Attention to the adventurers of the great blue: an iconic attraction at Disneyland Paris is pausing, turning turtle shells into spare parts! If you had planned to ride the currents with Nemo and his crew during your escape to Île-de-France, you’ll need to adjust your itinerary. The famed roller coaster Crush’s Coaster, one of the icons of Disney Adventure World (the second park in the Disneyland Paris complex), will be off-limits from September 7, 2026 for an extended technical pause. So when can we once again shout “Dude!” with our heads spinning? Save your dates, we reveal the official timeline and the secrets behind this forced layover.
A reopening scheduled for summer 2027: 10 months of work on Crush
To rediscover Crush, Squiz and the vibe of the Australian depths, patience will be the watchword. Disneyland Paris has scheduled a renovation project of unprecedented scale since the attraction opened in June 2007.
According to the schedule released by the Île-de-France tourism authority, Crush’s Coaster is set to reopen on July 2, 2027, marking a full closure of around ten months. The overhaul aims to refresh this spinning roller coaster engineered by the German manufacturer Maurer Rides, which has drawn tens of millions of visitors over nearly twenty years.
Sensors, rails and audio: behind the scenes of the major renovation
Far from a mere surface touch-up, the ride is undergoing a full overhaul. Maintenance and engineering teams are replacing large swaths of the electronic control system, calibrating new safety sensors, and swapping out heavily used rail segments. On the decor side, the immersive experience will get a refresh with updated projections and revamped stage lighting.
A second phase will involve a series of rigorous dry runs in the spring of 2027 before welcoming the public again. According to some whispers and urban legends circulating among theme-park enthusiasts, this refurbishment would add a brand-new, unprecedented aquatic visual effect in the ride’s first dark bend inside the mine; management has not confirmed anything yet, leaving a soft veil of mystery over potential scenographic surprises.
Where to get your fill of thrills at Disney Adventure World while you wait?
That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun of a family or friends’ outing in Seine-et-Marne. While the works are underway, several other high-adrenaline attractions are available at Disney Adventure World:
Avengers Assemble: Flight Force a blazing takeoff alongside Iron Man.
Disneyland Paris: Avengers Assemble Flight Force, our test of the roller coaster at Avengers Campus
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the elevator of dread that still delivers vertigo-inducing freefalls.
Can you trust an elevator in an abandoned hotel? At Disneyland Paris, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror serves up a pretty wild answer. Nestled in Disney Adventure World, the Tower of Terror blends suspense, Hollywood-style sets, and sudden drops for a detour into The Fourth Dimension. [Read more]
RC Racer at Toy Story Playland (Worlds of Pixar) for dizzying swings on a giant half-pipe.
Hop aboard Andy’s remote-controlled speedster for a 25-meter-high adrenaline rush at Worlds of Pixar. From manufacturing secrets to heart-popping thrills, wait times, and tips: here’s our complete guide to enjoying RC Racer at Disneyland Paris. [Read more]
For families with young children (under 1.07 m, the minimum height required for Crush’s Coaster), seize the moment to head over to Ratatouille: The Adventure or to stroll toward the newly landscaped avenues of Disney Adventure World!
Shrink to the size of a rodent in Ratatouille: Remy’s Totally Wacky Adventure at Disney Adventure World. Minimum height, trackless system, Premier Access, and line-skipping tips: everything you need to ace this one-of-a-kind 4D experience at Disneyland Paris. [Read more]
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