Disney Prepares for New Show as Voyage of the Little Mermaid Signage Comes Down at Hollywood Studios

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The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure Construction January 2025
Posted: Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:22pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The marquee signage for Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been removed from the front of the theater building, marking another significant step in preparing the space for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, a fully reimagined theatrical production set to debut in summer 2025.





Voyage of the Little Mermaid entertained guests for nearly three decades, from its debut in January 1992 until its closure in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown. Since then, the theater has remained dormant, with Disney announcing plans for the new The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure in 2024.

The exterior updates are part of a larger refurbishment project to prepare the theater for the upcoming show. According to Disney, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will feature stunning new set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold reimagining of the classic story, complete with fan-favorite songs like Part of Your World and Poor Unfortunate Souls.

A construction permit filed earlier this year indicated work on new signage, with Design Communications Ltd. assigned to the project.

While the original Voyage of the Little Mermaid holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure aims to deliver a refreshed experience for a new generation of parkgoers. Rehearsals for the show are already underway, with an official opening set for summer 2025.

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gerarar15 hours ago

TTA949 days ago

The sea spray was one of my favorite parts and I hope they keep it. It was one of the elements that made the show feel immersive.

Mr. Sullivan9 days ago

Speaking as someone with the degree and this stuff, you’d be surprised how often this happens in the professional performance industry. Financially, it isn’t very good for the actors, but it happens and it happens quite often.

Bocabear9 days ago

That show had some really interesting things too... The Magic Mirror that narrated was pretty darned cool...THere have baan several Disneyland Shows that would have made a nice addition to Disney World...

wdrive10 days ago

No. The Snow White musical at Disneyland opened over 66 years after the movie premiered. There’s probably other examples too.

Purduevian10 days ago

Is this the oldest movie to ever get a new Stage Show in a Disney park?

Disstevefan110 days ago

Sounds Great! I am very happy to be wrong here!

Jedi1410 days ago

They’re adding additional scenes including a new musical number, and a final battle which the original show did not have.

Disstevefan110 days ago

I am not so sure - As we already know the Nemo show in AK was closed and reopened with a shorter/lesser show that if I remember correctly they blamed on COVID. Could be fake news, but allegedly the original Mermaid show closed due to mold and at a minimum they will eliminate the elements that caused the mold, If I remember correctly there was a scene that sea spray, fog and lasers, its possible that was eliminated, just a guess. This is all speculation on my part, but I suspect we will see a "necessary downgrade" here. I hope I am wrong and this new Mermaid show is better than what we had.

eddie10410 days ago

I mean clearly they are upgrading something that’s why it’s taking so long to reopen.

Disstevefan110 days ago

I am not expecting an upgrade, but I am glad its back in some form as I always enjoyed the original too.

Figments Friend10 days ago

By a suddenly turn of unexpected events, it looks like I may be on Property the week after these hypothetically may open. I am interested in seeing how the new ‘Little Mermaid’ stage adaption is executed. Always enjoyed the original, and hoping this is a nice quality upgrade. -

jrhwdw10 days ago

Thanks Steve! This could be quite a Memorial Weekend!!!! 107 Days!!!!(EU's Countdown)

Prince-110 days ago

I prefer the new one but I see the love for the old classic sign.