News New Villains Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025

[JackCH]

They certainly could be testing out concepts for entertainment in a land opening in 6 years. That in no way prevents them from designing and building spaces to house that entertainment sooner. You can build a theater before you know what, specifically, will be in there.

This concept is a bit satirical. Does that style work? We shall see.

6 years So painful to hear that out loud even though I know that is what is realistic.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think this show is a test to see which villains are the most popular. The ones who get the biggest reactions will probably be spotlighted more around the land or will be featured on more merch when the land opens.

They already have that data and if they don’t they’re certainly not going to be getting it from this show.

 

[etc98]

This is basically a small attraction that will both serve as a proof of concept for the Land, and wet the appetite for the full land. Most likely this is switched out after Villains Land opens.

I think it’s similar to how they opened Star Wars Launch Bay to be a home for Star Wars while the full land was designed and built. A quicker and cheaper way to capitalize on the IP while your bigger, more expensive, more fully realized version isn’t ready yet.

 

[MrPromey]

I think it’s similar to how they opened Star Wars Launch Bay to be a home for Star Wars while the full land was designed and built. A quicker and cheaper way to capitalize on the IP while your bigger, more expensive, more fully realized version isn’t ready yet.

Anyone want to take bets which will eventually close first?

This, Launch Bay or Frozen Singalong?

 

[Bocabear]

Anyone want to take bets which will eventually close first?

This, Launch Bay or Frozen Singalong?

Wait, Launch Bay is still open? Why????

 

[The Leader of the Club]

Anyone want to take bets which will eventually close first?

This, Launch Bay or Frozen Singalong?

I’ll take a shot at it…
1. Launch Bay quietly closes one day because Disney doesn’t want to pay CMs to staff it anymore. The building sits empty until they finally announce an Animation Courtyard project at D23 in 2030 (2028 if we’re lucky)
2. Villains closes around 5 years after the MK land opens. It’s replaced by a lightly Muppet themed restaurant.
3. Frozen lasts another 20 years and, by the time Disney replaces it, people on this forum complain that they’re getting rid of a classic show.

 

[Bocabear]

I’ll take a shot at it…
1. Launch Bay quietly closes one day because Disney doesn’t want to pay CMs to staff it anymore. The building sits empty until they finally announce an Animation Courtyard project at D23 in 2030 (2028 if we’re lucky)
2. Villains closes around 5 years after the MK land opens. It’s replaced by a lightly Muppet themed restaurant.
3. Frozen lasts another 20 years and, by the time Disney replaces it, people on this forum complain that they’re getting rid of a classic show.

but will BATB still be around then? lol If ever a show needed retiring......I would rather watch Dick Tracy in Diamond Double Cross...lol

 

[MrPromey]

3. Frozen lasts another 20 years and, by the time Disney replaces it, people on this forum complain that they’re getting rid of a classic show.

Nailed it.

but will BATB still be around then? lol If ever a show needed retiring......I would rather watch Dick Tracy in Diamond Double Cross...lol

Of course it will. That show will turn off the lights to the park the day water levels rise to the point we all have to abandon Florida.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

but will BATB still be around then? lol If ever a show needed retiring......I would rather watch Dick Tracy in Diamond Double Cross...lol

Beauty and the Beast outlives us all

 

[nursejackie]

Beauty and the Beast outlives us all

I hope so

 

[StringBeanDream]

According to audition postings, this is running through late Feb 2026.

 

[StringBeanDream]

And rehearsal beginning in March 2025

 

[DisneyRZ]

Anyone have any idea whether any of these new "summer" releases would be expected to be open Memorial Day weekend? Or is it more likely they release mid-June & July? Planned a trip in early June for new experiences but they consistently move back timelines. Thanks!

 

[jrhwdw]

According to audition postings, this is running through late Feb 2026.

Odd Month to End a Show...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Odd Month to End a Show...

365 day contract I’m assuming.

 

[jrhwdw]

365 day contract I’m assuming.

So Rehearsals and Performances, got it! Thanks!

 

[Karakasa]

Anyone have any idea whether any of these new "summer" releases would be expected to be open Memorial Day weekend? Or is it more likely they release mid-June & July? Planned a trip in early June for new experiences but they consistently move back timelines. Thanks!

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I can't imagine them needing to do rehearsals longer than a month or so. Even Broadway shows rarely go beyond 2 months. I'd say the safest time to try to 1) avoid the heat and crowds, 2) catch this and the parade, and 3) still have a chance to experience Muppets and Dinosaur one last time would probably be early June. But I'm no insider, I'm just guesstimating. May not be a horrible idea to wait and see before booking anything.

Next day edit: Something else to consider: There are no planned Disney After Hours for Magic Kingdom after May 19th, even while other parks have several dates through the Summer. Presumably, with a new nighttime parade, they'd want to make sure people don't clog up the parade route who are just there for the event, leaving day guests out cold. So I do think, if you need to make your bookings now, the first two weeks of June are probably the best "balance" for chances of getting the Villains and Little Mermaid, the nighttime parade, and Muppets and Dinosaur still being open. Again, no insider, not an expert, but based on my research, it seems likely. Still, I don't think it'd hurt to wait to get exact plans.