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Front Lot der Walt Disney Studios mit Blick auf Earfell Tower, Studio 1 und Sorcerer Mickey Brunnen

Walt Disney Studios Park

Discover the magical world of Disney movies: adventure, magic and thrills await you

The Walt Disney Studios are the second of the two theme parks belonging to the Disneyland Resort Paris. The park was opened on March 16, 2002. At that time it was the kind of amusement park in its babyshoes. Because on this date, compared to the neighboring Disneyland Park, there were only a few attractions that attracted visitors several times, since the offer consisted primarily of different shows and contained only a few rides. But this has changed, so that the Walt Disney Studios can really be seen as an independent theme park, where you can easily and happily spend a whole day. At the latest with the large-scale expansion which is taking place by 2025/2026, it will be a full or maybe multiple day park.

The name Walt Disney Studios already says it, this theme park is all about film, from film production to the glittering world of stars. Here you can take a look behind the scenes and get an impression of what the stars are doing during the breaks, how stunts are implemented or some of the technology that is used for filming works.
The park also brings the world of animated films to life, especially from the Disney Pixar Studios.

The Areas
Like Disneyland Park, the Walt Disney Studios are divided into several areas: Front Lot, Toon Studios and Production Courtyard, each of which has its own theming. In addition, there was Backlot until mid-2019, but it is now closed to be transformed into the new Marvel Land, the Avengers Campus.
The creators of the theme park were inspired to to divide the park into these four original areas by the real film studios in Hollywood, because like in a real film studio there is also the Front Lot area with its administration buildings and the large halls, sound stages, in Walt Disney Studios Park in which the film sets are set up.
In the Backlot area you can find the outdoor sets in which streets or landscapes have been recreated. Of course, the Toon Studios and the Production Courtyard should not be missing, because everything revolves around the world of cartoon films and the production of films in general.

The Park is changing
This concept is slowly but surely getting abandoned, because some attractions that have given insights into the creation of films or into the world of cinema in general, have been closed or replaced by other things. The entire backlot was also abandoned and will be transformed.
Walt Disney Studios Park is currently in a time of change and modernization. The trend is moving away from a classic studio park towards a film park.

Attractions & shows
Basically, friends of Disney and Pixar films get their money's worth in this Disney Park, but also all fans of rollercoasters, carousels and other rides, because with the Tower of Terror and Crush's Coaster there are two thrill rides in the Walt Disney Studios and the new Iron Man Coaster will open soon. In addition, there are various shows that have something to offer for every taste as well as various other rides that provide varied entertainment. The Walt Disney Studios are a park that is definitely family-friendly.

Top Attractions at Walt Disney Studios Park

  • Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy
    Ratatouille Shrink to the size of a rat and dive into the world of Rémy and Emile. The roofs of Paris and Gusteau's kitchen are waiting for you.
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
    The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror An abandoned Hollywood hotel in 1939, something's wrong here. Are you brave enough to take a closer look at the hotel?
  • Spider-Man Web Adventure
    Spider-Man: W.E.B. Adventure Help Peter Parker capture his Spider-Bots, who are out of control. Give it all you've got or there's going to be an invasion!
  • Crush's Coaster Achterbahn
    Crush's Coaster Take a seat in the turtle shell, hold on tight and the wild ride on the East Australian Stream can begin. Careful, you will be whirled around wildly.

Walt Disney Studios Parks: the Disney Park for great Shows

  • Mickey and the Magician
    Mickey and the Magician Go on a musical journey through the world of Disney films with Mickey Mouse. An adventure full of music, dance and magic with some of the most famous Disney characters.
  • Animation Celebration Show
    Animation Celebration Take a musical journey to Arendelle and meet Anna, Elsa, Olaf and their friends in this Frozen inspired show. If you like, you can sing along at the top of your lungs.
  • Together A Pixar Musical Show
    Together A Pixar Musical Adventure Enjoy a musical journey through the worlds of Pixar on the stage of the Studio Theater. Fun, excitement, emotions and moving music turn the show Together A Pixar Musical Adventure into an unforgettable event for the whole family.
  • Disney Junior Dream Factory
    Disney Junior Dream Factory Entertaining show, designed especially for children, but not only! It features stars from the Disney Junior program such as Vampirina and Fancy Nancy. But also Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse appear in the show Disney Junior Dream Factory.

Construction work at Walt Disney Studios Park

The entrance area with the Front Lot at Walt Disney Studios Park has been under reconstruction since October 2023.
In all likelihood, construction work will continue until spring 2025. Progressively, construction will also impact the Production Courtyard and Toon Studios areas. Walt Disney Studios Park shows and attractions will remain open.

Animation Celebration

Kristoff und Sven im Stall bei der Show Animation Celebration

Frozen fans beware! Since November 2019 there is a show at Walt Disney Studios Park that excites: Animation Celebration.
In Toon Studios, where Art of Disney Animation used to be, a new interactive show has been installed, where everything revolves around the Frozen movies. Embark on a musical journey to Arendelle and meet all the well-known heroes from the two Frozen movies: Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff are all part of Animation Celebration and are looking forward to seeing you!

The lands of Walt Disney Studios Park

Front Lot

Der Front Lot in den Walt Disney Studios mit Mickey als Zauberlehrling Brunnen, Earfell Tower und Studio 1

The entrance area of the park with many shops and service facilities is reminiscent of a classic Los Angeles studio site.
Here you will find the landmark of the park: the Earffel Tower. And don't forget to take a picture at the beautiful Fantasia fountain.

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Production Courtyard

Hollywood Boulevard vom Studio 1 aus gesehen: Im Vordergrund die Partner Statue mit Walt Disney & Mickes, links im Hintergrund der Tower of Terror

The myth of Hollywood comes to life in Production Courtyard, both on stage and behind the scenes. Stroll along Hollywood Boulevard and visit the abandoned hotel, which is located a little off the street. This is also where the famous Partners statue with Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse is located.

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Toon Studios

Sorcerer Mickey / Mickey als Zauberlehrling am Eingang zu den Toon Studios

In this area everything revolves around the world of animation. Mickey Mouse, Olaf or Aladdin are waiting for you in this part of the theme park.
Learn to draw Disney characters yourself, visit one of the great shows or just wander around.

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Avengers Campus

Der Avengers Campus mit dem Quinjet rechts und dem Gebäude von Avengers Assemble: Flight Force links im Bild

Brand new and a hit for all fans of the Marvel superheroes: the Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park.
Here you can truly feel like a superhero and meet lots of your role models from the Marvel Universe. In addition, two great attractions are waiting for you.

All information about the Avengers Campus can be found here

Worlds of Pixar

Lightning McQueen, Luigi und Guido in den Worlds of Pixar

Fans of Pixar films are in the perfect place in this area of the Disney Park. Here, everything revolves around the biggest film hits from Pixar Studios. From Cars to Toy Story to Ratatouille, all the hits are represented.
Immerse yourself in this colorful world, where you will encounter many well-known films and characters.

More about World of Pixar

Frozen Land

Concept Art des Frozen Land in Disneyland Paris, gelegen am hinteren Ufer des neuen Sees in den Walt Disney Studios

Construction is currently underway on Frozen Land at Walt Disney Studios Park. Arendelle, the home of Anna and Elsa, will be built on the shore of the newly created lake.
The two sisters are looking forward like the ice queens to the opening of this new themed area, which will open in 2026.

More about the new Frozen Land

Lion King Land

Konzeptzeichnung einer Lion King Wasserattraktion mit Pride Rock und Figuren aus dem Film

 

In August 2024, it was announced that Disneyland Paris would be getting a Lion King Land. This area, which is based on the successful film The Lion King, will be built on the shores of the lake in Disney Adventure World.
An opening date has not yet been released.

Read more about the new Lion King Land

 

The creation of this Disney Park

When the contract between the Walt Disney Company and the French state was signed in 1987, there already was a comprehensive plan to build a resort, which should be completed by 2017. The plan was to open a second park in 1995, just three years after the first park opened. This theme park should be called Disney MGM Studios Europe. But due to the rather slow start of the Disneyland Park and the resort in general, the plans for the studios were put on hold. 2002 - for the 10th anniversary of Disneyland Paris, the time had finally come: On March 16, 2002, the Walt Disney Studios Park opened its doors.
But the Walt Disney Studios should not even exist in the first place! Because the model for the studios in Paris were Disney MGM Studios Park which opened in Orlando in 1989 and and these were originally only supposed to become a new pavilion for the independent park Epcot.. But as is well known, things turned out differently.
A few years have passed since Walt Disney Studios Paris opened in 2002, the park has been expanded over time, and top attractions such as the Tower of Terror and Ratatouille have been added. And yet, the Walt Disney Studios have so far not been able to develop into a full-fledged park. But this is about to change, because there are big plans for the future. In 2022, the Avengers Campus has opened, which makes the hearts of all Marvel fans beat faster. Also planned is the expansion of this Disney Park with a Frozen area and the creation of the so-called English Gardens. Both areas are expected to open in 2025. A Star Wars Land was also announced, but these plans are currently on hold.

Grafik mit einem Verlauf von blau zu rot mit dem Schriftzug Disney Adventure World - Disneyland Paris

Disney Adventure World

Disney Adventure World is the new name for Walt Disney Studios. Disneyland Paris announced the name change in April 2024.
However, there is still some time to get used to the term Disney Adventure World and the new logo, as both are not to be used until the opening of the World of Frozen, which is scheduled for 2026.

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