DEBUT: 2 New Shows Splash into Hollywood Studios Today!

It’s finally here! Disney World has been teasing the debut of two new shows at Hollywood Studios for nearly a year, and today’s the day! And one of them is going on Lightning Lane MultiPass.

We’ve been eagerly awaiting Villains: Unfairly Ever After since it was first announced all the way back in September of last year. The 10-minute show features takes place in the Sunset theater, past the entrance to Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster.

Watch on as three classic characters attempt to explain their side of the story. The Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror kicks it off explaining that the villains have been struggling to escape. Cruella Deville, Captain Hook, and Maleficent then each take to the stage for a musical performance you won’t forget. And when it’s all over, you get the final say on who gets gets to stay.

But that’s not all – Disney is also breathing life into Animation Courtyard an area of the park that’s primarily used for character meets and has been neglected for far too long.

The Little Mermaid Musical Adventure is a completely revised and updated version of Voyage of the Little Mermaid which previously ran for over 30 years before shutting down with the parks in 2020. It’s a musical stage retelling of the movie featuring both live performers and a cast of impressive puppeteers.

With the addition of cutting age projection technology, Disney is able to create an immersive stage environment that makes you feel as though you’re under the sea. What’s even more exciting is this show is being added to Lightening Lane, giving guests more tier 2 options to choose from.

For those not familiar, Lightning Lane is Disney World’s paid skip-the-line service that let’s guests book a return time for fast access to some of the most popular rides and attractions. Check our our Full Guide to Lightening Lane at Hollywood Studios.

We’re legit so excited to see both of these shows and it’s great to see more new things going into Hollywood Studios. This park is a lover letter to showbiz, so it’s wonderful to see more of the biz brought in to the park.

How do you feel about Disney reviving this classic, and brining Villains into the fold?