Here on the blog, we always aim to bring all the latest news from Orlando to our readers, whether inside or outside the parks.
We’ve already talked about the must-see news in Orlando for 2025, but since the news never stops in the land of Mickey Mouse, this time we’ve gathered several other attractions for you to stay on top of everything that’s happening here.

So if you plan to travel with kids to Orlando in 2025 or even 2026, stay tuned to this post to know what to expect from this trip.

Disney Parks

Recently, we talked about new attractions at Disney parks, which were the attraction inspired by Wish and the return of the Free Dining Plan. If you want to know more, just click here.

This time we bring new attractions firsthand for you!

Animal Kingdom – New Zootopia Attraction

The attraction called Zootopia: Better Zoogether is coming during the American winter of 2025, between December 2025 and March 2026.
The promise is that it will be inside the Tree of Life, the park’s main symbol, and will replace the attraction that closed in March 2025, It’s Tough to be a Bug.

Magic Kingdom – Pirates of the Caribbean Gets a New Lounge

At the end of 2023, this attraction was announced, and the opening is expected by the end of 2025.
The Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is likely to be located in the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, a store that is closed for renovation and is next to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

Magic Kingdom – Cars Gets New Attractions

The attractions will be in the Frontierlands area, with one more thrilling and one more suitable for young children.
The more thrilling one will be in the style of Radiator Springs, a Disney California attraction, focusing on taking visitors on a race through the mountains.
We don’t have an exact date for these openings yet, but the excitement is high.

Magic Kingdom – New Villains Land Area

Still with no scheduled date, this attraction will be an area inspired by Disney villains and promises to be the biggest expansion in the park’s history!
Two attractions, shopping space, and restaurants are confirmed for Villains Land.

Disney in 2026

The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will have a new mission with the Mandalorian and Grogu next year, promising to accompany the film’s release just like with previous films.

Hollywood Studios – New Villains Show

The Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is scheduled to premiere on May 27, 2025. The attraction is inspired by the Magic Mirror and will feature famous Disney villains like Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook.
The show will be 40 minutes long and will be presented at the Sunset Showcase.

Hollywood Studios – New Monsters, Inc. Area

The new themed area promises to take place after the events of the film. Now humans can visit the world of Monsters and even see the famous building where Mike and Sulley work.
Disney’s first suspended roller coaster will also be in this attraction, taking visitors on a grand adventure with the characters.

SeaWorld Park

New Interactive Arctic Attraction

The Arctic Flying Theater attraction is set to open during the spring of 2025 and promises to be the first flying theater offering an interactive, immersive, and themed Arctic experience.
You and your family will be able to see the Northern Lights, fly over frozen landscapes and waters, and get up close to beluga whales, walruses, and orcas.

Universal Park

About Universal parks, if you want to check the full event schedule for 2025, you can see it in this article we already posted on the blog.

Epic Universe

It’s impossible to talk about Universal in 2025 and not mention Epic Universe, the most anticipated park of recent years, which will open on May 22.
The park will be divided into five themed worlds, which we’ll briefly describe:

Celestial Park – An area that will connect the other four areas, where you’ll find attractions, shops, and restaurants.

Super Nintendo World – The area will feature many attractions and a special space for Donkey Kong.

Isle of Berk – An area dedicated to the How to Train Your Dragon film, featuring shops and restaurants, as well as five attractions for all ages, like a roller coaster and character meet-and-greets.

Dark Universe – Entirely dedicated to Universal villains, the area will feature two attractions, themed restaurants, and encounters with iconic characters. We talked more about Dark Universe here.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – Inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films and the Ministry of Magic, the area will feature an attraction with a simulator using unprecedented technology in Universal parks.

Orlando theme parks with kids

You noticed that the theme parks are full of news for this and the coming years. So, if you’re traveling with kids, besides keeping an eye on the park attractions to plan your perfect itinerary, another item that can’t be overlooked is stroller rental.

The stroller will make a huge difference in the comfort of the whole family during the trip, providing a comfortable place for the kids to move around, eat, and even nap between attractions.

Rent the perfect stroller for your child’s weight and height here on our site. Receive the stroller at your preferred location in Orlando when you arrive in the city and let StrollerCare make your vacation even more unforgettable!

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