Disney Files Permit for 'Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After' Stage Work at Hollywood Studios

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Posted: Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After, the new live show debuting at Disney's Hollywood Studios in summer 2025. The permit lists InterAmerica Stage as the contractor—a longtime Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) partner known for its work on complex staging and performance systems.

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This new live production promises to bring guests into the reflective world of the Magic Mirror, where Disney villains, including Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, take the stage to share their untold stories.

InterAmerica Stage's history with Disney includes work on large-scale shows and attractions requiring sophisticated rigging, moving set pieces, and custom-designed theatrical effects.

The Sunset Showcase venue is currently under renovation following the permanent closure of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy in October 2024.

More updates on Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After are expected in the coming months, including further details about the show's storyline, characters, and behind-the-scenes development.

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brb10063 hours ago

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

HauntedPirate9 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!!!

bryanfze559 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

mattpeto12 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..

Comped14 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.

eddie10419 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.