The big date to know:<\/strong> 29 March 2026 is when everything changes. Walt Disney Studios Park officially becomes Disney Adventure World<\/strong>, and World of Frozen opens its gates for the very first time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n We’ve rounded up everything that’s new at Disneyland\u00ae Paris in 2026<\/a> so you can start planning your most magical trip yet. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n This is the headline act. Walt Disney Studios Park has been undergoing a massive transformation for years, and from 29 March 2026 it reopens as Disney Adventure World<\/strong>. The expansion roughly doubles the park’s footprint, making it a much more substantial second park alongside the classic Disneyland Park.<\/p>\n Think of it as Disneyland\u00ae Paris finally getting the two-park experience it always deserved. And if you’re wondering what’s already there to love, our Exploring Disneyland\u00ae Paris guide<\/a> covers the full lay of the land.<\/p>\n Avengers Campus is already open and absolutely brilliant for Marvel fans. The reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (now starring Iron Man) and the WEB Spider-Man interactive attraction are both crowd-pleasers. The nighttime show “Disney Tales of Magic” is also running and is well worth staying late for.<\/p>\n Bottom line:<\/strong> Disney Adventure World in 2026 is a genuinely different park to what families visited even in 2025. If the old Walt Disney Studios felt a little thin on content, that criticism simply doesn’t apply any more.<\/p>\n This is the one families have been waiting years for, and it looks absolutely stunning. World of Frozen recreates the Kingdom of Arendelle at life-size scale, complete with towering Nordic architecture, Elsa’s Ice Palace crowning the North Mountain, and a vibrant village square that feels genuinely transported from the films.<\/p>\n Here’s everything you can do inside:<\/p>\n The attention to detail here sounds extraordinary. Every corner of the land is designed to feel like you’ve actually stepped inside the film, from the cobbled village square to the sweeping views of the North Mountain. For families with little Frozen fans, this is going to be a very emotional experience (in the best possible way!).<\/p>\n Planning tip:<\/strong> World of Frozen is expected to be the most in-demand experience at the resort. If you’re visiting in the spring or summer, arrive early and head here first!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Every great theme park visit ends with something spectacular, and in 2026 Disneyland\u00ae Paris has raised the bar considerably. “Disney Cascade of Lights” is the brand-new nighttime spectacular launching at Adventure Bay on 29 March, and it sounds like nothing we’ve seen before.<\/p>\n The show uses 379 drones<\/strong> (including the world’s first water-drones, developed specifically for this show), choreographed fountains, water screens, and pyrotechnics, all set to a powerful orchestral Disney score. It’s a full 360-degree experience staged on the new Adventure Bay lake, meaning you’re surrounded by the action rather than just watching it from a single viewpoint.<\/p>\n Disney partnered with French tech company Dronisos to develop drones that are more resistant to wind and rain, which is very welcome news for UK families used to planning around unpredictable weather!<\/p>\n Why this matters:<\/strong> Disneyland\u00ae Paris has always been brilliant at nighttime entertainment. “Disney Cascade of Lights” looks set to be their most ambitious show yet. Make sure you factor in time to stay for it.<\/p>\n It’s not just the new stuff getting attention in 2026. Several much-loved attractions are receiving significant upgrades throughout the year, which means even returning visitors will find fresh surprises.<\/p>\n Since October 2025, Disney Imagineers have been working on a major refurbishment of Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toqu\u00e9e de R\u00e9my. The queue now features a brand-new scene set in a Parisian artist’s studio, complete with paint-splattered canvases and curious rats. Inside the ride itself, expect new props, enhanced projections, and oversized set pieces that make the experience of being shrunk to Remy’s size feel even more convincing.<\/p>\n From spring 2026, Tower of Terror gets a new covered outdoor waiting area designed to look like the remnants of a once-glamorous hotel patio. It’s dripping with eerie storytelling details and clever props that deepen the mystery of the hotel’s history before you’ve even stepped inside.<\/p>\n By the end of summer 2026, the Rivers of the Far West in Frontierland will feature brand-new scenes. Inspired by original sketches from Disney Legend and Imagineer Marc Davis, new figures include majestic buffaloes on the prairie and playful critters perched on a floating log. The iconic Molly Brown riverboat has also been freshly refurbished from stem to stern.<\/p>\n These updates are a lovely reminder that Disneyland\u00ae Paris isn’t just adding new things – it’s caring for the classics too.<\/p>\n Food and drink at Disneyland\u00ae Paris is getting a serious glow-up in 2026. Adventure Way alone brings 14 new dining locations<\/strong> to the resort, ranging from casual bites to the elegant Regal View Restaurant and Lounge (the park’s first-ever lounge concept, perfect for a grown-up moment while the kids enjoy princess dining!).<\/p>\n Beyond the new park, Disney Village is also welcoming new restaurants and reimagined shops. Annette’s Diner and the Disney Sequoia Lodge hotel are both undergoing major transformations to elevate the wider resort experience.<\/p>\n Worth knowing:<\/strong> With 14 new dining spots opening in one go, this is a great year to explore beyond your usual go-to restaurants. The Regal View Restaurant is expected to be especially popular, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n 2026 is huge, but Disneyland\u00ae Paris isn’t stopping there. Two more additions are already confirmed for Disney Adventure World in the coming years:<\/p>\n It’s a genuinely exciting time to be a Disneyland\u00ae Paris fan. The resort is in the middle of a multi-year transformation that’s turning it into one of the most ambitious Disney destinations in the world.<\/p>\n With so much new to experience, 2026 is genuinely the best year in a long time to make the trip. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular returning to see what’s changed, there is so much to discover!<\/p>\n A few quick planning pointers:<\/p>\n![\"Disneyland](\"https:\/\/res.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/image\/upload\/c_fill,q_auto,w_1278,h_718\/v1759394357\/attractions\/d\/745017c6-08f1-4d1f-9a76-2ca0da02b63a\/file_kgcatg.jpg\")
<\/p>\nDisney Adventure World: A Whole New Park<\/h2>\n
What’s Opening on 29 March 2026<\/h3>\n
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What’s Already There<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWorld of Frozen: Step Into Arendelle<\/h2>\n
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\n Experience<\/th>\n What to Expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frozen Ever After<\/strong><\/td>\n The headline ride – a family boat journey through iconic Frozen scenes with next-gen Audio-Animatronics and projection technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A Celebration in Arendelle<\/strong><\/td>\n A daytime show staged on Viking longships in Arendelle Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Royal Encounter with Anna and Elsa<\/strong><\/td>\n Meet both queens inside Arendelle Castle – a proper character experience, not just a quick photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n True-to-size Olaf<\/strong><\/td>\n Next-generation robotics bring a life-size Olaf to life. Yes, really!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ![\"Characters](\"https:\/\/res.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/image\/upload\/c_fill,q_auto,w_1278,h_718\/v1752494572\/attractions\/d\/745017c6-08f1-4d1f-9a76-2ca0da02b63a\/file_iokizf.jpg\")
<\/p>\nDisney Cascade of Lights: The Nighttime Show That Will Blow Your Mind<\/h2>\n
Upgrades to Classic Attractions<\/h2>\n
Ratatouille: The Adventure<\/h3>\n
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror<\/h3>\n
Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing<\/h3>\n
New Dining and Disney Village Refreshes<\/h2>\n
What’s Coming Next: Looking Beyond 2026<\/h2>\n
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Ready to Plan Your 2026 Visit?<\/h2>\n
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