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!0

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.0

  • 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!0