Disney prepares for summer with new deals, new shows
Disney’s new “Little Mermaid” and “Villains” shows debut in May.
Updated: 9:04 AM EDT Mar 26, 2025
Millions of people visit Walt Disney World every year. This summer, the company is bringing out special deals, two new shows, a new nighttime parade and limited-time activities and entertainment for families with kids.Summer dealsIn a rare move, Disney is offering 50% on kids’ tickets for families who purchase a 3-day or longer standard ticket. Bookings start March 27. Families must use the tickets beginning May 27 through Sept. 20.Disney is also enticing guests with a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through Sept. 22. This ticket is for EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. This is good for one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom.The free dining plan deal is also back where guests can get a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. This offer is for visits on select dates from June 29 through Dec. 22.New shows Disney announced “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will both debut on May 27 at Hollywood Studios.”The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” was first announced in December 2023. It will bring the classic movie to life on stage with all-new sets and visuals.”Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” is set to engage the audience to decide who has been treated the most unfairly of them all.There’s also the parks’ first-ever nighttime parade debuting this summer, though the date hasn’t been announced yet. Disney Starlight, coming to Magic Kingdom, will feature beloved characters from “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more. Disney says it will release the opening date as Cast Members put on the finishing touches.Summer experiencesFrom May 27 through Sept. 1, Disney encourages families to look for limited-time experiences perfect for young kids in the theme parks, including kid zones featuring new activities and fun ways to interact with more Disney characters. There will be pop-up entertainment, games, music, dancing and other adventures.Over at EPCOT, families can enjoy the ultimate game party and play space featuring Goofy as he takes over CommuniCore Hall. And at Magic Kingdom, families can enjoy kid zones with added fun in Storybook Circus and in Tomorrowland with Stitch. More details on the limited-time fun is set to be released soon.
Millions of people visit Walt Disney World every year. This summer, the company is bringing out special deals, two new shows, a new nighttime parade and limited-time activities and entertainment for families with kids.
Summer deals
In a rare move, Disney is offering 50% on kids’ tickets for families who purchase a 3-day or longer standard ticket. Bookings start March 27. Families must use the tickets beginning May 27 through Sept. 20.
Disney is also enticing guests with a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through Sept. 22. This ticket is for EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. This is good for one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom.
The free dining plan deal is also back where guests can get a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. This offer is for visits on select dates from June 29 through Dec. 22.
New shows
Disney announced “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will both debut on May 27 at Hollywood Studios.
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” was first announced in December 2023. It will bring the classic movie to life on stage with all-new sets and visuals.
“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” is set to engage the audience to decide who has been treated the most unfairly of them all.
There’s also the parks’ first-ever nighttime parade debuting this summer, though the date hasn’t been announced yet. Disney Starlight, coming to Magic Kingdom, will feature beloved characters from “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more. Disney says it will release the opening date as Cast Members put on the finishing touches.
Summer experiences
From May 27 through Sept. 1, Disney encourages families to look for limited-time experiences perfect for young kids in the theme parks, including kid zones featuring new activities and fun ways to interact with more Disney characters.
There will be pop-up entertainment, games, music, dancing and other adventures.
Over at EPCOT, families can enjoy the ultimate game party and play space featuring Goofy as he takes over CommuniCore Hall.
And at Magic Kingdom, families can enjoy kid zones with added fun in Storybook Circus and in Tomorrowland with Stitch.
More details on the limited-time fun is set to be released soon.
