Disney's New Villains Land Sparks Questions About Future of Hollywood Studios Show

Walt Disney World is preparing to give its villains a permanent home at Magic Kingdom's new Villains Land. The land, which will feature major attractions centered around characters like Maleficent and the Evil Queen, raises questions about the future of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, a stage show currently running at Hollywood Studios.

The show, which opened in 2025, features a cast of familiar villains, including Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent. However, with Villains Land on the horizon, it's possible that Disney may rethink its approach to the production. The land's focus on darker environments and stories built around characters who traditionally serve as antagonists could lead Imagineers to consider a more theatrical and dramatic take on the show.

One possibility is that Disney will bring Unfairly Ever After to Villains Land, where it could complement the land's rides and attractions. Alternatively, the company may update the lineup of characters in the show, potentially replacing Maleficent with another villain or incorporating new villains from the land.