Disney Prepares for New Show as Voyage of the Little Mermaid Signage Comes Down at Hollywood Studios

Jan 22, 2025 in "The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure"

The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure Construction January 2025
Posted: Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:22pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The marquee signage for Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been removed from the front of the theater building, marking another significant step in preparing the space for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, a fully reimagined theatrical production set to debut in summer 2025.





Voyage of the Little Mermaid entertained guests for nearly three decades, from its debut in January 1992 until its closure in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown. Since then, the theater has remained dormant, with Disney announcing plans for the new The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure in 2024.

The exterior updates are part of a larger refurbishment project to prepare the theater for the upcoming show. According to Disney, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will feature stunning new set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold reimagining of the classic story, complete with fan-favorite songs like Part of Your World and Poor Unfortunate Souls.

A construction permit filed earlier this year indicated work on new signage, with Design Communications Ltd. assigned to the project.

While the original Voyage of the Little Mermaid holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure aims to deliver a refreshed experience for a new generation of parkgoers. Rehearsals for the show are already underway, with an official opening set for summer 2025.

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    jrhwdw2 days ago

    On X, looks like Rolling Planters are now at Mermaid.

    WondersOfLife8 days ago

    I wish they'd just make it an enclosed waiting area. That's be nice. (In the long run when the hype dies down)

    DCBaker12 days ago

    Looks like work has started on the theater queue:

    DisneyDreamer0817 days ago

    I’m so excited for this one! Going in November, just me and my 10 year old. She does not like big rides. So our day usually consists of Toy Story Mania, Alien Saucers and Runaway Railway 😂 We love the B&B show and the Frozen show. It’s great we will now have this and Villains show as well. And Fantasmic of course. We can enter mid morning and still have a full day!

    castlecake2.017 days ago

    Please open some of the shops attached to this building so this area stops looking like a dead mall

    dmc49317 days ago

    Finally!

    DCBaker17 days ago

    The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is set to debut on May 27, 2025: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/the-little-mermaid-a-musical-adventure-everything-you-need-to-know/

    jrhwdw28 days ago

    gerararFeb 15, 2025

    gerararFeb 14, 2025

    IG post of the above cards:

    DCBakerFeb 14, 2025

    Here's a link to a PDF version of the Valentine's Day cards promoting The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure that are being given to Guests in Hollywood Studios today: https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2025/02/25_DLE_Valentines_Day_CARDS_v2_ss_jm76.pdf

    DCBakerFeb 14, 2025

    Walt Disney World has launched a webpage for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/little-mermaid-musical-adventure/ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54327088578_4ec7f850fc_k.jpg

    gerararFeb 13, 2025

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