The Villains are TAKING OVER! “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” is Coming to Hollywood Studios!

FINALLY! Disney has given us an opening date for the new show we’ve been hearing about for months! Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After opens May 27!! I’m so excited about this announcement!

Move over heroes, because the VILLAINS are FINALLY getting their moment in the spotlight! Let me tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about this wickedly amazing new experience!

When & Where Can You See It?

Mark those calendars, villain lovers! “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will officially cast its spell over Hollywood Studios starting May 27, 2025! (I’m not so secretly hoping we might have early previews when Mom and I visit in early May. Not likely, but you never know!)

The show will be performed at the Sunset Showcase (former home of Lightning McQueen Racing Academy), which is getting a COMPLETE transformation with a brand-new stage featuring cutting-edge technology and comfortable theater seating. (As someone who has stood through many a Disney show, I’m super excited about the seating part!)

Best of all? There will be MULTIPLE showtimes throughout the day, giving you plenty of chances to experience this villainous spectacle!

What’s It All About?

This isn’t your typical Disney show, my friends! In “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” the villains we love to hate (or is it hate to love?) are breaking through the Magic Mirror’s glass and stepping into OUR world!

The premise is absolutely BRILLIANT – these infamous baddies are gathering to figure out once and for all who has been the MOST misunderstood villain of them all. Who’s had the roughest time? Who’s been treated most unfairly? They’ll each be making their case in what’s described as an “immersive musical stage show” filled with “theatrical magic, witty humor, and plenty of mischievous charm.”

But here’s the BEST part – WE (the audience) get to decide who has been treated the most unfairly!  💜💚

Side note: have any of you seen SIX: The Musical? I’m wondering if it could have inspired this idea. (If you haven’t seen it, it’s a musical retelling of the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII. They all tell their stories under the premise of convincing the audience who had it the worst. So compelling and so much fun!)

Which Villains Will Be There?

Disney has confirmed that three iconic villains will be the main stars of the show:

• • • Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)
    • Captain Hook (Peter Pan)
    • Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

But that’s not all! The show description hints that other infamous evildoers might try to break through the glass and join in on the fun! I’m personally hoping for Ursula, Jafar, and maybe even Hades to make an appearance!

What Makes This Show Special?

According to Disney, a dedicated team has spent nearly TWO YEARS developing the cutting-edge stage design for this show, which will include “thrilling effects for the audience.” The Disney Parks Blog used the word “immersive” which has me thinking this won’t be your typical sit-and-watch show!

I’m imagining spectacular lighting, amazing special effects, and probably some surprises that make us feel like we’re truly part of the villains’ world. And let’s not forget the MUSIC! Disney villain songs are some of the absolute BEST, so I’m expecting some incredible musical moments.

My Prediction: This Will Be HUGE!

I’ve seen a lot of Disney shows come and go over the years, but something tells me this one is going to be EXTRA special. Here’s why:

1. Disney villains have a MASSIVE fan following (just check out any Disney merchandise store – villain merch is always a top seller!)
2. This is happening at the same time as “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” debuts at Hollywood Studios, giving the park TWO brand new shows just in time for summer!
3. The interactive element of choosing the “most unfairly treated” villain adds a unique twist that will make this show different every time.
4. The fact that Disney invested two years in developing the stage technology suggests this isn’t just a simple production.

The Villainous Bottom Line

If you’re heading to Disney World this summer and want to catch this villainous spectacle, here are my top tips:

1. Book Your Hollywood Studios Day After May 27: This show opens the same day as “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” so Hollywood Studios will be THE park to visit this summer!
2. Check the My Disney Experience App: Once the show opens, check the app for showtimes and don’t forget to add it to your Genie+ selections if available.
3. Try for the First Show of the Day: First shows tend to be less crowded, especially if they conflict with popular parade times.
4. Wear Your Villain Merch: Show support for your favorite villain! Who knows, you might even get some special attention from the cast!
5. Plan Your Other Hollywood Studios Attractions Accordingly: With two new shows opening, you’ll want to carefully plan your day to fit everything in.

I don’t know about you, but I’m already planning a special trip JUST to see this show! I can’t wait to hear Cruella, Hook, and Maleficent tell their sides of the story and try to convince us all that they’re the most misunderstood.

Who’s your favorite Disney villain? Let me know in the comments which baddie you’ll be voting for as the most unfairly treated!

Villainous wishes and wicked magical dust!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. Need help planning your summer Disney vacation to include these new shows? That’s what I’m here for! Send me a message and let’s make sure you don’t miss any of the villainous fun!