Disney Parks Unveil Summer Deals, Updates for New Villains and Little Mermaid Shows

Disney theme parks are kicking off spring with some major announcements, including new ways for guests to save as well as updates for popular rides, shows and experiences coming in 2025 and beyond.

Summer Deals Abound at Walt Disney World Resort

Beginning Thursday, March 27, 2025, families eyeing a Disney World vacation can take advantage of the following deals:

• 50 Percent Off Kids Tickets: Purchase a three-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50 percent off for visits beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025
• Three-Day, Three-Park Ticket: Receive a three-day, three-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits between April 6 and September 22, 2025. This ticket is valid for EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom)
• Free Dining Plan Deal: Receive a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted four-night, four-day (or longer) package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. Available on select dates from June 29 through December 22, 2025
• Disney Resort Room Deals: Save up to 30 percent on select Disney Resort hotel rooms when you stay longer for visits beginning August 1 through October 11, 2025. Plus, special deals on rooms are also available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders

  

  A group of friends at Walt Disney World Resort's EPCOT in Orlando, Florida. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort)

New Details Revealed for Disney Villains and The Little Mermaid Shows

Both "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" and the delayed "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" will officially open at Disney Hollywood Studios on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

"Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" is an immersive musical stage show featuring iconic Disney malefactors such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent, among others.

The show will begin after the Memorial Day holiday at Hollywood Studios' Sunset Showcase. Guests can look forward to a brand-new stage with the latest technology in addition to comfortable theater seating.

Meanwhile, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" is a fully reimagined show boasting "stunning set pieces, imaginative costumes, cutting-edge effects, skillful puppetry, and a bold new design aesthetic that captures Ariel’s imagination and emotions through her unique view of the world around her," according to Disney.

Hit songs featured will include "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World" as well as a pair of new-to-this-theater musical numbers in “Daughters of Triton” and “Kiss the Girl.”

Both new productions will offer multiple showtimes each day beginning Tuesday, May 27.

New-Look Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Coming in 2026

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom will temporarily close in August to undergo significant renovations.

In the meantime, guests can start getting excited about a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements.

The beloved Tomorrowland attraction will feature a brand new scene showcasing an all-new character in a friendly robot named "Buddy" on top of enhanced vehicles equipped with video monitors providing real-time scoring updates and handheld blasters for better aim and a more interactive experience with the help of new lighting, sound and vibration effects.

The improvements have already been a hit with Disney Imagineers.

"Everyone had a great time, and our team learned a lot," said project creative director Justin DeTolla. "We’ve been working on this project for quite some time now, so it was exciting to see it all come to life for the first time in the field."

The ride is slated to reopen next year.

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