Plans are drawn and dirt is already moving for the next generation of Disney Experiences, announced this weekend at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. ICYMI, you can read about all-new lands, attractions and more that were announced in our D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event roundup.
Guests will start to see many of these projects come to life in the near future — including quite a few experiences debuting next year. Keep reading for your list of new must-dos, all opening in 2025!
Disneyland Resort to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in 2025
The Disneyland Resort will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025! While this news was only teased at D23, stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details to be shared in the coming months about this exciting upcoming celebration.
Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics Figure Coming to Disneyland
Next year at Disneyland Resort, a fitting tribute to Walt Disney will debut on Main Street U.S.A. Walt Disney Imagineering is designing the first ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure as part of a new show, “Walt Disney — A Magical Life.” You can initially catch this production inside the Main Street Opera House, before it moves to play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.”
New Disneyland Paris Nighttime Spectacular
We announced plenty of entertainment news at D23 Event 2024, including a new nighttime spectacular coming to Disneyland Paris! The show will open in January 2025 and include projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle as well as down Main Street. You’ll hear timeless tunes from both Disney and Pixar in the soundtrack.
“Disney Starlight” Nighttime Parade at Walt Disney World
Over at Walt Disney World, the “Disney Starlight” nighttime parade meanders through Magic Kingdom Park beginning summer 2025 — and fans of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” won’t want to miss it! The Blue Fairy will bring the magic of Disney characters from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios films to life, including “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more.
Pirates of the Caribbean and Spaceship Earth Themed Lounges
Also opening 2025 are two new Walt Disney World lounges themed to Spaceship Earth and Pirates of the Caribbean. The Spaceship Earth lounge is a nod to the iconic EPCOT attraction with rich textures and warm metallic tones, while the Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom Park will feature a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub.
New Disney Cruise Line Ship, the Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains-themed cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, sets sail in November 2025! The ship blends all-new Disney Animation experiences like a Cruella de Vil-themed piano lounge and a “The Lion King” dinner show with guest favorite must-dos such as a can’t-miss Broadway-style production, “Disney Hercules”— with everyone’s favorite Super Heroes and Pixar characters.
Disney Adventure Sets Sail from Singapore
Next year, guests will also be able to board the Disney Adventure, the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia. The Disney Adventure will sail with three- and four-night itineraries out of Singapore. New areas include Disney Animation-inspired experiences like Wayfinder Bay themed to “Moana,” Town Square featuring “Tangled” and “Cinderella,” and more.
Plus, just on the horizon and as announced at D23 Event 2024, four new Disney Cruise Line ships will arrive between 2027 and 2031.
Test Track Reimagining Reopening
Racing to return to Test Track presented by Chevrolet? We got some updates on this EPCOT attraction’s reimagining at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. Construction has already begun, with a reopening date sometime in 2025. Get ready to rev your engines!
It’s shaping up to be a great big, beautiful tomorrow in our parks. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on these thrilling new projects as we approach their openings in 2025!