World of Frozen Opens at Disneyland Paris After Expansion

Chessy, France — The kingdom of Arendelle from Disney's Frozen has found a home just east of Paris, as World of Frozen opens Sunday at Disneyland Paris, marking the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World following a 2 billion euro expansion.

The reimagined park, which closed its previous incarnation Saturday evening after 24 years, now centers on immersive experiences drawn from European folklore. World of Frozen recreates Arendelle with a lagoon, wooden Nordic village, and an interactive robotic Olaf snowman that engages children in conversation. Visitors can board the Frozen Ever After boat ride, a family-friendly musical journey through the story's icy landscapes featuring a surprise backward drop, or meet characters Anna and Elsa in a detailed castle setting complete with recreated interiors from the films.

The broader overhaul includes Adventure Bay, a vast central lake serving as the park's new hub, alongside the Raiponce Tangled Spin attraction inspired by Rapunzel. Fifteen new dining options, such as The Regal View Restaurant Lounge, join the lineup, capped by a nighttime show employing the world's first combined aquatic and aerial drone...