Walt Disney World unveils new attractions and shows across all its parks: What are they?
During the largest U.S. travel trade show, IPW 2025, held June 14-18 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Walt Disney World unveiled a series of new experiences travelers will be able to experience in 2025, 2026, and even 2027.
Walt Disney World Resort in the fall Photo: Sebastián Carvajal Bolívar / EL TIEMPO
EL TIEMPO spoke with Alejandro Flores, regional director of sales and marketing for Latin America at Walt Disney World, who highlighted the importance of Colombia for the company. "This country is a super important market for us and very close to everything the Disney product represents, especially Walt Disney World Resort in Florida," he said.
Cynthia Douglas, also regional director of sales and marketing for Latin America, discussed the new features the company will bring to celebrate its upcoming anniversary. “ It's incredible how we're preparing everything related to this 70th anniversary , in addition to many activities and exclusive merchandise that visitors will be able to enjoy,” she added.
For example, Disney's California Adventure debuted a 70th anniversary show: the nighttime show World of Color – Happiness, which pays tribute to classic Disney characters, from the earliest to the most recent.
Disney's California Adventure premiered a 70th anniversary show. Photo: Sebastián Carvajal Bolívar / EL TIEMPO
Below, we share some highlights for this year:
Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Villains from Disney productions, such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, take center stage in a theatrical show. This new musical production is now playing and invites visitors to immerse themselves in a mirror-filled realm.
- The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sea with this theatrical production. Featuring live actors, puppets, and digital animation, the show features iconic songs such as "Part of Your World" and "Kiss the Girl."
- Spaceship Earth Lounge. Inspired by the design of Spaceship Earth and its 1982 opening, the new GEO-82 lounge has opened at Epcot. Located within the park's attraction, guests 21 and older are welcomed into an elegant world featuring cocktails and food. Reservations are required through the MyDisneyExperience app.
Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort (through September 1). Cool Kid Summer is a limited-time celebration with fantastic new entertainment and fun for little ones. Through September 1, 2025, families can experience shows, interactive games, and delightful surprises at all four theme parks and select Disney hotels.
Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort runs through September 1. Photo: iStock
Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus. Guests can play and have fun in the Big Top at Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom Park. They can join the DJ for a summer celebration, a pop-up party with Pluto, and children's games.
What follows While many exciting experiences have already debuted at Walt Disney World this year, there's still much more to come, from attractions and shows to new lands. Here's a look at what's still to come:
- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is a nighttime parade debuting July 20 at Magic Kingdom. Guests will see beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios classics like Peter Pan and Pinocchio, along with current favorites from Encanto , Frozen , and Moana .
- Test Track presented by General Motors reopens on July 22 at Epcot. This attraction will thrill riders with twists, turns, and high-speed thrills.
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. In 2026, the Muppets will take on a music-filled adventure.
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will be updated with a new scene, updated vehicles, and gameplay improvements.
- Beginning in 2027, Animal Kingdom guests will be able to explore Tropical Americas , a new land inspired by the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of Central and South America. This immersive area will feature two new, exclusive attractions, including a walk-through experience based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' Encanto and an original adventure inspired by Lucasfilm's Indiana Jones .
- Monsters, Inc. Themed Land After years of fear, the monsters welcome humans to Monstropolis with an all-new themed land inspired by Disney and Pixar's Monsters, Inc. film franchise. Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, this land will feature the first-ever suspended roller coaster at a Disney park.
ANGIE RODRÍGUEZ - TRAVEL EDITORIAL - @ANGS0614
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