Disneyland Paris Resort has officially revealed the opening date for its newly reimagined second gate, which will welcome guests in March 2026. The updated park, called Disney Adventure World, will open alongside the debut of the expansive World of Frozen area, transforming the former Walt Disney Studios Park into a fully immersive experience inspired by some of Disney’s most popular stories.
Disney Adventure World Officially Takes Shape for 2026 Launch
The announcement, shared on November 24, confirmed that the redesigned park will open to guests on March 29, 2026. Rather than continuing as a production-focused destination, Disney Adventure World will shift toward full-scale story immersion, mirroring the evolution of Disney-MGM Studios into Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.
Opening March 29 2026 of World of Frozen & Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris #disneylandparis
Opening March 29 2026 of World of Frozen & Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris #disneylandparis pic.twitter.com/fCqaxNGfI5
— PixieDust DLP✨ (@PixiedustDLP) November 24, 2025
New Lands, Expanded Food Options, and a Nighttime Spectacular
When the Disney Adventure World gates open in 2026, visitors will encounter a dramatically larger park. The expanded footprint includes the World of Frozen, a Tangled (2010)-inspired attraction, 15 brand-new dining locations, and a central lake designed to host a nighttime show called Disney Cascade of Lights.
NEW: Disney Cascade of Lights is coming to Adventure Bay at Disney Adventure World in March. This 360 degree show features hundreds of drones, choreographed fountains, water screens, pyrotechnics, and the recently announced, world’s first aquatic drone system.
NEW: Disney Cascade of Lights is coming to Adventure Bay at Disney Adventure World in March. This 360 degree show features hundreds of drones, choreographed fountains, water screens, pyrotechnics, and the recently announced, world’s first aquatic drone system. pic.twitter.com/UrFvh4Y95P
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) November 24, 2025
The revamped park will also include the Worlds of Pixar, World Premiere, and Marvel Avengers Campus areas.
Rapunzel Joins the Lineup
The Disney Adventure World transformation includes a Tangled (2010) attraction titled Raiponce Tangled Spin, which incorporates the film’s iconic lantern sequence and exclusive audio announcements from Mandy Moore. Guests will glide through the experience in gondolas surrounded by glowing lanterns.
NEW: Disney Adventure World, opening March 29, 2026, is getting a new Rapunzel attraction, Raiponce Tangled Spin. You’ll whirl in a gondola under glowing lanterns to “I See the Light” with brand-new audio announcements recorded by Mandy Moore.
NEW: Disney Adventure World, opening March 29, 2026, is getting a new Rapunzel attraction, Raiponce Tangled Spin. You’ll whirl in a gondola under glowing lanterns to “I See the Light” with brand-new audio announcements recorded by Mandy Moore. pic.twitter.com/EOkvBnA1nU
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) November 24, 2025
New Character Costumes Debut
Disney Adventure World’s opening will also bring new character experiences, including special outfits for Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
NEW: When Disney Adventure World opens on March 29, 2026, Mickey and Minnie will debut new Victorian looks, with more characters joining the West Pavilion lakeside fun after the 2026 opening.
NEW: When Disney Adventure World opens on March 29, 2026, Mickey and Minnie will debut new Victorian looks, with more characters joining the West Pavilion lakeside fun after the 2026 opening. pic.twitter.com/vslhCTiLm4
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) November 24, 2025
A Deeper Look Inside the All-New World of Frozen
World of Frozen will recreate the snowy kingdom of Arendelle, complete with Anna and Elsa’s meet-and-greet, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, and Frozen Ever After—an enhanced version of the EPCOT boat ride. The land features iconic landmarks, including the North Mountain and Elsa’s Ice Palace, towering over the Norwegian village.
On Monday, Walt Disney Imagineering also shared a first look at a state-of-the-art roaming Olaf audio-animatronic that will interact with guests. This figure will appear in both the Disneyland Paris version of the land and at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
❄️ Official Video: World Of Frozen opens March 29, 2026 at Disney Adventure World
❄️ Official Video: World Of Frozen opens March 29, 2026 at Disney Adventure World pic.twitter.com/W25NvJrRt0
— DLP Report (@DLPReport) November 24, 2025
Future Additions Planned Beyond Opening Day
Disneyland Paris Resort has confirmed that even more expansions are coming after the March 2026 debut of Disney Adventure World. One new land, inspired by The Lion King (1994), will feature a large log-flume ride.
The park also announced plans for a “flying carousel” attraction based on Up (2009). However, opening timelines for both projects remain unannounced.
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