Okay, can we tell you how excited we are for 2025? disney world? There’s so much new content coming soon and we can’t wait.
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Of course, we also have the traditional things we always look forward to, like all the EPCO Festival (yes, Epcot Arts Festival is my favorite). We also like the time around Easter when we can see Cool Easter Egg Display At the hotel. Then there’s Halloween and holiday — well worth the wait (and we’re not even done with 2024 yet). However, We’re excited about some big changes coming to Disney World in 2025, so let’s discuss them!
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So Magic Kingdom will likely be one of the busiest parks in 2025, not so much with people, but with so many events — there’s going to be a lot going on. First up, the Magic Kingdom is about to get its biggest expansion yet two new ones car amusement rides on the frontier and A new villain themed land. You’ll see a lot of construction in 2025especially around Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island (This will disappear car expansion) and a new villain land behind the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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If you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom in 2025, you’ll want to prepare in advance, as you may need to get around all of these buildings during your trip.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to close for a year
Another thing you need to note is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to be closed year-round. Yes, Disney is closing this popular ride for a year-long renovation (which means we’ll likely see some major changes to the ride during this time).
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to close for all of 2025
Of course, this closure could have something to do with all the construction happening behind the ride as Disney builds the new Villains Land.
What a year-long closure means for Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern
one Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern It will also open at the Magic Kingdom sometime in 2025. We don’t have many details about the new cantina yet, but it’s expected to expand on the Pirates of the Caribbean voyage’s story. We also know that the buckbird will return and colonize the new tavern.
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Disney describes the tavern as “a raucous bar that will provide a welcoming haven for all pirates, big and small, and everyone in between.”
Everything we know so far about Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern
disney starlight
Other things to look forward to at Magic Kingdom in 2025 are New night parade. Disney Starlight will bring the magic of technology and light to Main Street, U.S.A. each night with a parade hosted by the Blue Fairy, who will use her magic to bring the “Star-Kissed Constellation of Disney Dreams” to life.
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The parade will feature characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films such as Frozenand Peter Pan. This new parade is expected to debut in the summer of 2025.
Everything we know about Disney Starlight
new test track
Test track closed in 2024, redesign underway. Yes, the way you travel is changing! We don’t know much about Disney’s ride plans, but we’ve been keeping an eye on Epcot’s build. Chevrolet will remain a sponsor of the event and the new version will highlight the past, present and future.
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Disney also confirmed that the test track’s new fleet will feature six different exhibits celebrating the vehicles and the people behind them who will “embark on the next chapter of our collective journey.” The new test track will open in 2025.
What will happen to Disney World’s test tracks? Here are the 5 most important theories
spaceship earth lounge
Well, when we say Spaceship Earth lounge, don’t get too excited at the thought of a lounge inside Spaceship Earth, because that’s not the case (and, seriously, we think Disney missed an opportunity). However, Spaceship Earth themed lounge Coming to EPCOT somewhere soon, it looks like it will open in 2025.
Spaceship Earth Lounge ©Disney
The lounge’s exterior is inspired by Spaceship Earth’s “story, shape and enduring legacy”, with “rich textures and warm metallic tones giving it a mysterious yet elegant intimacy”. All we can say is that we’d better hear the voice of Dame Judi Dench welcoming us to the lounge when we visit. Plus, can we get a cocktail inspired by a burning Rome scene?
What we know about Spaceship Earth’s lounge
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We have some bad news about Disney World in 2025: You’re going to see a lot of construction happening in the parks. Hollywood Studios will a new one monsters inc. landwhich means that part of Hollywood Studios will be closed for construction at some point.
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Now, We don’t know yet which part of Hollywood Studios will be demolished Make way for a new land (which will feature Disney’s first suspended roller coaster), but let’s hope it’s not the Muppet Yard (#SAVETHEMUPPETS team).
Where will the Monsters, Inc. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios go?
villain show
It’s good to be bad, and Disney suddenly figured out that all we want is more villains in the parks! So in addition to the Land of Villains, we’re also going into the Magic Kingdom, one new villain show Coming to Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025taking over the Sunset Showcase (where the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy is currently located).
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The show will delve into the “mysterious, reflective realm of the magic mirror,” and will also feature villains such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and more, who will “break through the glass” and take to the stage to perform live! We can’t wait.
What we know about Villain Show
The Little Mermaid – a musical adventure
The Animation Courtyard’s “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show has been closed for years, and Disney has finally announced plans for the space. a new show, The Little Mermaid – a musical adventure It will debut in summer 2025. The new show will be a reimagined show inspired by original classic animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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When the new show launches, expect musical numbers like “Part of Your World” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” as well as the newly added “Kiss the Girl.”
Learn more about the show
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Do you sense a theme? Yes, Animal Kingdom is getting some major construction, too. That’s because Dinoland America is leaving to make room for the dinosaurs town of esperanzaa tropical America-themed park there will be a Indiana Jones Attractions add one encanto ride.
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The good news is that Dinoland America is closing in phases, so if you visit in early 2025, you’ll have a chance to ride the dinosaurs again. However, a lot of construction is expected in the area.
When will Dinosaurs at Disney World close?
a new one Zootopia exhibit
We have bad news for fans of Bugs Are Sad – The attraction will permanently close to make way for a new attraction Zootopia: A Better Zoo! New attraction will star Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and more Zootopia Characters “take guests on adventures through different biomes seen in the movie.”
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Let’s just hope Sloth isn’t responsible for bringing people into the theater…just saying! The new drama is expected to premiere in the winter of 2025.
Everything we know about the Zootopia show so far
disney world hotels
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But wait, we’re not done yet. There will also be changes at Disney World hotels. Yes, this construction trend will also occur at Disney World hotels. first, The very popular Stormalong Bay swimming pool disney yacht and beach club resort Will be renovated from January to May 2025. This is just periodic renovations, but that pool will be closed. Guests at both hotels can still swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
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Speaking of the Disney Yacht Club, some rooms will also be undergoing renovations from January to May 2025, so you can see and hear the construction during the day.
disney yacht club
ends in disney contemporary resort, Bay Lake Tower is also undergoing a complete renovationlaunching in September 2024 and expected to last one year. This also includes Bay Bay Pool.
Bay Lake Building
Disney Port Orleans—French Quarter Also under construction. Some rooms are being renovated and construction is expected to continue until May 2025.
Free water park tickets
Probably one of the best changes is that you can get Free water park tickets If you stay at a Disney World hotel, this will happen in 2025. The only warning? Tickets are valid for the day you check into your hotel. But it can be a great first day activity if you arrive at Disney World early (like most of us do, since we absolutely wake up at 4am to catch an early flight to Orlando).
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We also understand that if you book a split stay (stay at multiple Disney World hotels), Free water park tickets with both staysso the tickets are doubled!
The Ultimate Disney World Water Park Packing List
New DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
In 2025, you’ll also have new places to stay at Disney World. By the end of 2024, island tower exist Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will open and there will be some really good options disney vacation club (DVC) members, and large groups who need more space during the holidays.
Island Tower Construction
You’ll also have a new restaurant to visit, Wairuru Bar and Grillwhich will feature views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom. This casual walk-up pool bar and grill offers an all-day lunch and dinner menu, as well as breakfast specials and pastries to-go.
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So if you visit Disney World in 2025, you’ll see a lot of changes, and more to come! We will do our best to provide you with the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB for more information.
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