Disneyland Paris: Alice and the Queen of Hearts return to Disney Adventure World in 2027

Ready to return to Wonderland? Disneyland Paris announced on April 12, 2026 the return of one of its most-loved shows, Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland. Set for spring 2027, it will once again deliver a modern, flamboyant reinterpretation of the classic, with a distinctive participatory twist. We caught a sneak peek of the show in 2024—here’s the full story.

Ready to fall down the rabbit hole again? Disneyland Paris announced on April 12, 2026, the return of its show Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland at Disney Adventure World, in spring 2027. A brand-new pop-rock production inspired by Broadway musicals, performed several times a day for about 30 minutes, set in a cheeky, ultra-colorful ambiance. It began enchanting audiences in summer 2024 and again in 2025, transporting young and old into a zany, colorful universe. Drawing on Disney’s classic animation, this fresh interpretation aims to be modern and extravagant, delivering a bold reimagining of the cult favorite!

The show blends several disciplines, BMX among them, into a pulsating musical production. It also features dancers, live singers and acrobats, while visitors are invited to engage with the story by stepping into a role that shapes its outcome.

There’s a large central stage, plus rigging so spectators who aren’t facing the main show can still enjoy it, with a few surprises along the way. On the innovation front, the stage features a "trampomur," along with BMX, a 14m trampoline, and about a dozen video screens. A grand musical spectacle that blends several styles, inviting the audience to participate by voting for Alice or the Queen of Hearts on the question: who should have won the croquet match?

Our take on Alice and the Queen of Hearts - A Return to Wonderland at Walt Disney Studios:

So, is this show about Alice’s adventures any good? During a rehearsal session, we got to watch a full run-through in real conditions. On the décor side—first thing you notice—it’s breathtaking and forces your eyes open… You’re instantly dropped into Wonderland, with ramps and trampolines, but there’s also a container-inspired set design and urban, graphic rose motifs that bring a dash of whimsy and modernity. An urban Alice... and we’re into it!

As for the show itself, it’s packed with action. Things happen all over: singing and dancing on the main stage, BMX on the ramps, drums in the Stomp spirit, trampolines on the sides, pyrotechnics... you’ll need eyes in the back of your head. Everything blends and complements each other in harmony. The 30-minute performance (three showings each day) is well-paced and surprisingly energetic.

Côté chansons, you get fresh numbers (Welcome to Wonderland), alongside clever medleys drawn from classic Disney tunes (A May Day in Bloom). Fresh, modern, and quickly lodged in your memory. The songs are upbeat and tailored to the characters: Alice’s numbers lean pop, while the Queen of Hearts belts out more rock vibes.

And as for the characters themselves, there’s a clear group dynamic, with a few exaggerated reactions. A special shout-out to the Queen of Hearts, a true drama queen who lights up the stage with punk edge (and her motorcycle entrance worthy of a diva). At the end, we voted for the Queen—and she won this round against Alice! And something tells us she’ll probably win quite a few more times...

That said, a few characters feel a touch underplayed next to Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen—think the Hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the White Rabbit, the March Hare, and the Tweedles. They’re still essential to the overall cohesion, lingering in the backdrop that completes the picture. The Cheshire Cat also makes an appearance via screens—fun, very physical in its humor, surprising us with a Jim Carrey vibe.

Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland should appeal to every fan of Alice in Wonderland. We’d had some doubts about blending an “urban” vibe with BMX, trampolines, and Alice’s world, but ultimately everything comes together nicely thanks to a straightforward, well-written story and a whimsical universe that’s just off-kilter enough to fit. So, worth a view... Now it’s your turn to form your own opinion!

A chance to dive into the dreamlike, extravagant world of Alice in Wonderland... And an immersive experience at Disneyland Paris that you definitely won’t want to miss! Make a note in your calendars, folks?

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