New Villains Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025

Deep in the shadows of Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, something delightfully wicked is about to take the stage. It’s an all-new live production starring everyone’s favorite Disney Villains – debuting summer 2025!

The creative minds at Disney Live Entertainment will transform Sunset Showcase into the mysterious, reflective realm of the Magic Mirror. The show will feature appearances by dozens of the most infamous evildoers, with fiendish foes Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent each breaking through the glass to take the stage in live production numbers.

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Before these villainous fiends take the spotlight at Sunset Showcase, guests should speed on over for another lap around the track at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy before October 7.

Never ones to shy away from barging in unexpectedly, the Disney Villains’ appearance in this new show comes in addition to the future Villains-themed land announced for Magic Kingdom during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Guests should keep an eye out as we reveal more about this production and other new experiences coming to our parks and cruise ships around the world.

Escape to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa This Winter with New Offers

Plan a spectacular escape this winter with a special offer at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. The longer Guests stay, the more they save:

  • Save 25% for stays of 5 or more nights for travel most nights from Jan. 4 through April 10, 2025
  • Save 20% for stays of 4 or more nights for travel most nights from Jan. 4 through April 10, 2025

No matter how long your client stays, they’ll enjoy an unforgettable vacation brimming with fun for the entire family. Visit the offers page for more details.

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers: Save Up to 30% on Select Rooms & Villas This Winter at Aulani Resort

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select rooms and villas, for most nights from Jan. 4 through April 10, 2025:

  • Save 30% on Villas for stays of 5 or more nights
  • Save 25% on rooms for stays of 5 nights or more
  • Save 25% on Villas for stays of 4 nights
  • Save 20% on rooms for stays of 4 nights

Plus, when Cardmembers book through Sept. 17, 2024, stays of 4 or more nights include a $150 Resort credit! Visit the offers page for more details.

Disney Destiny Inaugural Season Itineraries & Pricing Now Available

As you prepare for booking the Disney Destiny inaugural season, we’re thrilled to share some resources and reminders to help you assist your Clients.

Pricing and itinerary information for the Disney Destiny inaugural season are now available on the Disney Travel Agents and Disney Cruise Line websites. Click here for more details!  

As a reminder, the Disney Destiny will embark on its maiden voyage, a four-night Bahamian cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 20, 2025, followed by an inaugural season of four and five-night itineraries to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Early booking for the Disney Destiny inaugural season opens Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 for select Castaway Club Members. 

You may book your Clients on or after the day their early-booking window opens. Where possible, early booking should be completed online. The early-booking dates for the Disney Destiny inaugural season are as follows: 

  • Pearl Castaway Club Members: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
  • Platinum Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak residents and Club 33 Members: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024*
  • Gold Castaway Club Members: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
  • Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club® Members and Adventures by Disney® Adventure Insiders: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024*
  • Bookings open to all Guests: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024  

*Golden Oak residents, Club 33 Members, Disney Vacation Club® Members and Adventures by Disney® Adventure Insiders must book by phone during the early-booking period.  

BOOKING POLICIES FOR THE MAIDEN VOYAGE 

Due to the anticipated demand for the Disney Destiny Maiden Voyage, there will be some unique Terms and Conditions for this sailing only. Please note that these do not apply to other inaugural season sailings. 

  • A 20%, non-refundable deposit must be paid by 11:59 p.m. the day of booking.
  • No date changes will be allowed. Clients must cancel and rebook.
  • Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plans (VPP) must be paid at the time of booking.
  • To participate in early booking, the eligible Castaway Club member must remain on the reservation.
  • There are no discounts, and Clients may not use future cruise credit or onboard offers as payment for this sailing.

Announcing New Shops, Eateries Coming to Downtown Disney District

From swirling sweets and Super Hero supplies to even more places to nosh, we’re bubbling with lots more news on what’s coming to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! Several new shopping and dining experiences are adding to the exciting evolution of this dynamic district, and we’re thrilled to tell guests all about it!

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Avengers Reserve, an All-New Shop Landing in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort

Coming this winter, an all-new shopping destination will open in the district, celebrating the unique fandom and stories of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and all their amazing friends! Avengers Reserve will feature favorite characters and stories through collectibles, apparel, accessories, toys and comics. Curated assortments will make this a must-visit for fans of all ages.

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D-Lander Shop to Feature Stylish New Collections

Also coming this winter, the D-Lander Shop will be a fresh, quintessentially Southern California boutique celebrating trend-forward fashions for Disneyland fans, offering a stylish collection of apparel, accessories and jewelry.

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Marceline’s Confectionery to Transform into Disney Wonderful World of Sweets

 Marceline’s Confectionery is being reimagined and expanded into the Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, a whimsical candy, sweets and treats shop featuring tasty favorites such as churro toffee, caramel apples, sour balls, lollipops, packaged confections and freshly made Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn! Guests will be able to watch these delectable delights being handmade from an exhibition kitchen viewable from the promenade. This shop will also open this winter, and in the meantime, guests may visit the Marceline’s Confectionery cart to pick up yummy goodies!

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Super Cute Kawaii Slime Cart Coming This Fall

Stretch it, fold it, squeeze it, twist it! The cutest slime ever — Kawaii Slime — is coming to a cart this fall in Downtown Disney District. “Kawaii” means cute in Japanese, and this company puts cute in everything they do! This mom-owned business brings an imaginative array of slime concoctions and toys in a multitude of different textures, colors, scents and glittery mix-ins for kids and kids at heart to play with over and over again!

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Steakhouse and BBQ Restaurants from Michelin-Starred Chef Joe Isidori

We have more juicy details on two new restaurant concepts – a steakhouse and a barbecue eatery – that are in the works for Downtown Disney District from Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori.

The full-service steakhouse will have a warm and sophisticated ambiance with a menu highlighting prime cuts of beef, chops, fresh seafood, sandwiches and chopped salads. Bourbon connoisseurs and mixology enthusiasts may enjoy an inventive selection of expertly crafted cocktails.

The adjacent barbecue spot will take a culinary approach to quick-service, offering traditional BBQ dishes such as pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked wings that incorporate unique spices and house-made sauces. A prominent outdoor bar will feature a wide selection of craft beers and a medley of moonshine cocktails.

Chef Isidori’s most recent culinary successes include Arthur & Sons, with locations in New York and the Hamptons, and JOTORO Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Tampa, Fla.

As we previously mentioned, these two eateries will be located on the footprint of the former Tortilla Jo’s. Guest should stay tuned for more mouthwatering details!

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Earl of Sandwich Announces New Restaurant Concept – The Carnaby Tavern

Earl of Sandwich fans, we have news! As we previously shared, an all-new Earl of Sandwich is being developed in Downtown Disney District. In addition to a light and airy Earl of Sandwich planned for the ground level, the second floor will be home to an all-new table service concept, The Carnaby Tavern.

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The Carnaby Tavern is being designed as an homage to the swinging ‘60s “British Invasion” pop and rock bands from the U.K. The full-service restaurant will feature a patio with an indoor/outdoor full-service bar. We look forward to sharing more details in the future!

As we look forward to this all-new Earl of Sandwich offering, the Earl’s location on the east side of the district will close in 2025, so construction may begin on Porto’s Bakery.

For now, guests can satisfy your cravings at the Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Sandwich Tavern located at the east side location or at the new pop-up pod near Star Wars Trading Post on the west end of the district. Both serve all of guests’ favorites including hot sandwiches, wraps, salads and sweets.

While we’re gearing up for these fantastic projects on the horizon, there’s still so much for guests to do, see, explore and enjoy right now throughout Downtown Disney District. No two visits are ever the same, so we look forward to welcoming guests, their families and friends back often for even more fun!

Water Park Benefit for Stays in 2025

Earlier this year, we announced that Disney Resorts Collection hotel Guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy water park admission on check-in day—included with their stay. A new landing page is now available on DisneyTravelAgents.com with some important information, for guests to make the most of their Water Park day. The webpage has tips for arrival day, including how to redeem the benefit, and things to know before arriving that day.