Disneyland Paris Completes Ambitious Expansion, Welcomes World of Frozen
by Bruce Parkinson
Disneyland Paris has completed a major expansion.
Disneyland Paris has completed what it calls one of the most ambitious expansions in the resort’s history, with the unveiling of its reimagined second park, now renamed Disney Adventure World, and the opening of the World of Frozen.
At the heart of this Disney Adventure World lies Adventure Way, a promenade designed as a gateway to exploration, featuring landscaped gardens, entertainment and new dining experiences, as well as Raiponce Tangled Spin, a family attraction inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled.
Adventure Way leads to Adventure Bay, a central lake that anchors the park and hosts the all-new nighttime spectacular, Disney Cascade of Lights. Beyond it rises the expansion’s centrepiece, World of Frozen, a fully immersive land transporting guests into the Kingdom of Arendelle.
Opening day began with a heartfelt moment as children from Make-A-Wish and their families were the first guests to step into Adventure Way. This milestone followed a spectacular inauguration ceremony held the previous evening.
During the ceremony, Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, said: “With Disney Adventure World, we’re not only unveiling a reimagined second gate at Disneyland Paris; we’re opening the door to a new era. An era where our guests walk straight into the heart of the stories they love.”
“We continue to expand Disneyland Paris with ambition and purpose,” Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences, said. “The reimagining of our second gate reflects the very best of what Disney represents: boundless imagination that brings people together.”
“Few stories have resonated with fans around the world like Frozen,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “From the screen to our parks, cruises, and beyond, its impact continues to grow, and with World of Frozen and Disney Adventure World, we’re giving guests at Disneyland Paris the opportunity to experience that story in entirely new ways.”
The celebration drew international attention, welcoming celebrities including renowned French designer Christian Louboutin, acclaimed actress Léa Seydoux, French actor Lucas Bravo, cinema icon Isabelle Huppert, and world-renowned football champion Olivier Giroud.
