Disney Files Construction Permit for New Villains Show at Hollywood Studios, Set for Summer 2025

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Villains Show concept art

Posted: Tuesday October 1, 2024 2:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has filed a construction permit for work on the new Villains-themed live entertainment show set to debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2025.

The permit for "General Construction" is assigned to the long-term Disney construction partner, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, valid through September 27, 2025.

Villains Show concept art

This new show will take over the Sunset Showcase on Sunset Boulevard, replacing the current Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, which is set to close on October 7, 2024. Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, which opened in March 2019, features a life-sized animatronic Lightning McQueen and high-energy racing sequences from the Cars franchise.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is scheduled to close on October 7, 2024

The upcoming villains-themed show is set in the Magic Mirror's mysterious realm, where iconic Disney villains will break through the glass and come to life on stage. Characters such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent are already confirmed to make appearances, with live production numbers and immersive special effects promising to bring these notorious figures to life.

Villains Show concept art

Sunset Showcase, which first opened in 2015, has previously hosted a variety of entertainment experiences, including the short-lived Club Disney and special events like Club Villain, a cabaret-style show featuring Disney villains.

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brb10063 hours ago

His name is Dr Hämsterviel! Put some respect into his name!

HauntedPirate10 hours ago

Great, there goes my plan… 🤫 Personally, I would be at … Wait… I mean, I’m going to go ride Tiana’s and Tron and Frozen Ever After!!!

bryanfze5510 hours ago

Right. Instead of seeing this show, the truly enlightened will just take an extra ride on Slinky Dog Dash - the absolute pinnacle of Imagineering.

WondersOfLife11 hours ago

We can put the Disney not using Dr. Facilier in new stuff thing to rest. Got his own portrait there lol

mattpeto13 hours ago

We are hopeful but it’s such a longshot.

Cmdr_Crimson13 hours ago

From that new concept art with the new balconies they added..🤔 Seems like it can be easily converted to a more modern version of the Muppet Theater down the ways..

Comped15 hours ago

Our hamster friend's voice actor is definitely still accepting work, so I wouldn't be surprised if they might have him show up for 5 seconds at the most?

Mr. Sullivan17 hours ago

Heaven forbid people enjoy something huh

Moth18 hours ago

If the Lilo and Stitch hamster and Long John Silver have actual speaking roles and aren't cameos I'll give a dollar to one individual.

HauntedPirate19 hours ago

I should be happy, as maybe this will keep all the Disney Adults and Disney Lifestylers busy with repeated viewings of their “beloved” brand niche show and those of us with taste can enjoy the rest of the resort.

eddie10420 hours ago

Interesting coming from you !!! 🙄

HauntedPirate21 hours ago

Cliff21 hours ago

I was looking in the art for Dr. Facilier and found that tiny, little, iddy bitty, frame with him in it. He's one of my favorites and I hope he has a prominent role in the show. "Stories Matter", folks.