Disneyland Paris Is Getting a Massive Makeover—and We Got a Sneak Peek Inside

It’s a chilly 42 degrees Fahrenheit in Paris, France. But the cold never bothered me anyway—and that’s an especially good thing today, as I got to tour the brand-new World of Frozen and Adventure Bay at Disneyland Paris, officially set to open on March 29, 2026.

On Monday, Disneyland Paris shared a first look at Disney Adventure World, the reimagined Walt Disney Studios Park, which brings together the Worlds of Pixar, Marvel Avengers Campus, and soon, the new World of Frozen, with plans for a fourth world based on “The Lion King” to come.

The lit up Adventure Way at Disneyland Paris’s Disney Adventure World.

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“I’m incredibly proud of what the teams have achieved,” Natasha Rafalski, the president of Disneyland Paris, shared at the event. “It’s an ambitious reimagining of our second park. Even on paper, it was clear we were looking at something extraordinary.” 

According to Rafalski, it took the team “years of planning” to make this new magical destination happen, and when all is said and done, more than 90 percent of the park’s original offerings will have changed. The Disney Adventure World expansion will double the size of the current park, with a gorgeous promenade and lake leading to the World of Frozen. 

The World of Frozen lit up at night.

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While every new Disney offering feels special, Bruce Vaughn, the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, explained that in the transformed park, “guests don’t just watch Disney stories; they live them.”

That promise comes in the form of new character interactions, including at Arendelle Castle, where guests can meet Anna and Elsa plus a tiny, talkative Olaf, representing the next generation of Disney’s robotic figures. 

“You can actually have a conversation with him,” Vaughn shared as they brought out the animatronic, which moved just like the character in the films, offering a charming moment for kids—and kids at heart—visiting the park.

“World of Frozen is more than just inspired by the film; it truly brings the Kingdom of Arendelle to life. Working together across disciplines, our Imagineers combined creativity and attention to detail to craft a world that captures the spirit of the story and feels real and immersive,” Michel den Dulk, the vice president and portfolio executive creative director of Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, added in a statement. “We’re very proud to see the castle, the village, and the North Mountain become reality, and we can’t wait for our guests to step into this world and be part of the story.” 

Guests on the Frozen Ever After ride.

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As for the attractions, the main event here is the Frozen Ever After ride, which will closely resemble the ride of the same name in Hong Kong and Epcot. It’s hard to miss, as the ride is housed inside the majestic 118-foot-tall North Mountain, crowned by Elsa’s Ice Palace, which glistens in the sun and at night thanks to hundreds of crystals embedded inside. And, like the new Olaf, the Frozen Ever After ride will feature cutting-edge technology, including state-of-the-art audio-animatronic figures and new immersive projection technologies currently being programmed by Walt Disney Imagineering. 

Details from the World of Frozen and the Nordic Crowns Tavern.

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The new land will also feature brand-new songs composed exclusively for World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the duo who famously wrote “Let It Go.” Their new music will be baked into the “Celebration in Arendelle” show, which takes place on Arendelle Bay several times a day. 

Even World of Frozen merch is getting an upgrade with the introduction of the new Rúna, an interactive baby troll toy. Available at the Fjord View Shop, the toy is equipped with the latest Disney tech, allowing it to react to touch, blink its eyes, move its ears, and even interact with different locations around Arendelle (yes, it will buzz and share in the excitement when you approach the new ride). Though far less high-tech, the land’s other souvenirs are just as lovable, including limited-edition clothing and soft, knitted plushies. 

Other attractions coming to the refreshed park include a spinning gondola ride based on “Tangled,” which features a voice-over by Mandy Moore, and an aerial carousel inspired by “Up.” 

The World of Frozen.

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The park will feature 14 new dining venues as well, including the quick-service restaurant Nordic Crowns Tavern, with meals inspired by Nordic cuisine. Here, guests will get to fully customize their meal, first choosing a base (quinoa or mashed potatoes), a protein (meatballs, fish, or vegan balls), and a sauce (cranberry or mustard), with seasonal vegetables. Hot tip: Go for the mashed potatoes. According to the culinary team, they went through more than 30 iterations to get them just right. Naturally, there will be plenty of desserts to try, too, including blue sorbet, vanilla ice cream with customizable toppings, a snowflake dessert, and a selection of Nordic pastries. Gluten- and dairy-free options will also be available so everyone can find the right bite. 

For a more refined dining moment, guests can make a reservation at the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, the summer home of the Disney Princesses, who are set to visit each day throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. For the parents, don’t miss out on the Kir Royale for the perfect French sip. 

Interior of The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge.

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All this action can certainly fill a day, but if you leave before nightfall, you risk missing out on the magic of the brand-new nighttime spectacular: Disney Cascade of Lights. The show, the team shared, is meant to celebrate the journey of becoming a hero, and it features fireworks, drones, water, and plenty of pyrotechnics for good measure. And every seat in the house is a good one, as the show is designed in a 360-degree configuration. 

And no detail in this new park has gone overlooked, including the fact that the team is installing more than 200 benches so families can sit and appreciate the gardens like the English-style Gazebo Garden for a moment of respite before going full-throttle into the next ride. 

“The first time I saw it was overwhelming,” Rafalski said of the new park. “It didn’t feel like the same park anymore. It felt like a brand new Disney destination.” And really, that’s precisely what it is. As Rafalski added, “This is a new beginning for our second park.”