On its 32nd anniversary, the Disneyland Paris Resort announced a complete reimagining of its Walt Disney Studios Park. The Hollywood-inspired park, which first opened in 2002 and is opposite the main Disneyland Paris park, will undergo a magical makeover and be renamed to Disney Adventure World, the park shared withTravel + Leisure on Friday.
The reimagined park will allow “guests to step into their favorite stories in a uniquely Disney way” and is part of an overall two-billion-euro destination-wide investment which includes new attractions, the ongoing transformation of its on-site hotels, and a reimagining of its entertainment, shopping, and dining district, Disney Village.
“Today, we are changing the story of Walt Disney Studios Park, evolving from ‘how it’s done’ soundstages to celebratory theaters and adventures that come to life in immersive worlds,” Tom Fitzgerald, Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Storytelling Executive and Senior Creative Executive for Disneyland Paris, shared in the press release. “These fully realized adventure worlds will become the focus of the park’s new identity and appear as realms that guests discover as they navigate deeper within the park and are invited to participate in adventures inspired by our most beloved stories.”
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Transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney World Adventure will begin this month at its entrance. Park goers will soon encounter a “vibrant, contemporary open-air movie studio before becoming special guests of a glamorous film premiere in the heart of Hollywood on a starry night.” The former entrance, a colorful indoor replica soundstage, will be reimagined, paying homage to historic Hollywood movie theaters, and is set for reopening in Spring 2025.
This “all-new visual identity” will occur in tandem with the opening of Paris' very own World of Frozen — a brand-new immersive land inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen — which has opened in Hong Kong.
The land will be situated on the edge of Adventure Bay, a new multi-use 70,000 cubic meter body of water, which will be utilized as a “unique entertainment stage with 360-degree viewing area” and will be complete with a walkable promenade — Adventure Way — to lands throughout the park.
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The transformation will also welcome Raiponce Tangled Spin, all-new family attraction inspired by the beloved Disney Animation movie Tangled.
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These new guest areas and Frozen-themed land will join the park’s Avengers Campus, which opened in 2022, and Worlds of Pixar, home to fan favorite attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure. According to the release, the completion of this transformation will see the park roughly doubling its footprint, evolving from a half-day park to full-day experience.
The park’s evolution was only natural as it moved towards welcoming guests into “more immersive worlds,” beginning with the 2007 debut of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. “With an unprecedented level of immersion and powerful storytelling, the latest experiences delivered across the park already reflect this new creative vision,” the release states.
“Embracing a transformation that involves the overhaul of more than 90 percent of Walt Disney Studios Park since its debut in 2002, we're unveiling a fresh creative vision that has completely redefined our second gate,” shared Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris. “This significant evolution inspired us to rename the Park, heralding a vibrant new chapter for Disneyland Paris. With our commitment to pushing the boundaries of immersion and innovation, we're crafting breathtaking new experiences and spectacular moments at Disney Adventure World that will resonate more than ever with our guests. It’s set to offer unique adventures in immersive worlds, serving as a perfect complement to Disneyland Park.”
No opening date has been announced for the Frozen-themed land or for the completion of the theme park transformation.
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The announcement also shared the addition of two new park shows. Inspired by Disney Animation’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland, is an all-new musical set to debut May 25. The end of the year will welcome a brand-new nighttime activation to Avengers Campus that will “combine projections, music and special effects with an all- new storyline, featuring some favorite and new-to-Disneyland Paris Marvel characters.”
This exciting period of unprecedented growth for the resort includes the recent renovation of its flagship accommodations, Disneyland Hotel. The resort’s entertainment district, Disney Village, is also undergoing a complete overhaul that includes the addition of new retail and dining locations, enhanced landscaping, and reimagined facades with a notably more modern look. Another hotel refurbishment project is expected to begin this year at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch that will ultimately provide “a modern and comfortable experience for guests” and see the addition of Disney characters to its décor.
