new nighttime parade, they'd want to make sure people don't clog up the parade route who are just there for the event, leaving day guests out cold. So I do think, if you need to make your bookings now, the first two weeks of June are probably the best "balance" for chances of getting the Villains and Little Mermaid, the nighttime parade, and Muppets and Dinosaur still being open. Again, no insider, not an expert, but based on my research, it seems likely. Still, I don't think it'd hurt to wait to get exact plans.

jrhwdw7 days ago

So Rehearsals and Performances, got it! Thanks! :)

ToTBellHop7 days ago

365 day contract I’m assuming.

jrhwdw7 days ago

Odd Month to End a Show...

DisneyRZ7 days ago

Anyone have any idea whether any of these new "summer" releases would be expected to be open Memorial Day weekend? Or is it more likely they release mid-June & July? Planned a trip in early June for new experiences but they consistently move back timelines. Thanks!

StringBeanDream7 days ago

And rehearsal beginning in March 2025

StringBeanDream7 days ago

According to audition postings, this is running through late Feb 2026.

nursejackie7 days ago

I hope so

The Leader of the Club7 days ago

Beauty and the Beast outlives us all

MrPromey7 days ago

Nailed it. Of course it will. That show will turn off the lights to the park the day water levels rise to the point we all have to abandon Florida.

Bocabear7 days ago

but will BATB still be around then? lol If ever a show needed retiring......I would rather watch Dick Tracy in Diamond Double Cross...lol

The Leader of the Club7 days ago

I’ll take a shot at it… 1. Launch Bay quietly closes one day because Disney doesn’t want to pay CMs to staff it anymore. The building sits empty until they finally announce an Animation Courtyard project at D23 in 2030 (2028 if we’re lucky) 2. Villains closes around 5 years after the MK land opens. It’s replaced by a lightly Muppet themed restaurant. 3. Frozen lasts another 20 years and, by the time Disney replaces it, people on this forum complain that they’re getting rid of a classic show.