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New Disneyland Park Sets Opening Date: Tickets Sell Out for Thousands

Where Is This New Disneyland Park Opening?

A new Disneyland park is set to open soon, with millions of guests already planning to attend the opening day.

But with high demand comes big problems: tickets are already sold out, leaving families with few options.

Olaf animatronic coming to World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris
Credit: Disney Imagineering

A New Disneyland Park Is Opening Soon: Tickets Are Already Gone, Though

Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris on March 29, 2026, and the debut is already reshaping guest plans as opening-day tickets sell out across both annual passholders and standard admission. The reimagined park—formerly Walt Disney Studios Park—launches with its first major expansion, World of Frozen, instantly pushing the resort toward capacity.

For guests planning to attend opening weekend, the situation is clear: this will not be a quiet debut, and crowd conditions are already tightening.

Mickey Mouse meets guests in his temporary Studio D location
Credit: Disneyland Paris Resort

What Is Disney Adventure World—and Why This Opening Matters

Disney Adventure World is not just a new name—it’s a long-term repositioning of Disneyland Paris’ second gate.

The opening of Disney Adventure World on March 29 is now sold out for passholders and all types of day tickets. – @DLPReport on X

For years, Walt Disney Studios Park struggled with identity, limited capacity, and guest flow issues. Disney Adventure World represents a strategic reset, aligning the park more closely with the immersive storytelling standards seen at Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, and soon Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.

March 29, 2026 marks:

  • The official retirement of the Walt Disney Studios Park name

  • The opening of World of Frozen, the park’s first true “anchor land”

  • The debut of new infrastructure designed to handle heavier crowds

This is the moment Disney has been building toward for nearly a decade.

Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris.
Credit: Disney

What Opens on March 29, 2026?

World of Frozen Brings Arendelle to Life

The headline addition is World of Frozen, a Nordic-inspired land modeled after Arendelle.

Confirmed experiences include:

  • Frozen Ever After, a boat ride similar in scale and flow to versions at EPCOT and Hong Kong Disneyland

  • Anna and Elsa character meet-and-greets, expected to generate extended waits

  • Snow-dusted architecture, fjord sightlines, and atmospheric lighting designed for nightfall

Based on Frozen openings at other Disney parks, 90–120 minute waits for Frozen Ever After are realistic by mid-morning on opening day.

Donald Duck leads a parade at Disneyland Paris.
Credit: Mario A. P., Flickr

Adventure Way and the Cascade of Lights

Beyond Frozen, Disney Adventure World opens with:

  • Adventure Way, a newly designed promenade connecting lands and easing guest circulation

  • New dining and shopping venues, positioned as crowd absorbers rather than destination bottlenecks

  • Disney Cascade of Lights, a nighttime show intended to spread guests deeper into the park after sunset

From a guest-flow perspective, these additions are critical—but they may still be stress-tested on opening weekend.

Disney Park crowds on Main Street USA at Disneyland Paris
Credit: Dr Janos Korom, Flickr

Why Opening Day Sold Out So Fast

According to reports, all annual passholder tickets and standard admission for March 29 are now sold out, signaling that Disney anticipated—yet still underestimated—demand.

Several factors are driving the surge:

  • Frozen’s multi-generational appeal across Europe

  • Strong Disneyland Paris annual passholder participation

  • Limited “new park” openings worldwide in 2026

Unlike ride debuts, entire-park rebrandings create urgency, especially when paired with a marquee land like World of Frozen.

Concept art for World Premiere at Disneyland Paris
Credit: Disney

What Opening-Day Crowds Will Actually Feel Like

Based on historical Disney park openings, guests attending opening day should expect:

  • Dense walkways by late morning, especially near Frozen Ever After

  • Stuffy, shoulder-to-shoulder conditions during midday

  • Mobile order return times stretching into the evening

This is not a “casual stroll through Arendelle” scenario—it’s a stand-still, photo-stop, slow-shuffle day.

Guests hoping for cinematic photos of Arendelle may find early morning or final hour before park close to be the only realistic windows.

A nighttime Disneyland Paris wedding setup in front of a brightly lit fairytale castle, with rows of golden chairs and a white aisle surrounded by pink and purple flower arrangements. Blue spotlights illuminate the enchanting scene.
Credit: Disney

Are Passholder Previews Coming?

Disney has not yet confirmed preview dates, but passholder previews are widely expected ahead of March 29.

Historically, Disneyland Paris uses previews to:

  • Stress-test ride capacity

  • Adjust entertainment timing

  • Reduce opening-day pressure

If previews follow prior patterns, they may offer the best Frozen experience before crowds peak—especially for those willing to attend on short notice.

The sun emerges from behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Paris, a Disney park in France.
Credit: Disney

Should You Change Your Itinerary?

For many guests, the answer may be yes.

If your goal is:

  • Low waits → Avoid opening week

  • Photos and ambiance → Visit after the initial surge

  • Being first → Prepare for heavy crowds and heat

As more dates sell out, availability will tighten quickly, and standby flexibility will matter more than ever.

A snowy scene at a theme park with people bundled in winter clothing. Snowflakes are falling, and a large cartoon character figure is visible in the background. Trees and park decorations, including a tall totem-like structure, surround the area.
Credit: Thomas Hitchen

The Bigger Picture for Disneyland Paris

Disney Adventure World is the beginning—not the end—of Disneyland Paris’ expansion era.

Future lands are expected to further elevate the park’s profile, positioning it closer to the scale and ambition seen at Walt Disney World and upcoming global projects.

For now, March 29, 2026 represents a turning point—one that guests clearly don’t want to miss.

Emmanuel Detres

Since first stepping inside the Magic Kingdom at nine years old, I knew I was destined to be a theme Park enthusiast. Although I consider myself a theme Park junkie, I still have much to learn and discover about Disney. Universal Orlando Resort has my heart; being an Annual Passholder means visiting my favorite places on Earth when possible! When I’m not writing about Disney, Universal, or entertainment news, you’ll find me cruising on my motorcycle, hiking throughout my local metro parks, or spending quality time with my girlfriend, family, or friends.

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