If you think you’ve seen everything at Disneyland Paris and are looking for an experience that goes beyond speed and adrenaline, we challenge you to get lost in one of its most artistic and enigmatic corners: Alice’s Curious Labyrinth.
This isn’t just a simple walk among hedges, it’s a total immersion into the dreamlike and slightly chaotic world of Alice in Wonderland, full of secrets that most visitors overlook.
Here are 11 curiosities that will make your next visit a true revelation and help you make the most of your planning with Magic Wait Paris.
1. 🎉 A 1992 Original Classic (and Almost Unique in the World)
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth opened on April 12, 1992, the same day the park opened.
For over two decades it was completely exclusive to Disneyland Paris, with no equivalent in any other Disney park worldwide.
In 2016, a version opened at Shanghai Disneyland, but the Paris one retains the artisanal essence and original design of the Imagineers who created the park.
It’s one of those places that makes Disneyland Paris unique and special.
2. 🗺️ A Labyrinth with a Finale That Rewards You
The attraction is divided into two major acts with very different personalities:
🌳 Tulgey Wood
A more narrative and gentle area, where you accompany Alice on her adventure, pass through impossible doors, and encounter peculiar creatures from the enchanted forest.
❤️ The Queen of Hearts’ Maze
More challenging, with dead ends and turns that intentionally disorient you. This is where many visitors truly get lost.
The goal isn’t simply to “exit,” but to climb the Queen of Hearts’ Castle at the end of the journey to enjoy the views.
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3. 😺 The Best-Kept Secret is Seen from the Sky
If you were to observe the attraction from above (with a drone or from Google Maps), you’d discover that the complete layout of the labyrinth draws the silhouette of the Cheshire Cat.
It’s an absolutely brilliant design detail that few visitors know about.
Additionally, next to the labyrinth you’ll find a huge Cheshire Cat made entirely of flowers, a landscaping work that can only be fully appreciated from the castle or from above.
Disneyland Paris gardeners keep it impeccable throughout the year.
4. 🌿 Precision Gardening and Interactive Surprises
The more than 2,000 m² of the labyrinth are formed by Thuja (arborvitae) hedges, ideal for maintaining exact shapes and resisting constant pruning.
But beyond the plant design, the route is full of interactive surprises that make each visit different:
- 💦 Water jets that jump across your path without warning
- 🚪 Tiny doors hidden among the hedges
- 🪧 Absurd signs that play with you (“This way”, “That way”, “Or maybe not”)
- 🌀 Animatronic characters that appear without prior notice
- 🎨 Themed sculptures perfectly integrated into the landscape
It’s a completely immersive experience that goes far beyond walking among hedges.
5. 🎢 The Secret Slide That (Almost) No One Got to Use
Inside the castle exists a spiral slide that was originally designed for children to descend from the tower in a fun way.
It was closed shortly after opening for safety reasons and never reopened to the public.
Today its exit is “camouflaged” behind a distorting mirror in one of the castle’s rooms, becoming an authentic myth for park fans.
If you look carefully, you can still see the slide structure from certain angles.
6. 🦤 The Caucus Race and the Dodo Are Waiting for You
In one of the Tulgey Wood rooms you’ll find the Caucus Race scene, with the Dodo presiding over a circle of animals running in circles nonsensically.
Many visitors don’t identify this specific reference from the film, but it’s one of the funniest and most surreal moments from Lewis Carroll’s original book.
The animals are arranged so they appear to run eternally in circles, perfectly representing the madness of Wonderland.
7. 🎶 A Soundtrack That Immerses You in Madness
The ambient music changes throughout the journey to accompany the atmosphere of each zone: from soft and dreamlike melodies to more chaotic and frenetic anthems.
You’ll hear fragments of iconic songs like:
- “Painting the Roses Red” as you approach the card soldiers
- “The Unbirthday Song” in the tea area
- Instrumental themes from the original soundtrack
The music is carefully designed to immerse you in the atmosphere without you consciously realizing it.
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8. 👑 “Off with Their Heads!”
In the second part of the labyrinth, while looking for the correct exit among the hedges, you’ll repeatedly hear the Queen of Hearts’ iconic phrase shouting her orders.
Get ready to encounter the giant Queen or card soldiers in unexpected places along the route.
It’s a fun scare and totally themed that makes children (and adults) laugh while looking for the right path.
The card soldiers are painting the roses red, following the Queen’s orders, and you can see them “working” at different points.
9. 🏰 The Best Panoramic View (and Least Known) of Fantasyland
Climbing to the tower of the Queen of Hearts’ Castle is the great final reward of the labyrinth.
From there you’ll have:
- 🗺️ Complete views of the labyrinth you just traversed
- 😺 A perfect perspective of the floral Cheshire Cat
- 🏰 A beautiful panorama of Fantasyland with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background
- 📸 One of the most underrated photo spots in the park
It’s a viewpoint that many visitors don’t know about because it requires having completed the labyrinth, but the views are totally worth it.
On clear days you can even see all the way to Main Street U.S.A.
10. 🌙 The Magic Transforms at Night
If you can, also walk through it at nightfall or in the last hours of the park.
The labyrinth lights up with soft lights and colors that give it a completely different air:
- More mysterious and enigmatic
- More intimate and quiet
- Much more magical and dreamlike
The hedge shadows create whimsical shapes, and the nighttime Wonderland atmosphere comes to life in a completely different way from the daytime visit.
Plus, during those hours there are far fewer people, so you’ll have the labyrinth practically to yourself.
11. 👨👩👧👦 A Challenge for the Whole Family Without Restrictions
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth is one of the few park attractions that meets all these requirements:
- ✅ No height limit: Perfect for all ages
- ✅ Accessible: Much of the route is suitable for wheelchairs (although the castle has stairs)
- ✅ At your pace: Lasts between 15 and 20 minutes, but you can take all the time you want
- ✅ No scary effects: Everything is visual and fun, ideal for young children
- ✅ Unique experience: There’s nothing like it in other Disney parks
It’s the ideal attraction to rest from the park’s frenetic pace without stopping to experience Disney magic.
Perfect to squeeze in between roller coasters or when children need a break.
🎨 Bonus: Additional Details You Might Not Know
The Clocks Show Impossible Times
Notice the clocks you find throughout the labyrinth: they all show different times and none make sense. It’s a reference to the distorted time of Wonderland.
Giant Teacups
In the Un-Birthday Party area you’ll find teacups bigger than you. They’re perfect for fun photos and are part of the Mad Hatter’s table.
The Playing Cards Are Animated
The card soldiers aren’t simple statues: some have mechanisms that make them move slightly, bringing them to life and making the experience more immersive.
There Are Hidden Mickeys
As in almost all Disney attractions, this labyrinth also hides several Hidden Mickeys. We challenge you to find them as you walk the path.
🎯 Final Tips from Magic Wait Paris
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Best time to visit:
- First thing in the morning (few people and soft light)
- During meal times (12:00 PM-2:00 PM)
- At the end of the day (magical atmosphere and no crowds)
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Duration: 15-20 minutes if you explore carefully
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Accessibility: Most of it is accessible, except the climb to the castle
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Recommended age: All ages, ideal for families with young children
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Photography: Fully allowed and highly recommended
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Weather: Best on dry days (there may be puddles after rain)
💡 Expert trick: If you want photos without people, visit during the parade (2:00 PM-3:00 PM) when most are watching the show.
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth is much more than a simple walk through Fantasyland.
It’s an experience full of magic, hidden details, and references that only true Disney fans know how to appreciate.
Next time you visit Disneyland Paris, don’t just walk by: get lost in this labyrinth and discover all these secrets for yourself.
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