Disney World is going to have a big year in 2025 with tons of changes, updates, new shows, construction, and new lands coming. This list has all of the changes coming to Disney World in 2025 that you’ll want to know about if you’re planning a trip there soon.
A New Nighttime Parade
Magic Kingdom is getting a new parade in the summer of 2025. It’s going to be called Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. It will feature characters from Frozen, Peter Pan, Moana, and more.
Villains Land Construction
Disney World is going to be adding a whole new land to Magic Kingdom that will be Disney villains themed. Construction for this is starting sometime in 2025.
A Pirates Tavern Is Coming
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most beloved rides in all of Disney World. There is now going to be a Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern in Magic Kingdom too. It should be opening in late 2025, but there is not a date set for it yet.
Disney World is Hosting D23
D23 is the ultimate fan event for Disney lovers. Disney World is hosting the event at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The dates for it are August 29-31, 2025.
Monsters, Inc. Land Construction
Hollywood Studios in Disney World is going to be getting a whole new land that is Monster’s, Inc themed. It is going to have a Monster’s, Inc suspended roller coaster and more. Muppets will be closing to make room for this and construction will start in 2025.
Water Park Admission Perk
In 2025 you can go to the Disney World water parks for free on your check-in day if you’re staying at one of the Disney World hotels. The two water parks are Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.
New Show In Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is getting a new show that is Zootopia themed. It’s going to be called Zootopia: Better Zoogether! It is expected to start in the winter.
Dinoland USA Is Closing For Good
Dinoland USA in Animal Kingdom park is closing permanently in 2025 to make room for a whole new land. Phase 1 of closures starts in January, but Disney has not announced when the rest of it will close.
A Tropical Americas Land Is Coming
Dinoland USA is closing to make room for a Tropical Americas Land in Animal Kingdom. It will feature an Encanto ride and a new Indiana Jones ride, unlike the one at Disneyland.
EPCOT Is Getting A Spaceship Earth Lounge
A Spaceship Earth Lounge is coming to EPCOT sometime in the spring, but we do not have an exact opening date yet. Unfortunately, it will not be inside Spaceship Earth aka the EPCOT ball, but it will be near it.
Disney World is Getting Two Cars Rides
Frontierland in Magic Kingdom can expect to see some closures and a lot of construction in 2025. Disney is going to be adding two new Pixar Cars rides to Frontierland. They will be different than the Cars rides that Disneyland has.
A New Little Mermaid Show Is Coming
Hollywood Studios will be getting a new musical show called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. It will debut in summer of 2025 and feature songs from The Little Mermaid movie.
Big Thunder Mountain Is Closing For A Year
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing on January 6, 2025. It is expected to be closed for the rest of 2025 and reopen in 2026. They are doing refurbishments.
Test Track Will Reopen
Test Track closed in summer of 2024 and should be reopening sometime in 2025. It will have a lot of new features and updates to it.
Disney Villains Show
In the summer of 2025, Hollywood Studios will be getting a new villains themed show. The name for it is Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After!