Disneyland Paris is marking its 32nd anniversary with a major transformation of its second park, Walt Disney Studios Park.
Walt Disney Studios Park originally opened in 2002 as a park that gave guests a behind-the-scenes look at movie-making magic. In recent years, however, Disney has leaned into more immersive lands and experiences that transport guests into their favorite Disney stories. Walt Disney Studios Park’s transformation will reflect that vision with a new name, new attractions, new shows and more.
Soon, Walt Disney Studios Park will become Disney Adventure World. The rebranded park will open alongside its newest land, World of Frozen. Like its counterpart at Hong Kong Disneyland, World of Frozen will transport guests to the Kingdom of Arendelle.
World of Frozen will border the all-new Adventure Bay — a majestic body of water that will act as a gateway to the park’s new themed lands that will surround it. Adventure Bay will also serve as an entertainment stage with 360-degree viewing, so everyone can have a front-row seat for new water-based shows with fountains, music, lights, special effects and more.
Though Disney revealed World of Frozen will be one of the lands Adventure Bay leads to, the theme for a second immersive world has yet to be announced. Disney has only shared that the concept and design of the land are currently being finalized. The two new lands will join Marvel Avengers Campus and Worlds of Pixar, roughly doubling the park’s footprint.
As part of the revamp, Disney Adventure World will also get a new entrance in the spring of 2025, dropping guests into an open-air movie studio the moment they enter the park. Dubbed World Premiere, the reimagined entrance will incorporate decor that pays homage to Hollywood‘s historic movie theaters.
As guests continue into the park, they will encounter World Premiere Plaza, with theaters celebrating Disney Animation and Pixar stories. This area will lead to Adventure Way, a landscaped promenade that leads to the park’s other lands.
The area will also feature a new attraction of its own called Raiponce Tangled Spin. Based on the film “Tangled,” this new take on a classic spinning ride will take guests through the movie’s iconic floating lantern scene.
The new Regal View Restaurant and Lounge will also be in this region, with views of Adventure Bay. Guests can also meet their favorite Disney princesses at this table-service restaurant.
These new lands and attractions won’t be the only additions to Disneyland Paris as part of this transformation.
Disneyland Paris’ second park will debut a new stage show called “Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland” this spring; there’s also a show coming to Marvel Avengers Campus running between the end of 2024 and the spring of 2025. The Disney Village shopping, dining and entertainment complex and the Disney Davy Crockett Ranch bungalows will be undergoing major refurbishments.
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These projects fulfill Disney’s promise to accelerate and expand investment in its theme parks, cruise line and other vacation experiences over the next 10 years. Earlier this year, Disneyland Paris saw the reopening of its iconic Disneyland Hotel after extensive renovations.
A specific opening date for Disney Adventure World will be released at a later date.
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