Inside look: Inside Disneyland Paris’ new Disney Adventure World
Updated March 20, 2026, 10:31 a.m. ET

When Disney Adventure World opens on March 29, guests will be invited into the worlds of beloved Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel films.
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The park is a reimagining of Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Paris' second park.
Guests enter through a big building that resembles a movie studio soundstage. The park unfolds just beyond the doors of the Disney Theater.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYGuests enter through a big building that resembles a movie studio soundstage. The park unfolds just beyond the doors of the Disney Theater.

An illustration depicts Disney Adventure World's layout.
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The front of the park is World Premiere. It still has an old Hollywood studios vibe.
It's where guests will find Hollywood Tower of Tower.
This version is a little more creepy than the one at Walt Disney World.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYIt's where guests will find Hollywood Tower of Tower.
This version is a little more creepy than the one at Walt Disney World.

Guests can catch several live shows in World Premiere and learn to draw a Disney character.
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A Partners statue in World Premiere points toward the park's new expansion.
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From the Partners statue, guests will be able to see down Adventure Way.
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For now, they can only see a construction wall, though some try to peek beyond it.
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Minnie Mouse leads a marching band down Adventure Way in the newly expanded portion of soon-to-be Disney Adventure World.
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European-inspired gardens line the beginning of Adventure Way. Rotating seasonal entertainment will be available at this gazebo.
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Raiponce Tangled Spin, one of two new rides in the park, is reflected in a small pond along Adventure Way.
Raiponce is the French name for Rapunzel.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYRaiponce is the French name for Rapunzel.

Lanterns glow at golden hour on Raiponce Tangled Spin.
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The Regal View Restaurant offers character dining with Disney princesses. Its adjacent Lounge is the resort's first in-park bar.
Both serve sweeping views of Adventure Bay, the park's new lagoon.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYBoth serve sweeping views of Adventure Bay, the park's new lagoon.

The Graceful Dream is among the elevated non-alcoholic offerings available at the Regal View Lounge.
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Guests can meet Mickey Mouse in new Victorian-inspired attire near Adventure Bay.
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They can also find snacks, like this vanilla ice cream-topped chou pastry, at new food kiosks. They're among 14 new dining options in the park.
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At the back of Adventure Bay lies the new World of Frozen, which, like the rest of the expansion, dazzles at night.
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A fountain that looks like one of Elsa's ice sculptures glows in the new World of Frozen at soon-to-be Disney Adventure World.
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Elsa's castle on the North Mountain can be seen just beyond the entrance to Frozen Ever After.
The ride will feel familiar to Walt Disney World guests, yet slightly different.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYThe ride will feel familiar to Walt Disney World guests, yet slightly different.

A map in the Frozen Ever After queue shows Arendelle's location.
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Oaken makes a digital cameo in the Oaken's Cloakens cart in the Frozen Ever After queue.
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Disney Adventure World's Frozen Ever After features Disney's latest audio animatronic and projection technology.
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Guests will find plenty of souvenirs in the gift shop at the ride's exit.
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A variety of Frozen-inspired make-up and styling services are also available in the village.
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A sign on Arendelle's notice board warns the public to watch out for the Duke of Weselton, who was banned in the first film.
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Guests won't want to miss A Celebration in Arendelle.
The show is held beside Arendelle's harbor.
It's where guests can see the new high-tech Olaf robot Disney Imagineers developed to look like he's leapt off the screen.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYThe show is held beside Arendelle's harbor.
It's where guests can see the new high-tech Olaf robot Disney Imagineers developed to look like he's leapt off the screen.

News media and creators were given a closer look at the new high-tech Olaf robot developed by Disney Imagineers.
Guests will typically only see him in A Celebration in Arendelle.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYGuests will typically only see him in A Celebration in Arendelle.

Guests can, however, meet Queens Anna and Elsa.
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They can also meet Oaken, Arendelle villagers and a baby troll named Mossie.
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Nordic Crowns Tavern will serve Scandinavian-inspired quick service, like salmon with quinoa and vegetables.
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An ad for sailings between Arendelle and the Southern Isles is painted along the harbor.
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A lighthouse stands along Arendelle's lagoon, which is separate from Adventure Bay.
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Much larger Adventure Bay is home to the new nighttime spectacular Disney Cascade of Lights.
It mixes aerial and water drones, fireworks, pyrotechnics, projections and more special effects with Disney story moments and songs.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYIt mixes aerial and water drones, fireworks, pyrotechnics, projections and more special effects with Disney story moments and songs.

Lights on trees and lamps cast Adventure Way in a soft glow at night.
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Two existing worlds complement the newly expanded areas of the park: Marvel Avengers Campus and Worlds of Pixar.
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Iron Man is part of the pre-show for Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, which is like a Marvel version of Rock n' Roller Coaster.
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Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure will feel familiar to Disney California Adventure guests, only Peter Parker speaks in French with an English translation.
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Buzz Lightyear stands at the entrance of Worlds of Pixar.
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A life-size Rex makes another great photo opp.
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RC Racer swoops guests up and down.
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Guests board Crush's Coaster, one of the most popular existing rides in the park.
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Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy is temporarily closed.
It has a sister version at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, but this is the original.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYIt has a sister version at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, but this is the original.

There's still more to come to Disney Adventure World. A "Lion King"-inspired and "Up"-inspired "flying carousel" are still being built.
By the time they're complete, the park will have roughly doubled its footprint.
USA TODAY reporter Eve Chen was provided access by Disneyland Paris. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.
Eve Chen, USA TODAYBy the time they're complete, the park will have roughly doubled its footprint.
USA TODAY reporter Eve Chen was provided access by Disneyland Paris. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.
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