Holy chaos, Disney fans. If you thought getting a Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance was stressful, try booking a passholder preview for Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. The reservation system just went live and it’s absolute madness over there. We’re talking over an hour just to get through the queue to BOOK A RESERVATION. Not to get into the park. Not to ride Frozen Ever After. Just to secure your spot for a preview event.
DLP Report dropped the news on X that reservations opened this morning, and apparently every single Annual Passholder in Europe decided to log on at exactly the same time because the system got absolutely slammed.
⚠️ Reservations for the Disney Adventure World Passholder Previews are now open on the Disneyland Pass portal:
– March 15: Disneyland Pass Gold Only
– March 18, 23, 24 and 25: All Passeshttps://t.co/bEmlxAOSYY pic.twitter.com/9aZncg3m9j— DLP Report (@DLPReport) January 20, 2026
And here’s the kicker: opening day on March 29 is already completely sold out for regular tickets AND all passholder reservations are gone. This is the kind of demand Disney dreams about, and it’s all happening for what used to be the park that everyone kind of forgot about when visiting Disneyland Paris. Wild how a name change, some Frozen magic, and a walking Olaf can completely transform a park’s reputation, right?
The Preview Booking Breakdown
Okay, let’s break down what’s actually happening with these preview events because the details matter if you’re trying to snag a spot. According to DLP Report’s post, Gold Passholders get exclusive access on March 15. That’s it, just Gold. If you’re rocking that premium pass, you get first dibs on seeing Disney Adventure World before literally anyone else in the public.
Then March 18, 23, 24, and 25 open up for ALL pass types. Silver, Gold, whatever you’ve got (except Bronze on opening day because they’re blacked out, obviously). Four separate preview days gives more people a shot at getting in, but based on how fast things are selling out, you better have been ready to click that button the second reservations opened.
The hour-plus wait times just to access the booking portal are honestly kind of insane. Like, we’ve all dealt with virtual queues for ride reservations, but this is a whole other level. Thousands of people trying to book limited preview slots at the exact same time creates this perfect storm of server overload and frustrated passholders refreshing their browsers constantly.
Opening day being completely sold out already? Not shocking at all. March 29 is going to be packed beyond belief. Every Disney influencer, every passholder who got a reservation, every family that’s been planning this trip for months. It’s going to be wall-to-wall people, which is why these preview days are actually kind of genius. Get the hardcore fans in there first, let them have their moment, work out any operational kinks, and THEN open to the general masses.
There’s a tiny glimmer of hope that more Silver and Gold slots might open up later, but don’t hold your breath. Disney might release additional capacity if they adjust their operations plan, but that’s a big if. Bronze Pass holders are straight up blocked on opening day, which tracks with how Disney handles their busiest dates.
Disney Adventure World Is Actually Happening
So Walt Disney Studios Park is officially getting retired on March 29, 2026. It’s being reborn as Disney Adventure World, which honestly sounds way better and way more exciting than a park themed to movie studios that nobody really cared about after the first visit. This isn’t just slapping a new name on the entrance sign and calling it a day. They’re completely overhauling the park’s entire vibe.
Adventure Way is the new main drag running through the center of everything. Think of it like Main Street USA but for Disney Adventure World. There’s going to be a gazebo garden that’ll probably become the new Instagrammable photo spot everyone fights over. The Tangled ride is happening along this pathway, which is huge because Rapunzel deserves way more representation in the parks than she currently gets. Plus there’s the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, which sounds fancy and hopefully means some decent food options beyond the usual theme park fare.
An Up ride is under construction too but won’t be ready for opening day. Classic Disney move, right? Open the park with the big headliners and then add more stuff later to keep people coming back. Smart business, slightly annoying for opening day visitors who want EVERYTHING right away.
World of Frozen Is the Real Star Here
Let’s be real, World of Frozen is what everyone’s actually excited about. This is the land that’s going to make or break Disney Adventure World’s reputation. Frozen Ever After is the anchor attraction, and if you’ve ridden it at EPCOT, you know it’s a solid boat ride. Cute scenes, good music, nice theming. Not groundbreaking but definitely fun and very much what families want.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Disney’s promising a walking, talking Olaf animatronic that can actually move around the land and interact with guests. Like, not a guy in a costume. An actual high-tech animatronic that can walk on its own. If they pull this off, it’s going to be absolutely wild. Imagine turning a corner in World of Frozen and there’s just Olaf walking toward you having a full conversation. Kids are going to lose their minds. Adults are going to lose their minds. Everyone’s going to want selfies with mobile Olaf.
There’s also going to be a boat show in the land, which gives people something else to do besides just ride Frozen Ever After. These shows are good for crowd distribution and they’re usually pretty entertaining if Disney’s putting effort into them.
What Else Is Coming to the Park
Adventure Bay is getting Disney Cascade of Lights, which is the new nighttime spectacular. Every Disney park needs a good nighttime show, and having one specifically designed for Disney Adventure World means it won’t just be an afterthought or a copy of what’s happening at Disneyland Park next door. Water shows are always impressive when Disney does them right, so expectations are pretty high for this one.
Further down the line, there’s a Lion King land in development. No specific timeline yet, no detailed attraction announcements, just “hey, Lion King land is happening eventually.” But honestly? That’s enough to get people excited. The Lion King is massive and it’s criminally underrepresented in Disney parks worldwide. A full land dedicated to Pride Rock and the African savanna has so much potential. We’re talking attractions, dining, character meet and greets, the whole package. It’ll probably be years before it opens, but it’s something to look forward to after the initial Adventure World hype settles down.
If You Actually Got a Preview Reservation
First of all, congratulations because you beat the odds and you’re about to be part of Disney history. These preview events are going to be packed with superfans who have been obsessively following every construction update for the past three years. Everyone there will have a game plan. Everyone will know exactly what they want to hit first.
Show up early. Like, actually early. Not “oh we’ll get there 30 minutes before opening” early. We’re talking rope drop warrior status. Have your priority list ready. Frozen Ever After is obviously going to have massive waits. The Tangled ride will probably be slammed. Figure out your strategy now so you’re not standing there on preview day trying to decide what to do while everyone else is already in line.
Bring portable chargers, comfortable shoes, snacks if you can, and a whole lot of patience. Preview events are amazing experiences but they’re also exhausting because you’re dealing with huge crowds of people who are all just as excited as you are.
For Everyone Who Didn’t Get In
Look, missing out on preview reservations stinks, but it’s not the end of the world. Opening day is sold out too, which is frustrating, but Disney Adventure World is going to be there for years. Tickets will open up for dates after March 29. The park will still be new and exciting in April, May, June, and beyond.
Actually, visiting a few weeks after opening might be the smarter move anyway. Let Disney work out any technical issues with the new rides. Let the initial crowds calm down a bit. Go when you can actually enjoy the experience instead of fighting through shoulder-to-shoulder masses of people.
Keep checking DLP Report and other Disneyland Paris news sources because sometimes additional availability pops up unexpectedly. Disney might release more slots, people might cancel their reservations, things happen. Don’t give up completely just because the first wave sold out.
Start Planning Right Now
Whether you’re going to a preview or planning a trip later in the year, get on your reservations ASAP. Hotels near Disneyland Paris are going to book up fast with everyone trying to visit the new Disney Adventure World. Restaurant reservations for Regal View and other new dining spots will be competitive. Figure out your budget, your dates, your must-do attractions, all of it.
This is legitimately the biggest thing to happen to Disneyland Paris in years. Probably since the park opened, honestly. You want to be there for it. Make it happen, book your trip, and get ready to experience Disney Adventure World in all its frozen, tangled, adventurous glory. And seriously, if you see that walking Olaf, record it and tag us because we need to see that thing in action.
