Marvel, Star Wars, The Snow Queen... Update on the expansion at Disneyland Paris

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on November 24th, 2022 at 11:02 a.m.
The Disney group has announced an investment of two billion euros for the expansion of Disneyland Paris. In total, three new themed areas will be created, around the Marvel superheroes, the Snow Queen and Star Wars, for work initiated in 2019 and an opening for each area, individually, from July 20, 2022. Let's take stock!
Due to the health crisis linked to the coronavirus, the construction site of this extension was suspended as soon as the first containment was announced, and resumed at the end of it, as soon as the authorities gave the green light. A delay of the building site which could thus shift the respective openings of these various zones. Those given in the course of the article are thus likely to change according to the announcements of the resort.

Disneyland Paris will expand! Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, presented at the Élysée Palace in 2018, to President Emmanuel Macron, a development program for the Parisian theme park with an investment of two billion euros in three new themed areas: " This expansion plan represents one of the most ambitious developments in the entire history of Disneyland Paris since its opening in 1992 ," he explains.

The CEO of the American entertainment giant continues: " It reflects The Walt Disney Company's long-term commitment to making the destination the showcase for the Disney brand in Europe . The announcement was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron on Twitter, thanking Bob Iger for his " long-term investment " and his " very strong commitment to France ".

Three new areas in the Walt Disney Studios dedicated to three flagship sagas of the firm with big ears: the superheroes of the Marvel stable (of which the renovation of the Rock'n'Roller Coaster attraction is one of the key points), the Star Wars saga and the animated Snow Queen.

Work that began in 2019 and will be spread over several years, starting with the renovation of theNew York Hotel around the Marvel superheroes, which opened in June 2021. On the park side, this extension should spread over 31ha and should accommodate the three announced zones. In an interview with Le Parisien, David Wilson, vice president Walt Disney Imagineering, mentioned the idea that the visitor"live a new experience" and not that he "relive the movie" in the new spaces.

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Details of the Marvel Zone, Avengers Campus:

  • Avengers Assemble: Flight Force - attraction, open July 20, 2022
    The attraction is a redesign of the Rock'n'Roller Coaster, which gets a facelift to its queue, as well as its trains, in the colors of Iron Man and Captain Marvel, played by Robert Downey Jr. and Brie Larson on the big screen. However, the roller coaster route does not change in any way.

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  • Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure - attraction, open since July 20, 2022
    The brand new Marvel attraction will be located in the place ofArmageddon: The Special Effects. It will feature Spider-Man, inviting children and their parents to join the Worldwide Ingeneering Brigade (WEB), a company founded by Tony Stark whose goal is to"develop new technologies for Super Heroes, starting with the enhancement of Spider-Man's costume.
  • Pym Kitchen - restaurant, open July 20, 2022
    Ant-Man comes to Disneyland Paris with a brand new restaurant in Hank Pym's laboratory. Located at the entrance of the Marvel Avengers Campus, this restaurant offers a buffet with a menu of oversized bretzel sandwiches, mini-burgers and other oversized or reduced desserts.

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  • Super Diner - restaurant, open since July 20, 2022
    Remember the Stuntman's Café, located behind the Tower of Terror ? This typical American diner returns to its location and offers Reuben sandwiches, a traditional recipe made with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and gravy, all served between two slices of rye bread.
  • WEB - Worldwide Eating Brigade - food truck, opened July 20, 2022
    A food truck offering a selection of Asian noodles and coconut balls.
  • Stark Factory - restaurant, open since July 20, 2022
    Right next to Pym Kitchen, in place of Blockbuster Café, the Stark Factory completes the food offer with a quick service restaurant dedicated to the billionaire in armor. As for the menu and the atmosphere of the place, pizzas made in front of you, salads and a selection of fresh pastas should satisfy the gourmets.

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  • FAN-tastic Food Truck - food truck, open since July 20, 2022
    Dear to Tony Stark, this food truck will offer three types of hot dogs, including a vegan version, as well as various types of sauces and toppings. For dessert, a cheesecake served on a stick!
  • "Training Center - Meet & Greet, open July 20, 2022
    Superhero fans will be able to meet Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and all the others in a brand new building next to the Rock'n'Roller Coaster, in place of the Motor Garage , Action! : Stuntshow Spectacular. Note that for the first time ever in a Disney park, a dynamic animated sequence created by Disney PhotoPass, using 27 cameras, will allow you to keep an epic memory of interactions with Captain Marvel or Iron Man. Reservations are required via the Disneyland Paris mobile app.

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  • Mission Equipment - store, open since July 20, 2022
    This new store, located at the exit of the Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure attraction, offers a wide range of Marvel products, including several high-tech accessories, such as WEB Power Bands, Spider-Man, Iron Man or Doctor Strange colored web shooters, which you can use in the attraction dedicated to Peter Parker. Also available are the famous Spiderbots of the attraction, which you can customize in the colors of your favorite superheroes.

Anyway, Avengers Campus is defined as the European headquarters of the Avengers where Cast Members should recruit new agents.

Details of the Snow Queen Zone:

  • Attraction similar to Frozen Ever After, existing at Honk-Kong Disneyland and Epcot, name still unknown - opening date not disclosed
  • New restaurant with lake view (250 seats) - opening date not given
  • New stores - opening date not given
    According to a compendium of administrative acts, published in December 2019, this store could make, logically, 173m2 and that a kiosk of 62m2 would also be planned.

Note the construction of a 40m high mountain hosting the only attraction in the area, but also Elsa's Castle echoing the Castle of Sleeping Beauty and being visible from the future "Main Street" of the Walt Disney Studios park, new street. Concerning the attraction and the other buildings, they should normally be 7900 m2 of floor space.

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Details of the Star Wars:

  • Attraction still unknown - opening date not disclosed
    Although Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has opened within the American parks(Disneyland in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida), no information has been revealed about a possible porting of one of the two attractions of this new immersive land. It could be a brand new attraction exclusive to the Parisian park.
  • New restaurant (less than 300 seats) - opening date not communicated
  • New stores - opening date not communicated
  • Meet & Greet (character meeting) - opening date not communicated

Note that the maximum height of the buildings should reach approximately 17 m, for a superimposed decoration reaching approximately 40m high and a floor area for the attraction of approximately 10,200 m2.

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The extension project also includes the creation of a new 3-hectare artificial lake, " the scene of new shows that will link the three new areas of the park ". And according to a prefectural decree authorizing this project, these new shows are"planned in association with the new universes of the park extension", including"pyrotechnic shows, light shows, aquatic animations". So expect to see Marvel, Star Wars and Snow Queen superheroes in magnificent shows on this new stretch of water!

Lake Area Details:

  • Rapunzel Attraction - this will be a"family outdoor" attraction, a "round ride" tea cup style, similar to Mad Hatter's Tea Cups in Disneyland Park, as shown in the attraction plans.
  • New restaurant - this one will be in an "Art Nouveau" style and will have 250 seats.

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To access the lake, a large avenue must start from the current Hollywood Boulevard and cross it in a straight line, relocating the entrance of the attraction Studio Tram Tour, which will become in summer 2021 Cars Route 66 Road Trip, around the world of Flash McQueen. The work on the lake has begun, for an opening that should be done at the same time as the Snow Queen area.

Concerning the opening to the public of the three new zones, it is planned in several stages from July 2022, but may change according to the progress of the work. Anyway, we can't wait, folks!

Practical information

Location

Boulevard de Parc
77700 Coupvray

Accessibility info

Access
RER A station "Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy - Parc Disneyland".

Official website
www.disneylandparis.fr

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