What’s New & Next at Disneyland Paris in 2026 to 2028
A lot is happening at Disneyland Paris in 2026 & beyond as major construction projects finally come to fruition. If you’re planning a trip to Disney’s two theme parks in France, this update covers what’s new and coming soon through 2028 in terms of rides, restaurants, shows, special events, and hotels!
Before we get started, it’s worth noting that this post only covers new and changing things at Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park. If you want something comprehensive, consult our 2026 Disneyland Paris Vacation Planning Guide. That’s over 6,000 words offering a crash course in the basics of trip prep, including everything from getting around Paris to food to touring strategy and so much more!
The point of this post isn’t really to answer the question of whether you should visit Disneyland Paris now or wait. Many of you reading this are Europeans who view DLP as your “home” resort or are already planning a trip to France and are debating whether to include Disneyland Paris. In all of those cases, go now.
If you’re a long-time Disney fan based outside of Europe who has Disneyland Paris on your bucket list and a very flexible time frame for visiting, we’d recommend waiting at least a few months if this will be a once in a lifetime trip. Walt Disney Studios Park Disney Adventure World will be better in April 2026 and beyond than it is today.
Between now and March 29th, Disneyland Paris is in a time of transition. The 30th Anniversary is over and Disney delayed debuting anything new for the Paris Summer Olympics. Instead, the Walt Disney Studios Park (WDSP) is currently a construction zone and maze of walls in preparation for its reinvention as Disney Adventure World.
As a result, World of Frozen and Adventure Bay have been delayed, and a new Lion King Pride Land has been announced. The good news, though, is that the wait is almost over as the new-look Disney Adventure World and just about everything under construction (with a few notable exceptions, Lion King included) will open on March 29, 2026.
Big picture, that’s what’s on the horizon. Here’s a bit more detail about all of those projects, plus everything smaller scale that’ll open in the next couple of years and beyond…
New Additions
Avengers Campus (Now Open) – Walt Disney Studios Park is home to a new Marvel-themed area called Avengers Campus, which differs slightly from the versions in Hong Kong and California. Avengers Campus is now open at Walt Disney Studios Park.
This new Marvel Land features the reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, featuring Iron Man and Avengers. Alongside that, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade or WEB interactive Spider-Man attraction is the other main draw. Avengers Campus promises to immerse guests in action-packed adventures via attractions, heroic encounters, and new restaurants.
“Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure” (Now Open) – This new stage show at Walt Disney Studios Park takes you on a journey through the wonderful worlds of Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many other movies from Pixar.
The premise is that a child dreams of conducting the orchestra for a school end of year event. But something goes wrong, and he loses the precious sheet music on the eve of the concert. He falls asleep, and characters come alive and go through various medleys to recover the scores. It’s essentially a montage show, but with a reasonably compelling narrative thread serving as connective tissue.
Disney Tales of Magic (Now Showing) – The all-new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Tales of Magic” debuted last year, and transports guests to the enchanting worlds of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Blending storytelling and cutting-edge technology, from pyrotechnics and fountain displays to an exclusive soundtrack and illuminated drones — it’s a unique experience found only at Disneyland Paris!
This new fireworks show features a combination of iconic songs and projections of Disney characters onto Sleeping Beauty Castle and – for the very first time – onto Main Street, U.S.A. Visuals include an innovative combination of projections, fountains and breathtaking lighting effects, all set to a fantastic original soundtrack specially composed for the show.
Coming Soon!
Disney Adventure World (Debuting March 29, 2026) – Walt Disney Studios Park transforms into Disney Adventure World starting March 29, 2026. The highlight of the second park’s expansion will include World of Frozen, an Arendelle-inspired land where guests can journey through Arendelle on Frozen Ever After, meet Anna and Elsa inside the castle, and enjoy a vibrant daytime show on Viking longships.
Adventure Way will also debut with themed gardens, seasonal entertainment, and 14 new dining locations, including the elegant Regal View Restaurant & Lounge. This new promenade will include Raiponce Tangled Spin, a family attraction inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled and the groundbreaking nighttime spectacular “Disney Cascade of Lights.”
See Big Reveal: Disney Adventure World Park, Frozen Land & New Drone Show Opening Dates & Details for everything you need to know about the expanded and reimagined second gate, World of Frozen land, as well as the upcoming entertainment, nighttime spectacular, and other attractions.
World of Frozen (Opens March 29, 2026) – The Kingdom of Arendelle, recreated on a life-size scale, will feature a new family-friendly attraction, a daytime show, a royal encounter with queens Anna and Elsa, interactions with beloved characters including a true-to-size Olaf made possible thanks to next-generation robotics. Arendelle will feature stunning architecture, including the towering North Mountain crowned by Elsa’s Ice Palace, and a vibrant village square inspired by Nordic design.
At the heart of the land is Frozen Ever After, a family-friendly boat ride that journeys through iconic scenes from the films, enhanced by lifelike Audio-Animatronics figures and cutting-edge projection technology. Discover a Royal Encounter with Anna and Elsa inside Arendelle Castle, or join in the festivities with “A Celebration in Arendelle,” a daytime show staged on Viking longships in Arendelle Bay.
The land will also offer quick-service dining at Nordic Crowns Tavern, exclusive merchandise at Arendelle Boutique, and interactive surprises like meeting Rúna, a baby troll companion. Every detail, from handcrafted décor to new music, has been designed to push the boundaries of storytelling.
Regal View Restaurant (March 29, 2026) – To access the new Kingdom of Arendelle Frozen Land, guests will walk along a promenade surrounded by lush landscapes; a combination of themed gardens and green walkways. This space will serve as the transition between the new themed areas that will surround the future lake, and will completely transform the Park’s atmosphere.
The focal point of this expansion area will be an elegant table-service restaurant comprising 250 seats on the lakefront. With its Art Nouveau design, the restaurant will offer breathtaking panoramic views across the lake along with special meet-and-greet opportunities with characters.
Raiponce Tangled Spin (March 29, 2026) – Adventure Way will also debut a new family attraction, Raiponce Tangled Spin, inspired by the beloved Disney Animation film Tangled. Seated in finely sculpted gondolas, guests will whirl gracefully beneath a sky illuminated with floating lanterns, surrounded by frescoes depicting Rapunzel’s adventures.
Accompanied by legendary music from the film, including “I See the Light,” guests will spin and twirl, immersed in the romantic atmosphere of the Festival. Mandy Moore, the original voice of Rapunzel, has specially recorded audio announcements for the attraction, adding an authentic touch.
“Up” Flying Carousel (2027) – Across the ‘way from Raiponce Tangled Spin is a late addition to Adventure Way, which is an Up-inspired spinner.
Blending the charm of family attractions with the colorful and adventure-packed world of Pixar’s “Up,” this spinning carousel will offer a bird’s-eye view of the park’s stunning scenery. Construction on the first attraction at a Disney park themed after the beloved movie is now underway. Disney has not offered an opening timeline, but 2027 is a near-certainty.
Cascade of Lights Nighttime Spectacular (March 29, 2026) – As day ends, at park close Adventure Bay will become the stage for a groundbreaking new nighttime spectacular “Disney Cascade of Lights.” This 360° show will offer a ballet of hundreds of drones, choreographed fountains, water screens, and pyrotechnics, all set to a powerful orchestral score.
Honoring its long legacy of innovation in nighttime entertainment, and in partnership with its France-based Official Technology Provider Dronisos, Disneyland Paris is also developing the first of their kind water-drones to be used just for this special show, that will bring each adventure-filled day at Disney Adventure World to a spectacular close.
All of these new experiences will roughly double the footprint of the Walt Disney Studios Park. And that’s before the next addition debuts further down the road…
Lion King Pride Lands (Likely Opening in 2028 or Later) – Disneyland Paris unveiled the upcoming creation of an all-new area at Disney Adventure World dedicated to one of the most beloved Disney franchises, around the world and particularly in Europe – The Lion King!
This larger-than-life area will bring guests on a journey through the African savanna and immerse them into the unforgettable adventures of Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and many other iconic characters from the beloved Disney film.
When visiting this first-ever themed area, guests will be immersed in the world of The Lion King thanks to Disney character greetings, themed dining, and shopping opportunities, which promises an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.
For the attraction, Disney Imagineers will bring to life the majestic Pride Rock, which will serve as the gateway to an adventure-filled water attraction that will plunge guests beneath the rock to follow Simba on his journey from cub to king, in a retelling of the story from the classic animated feature film.
The unique attraction, exclusive to Paris, will seamlessly blend a spectacular water experience with state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics technology. Imagineers have dreamed up the perfect way to carry forward Disney’s unique storytelling tradition.
Disneyland Paris has announced that construction of the Lion Kings Pride Land area is now underway. Let’s just hope this isn’t delayed by a few years like the rest of the WDSP expansion, and it actually opens before 2030.
Disney Village Reimagining (Ongoing) – Over the next several years, Disney Village will be reimagined with new restaurants, plus refreshed shopping and entertainment offerings. This 428,000-square-foot complex will also receive an aesthetic overhaul, with a phased transformation of the entire area to give the district a brand-new visual identity and introduce exciting new offerings into the mix.
The reimagined Disney Village will celebrate timeless, family-friendly environments that are uniquely Disney. By day, stylish boutiques and innovative restaurants will draw guests in. By night, thousands of lights will transform the area into a bustling wonderland.
When the transformation is complete, Disney Village will feature a relaxing lakeside park and boardwalk, enhanced pedestrian walkways, brand-new facades, relaxing terraces and patios, and lush landscaping. Its diverse eateries and collection of shops will expand dining and retail options for guests with innovative concepts from some of the world’s most exciting brands.
Reimagined Resorts
Sequoia Lodge (2026-2027) – Major refurbishment work is being 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.
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.
Sequoia Lodge will remain open during this top to bottom refurbishment, which is expected to wrap up sometime in 2027. If the timeline is consistent with other projects, it’ll take roughly 18 months and be finished around late Summer 2027.
Disneyland Hotel (Completed) – The iconic Disneyland Hotel has reopened following its ambitious transformation, and it now celebrates a royal theme inspired by Disney princesses. In addition to the room reimagining, the layout of the hotel’s public spaces and equipment in the rooms has been enhanced. Guests benefit from a larger pool area, an expanded spa, and updated restaurants & lounges. The totality of which is aimed at earning Disneyland Hotel a five-star rating.
This complete refurbishment is the next step in an ambitious renovation plan for all Disneyland Paris hotels spanning years and more than 5,700 rooms. The ambitious transformation plan demonstrates Disneyland Paris’s ongoing commitment to continually invest in the guest experience and improving the resort. See Reimagined Disneyland Hotel in Paris Opening Date, Concept Art, Room & Restaurant Details for more info!
Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel (Completed) – This reimagined hotel is now open at Disneyland Paris. Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel celebrates 80 years of Marvel storytelling in a typical New York setting, with a contemporary Art Deco style.
The hotel is inspired by a New York art gallery, paying tribute to the city that is home to many iconic Marvel characters and the artists who created them. When Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel reopens next summer, it will be the first hotel dedicated entirely to the celebration of Marvel art, with one of the largest publicly viewable collections of Marvel artwork in the world.
Another new-ish development includes the reimagined Newport Bay Club Hotel, which we recently stayed at and reviewed.
New and expanded seasonal events have also been big, as these have acted as a stop-gap prior to the opening of the new expansions.
Overall, there’s a lot on the horizon for Walt Disney Studios Park and Disneyland Paris!
Having already experienced World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland, we’re really looking forward to that–it should be a fantastic addition to the park. Perhaps more important is the placemaking that’s being done to transform the Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World.
Although that’s an unfortunate name, it looks like this will finally be an actual theme park worthy of the Disney name. Previously a concrete wasteland, getting a gigantic bay, lush environments, and better themed environments than just soundstages will be a huge win.
It’s also unfortunate that Lion King Pride Lands is still so far away. This is replacing the previously-announced Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which would’ve been open by now had construction proceeded as planned. The 2020 closure threw a monkey wrench into that, but even before it did, the icy fan reception to Star Wars lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland caused Imagineering to go back to the drawing board.
Disney Adventure World will still need help even after 2026, but it should be a massively improved second gate. It’ll be interesting to watch Disney’s resort complex in France continue to grow and evolve, and we’re excited about its future!
For the basics of planning a visit to Disneyland Paris, check out our Disneyland Paris Trip Planning Guide. Find the best place to stay in Disneyland Paris Hotel Reviews. Check out 101 Disneyland Paris Tips for some (101, to be exact) of our best random tips for doing DLP like a pro. See Disney Park Tickets Tips & Tricks for ways to save on tickets. For where to eat, check out our Disneyland Restaurant Reviews. For unique ideas of things that’ll improve your trip, check out What to Pack for Disney. Finally, for advice beyond Disney, check out our Ultimate Travel Guide to Paris, France.
YOUR THOUGHTS
Excited for the upcoming additions and seasonal events at Disneyland Paris in the next few years? What are your thoughts on this huge Disneyland Paris expansion? Are you looking forward to visiting Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park once this is finished, or would you rather stick to other Disney Parks? Anything with which you disagree in this post? Any questions? Hearing your feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts or questions below in the comments!
Regulars at Disneyland Paris, ad loving all the work that has gone on and is to still happen, we are really noticing the improvements since Disney took full ownership. Not only in the investment, but in quality, staff behaviour, customer service.
Something that they really need to look at it the food options. The restaurants are either very similar in food options, or very expensive or impossible to get a booking. Walt Disney World for example have great places to eat, that locals would go to some of the restaurants for dinner. We just feel that the food options, and availability at DLP are severely lacking. Even “quick serve” – you can be waiting in line for 30-45 mins just to place your order.
Thinking of going end of April 2026 as part of a larger Europe trip. If Frozen opens around that time do you think the crowds will be unbearable?
Are there actually any rides opening before 2028? Does the new frozen land seriously not have one single major ride?
We stayed at both Newport, Marvel and recently redone Disneyland hotel.
Marvel is our favorite, despite us not being Marvel afficionados. The theme is really managed perfectly throughout, goes well with the “city” vibe of the hotel. They also have the best bar and th best table restaurant (Manhattan).
Disneyland hotel is really fine as well and offer really unique perks like included kids club for 2 hours per day and “magical” library experiences. However I feel the transformation is less pronounced than at the Marvel which was unrecognisable after being redone.
The Newport, – despite being architecturally my favorite, shows its age and the fact that transformation occured serveal years prior. They kept the “separate sink area” idea which is really out of place in Europe. It unfortunately feels very dated.
Regarding the parks we are going to wait for a few months before going back. Most of the parks are under refurbishement and the value proposition is just too low right now.
I love the new additions although I can’t lie I’m a bit disappointed that Disney didn’t offer original rides to Disneyland Paris. Now aside from the new lake area expansion and the Avengers Campus which replace the horrendous backlot area, there is still much to be improved in Studio 1, Toon Studio and production courtyard.
I think an aesthetic similar to Pixar Studio in Hollywood Studios would help Toon Studio as it would be the perfect entrance to Worlds of Pixar, they don’t need to add rides, just change the architecture aesthetic, although a Monster Inc Door Coaster would be a great addition !
As for Animation Coutyard, I would retheme this area to New York Broadway, Chicago or London Teather District. The aesthetics of those places could add some much needed atmosphere into the park. If they go with the New York style I would copy the aesthetic of Tokyo Disney Sea American Waterfront, if they go with Chicago I would add the cancelled Crimestoppers Motion Vehicle Dark Ride that was intended from the beginning and if they go with London I would add that same ride but theme to The Kingsmen. The aesthetics of London can be used for an expansion to an area themed to Marry Poppins also (using the same cancélelas concept art that was coming to Epcot).
There’s no question about keeping hotels up-to-date in terms of service and room experience. An area where the DLP hotels were lagging behind for a couple of years now (*cough* bathrooms i.e.).
I’m pretty sure they’ll do a wonderful job with the Disneyland hotel that felt quite mumsy and nowhere near the price category. The inclusion of the royal princess themeing is in light of the hotel’s adjacency to the park understandable and that rendering looks quite tasteful. (Although I’d wish that Tangled mirror shown on an other site would be more of a interpretation in the style of the victorian theme)
But (big!) the transformation of Hotel New York is still a big bummer to me. The redesign and Avengers theme does not enrich the experience – it devalues the complex as an architectural Gesamtkunstwerk by Michael Graves. Especially since Postmodernism has been appreciated as a valid art form in its own right for a couple of years now, it’s appaling how the work of one of it’s main architects has been rendered into something completely generic. The building itself may be untouched in its general configuration, but without the original interiors, the meaning is lost. In true Postmodern fashion, there was a striking balance between the literal and the abstract. Architectural form and decor went hand in hand.
Apart from that, I enjoyed the hotal as more “adult” space and preferred to stay there. Well… that was…
It is good to hear that some attention is being lavished on Disneyland Paris and further attractions being added. I’ve been three times, once when there was just one park, and twice with both parks, the last trip was a little dull, because some rides were being refurbed and there was little new there. Whilst it’s highly unlikely I will ever do Disney again because it’s somewhat out of my price league these days. I do hope the site continues to thrive under full Disney ownership. Had it been built in the UK I would no doubt be a semi regular, but sadly not for me in France, just too costly. Whilst I accept it can be done on the cheap, why would you go and not stay in a Disney hotel? One thing that did put me off as well was the removal of breakfast being included in the hotel cost, when was that, back in 2017/18? An expensive add on now, particularly if you’re a large family.
I have done Disneyworld back in the mid-2000s, and I’ve always felt that was a better value visit for 2 weeks, vs. Disneyland Paris for maybe 4 days.
Hi, Art of Marvel opened last summer, we stayed in one of the Club rooms, it was an extraordinary experience.
Hello Tom. Thank you for all the infos and updates ! We are AP holders from Paris and we have a huge problem with ticket reservations. Nothing during the weekends or the holidays (we have Infinity passes)! And there are still tickets for sale at those same dates of course… Any idea about how long this should last ?? We were not abble to go for our daughter’s birthday and probably won’t be abble to go either for Christmas
i love the parks you been creating specially the frozen musical and land is my favorite and of course star wars as well because i would like to be there for the events and birthdays please let me know about the events and birthdays
p.s i would like to be there again please let me know
yours truly Hayley Bramwell
Is there any word on the release of the new DLP Keys? The Ratatouille “Gusteaus” key, Le Visionarium (TimeKeeper), 20,000 Leagues, and Space Mountain. There was an article on this last year, but no updates. These are a continuation of keys released in 2019.
I am from the UK and my family will be traveling this april 3?is it safe to travel now that COVID 19 is on going?.
Worried Mom
Hi Yesterday i was about to book a stay in Disneyland Hotel for 2021. They Said it wasnt possible as it was closed by then for a refurb. Im not sure if the restaurants Will be closed, but as for Room booking it is closed. They recommend the Marvel hotel instead if wanting to stay near park.
I’ve been to DLP about 5 times now (I live in London) and have been at differing times and seasons. The first time I went it was the 20th anniversary so was very nice. The next few were always enjoyable but you could see the park not being kept as well as you would expect with the passage of time. Agree with Tom that the 25th anniversary and concerted effort by Disney to improve made the parks much nicer. We stated at Newport Bay last year and have to say I was impressed with the hotel. Rooms were nice and the food in the restaurant was good. Previously, we had stayed at the NY and Disneyland Hotel (twice each).
Looking forward to the new additions over the coming years. Was pleasantly surprised to hear about the expansion. As it’s such a big development, I thought it would only be for the bigger US parks.
I live in London and tend to visit DLP once a year for 1-2 days. My first trip as an ‘adult’ (quote marks are definatley needed!) was in 2014 – and it was a bummer. The park was in a real state and it looked so dated.
Since then it really has got better with every visit – the park itself, the attractions, merch, food, cast members – literally everything! So that said, i’m optimistic about these changes because i don’t think there’s anything to gain at DLP from holding-on to the good ol’ days, the way we can feel about changes at DLR and WDW… because the old days at DLP weren’t so good! It’s nothing but good news for the Paris parks to continue to be updated, especially the Studios park which is sometimes not much better than wandering around a giant car park. Next visit is June 2020, can’t wait to see the refreshed Phantom Manor!
I would like to see DLP someday to see their version of the castle park but none of these additions have any appeal to me since I have zero interest in anything Marvel. If I ever make it to DLP, I refuse to stay at Hotel New York because of the mixing of dreaded urban theme of NYC with Marvel.
I’m excited to see all of this. I’d love to get back there, but our travel schedule is very tight for the next year or two at least!
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