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Disneyland Paris just celebrated its 33rd anniversary! To mark the occasion, the place where dreams come true unveiled never-before-seen images and new details about its unprecedented transformation. The resort’s second park – which will be renamed Disney Adventure World when the new Frozen-themed area opens in 2026 – is undergoing a major expansion and embracing a fresh creative vision, and is set to usher in its next phase on May 15 with the opening of World Premiere, the gateway to the existing and future immersive worlds of the park. The park will also soon embark on the construction of an all-new family attraction inspired by the Pixar Animation film movie Up, in addition to creating an immersive world themed around Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film The Lion King. These updates have been shared as part of a major transformation plan which is coming to fruition thanks to a 2-billion-euro investment which includes the expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park, as announced in 2018. By reimagining more than 90% of its opening day offerings and roughly doubling its footprint, the soon-to-be-renamed park will become a truly can’t-miss experience by the end of its expansion journey!
An array of projects will further enhance the appeal of Europe’s top tourist destination in the coming years: the iconic Disney Sequoia Lodge will be the next Disney Hotel to receive a complete makeover, inspired by Walt Disney and his animators’ admiration for nature, while all of the bungalows at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch are being replaced in phase, themed with a brand-new story to elevate the guest experience. At Disney Village, new shops have recently opened their doors, and new restaurants will soon come to life in a reimagined setting.
With the launch in January 2025 of Disney Tales of Magic, a new nighttime spectacular that is wowing audiences, and the fast-approaching debut of Disney Music Festival, a unique celebration paying homage to the world of music at Disneyland Park, there have never been so many ongoing projects taking place at Disneyland Paris!
As the second park at Disneyland Paris enters a new era marked by brand-new experiences, an expansion on an unprecedented scale and a fresh creative vision, its entrance area has also undergone a major transformation, becoming “World Premiere”, a unique spot set to open its doors on may 15 2025.
When guests set foot in this impressive building, they will become special guests of a glamorous film premiere in the heart of Hollywood, under a sky full of stars no matter the time. Then, they will be able to discover fully immersive worlds, placing them into the heart of their favorite Disney, Marvel, and Pixar stories.
The interior of the former Disney Studio 1 soundstage has been completely reimagined to feature new crafted décor, refurbished spaces and a brand-new storyline that sets guests in an authentic Hollywood boulevard, recognizable by its palm trees, the stars on the ground, the rich and varied architecture of its façades and its famous movie theaters.
Numerous nods to Los Angeles, Disney and other park experiences will be hidden within the sets, particularly including the impressive skyline that serves as the backdrop to the entire building.
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At the end of the central alley, the impressive façade of the Disney Theater and its majestic, illuminated sign weighing nearly three tons will invite guests to continue their exploration of Disney Adventure World and its immersive worlds. At World Premiere, a wide range of experiences will await guests.
An invitation to dine under the stars at any time of day will be presented through, in the elegant ‘outdoor’ setting of The Hollywood Gardens Restaurant, which will offer delicious quick service options. A range of snacks and hot and cold drinks will also be available to take away from the Searchlight kiosk.
For those who fancy a bit of shopping, the must-visit place at World Premiere will be Mickey’s of Hollywood Boutique, inspired by the classic American department stores of the 1920s. Guests will be able to find a wide selection of products inspired by Disney stories brought to life in the park’s immersive worlds.
Once outside the building, guests will arrive in the heart of World Premiere Plaza. Inspired by Broadway and the West End district, this vibrant area brings together several theatres, currently celebrating Disney Animation and Pixar stories, in a stylish setting. The Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams are hard at work to turn the park’s former central square into a dynamic and warm environment.
This initiative, which focuses on reimagining pathways, creating colorful murals, introducing new landscaped areas, and adding new Art Deco-inspired street furniture, aims to bring harmony to the space while enhancing the appearance of World Premiere Plaza. The transformation work, which is being carried out in phases, will be completed before the opening of the park’s new areas in 2026.
“As our second gate continues its transformation, we are proud to be unveiling the next milestone with the opening of World Premiere in a few weeks. As part of the 2-billion-euro investment plan announced in 2018, we continue to reinvent this park with a fresh creative vision. At the end of its expansion journey—which includes the opening of Adventure Way, Adventure Bay, and World of Frozen in 2026, and later an immersive world themed to The Lion King—we’ll have reimagined more than 90% of the park’s offerings since its debut in 2002, and roughly doubled its footprint to truly become a can’t-miss experience!”
“Adventure is out there!” – this famous quote from Pixar’s Up will soon resonate with Disney Adventure World guests as they board a flying carousel that will spin in the air, offering bird’s-eye views of the park’s stunning scenery.
Blending the charm of family attractions with the colorful world of Up, this new experience will mark the first time an attraction inspired by this beloved film is coming to a Disney park. It will be located across from Raiponce Tangled Spin, another attraction that is already being brought to life in the heart of Adventure Way.
This all-new experience will enrich the family-friendly offerings and further elevate the dynamic of this area, which combines lush landscape with European-style Art Nouveau architecture, giving guests of all ages the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of adventures.
Featuring themed gardens that celebrate beloved stories, such as Disney Animation’s Tangled and Pixar’s Toy Story, Adventure Way has been dreamed up as a crossroads between the front of the park and the new immersive worlds. In this place out of time, guests will be able to unwind and daydream before diving into immersive journeys to the heart of Disney stories.
In addition to offering a broad range of experiences, Adventure Way will also be home to the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, a stylish restaurant where guests will not only be able to meet Disney Princesses, but also watch the breathtaking new nighttime spectacular that will light up the new Adventure Bay central lake at night.
This show will combine water screens, fountains, special effects, and innovative drone choreography. The entertainment teams at Disneyland Paris have already started conducting tests in preparation for this groundbreaking experience.
The construction of this new family attraction celebrating Up and its themed garden will begin by the end of 2025.
Project managers, engineers, landscape architects, and designers: all year long, the Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams work alongside more than 800 professionals on the Disney Adventure World construction site to bring to life the new worlds that will enchant guests starting in 2026.
At World of Frozen – which is progressively coming into view – the finishing touches are being added to the North Mountain, which rises 36 meters above the ground, creating a breathtaking new backdrop for the park. 400 tons of metal required to build its structure, which was then covered with sculpted concrete and painted by hand. From the choice of seaweed texture, cobblestones, and lighting to the construction of life-size boats, the exceptional attention to detail that is close to Imagineers’ hearts will extend to the kingdom of Arendelle’s façades, fjord, and neighboring landscape, offering an unprecedented immersive experience in the world of Frozen.
Inside the Frozen Ever After attraction, teams are hard at work putting together the décor and programming the 34 state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics® characters that guests will encounter during their adventure.
Adventure Way’s themed gardens are also taking shape thanks to an exceptional landscaping endeavor: more than 1,000 trees were meticulously selected by the Imagineers in European plant nurseries and planted in the park as part of its expansion, and another 100,000 shrubs and groves will also adorn this dreamlike setting.
Already, Toy Story garden has recently welcomed two impressive statues of Woody and Jessie, and the Raiponce Tangled Spin attraction has already received its vehicles, which are inspired by the small boats featured in the iconic floating lanterns scene in the Disney Animation movie Tangled.
Fun fact: Mandy Moore, the original voice actor for Rapunzel in Tangled has reprised her role to record a variety of announcements for Raiponce Tangled Spin, bringing an extra touch of authenticity to the guest experience.
In addition to the storytelling that plays a key role in Disney park experiences, the surrounding architecture, cutting-edge technology, lush landscape, signage, music, and entertainment are just a few of the ingredients that will help transport guests into a larger-than-life fantasy world when they discover Disney Adventure World in 2026.
The future of Disney Adventure World is already being shaped: during the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which took place in August 2024, Disneyland Paris announced the construction of the first-ever immersive world entirely dedicated to one of the most beloved Disney Animation films around the world, and especially in Europe – The Lion King.
Construction is set to begin in Fall 2025. When the sun rises on this realm after the grand opening of World of Frozen, an all-new attraction blending a spectacular water experience with state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics® technology will plunge guests into the heart of the Pride Lands, where Simba will await them for an unforgettable adventure complete with iconic songs from the 1994 masterpiece.
After making their way to the caves beneath the 37-meter-high Pride Rock, guests will embark on a wondrous, and sensational adventure through iconic scenes and sceneries from the beloved animated movie, navigating a path with three exciting slopes, including an impressive 16-meter-high descent. With a seamless blend of many Audio-Animatronics® figures scattered across a highly detailed environment coming to life thanks to state-of-the-art special effects and an unforgettable soundtrack, this attraction will be one of the biggest at Disneyland Paris!
“We are looking forward to launching the construction of this new immersive world inspired by the Lion King and its major attraction, which will mark another milestone for Disney Adventure World. The main attraction will showcase the key features of Disney experiences: loveable characters, an unforgettable soundtrack, immersive décor and effects, and exciting thrills thoughtfully delivered throughout the adventure. All of the Imagineers who work on this project have their hearts set on paying a vibrant homage to this timeless masterpiece by creating unforgettable memories for all our guests,”
Beginning April 19, guests visiting Animation Celebration can find an overview of the transformation of Disney Adventure World in the attraction’s post-show area. An impressive and colorful scale model will provide a sneak peek at the future look of the reimagined and expanded park, whose footprint will have roughly doubled in comparison with its original surface area at the time of its opening in 2002. From World of Frozen to the future immersive world themed to The Lion King, as well as Adventure Way, this miniature replica will give everyone the opportunity to better grasp the extent of this expansion project.
Guests can directly visit the Animation Celebration attraction’s post-show area without going to the Frozen: A Musical Invitation show.
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Disney Sequoia Lodge to Receive a Major Makeover Starting in 2026
After the grand reopening of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in 2021 and the unveiling of the royally reimagined Disneyland Hotel in 2024, Disneyland Paris reveals the next ambitious transformation of another Disney Hotel – Disney Sequoia Lodge, and its 1,010 rooms.
Nestled on the shore of Lake Disney, in a natural setting filled with pine trees and sequoias, this iconic hotel inspired by lodges in American National Parks will become a unique getaway celebrating nature alongside forest animals from the Disney animated films at the end of its transformation journey.
Starting in 2026, major refurbishment work will be carried out to enhance and elevate the experience offered at Disney Sequoia Lodge, while preserving its wooden décor along with its authentic and warm atmosphere that guests have cherished since 1992. The structure of interior spaces will be reimagined from floor to ceiling, paving the way for a fresh look of characterized by greater brightness and a touch of modernity.
The design will pay homage to the beauty of nature to the next level while taking inspiration from the forests following the tradition started by Walt Disney and his team of animators. Every space, from the rooms to the lobby, as well as the shopping and dining locations, will be reinvented as an ode to wildlife, offering the perfect environment to unwind and let one’s mind wander.
This transformation will also be marked by the hotel’s theming of landscape and forest animals: the nods to the classic Disney Animation film Bambi that can be currently found in rooms will evolve towards a broader theme that will celebrate many of Disney characters from classic and recent movies from the forest. They will be subtly incorporated into the different experiences offered at the hotel in a thoughtfully creative approach. Respect for nature and sustainability will also be reflected in the construction materials, which have been carefully selected to minimize the environmental impact of the Disney Sequoia Lodge refurbishment work.
The hotel will remain open during the refurbishment work, which will start in 2026 and will be carried out in phases.
A Comprehensive Upgrade of the Bungalow Experience Offered at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch
The transformation of Disney Hotels continues at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch, where bungalows are gradually being replaced with a new theme to provide a modern and comfortable experience for guests…
while continuing to be a haven of peace in the heart of a natural setting ideally located a few minutes drive away from Disney Parks. Interior decorations will be inspired by the adventures of beloved Disney Characters, such as Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, together with the Junior Woodchucks.
The first set of new bungalows will be available for booking starting June 12, for stays beginning after summer 2025.
Located at the crossroads between Disney Parks and Disney Hotels, Disney Village continues its major transformation journey to offer new shopping and dining experiences in a modern setting.
Two new shops, Disney Glamour and Disney Style, have recently opened their doors to guests, offering a selection of ready-to-wear clothing, fashion accessories and articles created through collaborations. Retail offerings will reach new heights on April 19, with the opening of a LEGO® Store reimagined from the inside out, and Deco by Disney, a shop dedicated to homeware, interior decoration, and Disney collectible items.
These new shops aim to offer a warm and modern experience infused with touches of Disney magic. Featuring impressive façades adorned with vibrant colors and artistic details inspired by the world of Disney, some of these stores will showcase a selection of items exclusively available at Disney Village.
These new experiences will further enhance the appeal of this must-visit destination for Disney shopping enthusiasts, which will continue to reinvent itself in 2025 and beyond: Disney Store will close its doors in Fall 2025 to become Disney Wonders, a reimagined shop that will welcome all major Disney franchises under one roof.
Dining experiences are also being reimagined. This spring, Brasserie Rosalie – which has delighted guests’ taste buds with traditional French fare since 2023 – will welcome guests to its new terrace bordering Lake Disney. Called Petite Rosalie, this outdoor terrace will offer a selection of food options specially crafted for sunny days, including snacks and a variety of drinks
and dessert Sports Bar & Lounge will also reopen in the fall with an all-new design, a greater seating capacity and a new menu, while 2026 will mark the opening of a state-of-the-art McDonald’s restaurant boasting unique architecture, in addition to Casa Giulia. Operated by Bertrand Hospitality, this two-story Italian restaurant will be a go-to spot for those craving delicious specialties!
But the fun doesn’t end there as Disney Village continues to be redeveloped! More updates will be shared at a later stage.
Honored numerous times by the entertainment industry, Disneyland Paris continues to reinvent its entertainment offerings by introducing new concepts. Launched at the beginning of the year, Disney Tales of Magic amazes guests of all ages every night with its mesmerizing fusion of emotion and innovation.
From April 19 to September 7, 2025, Disney Music Festival will turn Disneyland Park into a giant dance floor, giving guests the opportunity to groove to the sounds of the biggest Disney hits, with no less than 12 musical activations taking place across the five lands throughout the day. Giving center stage to live performances, this festival will surely be a rich mix of encounters, music, and moments of togetherness!
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