Disney Files Permit for 'Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After' Stage Work at Hollywood Studios

Jan 08, 2025 in "Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After"

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Posted: Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After, the new live show debuting at Disney's Hollywood Studios in summer 2025. The permit lists InterAmerica Stage as the contractor—a longtime Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) partner known for its work on complex staging and performance systems.

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This new live production promises to bring guests into the reflective world of the Magic Mirror, where Disney villains, including Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, take the stage to share their untold stories.

InterAmerica Stage's history with Disney includes work on large-scale shows and attractions requiring sophisticated rigging, moving set pieces, and custom-designed theatrical effects.

The Sunset Showcase venue is currently under renovation following the permanent closure of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy in October 2024.

More updates on Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After are expected in the coming months, including further details about the show's storyline, characters, and behind-the-scenes development.

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TheMaxRebo11 hours ago

Yeah, of late the villains have been more like "generational trauma" (Encanto) etc Though trailers for Elio make it seem like it might be a bit more of a traditional villain

Agent H15 hours ago

Well I suppose I could imagine it but it would be terribly out of character IMO. This isn’t villains tonight!

WondersOfLife18 hours ago

Yes.

brb10062 days ago

Actually "Stitch! the Movie" (which Dr Hämsterviel debuted in) came out in 2003, a year after the original Lilo & Stitch movie hit theaters. Which launched an animated series and a direct-to-video movie serving as the franchise's Grand Finale. The original DVD release for "Stitch! the Movie" even contained a booklet detailing The Experiments set to appear in the series. Notably a first look at Angel, Stitch's girlfriend.

Agent H2 days ago

I also said they don’t necessarily fit the vibe of the show so the only way they appear is in the mirrors on the side. Can you imagine Hans getting up on stage and singing?

DisneyHead1232 days ago

I don’t have musical training (other than long forgotten piano lessons as a child) so am not sure what the technical terms are here, but I think the clear “marching” element to the clip they released is part of what people are responding to with uncertainty. The spooky vibe is contrasted with the “this is a parade!” vibe which is a little dissonant. Thinking it’s probably just for that one song as all the characters march out though. To me the best vibe, musically, for Villains in the park would be Poor Unfortunate Souls. It’s unmistakably dark but not too dark, and has that campy fun element. Friends On The Other Side is a little darker but another good one. I think songs in those styles would be great for a show like this.

plutofan152 days ago

Looking forward to hearing your version.

LindseyDisney2 days ago

I'm actually excited for this, and for a new show at Hollywood Studios. Though it can't beat the Drew Carey Show; that was the top tier level of entertainment.

WondersOfLife2 days ago

What part of Cruella and Captain Hook scream dark magic? lol I don't know what you're referring to here. They obviously are trying to put every single villain they've ever had as a cameo in there... Even the ones that are hardly "villains." They're just merely small antagonists.

Agent H3 days ago

And that’s amazing as a lilo and stitch fan but the poster in question was talking about villains post 2009 and dr. Hämsterviel was introduced in the 2003 film stitch! The movie. Again I will note most of the villains post 2009 are in the additional mirrors around the room which helps dispel the claim that they’re not in it because “we haven’t had any decent Disney villains since dr. Faciler”

Comped3 days ago

They have the bloody hamster from Lilo & Stitch in it!

Agent H3 days ago

Thanks for reminding me. I will edit my post to include him.

James Alucobond3 days ago

Magnifico technically works, but … Wish.

Agent H3 days ago

No. Because most of the villains they’ve created since then haven’t been associated with dark magic or don’t fit the vibe of the show. Besides aren’t a good amount of those villains in the mirrors all over the room in the concept art ?