Overview
- A Disney Parks representative called the claim that villains would be removed after Halloween "not accurate" and said "villains are not going away."
- The representative noted rotations are determined by each park’s entertainment needs and said a detailed list of character schedules was not yet available.
- The rumor spread after viral videos showed the Evil Queen, speaking in character, urging guests to complain and after Reddit posts questioned year‑round availability.
- Villain appearances have historically increased during Halloween and scaled back afterward, a seasonal pattern that helped fuel the recent speculation.
- Outlets also pointed to Disney’s longer‑term investment in villain experiences, including a planned Villains Land at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.