7 new Walt Disney World Resort attractions to experience in 2025

There’s nowhere like Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, but even if you’ve been before, there’s extra magic in 2025. Across all four Disney theme parks in Orlando, there’s a big buzz about the exciting new rides and attractions. Splash into Princess Tiana’s world at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, where a thrilling 50-foot drop awaits. Watch Disney’s most deliciously wicked villains in a spellbinding new show. Experience the spirit of the ocean in Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, or be part of Ariel’s world at The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. And that’s just for starters. These new additions bring beloved stories to life in ways you’ve never seen. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit Walt Disney World Resort this year.

What’s new at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

This year, a brand-new nighttime spectacular will illuminate Magic Kingdom Park. Masterfully blending Disney magic with cutting-edge lighting technology, the after-dark parade features beloved stories and characters from Moana, Encanto, Frozen, Peter Pan, and more and is led by the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio. Starting in Frontierland and winding its way down Main Street, U.S.A., the experience will leave you starry-eyed.

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away debuts summer 2025.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Join Princess Tiana and Louis the alligator on a toe-tapping journey through the bayou at Magic Kingdom Park. This musical expedition features beloved The Princess and the Frog characters and catchy music. The celebration reaches its peak during Mardi Gras season and culminates in an exciting 50-foot drop that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear — and making a huge splash.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open now.

New shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After

The baddies are breaking out this summer in an all-new live spectacular, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Watch as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and more shatter expectations (and the Magic Mirror) in a wickedly entertaining show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios filled with clever quips and mischievous charm. The villains we love to loathe step into the spotlight and make their case about why they’ve been treated the most unfairly over the years.

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After debuts May 27, 2025.

The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure

Ariel’s story splashes onto the stage in 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too. The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure is a fresh adaptation of the Disney classic, bringing the tales (and tails) to life through innovative puppetry, dazzling performances, and music — your favorite Little Mermaid hits and some brand-new songs — that’ll make you want to be part of that world.

The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure debuts May 27, 2025.

New experiences at EPCOT

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

This immersive walking trail brings the magic of water to life through playful interactions and stunning displays. As you follow water’s journey from sky to sea, you’ll discover its vital role in our world and its playful personality, just as Moana did on her heroic voyage. The experience at EPCOT entertains while combining meaningful messages about caring for our environment, creating meaningful moments for visitors of all ages.

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is open now.

Test Track Presented by General Motors

There’s no shortage of exciting attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, and there will be one more in 2025. This popular high-speed adventure is being reimagined and gearing up for its grand return to EPCOT. Step into the driver’s seat on Test Track, designing your custom concept vehicle and putting it through its paces on the exhilarating test course.

Test Track Presented by General Motors debuts summer 2025.

Coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Zootopia: Better Zoogether!

Toward the end of 2025, expect a fresh 4D experience at the Tree of Life Theater in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Join Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in a new adventure that brings the wild world of Zootopia to life. This immersive, cutting-edge production takes you on a journey through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether! coming winter 2025.

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