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What’s New at Walt Disney World® Resort in 2025

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Is there anything more exciting than “new”? How about when “new” is paired with Disney?! All new attractions, locations, dining and more are arriving in 2025 at Walt Disney World® Resort and there is no better time to plan your next getaway with Disney Rewards. Disney® Visa® Credit Cardmembers can take advantage of Special Vacation Financing on select Disney vacation packages to enjoy new attractions and events coming to the park in 2025 and beyond!1

New Attractions and Shows

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

Some thrilling new attractions, shows and parades are coming to the theme parks! The Disney Starlight arrives! This breathtaking nighttime parade is coming to Magic Kingdom® Park after nightfall, starting on Main Street, U.S.A.® The festivities include the Blue Fairy, in addition to some favorite Characters from Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen and more, coming in summer 2025!

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After

A new villains-themed show is making its way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in summer 2025. The upcoming Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will feature some favorite villains like Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent, among other wily ones!

The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure

The much-anticipated Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will open this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. The Walt Disney Animation Studios classic will be reimagined as a theatrical production. You won’t want to miss hearing Disney fan-favorite songs like “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and more live!

Test Track® presented by Chevrolet®

A reimagined Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will race into EPCOT® in 2025. Design your virtual concept car and then take a “SIM” car for a spin in this thrilling attraction that reaches speeds of up to 65 MPH. Guests can anticipate this attraction’s return in late summer 2025.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether!

Hold onto your hats (and your tails, feathers or ears!) because this all-new 4D production is coming to the Tree of Life Theater in winter 2025: Zootopia: Better Zoogether! You’ll want to herd the whole family together to join Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and more for a wild new adventure that will make you want to clap your hands.

New Dining Options

Foodies, rejoice: New dining is coming to the park in 2025! Check out these new locations when they open later this year, and remember: Cardmembers can enjoy 10% off dining at select restaurants on most days when using their Disney® Visa® Credit Card.2

  • A new lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth is coming to EPCOT® – arriving in late spring 2025. Paying tribute to the most beautiful EPCOT® feature, the iconic geodesic sphere will be home to a whole new experience in late spring 2025, welcoming an elevated lounge to the list of things that make it absolutely stunning! This elegant lounge, honoring the intertwined history of Spaceship Earth and EPCOT® itself, is set to celebrate the legacy of the icon’s past while admiring its future. While taking in breathtaking views of the park from an entirely new angle, you can be inspired by the stories and legacy of this iconic structure. With sweeping views of World Celebration Gardens and a unique perspective of the nightly fireworks, this secluded retreat invites you to raise a toast to the enduring spirit of EPCOT®.
  • Coming to Magic Kingdom® Park in 2025: A Tavern inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean! This lively setting welcomes buccaneers of all ages to grab some grub and raise a toast.

New Disney Resort Hotel Perks

A very exciting new Resorts Water Park perk is available for Disney Resort Hotel Guests to enjoy. On your check-in day, enjoy admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, included in the cost of your stay! Dive into the fun and beat the heat with wave pools, lazy rivers, water slides and more.

New Disney After Hours Dates

Disney After Hours is returning! These events that grant entry to select theme parks after nightfall are always a hit. Dates are now available for 2025 – check out when the events will be held at each theme park:

After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

  • January 22 and 29
  • February 12 and 19
  • March 5 and 26*
  • April 1* and 30
  • May 14 and 28
  • June 4,11 and 25
  • July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
  • August 6, 20 and 27
  • September 3

*On March 26 and April 1, Disney After Hours will run from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.

After Hours at EPCOT®

  • February 27
  • May 8 and 29
  • June 19 and 26
  • July 10, 24 and 31
  • August 7, 14, 21 and 28
  • September 11 and 25

After Hours at Magic Kingdom® Park

  • January 6, 13, 20 and 27
  • February 3, 10, 17 and 24
  • March 3, 17, 24 and 31
  • April 7 and 28
  • May 5, 12 and 19

As you can see, there are many big changes coming to Walt Disney World® Resort this year! Come try out the new lounges, see the new shows and take advantage of the new Resorts Water Park perk which gets you free admission on check-in day to a Disney water park when you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel on your next vacation. Cardmembers, remember to use Disney Visa Card to receive Special Vacation Financing when you book select Disney vacation packages!1

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2Dining Savings at Walt Disney World® Resort

Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible food and beverages, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures, and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Offer excludes alcoholic beverages, select new food and beverage offerings, merchandise, tobacco, room service, holiday buffets, tax and gratuity. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card at time of purchase for full amount of purchase. Discount valid at the following restaurant locations: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas: Boma – Flavors of Africa, Jiko – The Cooking Place (see restrictions), and Sanaa; Disney's Beach Club Resort: Beaches and Cream and Cape May Cafe; Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas: Flying Fish (see restrictions); Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort: Sebastian's Bistro; Disney's Contemporary Resort: Steakhouse 71; Disney's Coronado Springs Resort: Three Bridges Bar & Grill and Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood; Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Citricos (see restrictions), Grand Floridian Cafe, and Narcoossee's (see restrictions); Disney's Old Key West Resort: Olivia's Cafe; Disney's Polynesian Village Resort: Kona Cafe; Disney's Port Orleans Resort: Boatwrights Dining Hall; Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: The Turf Club Bar and Grill; Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Whispering Canyon Cafe; Disney's Yacht Club Resort: Ale & Compass Restaurant and Yachtsman Steakhouse; Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Tiffins; Disney's Hollywood Studios®: Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, and The Hollywood Brown Derby (see restrictions); EPCOT®: Biergarten Restaurant (see restrictions), Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Rose & Crown Dining Room, and Spice Road Table; Magic Kingdom® Park: Crystal Palace, Diamond Horseshoe, Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Plaza Restaurant, and Tony's Town Square Restaurant. For locations where it is noted to see restrictions, the discount does not apply to the following dates: 11/27/2025, 12/25/2025, 12/28/2025, 12/29/2025, 12/30/2025, 12/31/2025, 1/1/2026, 1/2/2026, 2/13/2026, 2/14/2026, 2/15/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/4/2026 and 4/5/2026. Subject to restaurant availability, operating hours and closures. Reservations may be required. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold.

3$300 Disney Gift Card eGift with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Upon approval of your Disney Inspire Visa Card application, you will be sent your Disney Gift Card eGift via email within hours to any valid email address. The Disney Gift Card eGift can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store locations in the U.S., DisneyStore.com, and Adventures by Disney®. Disney Gift Card eGifts are redeemable for goods and services at participating Disney locations. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not for resale. Disney Gift Card eGifts are issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen Disney Gift Card eGifts may be replaced only if original email and complete card number are provided. For Disney Gift Card eGift balance inquiries, call 1-877-650-4327 or visit DisneyGiftCard.com. For complete terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement), visit DisneyGiftCard.com. The value of this offer or program may result in miscellaneous income received from Chase and we may be required to send you, and file with the IRS, a Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information) or Form 1042-S (Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding) for the year in which you participate and are awarded the benefits of the offer/program. You are responsible for any tax liability related to participating in the offer/program. Please consult your own tax advisor if you have any questions about how this could affect your taxes. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits and services. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. If your account is not open for at least 6 months, Chase and Disney reserve the right to cancel the Disney Gift Card eGift.

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