There’s nothing more magical than a trip to Orlando to enjoy some theme park magic – so imagine our delight to discover there are some very exciting new updates arriving this spring
Theme park season is ramping up, and if the latest updates from Walt Disney World are anything to go by, Disney adults – and children – are in for a treat. The Orlando park in Florida has been making waves lately with all sorts of exciting announcements, and the latest news is going down a storm with fans of traditional Disney characters.
It’s been revealed that two new shows are coming to Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, with very differing themes – and there’s an official date now, too.
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will see the ‘bad guys’ take centre stage for the first time ever in a brand new Sunset Showcase.
Fans can expect to see the likes of Maleficent, Cruella de Vil and Captain Hook, to name but a few, sharing their side of the story at long last.
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Darkly hilarious with high-energy, stunning visuals, and special effects, it promises to give a truly villainous twist on those classic Disney stories that everyone knows so well.
Next up is The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, where fans can dive under the sea with Ariel in a fully-reimagined stage show boasting some of the best digital puppetry. What’s more, it will also include two brand-new, never-heard-before songs alongside the tracks fans all know and love.
Fans can expect the new park updates soon, with the new shows starting from May 27. And just like the other productions in the park – including Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – they will be included in your park entry ticket costs.
But that’s not all Disney has up its sleeve. Over at the California studio, there are even some fun, brand-new treats available. Fans can now head to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a delicious new themed drink that will please all ages. The Blue Lightsaber Swizzle Stick is available from Galactic Grill for Season of the Force.
Costing $15.79 for one with a slushy, or $12.89 for a fountain drink, the lightsabres even light up and make a wonderful keepsake or unique gift to take back home.
Why not enjoy this special drink addition while watching the new Star Wars projection show in Galaxy’s Edge?
Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga is a new show that plays before fireworks near the Millennium Falcon. Its on most evenings around 9pm and 10.15pm.
Theme parks are having a moment in Florida with Universal Orlando Resort also bringing fans a huge development very soon. Their new theme park, Epic Universe is opening on May 22, bringing five new lands to fan,s including more Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, Super Nintendo Land, Dark Universe – featuring classic Universal Monsters – and Celestial Park, focused on space.
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