Disney Adventure World Guide 2026 | Formerly Studios Park

What Is Disney Adventure World?

From 29 March 2026, Walt Disney Studios Park officially becomes Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris.

Same park location.
Same second gate.
Very different vibe.

The rename reflects a major expansion and long-term transformation. The park is no longer “behind the scenes movie sets” focused. Instead, it’s becoming a collection of immersive worlds — similar to what you’d expect from Disney parks worldwide.

If you’re planning a 2026 trip (or beyond), here’s everything you need to know.

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Why Did Disney Change the Name?

The old name — Walt Disney Studios Park — didn’t fully represent what the park had become.

Over the years it added:

• Avengers Campus

• Pixar areas

• Major thrill rides

• Large-scale immersive lands

The “Studios” theme slowly faded.

Disney Adventure World better reflects the direction of travel: story-driven lands built around big franchises.

And yes… it also sounds cooler.

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When Does The Name Change Happen?

🗓 29 March 2026

That’s the official rebrand date, tied to the opening of new expansion areas including World of Frozen.

If you’re visiting before that date, you’ll still see the old name in signage. After that? It’s Adventure World everywhere.

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The Lands Inside Disney Adventure World

The park is now structured around immersive worlds rather than studio backlots.

Here’s how it’s shaping up:

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❄️ World of Frozen (Opening 29 March 2026)

This is the headline addition.

A fully themed Arendelle environment featuring:

• Frozen Ever After boat ride

• Character meet and greets

• Themed dining

• Lake and mountain scenery

• Night-time atmosphere moments

This is expected to be one of the most popular attractions in all of Disneyland Paris in 2026.

If you’re travelling during school holidays, plan this early in the day.

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🦸 Avengers Campus

Marvel fans are well covered.

Avengers Campus includes:

• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force

• Super Hero Station

• Heroic encounters throughout the day

The Doctor Strange “Mystic Portal” style street show continues as part of the entertainment offering into 2026.

This land works best in late afternoon when character appearances increase.

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🎢 Worlds of Pixar

This area houses:

• Crush’s Coaster

• Ratatouille: The Adventure

• Toy Story Playland

• Cars Road Trip

Crush’s Coaster remains one of the longest queue rides in the entire resort. Rope drop is your friend here.

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What’s New for 2026?

Aside from the name change and Frozen expansion, 2026 brings major entertainment upgrades.

✨ Disney Tales of Magic (Night-time Show)

Running in Disneyland Park, this night-time spectacular uses:

• Castle projections

• Fireworks

• Water fountains

• Drones

It replaces older formats and feels more modern and tech-driven.

If you’re staying until park close, this is worth building your evening around.

 

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🎶 Music Festival & Seasonal Entertainment

Throughout 2026, Disneyland Paris continues seasonal entertainment blocks including music festivals, themed celebrations and rotating shows across both parks.

Expect more performance activity around the newly developed central plaza areas within Adventure World.

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Is Disney Adventure World Better Than The Old Studios Park?

Short answer: yes.

Long answer: it’s finally becoming what guests expected the second park to be from day one.

The expansion:

• Improves theming

• Balances thrill and family attractions

• Makes the park feel less “half day” and more “full day”

By late 2026, you can comfortably dedicate a full day to this park without rushing.

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Planning Tips for 2026 Visits

If you’re visiting after March 29, 2026:

✔ Prioritise Frozen early
✔ Use your Ride Planning strategy for Crush’s Coaster
✔ Schedule Avengers Campus mid-afternoon
✔ Stay for night-time entertainment

You’ll also want to check:

• Crowd Calendar (2026)

• Ride Closures & Refurbishments

• Premier Access advice

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Quick FAQ

Is it still a separate park?
Yes. Disneyland Paris still has two parks:
Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World.

Are tickets changing?
No. Multi-day and park hopper tickets still work the same way.

Will older rides close because of the rename?
No closures purely because of the name change. Any refurbishments are scheduled separately.

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Final Thoughts

This rename isn’t just cosmetic.

Disney Adventure World signals a proper second gate evolution at Disneyland Paris.

If you’ve not visited in a few years, 2026 is shaping up to be a very strong time to return.

And yes… it does mean I’ve got a lot of editing to do across this site 😅

But for visitors?
It’s a proper upgrade.