A new, redesigned area likely to transform the park for good... The Walt Disney Studios park at Disneyland Paris is to undergo a major overhaul from the Studio 1 entrance to the Front Lot, following on from the renovation andexpansion plan announced by Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger in 2018. A completely new entrance sequence for the area, imagined to be consistent with the park's new identity, and work on which will take until spring 2025, as Disneyland Paris announced at a press conference on April 12, 2024.
The idea behind the redesign? To transport visitors into the heart of a contemporary open-air film studio, "before becoming the privileged guests of a glamorous Hollywood evening, celebrating the premiere of a blockbuster film under a starry sky", as explained in a press release. Inside Studio 1, a new décor will offer "a new immersive experience paying homage to Hollywood's great cinemas and the entertainment industry more globally", again according to the release. Thus, part of the false façade (that of the current restaurant) will disappear, making way for the restaurant with a new table layout, to accommodate more diners (530 places), in Garden Party/"Grande première de cinéma" mode.
The exit from Studio 1, overlooking the park, will be complemented by a fake cinema facade, offering you the chance to discover the world of films as you've never experienced it before. The space will be called "World Premiere".
Once out of the building, visitors will find themselves in World Premiere Plaza, a new district featuring numerous theaters"currently celebrating Disney and Pixar stories in an elegant, art deco-inspired environment", as Disneyland Paris puts it. A universe inspired by the theaters of London's West End and New York's Broadway. Expect shinier graphics and a greener setting, with numerous trees and bushes planted. A canopy will divide the flow of visitors in two, opening on either side of Studio 1.
Toon Studios ' landscaping will also be revisited, with more green spaces, trees and flowers. The Place des Stars will also be extensively redesigned, allowing shows to be staged on the Tower of Terror, while being surrounded by gardens. Hollywood Boulevard will be preserved, but the false facades will be replaced by trees to create a new perspective.
In short, this redesign will offer visitors a more immersive and captivating experience, while respecting the heritage of Walt Disney Studios Park. Work is scheduled for completion in spring 2025!
