Get ready to mark your calendars: A monumental shift is coming to Disneyland Paris. On March 29, 2026, the destination’s second park, Walt Disney Studios Park, will officially transform into Disney Adventure World.
This isn’t just a name change, it’s the culmination of the most ambitious transformation in the resort’s history, a creative renaissance backed by a €2 billion investment designed to immerse guests fully into the legendary worlds of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel.
This reimagined park promises to be a place where the line between movie magic and real-world adventure fades away. As guests step through the new entrance, they are invited not just to observe, but to become the heroes of their own unforgettable stories, a feeling that only the scale and detail of Disney Imagineering can inspire.
World of Frozen: An Invitation to Arendelle
The heart of this new expansion beats coldest and brightest in the World of Frozen. Imagine walking through the village of Arendelle, recreated on a life-size scale, where the crisp air seems to carry the sound of the wind sweeping down from the majestic North Mountain and Elsa’s Ice Palace.
Every detail here is designed to capture the emotional spirit of the films, from the colourful, Nordic-inspired buildings adorned with traditional rosemaling to the symphonic music that swells across the lively town square.
Moments to Cherish
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Frozen Ever After: Prepare for a joyous family adventure on a boat ride alongside Anna, Elsa, and their friends. This attraction is set to whisk visitors through the kingdom, soundtracked by beloved songs like “Let It Go.” What truly sets this apart is the use of next-generation Audio-Animatronics® figures, delivering performances so lifelike they will surely move guests to sing along.
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The Royal Welcome: For fans, the chance to meet Queens Anna and Elsa in a Royal Encounter at Arendelle Castle promises a cherished, personal moment. And keep an eye out for Olaf, who will appear as a cutting-edge robotic character, engaging with the crowd with an unmatched, believable charm.
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A Celebration in Arendelle: Don’t miss the colourful 15-minute show on Arendelle Bay, where the main characters sail aboard beautiful Viking longships. Even the music is newly composed by the film’s original, multi-award-winning songwriters, ensuring the spectacle is emotionally resonant and unique to Disneyland Paris.
Adventure Bay and Adventure Way: A Park’s New Pulse
The new central element of the park is the expansive Adventure Bay, a 7.5-acre lake surrounded by Adventure Way, a grand promenade linking all the immersive worlds: World of Frozen, Worlds of Pixar, and Marvel Avengers Campus. This area is designed to be a place of both tranquil beauty and dramatic spectacle.
The Nighttime Wonder
The real showstopper over the lake is the Disney Cascade of Lights, a brand-new nighttime spectacular designed as the perfect emotional crescendo to the day.
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A Symphony of Light: This 360-degree show will push the boundaries of technology, featuring the world’s first-ever integration of revolutionary aquatic drone systems alongside aerial drones. The result is a breathtaking choreography that unfolds across the sky and water, combining fountains, projections, and pyrotechnics. It’s an immersive, moving experience inspired by the determination and courage found in Disney stories like Mulan, Moana, and the Marvel Universe. The accompanying score, recorded by a 90-piece orchestra, features a powerful new anthem, “We Can Be Heroes.”
Finding Magic on the Promenade
Along Adventure Way, guests will discover enchanting spots and new culinary delights:
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Raiponce Tangled Spin: This delightful family attraction, inspired by Tangled, captures one of the film’s most romantic moments. Guests will spin in gondolas beneath a ceiling illuminated by floating lanterns, immersed in the gentle glow and the film’s legendary music.
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The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge: For a truly elegant experience, this new table-service restaurant invites guests to dine while meeting a rotating selection of Disney Princesses. Furthermore, the adjacent Regal View Lounge is the first bar inside a Disneyland Paris park, offering a stylish respite with cocktails and beautiful lake views.
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A Stroll Through Beauty: The avenue is lined with lush, poetic gardens, including the Tangled Garden and the Toy Story Garden, offering charming, relaxing moments. The festive atmosphere is amplified by the Disney Marching Band, led by Minnie Mouse, parading with vibrant, modern renditions of classic Disney, Pixar, and Marvel songs.
The Adventure Continues to Grow
Disney Adventure World is more than just a destination; it’s a living, breathing landscape of storytelling. Already, the future is taking shape beyond 2026. A family-friendly flying carousel attraction inspired by Pixar’s Up will soon join Adventure Way, promising whimsical fun.
Looking ahead, the park will welcome the first-ever immersive land dedicated to The Lion King. Construction is already underway on this highly anticipated world, which will feature a major water-based attraction plunging guests deep into the Pride Lands alongside Simba, set to the unforgettable music of the 1994 masterpiece.
As Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, expressed, this is about “pushing the boundaries of storytelling and inviting guests to live their own adventures.”
The transformation of Disney Adventure World is an open invitation, an opportunity for every guest to step into the worlds they love and create powerful, new, and unforgettable memories.