Disney Adventure World: the complete guide to Disneyland Paris’s new park

It is the biggest transformation in Disneyland Paris history. On 29 March 2026 the resort’s second park in Marne-la-Vallée, opened in 2002 as Walt Disney Studios Park, changed both its name and its face: it is now called Disney Adventure World. A large lake at its heart, a garden-lined avenue, the kingdom of Arendelle from Frozen, brand-new night-time shows and completely new restaurants: here is our complete guide, written from Marne-la-Vallée, to make the most of it.

The work was done in stages without ever closing the park: Avengers Campus in 2022, the new entrance in 2025, then the lake, the avenue and Arendelle in 2026. More openings are already planned, with an Up carousel and, later, a whole land dedicated to The Lion King (read our article on the future of Disneyland Paris).

The park map at a glance

The new park is laid out around a grand promenade and a central lake. Each land now has its own atmosphere, scenery and music. These are the main areas to know before you go in:

Adventure Way: the avenue of gardens

You now enter through a new entrance plaza, opened in 2025, then step onto Adventure Way, a grand promenade linking the entrance with the park’s lands. The bare concrete forecourt is gone: in its place are flower beds, trees that are starting to give shade and more than 200 benches along the way. The background music was recorded by a full orchestra at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.

The avenue is lined with themed gardens, each with its own mood:

• the Rapunzel garden, floral and romantic, with the princess’s tower in the background;
• the Toy Story garden, with statues of Woody and Jessie and giant ice-lolly-stick benches that children love;
• the Bandstand garden, English-style, with bronze statues and musicians depending on the season.

It is also the stage for the Disney marching band, led by Minnie, and musical meetings with Rapunzel and Flynn. Take your time here: it is one of the nicest spots at the resort late in the day, when golden light filters through the trees.

Raiponce Tangled Spin: the lantern festival

On Adventure Way, the new family ride Raiponce Tangled Spin spins you in gondolas beneath hundreds of floating lanterns, just like the Lantern Festival in the film. It is a gentle ride suitable for the youngest children, similar to the teacups but with far richer theming. The music has been re-orchestrated and actress Mandy Moore, the original voice of Rapunzel, recorded new announcements.

The best time to ride? Late afternoon or at dusk, when the lanterns really glow. The queue moves fast because several gondolas run at once.

Every evening the lake hosts Disney Cascade of Lights, a show of about twenty minutes combining some 380 drones, water drones, fountains over 18 metres high, 168-tonne barges and a score recorded by a 90-piece orchestra. The audience sits all around the lake, 360 degrees. We have a whole article about it: Disney Cascade of Lights, the big night-time show.

Every ride, land by land

The park is not just about its new additions. Here are all the rides worth knowing, with our view on who they suit.

Thrill rides

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: an abandoned Hollywood hotel and a lift that drops several times in the dark. One of the most intense rides at the resort, not for anyone afraid of heights.
• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force: a launched roller coaster with one inversion, alongside Iron Man and Captain Marvel. Very fast, very short, very effective.
• Crush’s Coaster: spinning cars in the world of Finding Nemo. Often the park’s most popular ride, with a queue that builds very quickly after opening.

For the whole family

• Frozen Ever After: the boat ride through the great scenes of Frozen, with very lifelike animated figures.
• Ratatouille: The Adventure: a 3D ride, rat-sized, through the kitchens of Gusteau’s restaurant. A technical marvel suitable for all ages.
• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure: you sling webs with your hands to help Spider-Man catch robots. Scores are shown at the end, perfect for family challenges.
• Raiponce Tangled Spin: spinning gondolas beneath the lanterns, ideal with young children.
• Cars Road Trip: a drive along Route 66, best saved for the end of the day when queues are short.

Toy Story Playland: for younger children

In the world of Toy Story you are shrunk to the size of a toy in Andy’s garden. There are three rides: RC Racer, the U-shaped coaster that climbs very high on both sides, the Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop and Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin, perfect for toddlers.

The park that used to take half a day now deserves a full day, or even two.

Shows not to miss

Besides Disney Cascade of Lights at night, the park offers several indoor and outdoor shows:

Times change daily: check the official Disneyland Paris app in the morning and note the performances you want to see.

Where to eat in Disney Adventure World

Dining has been completely rethought too. Here are the places to know, from the smartest to the quickest:

Restaurant	Service	Our view
The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge	Table service, breakfast to dinner	The best view of the lake and the mountain. Booking strongly advised.
Nordic Crowns Tavern	Counter service, lunch and dinner	Nordic food: meat or plant-based meatballs, salmon, mash and cranberry sauce. Superb setting.
Bistrot Chez Rémy	Table service	Dine among giant objects, like a rat in the kitchen. Children love it.
PYM Kitchen	Buffet	In Avengers Campus, a buffet where portions change size. Handy for big appetites.

Tip: counters are packed between 12:00 and 14:00. Eat at 11:30 or after 14:00, and keep a few snacks in your bag. Water bottles can be refilled for free at the park’s fountains.

Our ideal one-day plan

1. 8:30 – At the gates. Be at the entrance at least twenty minutes before opening. This is where the day is won.
2. Opening – Arendelle. Head straight to Frozen Ever After: it has the longest queue of the day and it only grows.
3. Mid-morning – Crush’s Coaster or Ratatouille. Pick whichever has the shorter wait in the app.
4. 11:30 – Lunch. Beat the crowds at Nordic Crowns Tavern or PYM Kitchen.
5. Early afternoon – Indoor shows. The busiest hours are perfect for TOGETHER or Mickey and the Magician.
6. Afternoon – Avengers Campus and Toy Story Playland. Waits often drop late in the afternoon.
7. Late afternoon – Adventure Way and Raiponce Tangled Spin. Enjoy the gardens in the evening light.
8. Evening – Disney Cascade of Lights. Take your place by the lake at least thirty minutes before it starts.

Tickets, queue-skipping and budget

A “1 day, 1 park” ticket gives access to only one of the two parks. To go between them, choose a “2 parks” ticket. For a first visit we recommend at least two days: one per park, or two “2 parks” days so you can come back in the evening for the shows.

The paid Disney Premier Access is sold ride by ride, from about €5 to €19 depending on the day and the ride. There is also a bundle covering the main rides, around €90 to €180 per person depending on the period. On a busy day, buying it just for Frozen Ever After or Crush’s Coaster is often the best compromise.

Which plan for your family?

Disney Adventure World now caters for all ages, but you do not visit it the same way with a baby, seven-year-olds or teenagers. Here are our priorities for each profile:

Profile	Top priorities	Avoid
With a baby or under-3	Raiponce Tangled Spin, Frozen Ever After, the Adventure Way gardens, the marching band, indoor shows.	The hottest hours in full sun; plan a nap in the shade or back at the apartment.
With children aged 4 to 8	Arendelle, Ratatouille, Spider-Man, Toy Story Playland, the princess cavalcade.	Staying until the evening show without an afternoon break.
With pre-teens	Crush’s Coaster, Avengers Campus, Tower of Terror if tall enough, Disney Cascade of Lights.	Queuing for character meetings they no longer care about.
Adults or teenagers	Tower of Terror, Flight Force, Crush’s Coaster, dinner at the Regal View, the evening show.	Peak hours at the family rides.

Height requirements to know

Some rides have a minimum height for safety reasons. Measure your children before you go to avoid disappointment in the queue: cast members check at every entrance. The thrill rides (Tower of Terror, Flight Force, Crush’s Coaster, the Toy Story coaster) all have a minimum height; family rides such as Frozen Ever After, Ratatouille and Raiponce Tangled Spin are open to everyone, sometimes with an adult. Exact heights are shown in the app and at each ride entrance.

Practical services in the park

• Pushchair hire near the entrance if you do not have your own.
• Baby care centre to change and feed little ones in peace.
• First aid: each park has a first-aid centre.
• Lockers at the resort entrance for bulky belongings.
• Free water fountains to fill up bottles.
• Accessibility: an accessibility card makes visits easier for guests with disabilities and their companions.

Getting there and where to stay

Disney Adventure World is a five-minute walk from Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy station, served by RER A from Paris and by TGV high-speed trains from many French cities. Everything is explained in our guide to getting to Disneyland Paris.

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