It’s not easy being evil, especially when no one hears your side of the story. But that’s all about to change at Walt Disney World, where the most iconic baddies in the Disney universe are finally stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
Disney Parks just dropped a behind-the-scenes video teasing Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, and let’s just say Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook are more than ready to steal the show. Premiering May 27, 2025, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this brand-new stage spectacular is giving fans exactly what they didn’t know they needed: a chance to hear the villains’ side of the story.
The teaser video, now live on Disney Parks’ official YouTube channel, offers a taste of the mayhem to come, featuring eerie orchestral recordings, color-coded fog effects, and a spine-tingling new original song that’s already got Disney fans buzzing.
Set inside the mysterious realm of the Magic Mirror, Unfairly Ever After invites guests into a world where dozens of villains are trapped, and they’re not going quietly. Desperate to clear their names, Cruella, Hook, and Maleficent plead their cases in a show packed with biting humor, larger-than-life theatrics, and enough attitude to power the castle.
But here’s the twist: you get to decide who’s been treated the most unfairly. Yep, the power is in your hands, and these villains are pulling out all the stops to sway your vote. Expect sharp-tongued sass from Cruella, sly jabs from Hook, and dark sorcery from Maleficent. Just remember, these foes don’t always play fair.
Hosted inside the newly enhanced Sunset Showcase Theater, the production boasts cutting-edge technology, immersive special effects, and plush seating for guests to enjoy multiple performances each day. And if the jaw-dropping visuals aren’t enough to wow you, the music definitely will.
This spectacular wasn’t slapped together overnight. A dedicated team of creatives has spent nearly two years designing and perfecting the stage, crafting effects that bring the villains’ world to life like never before. From spellbinding lighting to smoke that shifts with each character’s mood, Unfairly Ever After is a full-on feast for the senses.
While Cruella, Captain Hook, and Maleficent take center stage, word is you might catch glimpses of even more infamous Disney evildoers lurking behind the Mirror’s cracks. Whether they break through or not remains to be seen, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Mark your calendar: Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After officially opens May 27, 2025, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With several showings daily, fans will have plenty of opportunities to choose their villainous victor, and maybe even switch allegiances.
What do you think of the new song?