If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland Paris, get ready: the park is experiencing the biggest transformation in its history. The old Walt Disney Studios Park has given way to a new era under the name Disney Adventure World, and the crown jewel is undoubtedly the arrival of World of Frozen.
In this article we tell you everything you need to know so that the new features don’t catch you by surprise and, above all, how to plan your visit so that the new openings don’t ruin your wait time.
🎬 From Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World: What has changed?
Disneyland Paris’ second park is no longer just a “movie studio”. The transformation to Disney Adventure World seeks to immerse the visitor in immersive worlds in a much deeper way than before.
The name change is accompanied by a total restructuring of the entrance (Studio 1), which now becomes World Premiere, an elegant step towards the new worlds to come.
This is not simply a sign change: it’s a complete refoundation of the park’s concept, moving from showing “how movies are made” to “living inside them”.
🏔️ The big star: World of Frozen
The zone dedicated to Anna and Elsa is the most anticipated premiere. March 29, 2026 will be the grand opening. In this new world you will find a completely immersive experience in the kingdom of Arendelle.
❄️ The Crown Jewel: Frozen Ever After
If there is one attraction that will define the queues for the coming years at Disneyland Paris, it is Frozen Ever After. Located in the heart of Arendelle Castle, this water adventure invites you to celebrate the “Official Summer Day” with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff.
The experience: You will board a Nordic boat for a musical journey through the most iconic moments of the film. You will see the Trolls in the Valley of the Rocks, climb towards Elsa’s Ice Palace while listening to “Let It Go” and many more surprises, before returning to the port of Arendelle.
Cutting-edge technology: Unlike previous versions in other parks, the Paris version features the most advanced Audio-Animatronics®, with fluid movements and incredibly realistic faces that will make you feel inside the movie.
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🎯 Expert Strategy: How to survive the Frozen queue?
Being the star attraction, Frozen Ever After will almost certainly have the highest wait times in all of Disney Adventure World. This is where planning with Magic Wait Paris makes the difference:
- The critical moment (Rope Drop): If you’re staying at a Disney hotel and have Extra Magic Time, this should be your number one priority. Enter the park and head straight to the back, towards the lake. You’ll gain 30-40 minutes advantage over the rest of the public.
- Disney Premier Access (Paid): If you only have one day at the park, this attraction is the ideal candidate to buy a fast pass. It will save you the wait “peak” that usually occurs between 11:30am and 3:00pm, when the queue can easily exceed 100 minutes.
- The closing trick: As the time for the night show at the lake (Adventure Bay) approaches, many visitors abandon the queues to get a spot in front of the water. If you don’t mind seeing the show from the side or prefer to repeat the attraction, the last 45 minutes before park closing are the golden moment to find the shortest queue.
- Watch the weather: Being a mostly indoor attraction but with a queue area that can extend outside on very busy days, make sure to bring sun protection or an umbrella.
💡 Fact for the curious: The attraction is suitable for all ages and heights, making it the main target for all families. Don’t expect to find empty “gaps” during peak hours!
🏰 More experiences in World of Frozen
In addition to the main attraction, you will find:
- The Kingdom of Arendelle: With its Nordic architecture, themed shops and the restaurant The Golden Crocus Free House.
- Character Encounters: A new meeting point to meet Disney’s most famous sisters.
- Olaf’s autonomous robot: One of the most surprising elements will be this great technological milestone developed by Walt Disney Imagineering.
🌊 Adventure Bay: The new heart of the park
The entire park will now revolve around a huge lake of 70,000 cubic meters called Adventure Bay. This will not just be a decorative element:
- Night shows: The lake has cutting-edge technology for projections, fountains and drones.
- The Regal View Lakeside Restaurant: A table service restaurant that will offer the best views of the lake and the Frozen area.
This new nerve center will completely change the way you move through the park, creating a focal point similar to what the Castle represents in the main park.
🌳 Adventure Way: The walkway of new attractions
The new walkway area, called Adventure Way, will house visual gems and family attractions that will change the way we move through the park. This lush walkway is not just a passageway; it’s an attraction in itself surrounded by themed gardens.
It’s the perfect place to take a breather from the chaos of the busiest areas, but watch out!, because here are two of the most anticipated new features.
🍳 Rapunzel Tangled Spin (Tangled)
Inspired by the iconic and romantic lantern scene from Tangled, this family attraction is a “teacup” type but with a spectacular visual twist.
- The experience: You will board wooden boats that spin gently surrounded by hundreds of floating lanterns.
- Queue management: Being a visually beautiful attraction suitable for all ages (no height restriction), we expect it will have constant queues. It’s ideal to ride during parade time or just before closing.
⛅ The “Up” corner (Adventure Gardens)
For fans of Carl and Russell, the gardens area includes a themed zone dedicated to Pixar’s Up movie.
- Flying chairs attraction: This flying chair carousel not only offers mild adrenaline for the youngest, but also gives incredible panoramic views of all of Adventure Bay (the new lake).
- Ideal for: An active rest. It usually has a faster flow of people than enclosed attractions, making it an excellent option if you see that wait times at Frozen Ever After are above 60 minutes.
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🔄 How will these new features affect queues? (Expert tips)
As experts in saving time, we have analyzed how these openings will impact your visit strategy:
- The “Novelty Effect”: During the first months of World of Frozen’s opening, waits in this area will easily exceed 90-120 minutes.
- First hour strategy: If you have Extra Magic Time (for staying at Disney hotels), World of Frozen should be your absolute first stop.
- Park imbalance: While everyone rushes to the Frozen area, attractions like Crush’s Coaster or Ratatouille could see their times slightly reduced mid-morning. It’s the ideal time to use our real-time wait times tool.
💡 Magic Wait Tip: The opening of World of Frozen will be a turning point in attraction wait times. Rhythms will be altered, relieving much of the attractions that currently have high wait times. Keep in mind Magic Wait Paris predictions to plan your day according to these changes.
👑 Magic Wait Strategy: How to optimize your route in Adventure Way
Being located on the main path to the lake, these attractions will suffer the “funnel” effect. Here are our expert tips to not waste time:
- Avoid the “Drag Effect”: Most people will stop at Rapunzel as soon as they see it on the way to the lake in the morning. Our advice: Go straight to the attractions at the back (Frozen) and leave Rapunzel Tangled Spin for the way back or the afternoon, when the inflow decreases.
- Night Views: If you can, ride the “Up” flying chairs at sunset. The lighting of the new lake from the air is one of the best photos you’ll take on your trip.
- Take advantage of the Gardens: If you’re traveling with small children who need to run around, the surroundings of these attractions are designed to be more spacious than the narrow streets of Walt Disney Studios. It’s the perfect place for them to rest while you check wait times on Magic Wait Paris.
✨ Practical tips for your visit in 2026
Before going:
- Book in advance: With the opening of the Frozen area, demand for tickets and hotels has risen. Don’t wait until the last minute.
- Disney Premier Access: Consider buying the fast pass for the Frozen attraction if your budget allows, as it will be the one that runs out of slots fastest.
- Download Magic Wait Paris: Keep the app on your mobile. With so many new people exploring the lake, knowing where there are fewer people will save you up to 3 hours of queues a day.
During your visit:
- Arrive early: The Rope Drop is crucial, especially if you have Extra Magic Time.
- Plan strategic meals: Eat when the queues are longest to take advantage of that dead time.
- Check real-time wait times: Don’t just trust your intuition; visit patterns will change with the new zones.
Recommended priorities table:
| Time of day | Priority attraction | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Opening (8:30-10:00) | Frozen Ever After | Avengers Campus |
| Mid-morning (10:00-12:00) | Ratatouille / Crush’s Coaster | Tower of Terror |
| Midday (12:00-14:00) | Meal / Rapunzel Tangled Spin | Up flying chairs |
| Afternoon (14:00-17:00) | Repeat Frozen or explore Adventure Bay | Shopping / rest |
| Sunset (17:00-19:00) | Up flying chairs (views) | Walk through Adventure Way |
| Night (19:00-closing) | Adventure Bay night show | Last Frozen queues |
🎇 Conclusion: The future of Disneyland Paris is here
The arrival of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen marks a before and after at Disneyland Paris. It’s an incredible opportunity to experience the magic, but it requires more planning than ever.
With the Frozen Ever After attraction, the spectacular Adventure Bay lake, the new Rapunzel and Up experiences, and a complete transformation of the park, you’ll need every minute well spent to enjoy it all.
At Magic Wait Paris we will continue monitoring every minute of waiting so you only worry about enjoying Olaf’s hug.
Planning to travel soon? Check our crowd forecasts now and plan your perfect route. The kingdom of Arendelle awaits you. ❄️✨
