Notorious characters people love to hate have arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and their stories prompt an important question: Have they been misunderstood?
Yes, some of the most clever and cunning characters can be found in Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
It opened in May 2025, and since then, these characters have been pleading their cases of how they’ve been unfairly portrayed as villains.
Tapping into their flare for the dramatic Cruella, Captain Hook, and Maleficent take the stage to convince you and the Magic Mirror how they’ve been depicted in an unflattering light.
*Spoiler Alert: depending on the audiences’ reactions the ending can change
The show runs several times daily and lasts about 18 minutes. It replaced Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy and, in my opinion, draws more guests to this area of the park than the previous attraction.
As the popularity of villains amongst Disney fans continues to grow, Imagineers have tapped into our desire to see them and given us a place to find them. In fact, this show is one of the few locations in Walt Disney World where guests can see multiple villains at once.
When speaking of villains, I’d be amiss to not mention Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, where they’re seen in the parade, stage shows, and meet and greets. Yet MNSSHP is a separate ticketed event and only offered during a specific set of dates. In comparison, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is included in your park ticket and runs daily, making it one of the best updates WDW has done that benefits all guests without an added expense.
For my first time seeing the show, I chose one of my go-to villain bounds: the puppy-crazed fashionista who loves spots — Cruella.
Cruella Bound:
- Black dress with a white color-blocked section
- Red shoes
- White belt
- White sunglasses
Paired with the accessories from our Dalmatian Villain bounding box:
- Dalmatian pattern scarf
- Black and white fascinator
&
- Red bead bracelet
The show’s original music is undeniably catchy and will likely leave you singing “Magic Mirror on the wall, whose most misunderstood of all?” as you exit the theatre and continue your day in Hollywood Studios.
While we may not agree with these villains’ recollection of events, I believe this show is a welcome addition to Disney Hollywood Studios and has found its way on my not-to-miss list for the park.
~Kelly