Disney Adventure World Guide 2026 (Formerly Walt Disney Studios Park)

Last updated: 17 March 2026

Disney Adventure World is the new name for Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, with the official change happening on 29 March 2026.

If you’ve seen older guides, maps or social posts still calling it Walt Disney Studios Park, don’t worry — it’s the same second gate, just with a brand-new identity and a much more exciting future. This guide covers what Disney Adventure World is, why the name changed, what lands are inside, what’s new for 2026, and how to plan your visit without ending up lost, confused, or standing in the wrong queue wondering where Olaf has gone.

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 transformation of the park. It’s no longer built around the old “behind-the-scenes movie studio” idea. Instead, Disney Adventure World is becoming a park made up of immersive worlds based on major Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories.

So if you’re planning a 2026 trip and wondering whether Walt Disney Studios Park still exists, the answer is basically this: yes, but under a new name and with a much stronger long-term direction.

Why Did Disney Change the Name?

The old name, Walt Disney Studios Park, no longer matched what the park had become.

Over the years, the second gate added:

• Avengers Campus
• Pixar-themed areas
• Major thrill rides
• Larger, more immersive lands

The “Studios” theme slowly faded into the background.

Disney Adventure World makes much more sense for what the park is now trying to be: a collection of story-driven worlds rather than a park about movie sets and production tricks.

And let’s be honest… it also sounds a lot more exciting.

When Does Walt Disney Studios Park Become Disney Adventure World?

🗓 29 March 2026

That’s the official date Walt Disney Studios Park becomes Disney Adventure World.

The timing is tied to the opening of major new experiences, including World of Frozen and the new central area known as Adventure Way.

If you’re visiting before that date, you may still see the old name on signs, maps or older trip planning content. After that, Disney Adventure World becomes the official name moving forward.

You may also still see fans and older websites calling it Walt Disney Studios Park for a while yet. That’s normal. Old habits die hard, especially when there are blogs, menus, PDFs and Facebook posts floating around from the old branding era.

Disney Adventure World vs Walt Disney Studios Park: What Has Actually Changed?

This isn’t just a logo swap.

Here’s what has actually changed:

• The name changes from Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World
• The identity shifts away from “movie studio” theming
• The park layout becomes more centred around immersive lands and Adventure Way
• World of Frozen officially opens as a major new land
• The park feels more balanced, with a better mix of family attractions, themed areas and full-day appeal
• Tickets still work the same way — this is still the second park at Disneyland Paris

So no, Disney Adventure World is not a brand-new third gate or a separate resort. It is the reimagined version of the existing second park.

The Lands Inside Disney Adventure World

Disney Adventure World is now structured around immersive worlds rather than studio backlots.

Here’s how it’s shaping up in 2026:

❄️ World of Frozen (Opening 29 March 2026)

This is the big headline addition.

World of Frozen brings the Kingdom of Arendelle to Disneyland Paris and is expected to be one of the most popular new additions in the resort for years.

Inside this land, guests can expect:

• Frozen Ever After boat ride
• Character encounters
• Themed dining and shopping
• A beautifully designed Arendelle setting with lake and mountain scenery
• A much more immersive family-friendly area than the old backlot style ever offered

If you’re travelling during school holidays or busy weekends, this is one area you’ll want to prioritise early.

🦸 Avengers Campus

Marvel fans are still very well covered inside Disney Adventure World.

Avengers Campus includes:

• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure
• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force
• Hero encounters and roaming entertainment
• Marvel-themed dining and shopping

This area continues to be one of the most energetic parts of the park, and it tends to feel especially lively later in the day when character appearances and atmosphere pick up.

🎢 World of Pixar

This land keeps many of the best-known attractions from the old park and remains a huge draw for both families and thrill seekers.

Expect to find:

• Crush’s Coaster
• Ratatouille: The Adventure
• Toy Story Playland
• Cars Road Trip

Crush’s Coaster remains one of the busiest rides in the entire resort, so if it’s high on your list, rope drop is still your best mate.

🌿 Adventure Way

Adventure Way is one of the biggest signs that this park is moving into a brand-new era.

Rather than acting like a leftover corridor between old areas, Adventure Way is designed as a central promenade and gateway into the park’s immersive worlds. It also becomes the setting for a new night-time spectacular over the lake.

In simple terms: this is one of the key reasons the park should feel more polished, more coherent and much more “full-day park” than before.

What’s New for 2026?

Aside from the name change itself, 2026 is a very important year for the second park at Disneyland Paris.

✨ World of Frozen Opens

This is the biggest change of all. World of Frozen opens on 29 March 2026 and brings a major new family-focused land to the park.

🎠 Raiponce Tangled Spin Arrives

Adventure Way also introduces Raiponce Tangled Spin, adding another family-friendly attraction to the park’s refreshed offering.

🌌 Disney Cascade of Lights

Disney Adventure World also gains its own new lake-based night-time spectacular: Disney Cascade of Lights.

This new show forms part of the park’s upgraded evening atmosphere and helps make the second gate feel much more complete than the old Studios Park ever did.

🏰 Disney Tales of Magic Continues in Disneyland Park

It’s worth not mixing these two up.

Disney Tales of Magic is the night-time spectacular in Disneyland Park, not Disney Adventure World. If you’re staying until park close and trying to decide where to be in the evening, make sure you check which park you want to finish in.

Is Disney Adventure World Better Than the Old Studios Park?

Short answer: yes.

Longer answer: it’s finally becoming the kind of second park guests expected Disneyland Paris to have all along.

For years, lots of visitors saw Walt Disney Studios Park as more of a half-day park. Fun in places, absolutely — but not always somewhere you wanted to dedicate a full day unless you were taking things very gently or queue times were especially spicy.

Disney Adventure World feels like a much stronger direction because it:

• Improves the overall theming
• Adds more family appeal
• Balances thrill rides with immersive lands
• Makes the second gate feel more complete
• Gives people a clearer reason to spend longer there

By late 2026, it should feel much more like a proper full-day park than the old Studios Park ever managed.

Planning Tips for 2026 Visits

If you’re visiting Disney Adventure World in 2026, these are the smart moves:

✔ Prioritise World of Frozen early in the day
✔ Use a strong ride planning strategy for Crush’s Coaster
✔ Explore Avengers Campus later in the day when it feels livelier
✔ Decide in advance whether your evening is ending in Disney Adventure World or Disneyland Park
✔ Check closures and refurbishments before you travel

You’ll also want to read:

• Disneyland Paris Crowd Calendar 2026
• Ride Closures & Refurbishments
• Premier Access Advice
• Ride Planning Guide

Quick FAQ

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

Is Walt Disney Studios Park closing?
No. It’s not closing — it is being renamed and reimagined as Disney Adventure World.

Are tickets changing because of the rename?
No. Dated tickets, hotel packages and park hopper-style options still work in the normal way.

Will rides close just because of the new name?
No. Any closures or refurbishments are handled separately and are not happening simply because the name changes.

What should I call it now?
From 29 March 2026, the official name is Disney Adventure World. For a while, though, lots of people will still say Walt Disney Studios Park out of habit.

Final Thoughts

This rename is much more than a cosmetic tweak.

Disney Adventure World signals a proper next step for the second gate at Disneyland Paris — one that feels more immersive, more balanced and far more in line with what modern Disney parks are meant to be.

If you haven’t visited in a few years, 2026 is shaping up to be a very interesting time to come back.

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