Work continues to transform the former home of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy into the new space for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
More Elements of Racing Academy Removed
The Sunset Showcase Theater, located to the right of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, has been blocked from guests as it is slowly transformed into the new location for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Work on the facade of the building and the nearby Sunset Showcase courtyard began in late March.
While the rolling planters on the left side closest to the theater have been sitting for a while, the five planters against the right wall are new.
This right wall previously had three pieces of Lightning McQueen racing art posted on the striped paint. Looking between the planters, it appears all of this art has now been removed. The planters are likely to block the damaged walls from guest view.
Work on the actual Sunset Showcase Theater building can be spotted over the planters on the left.
The large sign advertising Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has been removed since March 27, but the metal frame of the sign was still attached above the entrance.
The metal frame has now been completely removed as well, leaving only the faded paint silhouette of the sign on the wall. This section will likely get repainted before a sign for the new show is posted.
Disney has announced that Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will be debuting on May 27, 2025, which is the same date The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will also premiere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney recently shared a short video clip of construction crew members working on the new villains show, which included hoisting large frames to be placed above the stage. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will include live production numbers and has a run-time of 40 minutes.
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