By The wait is finally over. On March 29, 2026, Disneyland Paris will reach a historic milestone as its second park, Walt Disney Studios Park, is officially renamed Disney Adventure World to coincide with the grand opening of the World of Frozen.
This isn’t just a new area; it is a full-scale immersive kingdom that nearly doubles the size of the park, centering around a massive 7.5-acre lake known as Adventure Bay.
1. Step into Arendelle
The level of detail in 2026 is staggering. As you walk through the gates, you are transported into a life-size recreation of the Kingdom of Arendelle.
- The Skyline: Dominating the view is the 118-foot-tall North Mountain, topped by a shimmering recreation of Elsa’s Ice Palace.
- The Village: The town square is lined with colorful Nordic-inspired architecture featuring “rosemaling” (traditional Norwegian decorative art).
- The Sounds: A symphonic reinterpretation of the films’ iconic scores plays throughout the streets, timed to your movements as you explore Arendelle Bay and the Fountain of Friendship.
2. The Core Attractions
- Frozen Ever After: The centerpiece of the land is this musical boat ride. While it shares a name with versions in other parks, the 2026 Paris version features next-generation Audio-Animatronics and “all-new immersive projection technologies” that make Elsa’s “Let It Go” sequence more lifelike than ever before.
- A Celebration in Arendelle: A 15-minute daytime show performed several times daily on the bay. Watch as Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf appear on three majestic Viking longships crafted by traditional French shipbuilders.
- Royal Encounter: Inside Arendelle Castle, you can head to the Portrait Gallery for a private meeting with Queens Anna and Elsa in their royal courtroom.
3. High-Tech Magic: The New Olaf
One of the most talked-about features for 2026 is the next-generation robotic Olaf. Unlike traditional costumed characters, this “free-roaming” Olaf is a true-to-size robotic figure that can walk, blink, move its mouth, and engage in actual conversations with guests as he wanders the village.
4. Dining & Shopping
- Nordic Crowns Tavern: A quick-service restaurant offering a customizable “Nordic-inspired” menu. You can choose from 16 combinations including grilled salmon, Nordic meatballs, and lingonberry-topped desserts.
- Arendelle Boutique: The signature shop, designed as the kingdom’s most cherished toy store.
- The Fjord View Shop: Here, you can adopt Rúna, an interactive baby troll toy. Using 2026 sensor technology, Rúna reacts to your touch and can even “communicate” with other baby trolls or specific elements within the Arendelle scenery.
💡 2026 “Adventure World” Extras
- Raiponce Tangled Spin: Opening the same day (March 29) on the new Adventure Way promenade, this family attraction lets you spin in gondolas beneath a sky of floating lanterns while Mandy Moore’s voice guides you through the experience.
- Disney Cascade of Lights: The grand finale of your day. This new nighttime spectacular on Adventure Bay uses the world’s first aquatic drone system integrated with aerial drones to create a 360-degree light and water show.
“In 2026, you don’t just visit the world of Frozen; you become a citizen of Arendelle. The gates are finally open, and the magic is no longer on a screen—it’s under your feet.”
