A New Era For Disneyland Paris!
In what has felt like one of the longest construction phases in Disney history, Disneyland Paris has finally announced the opening date for World of Frozen. The highly anticipated land will officially open in Spring 2026 as part of the resort’s reimagined Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park).
For years, the Studios park has been seen as the “black sheep” of the Disney family, with minimal updates and several cancelled expansions. This new land, however, promises to bring fresh life to the park and marks the beginning of a new era for Disneyland Paris.
Vice President and Portfolio Executive Creative Director Michel Den Dulk shared new concept images and video footage At D23. This footage showcased the stunning views of Arendelle Castle and Elsa’s Ice Palace perched high upon the North Mountain. The new area will feature shops, dining locations, and one main attraction: the dark ride Frozen Ever After.
Disneyland Paris Has A Bright Future
The land forms a major part of the €2 billion investment currently reshaping Disneyland Paris. This will effectively double the footprint of the Studios park. Plans have evolved since their first announcement in 2018. Originally, a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge expansion was planned, but that project has now been shelved in favour of a brand-new Lion King land. Early details suggest this area will feature an ambitious water-based dark ride, comparable to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with guests journeying through iconic Lion King scenes before plunging down a dramatic flume in front of Pride Rock.
As a longtime fan of studio-style parks, I’ve always had a soft spot for Walt Disney Studios even though the park often felt unfinished. A full circuit of the park took little more than 15 minutes to get around. This transformation into Disney Adventure World (though I’m still not entirely sold on the name) represents a huge step forward.
The opening of World of Frozen in 2026 is more than just the debut of a new land—it’s a symbol of Disneyland Paris finally stepping into its own as a fully fledged Disney park, ready to stand proudly alongside its global siblings.
