Dark Rides at Disneyland Paris

In theme parks like Disneyland Paris, dark rides are more or less the headliners of the attractions. They combine thrills and fun by embedding a ride into a story. The motto "higher & faster" comes last for rides of this kind. Of course, the guests should be offered a certain amount of driving pleasure, but this is more the result of the interplay of various components, in which loops and other high-thrill elements play a rather subordinate role. The design of the Dark Ride is much more important, the storyline that sweeps you away and puts you as deep as possible into the story that is being told.

Some themed rides now go so far that they no longer only incorporate the scenery and sounds to offer the most intense experience possible, but also use smells and other sensor elements, such as drizzle, drafts, and so on.

Interactive dark rides are also becoming increasingly popular. Here you are not only a passive passenger who drives through the attraction, but you can actively participate. A good example is Buzz Lightyear's Laserblast, where you use a laser blaster to shoot targets to collect as many points as possible.

Typically, dark rides are designed to provide fun and entertainment for all ages. At Disneyland Paris, the themed rides are all family-friendly. In the two rides Pinocchio and Snow White there is one or the other scene that small children are afraid of. It is up to you to assess your child correctly and weigh up whether the attraction is suitable or if you might want to wait a few years.
Also worth mentioning is Crush's Coaster, which already occupies a special position among the themed rides. The first part of the ride is relatively quiet and takes you through a beautiful underwater world, the second part of the roller coaster is really wild and almost completely in the dark. Again, you should consider whether your children can already enjoy this experience or rather wait a little longer.