Disneyland Paris: Marvel, The Lion King, Frozen... an update on the WDS expansion

The transformation ofDisneyland Paris continues... In 2018, Disney CEO Bob Iger unveiled a €2 billion investment program at the Élysée Palace to create three new themed areas. "This expansion plan represents one of the most ambitious developments in the history of Disneyland Paris since it opened in 1992," he explained to President Emmanuel Macron at the time.

The American executive also stated: "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 immediately welcomed by the French President, who thanked Bob Iger on Twitter for his "long-term investment" and his "very strong commitment to France."

Three new zones in Walt Disney Studios (future Disney Adventure World) were originally announced, dedicated to three of the firm's flagship sagas: the superheroes of the Marvel stable (of which the renovation of the Rock'n'Roller Coaster attraction is one of the key points), the animated Snow Queen, and the Star Wars saga.... Except that for the latter, it's a completely different story. And for good reason: the Star Wars zone has simply disappeared, officially replaced by a Lion King zone for the 2024 edition of D23.

Work began in 2019 and will be spread over several years, starting with the renovation of theNew York Hotel around Marvel superheroes, which opened in June 2021. On the park side, this extension is to be spread over 31ha and is to accommodate the three zones announced. In an interview with Le Parisien, David Wilson, Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, spoke of the idea of visitors"living a new experience" rather than "reliving the film" in the new areas.

Details of the Marvel area, Avengers Campus:

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force- attraction, open since July 20, 2022
  The attraction is a redesign of the Rock'n'Roller Coaster, which has been given a facelift to its queue and trains, featuring the colors of Iron Man and Captain Marvel, played by Robert Downey Jr.and Brie Larson on the big screen. However, the roller coaster track remains unchanged. 

• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure- attraction,open since July 20, 2022
  The brand new Marvel attraction will be located whereArmageddon: The Special Effects used to be. Spider-Man will be there, inviting children and their parents to join the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB), a company created by Tony Stark with the goal of "developing new technologies for superheroes, starting with improving Spider-Man's costume." 

• Pym Kitchen- restaurant,open since July 20, 2022
  Ant-Man arrives at Disneyland Paris with a brand new restaurant inside Hank Pym's laboratory. Located at the entrance to Marvel Avengers Campus, it offers a buffet with a menu featuring oversized pretzel sandwiches, mini-burgers, and other mini or oversized desserts. 

• Super Diner - restaurant,open since July 20, 2022
  RememberCafé des Cascadeurs, located behind theTower of Terror? This typical American diner is returning to its location and offering Reuben sandwiches, a traditional recipe made with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut, and sauce, all served between two slices of rye bread.

• WEB - Worldwide Eating Brigade - food truck,open since 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 toPym Kitchen, in place of theBlockbuster Café, theStark Factorycompletes the food offering with a quick-service restaurant dedicated to the armored billionaire. As for the menu and atmosphere, pizzas made right in front of you, salads, and a selection of fresh pasta should satisfy foodies. 

• FAN-tastic Food Truck - food truck,open since July 20, 2022
  Dear to Tony Stark, this foodtruck will offer three types of hot dogs, including a vegan version, as well as various types of sauces and toppings. For dessert, cheesecake served on a stick!

• "Training Center" - Meet & Greet (character encounters),open since 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 located next to the Rock'n'Roller Coaster, in place of the Motor, Action! garage. : 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 souvenir of your interactions with Captain Marvel or Iron Man. Reservations are required via the Disneyland Paris mobile app.

• 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-branded products, including several high-tech accessories such as WEB Power Bands, web shooters in the colors of Spider-Man, Iron Man, or Doctor Strange, which you can use in the Peter Parker attraction. The attraction's famous Spiderbots are also available, which you can customize with the colors of your favorite superheroes.

In any case, Avengers Campus is defined as the Avengers' European headquarters, where Cast Members are expected to recruit new agents.

• To be read
• Disneyland Paris: an update on The Lion King zone, soon to be under construction at Walt Disney Studios
• Disneyland Paris: the opening date of the Frozen area finally revealed
• Disneyland Paris: Avengers Campus, the area dedicated to Marvel superheroes, is full of new features

Details of the Snow Queen Zone, World of Frozen:

• Frozen Ever After -opening March 29, 2026
  The Frozen Ever After attraction will take visitors on a boat ride through the world of Arendelle, accompanied by Anna, Elsa, and their friends. Set to the film's iconic songs, the journey will take the audience from the snowy forest to the Ice Palace, before ending in the bay illuminated by fireworks.

• Nordic Crowns Tavern - New restaurant with lake views (250 seats), opening March 29, 2026
  The Nordic Crowns Tavern restaurant will offer a convivial break inspired by the world of Arendelle, with décor retracing the history of the Kingdom and its royal family. Open for lunch and dinner, it will offer customizable Nordic cuisine with 16 possible combinations of bases, proteins, vegetables, and sauces. Visitors will also enjoy a wide selection of frozen desserts, including blue sorbet, customizable ice cream, and Nordic pastries. The restaurant will be gluten-free and offer vegan alternatives.

• Arendelle Boutique and Fjord View Shop-opening March 29, 2026
  Arendelle Boutique will offer Frozen souvenirs as well as an exclusive collection inspired by Scandinavian crafts, featuring wood carvings, clothing, and items decorated with rosemaling motifs. Visitors will also find a line of clothing and accessories inspired by Nordic fashion, and can even send a postcard from the village mailbox. Nearby, the Fjord View Shop will offer a unique experience with Rúna, an interactive baby troll that can react to touch, blink its eyes, and communicate with other trolls. The shop will also feature a themed makeup and hairstyling area to get ready for the Festival and explore Arendelle in the festive atmosphere of the village.

• Royal Encounter at Arendelle Castle(character encounter) -opening March 29, 2026
  In Frozen World, visitors will be able to enjoy a special moment with Queens Anna and Elsa during a Royal Encounter at Arendelle Castle. Guided through the Portrait Gallery, which is currently being finished, they will enter a dedicated area to chat with the two sisters. This experience will allow them to share an exclusive moment, immortalized by souvenir photos. Olaf will also be wandering the aisles to greet visitors. A unique opportunity to create memorable moments in the heart of Arendelle.

Of particular note is the construction of a 40m-high mountain to house the area's only attraction, as well as Elsa's Castle, echoing Sleeping Beauty's castle. The attraction and other buildings are expected to have a floor area of 7,900 m2.

Details of The Lion King:

• Attraction still unknown -opening date not announced
  This will be a boat ride based on the Disney classic. "It will offer a unique blend of adventure and thrills that will immerse visitors in the story of Simba, from his childhood to his rise as the new king, just like in the Walt Disney Animation Studios animated film," Disneyland Paris said in a statement.

• New restaurant(less than 300 seats) -opening date not announced
• New shops -opening date not announced
• Meet & Greet (character encounters) -opening date not announced

The maximum height of the buildings is expected to be around 17 m, with the superimposed décor reaching a height of around 37 m and a floor area of over 10,000 m2.

The expansion project also includes the creation of a 3-hectare artificial lake, "the setting for new shows that will connect the three new areas of the park." New shows "planned in association with the new worlds featured in the park's expansion," including "pyrotechnic displays, light shows, and water animations," as explainedin a prefectural decree authorizing the project. And we know what this show will be like... Say hello to Disney Cascade of Light, a show featuring aerial and aquatic drones, a wall of water, mapping, and other pyrotechnic effects!

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So get ready to see Marvel superheroes, The Lion King, and Frozen in spectacular shows on this new water feature! 

Details of Adventure Bay (the lake area):

• Tangled Spin- opening March 29, 2026
  This is an "outdoor family" attraction, a "round ride" similar to Mad Hatter's Tea Cups at Disneyland, as shown in the attraction plans. 

• Up attraction - opening date not announced
  This will be a "flying chair" type ride.

• The Regal View - opening March 29, 2026
  The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, a new Art Nouveau-style restaurant with table service located on Adventure Way, will seat 250 and offer an elegant setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, decorated with wall murals, wood moldings, and floral tapestries. Visitors will be able to meet several Disney Princesses, including Belle, Merida, Jasmine, Ariel, and Aurora, who will be wearing special outfits for the occasion. Some tables will offer a view of Adventure Bay, ideal for admiring the new Disney Cascade of Lights nighttime show, while the teams are finalizing a gourmet menu in keeping with the atmosphere of the venue.

To access Adventure Bay, a large avenue - answering to the gentle name ofAdventure Way - will start from the current Hollywood Boulevard and cross it in a straight line, relocating the entrance to the Studio Tram Tour attraction , which in summer 2021 will become Cars Route 66 Road Trip, around the world of Flash McQueen.

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The three new areas will open to the public in several stages: the first part, Avengers Campus, opened in July 2022, and the second part, Adventure Bay and World of Frozen, will open in March 2026. As for the last part, The Lion King area, there is no opening date yet (not even a rough estimate), and this may change depending on the progress of the work. Either way, we can't wait, friends!