Credit: Iker Merodio, FlickrDisneyland Paris is deep into a massive transformation, and its second gate is at the center of it all. Walt Disney Studios Park, long known for its behind-the-scenes movie theme, is being completely reimagined as Disney Adventure World, officially debuting on March 29, 2026.
The change marks one of the resort’s most ambitious updates ever, fueled by a multibillion-euro investment that shifts the park’s identity toward immersive, story-driven worlds. This isn’t a light rebrand—nearly every corner of the park is being rebuilt or rethemed, from new promenades to large-scale themed environments, all designed to bring guests directly into Disney’s animated and live-action universes.
The crown jewel of this overhaul is World of Frozen, the long-awaited land inspired by Disney’s blockbuster franchise. Opening the same day the park officially becomes Disney Adventure World, the new land invites guests into a full-scale recreation of Arendelle.
Construction is well underway on the towering North Mountain, complete with an ice palace perched at the top, setting the tone for what will be one of Europe’s most detailed themed lands.
Inside Arendelle, guests can expect a boat ride similar to Frozen Ever After, a daytime fjord show, character greetings with Anna and Elsa inside their castle, and an advanced Olaf animatronic that aims to bring the snowman to life in an up-close, believable way. Shops, dining, and village details round out the experience, giving the land the feel of a fully realized kingdom.
The larger park transformation goes far beyond Frozen, though. Disney Adventure World will also feature Marvel Avengers Campus, Worlds of Pixar, a sprawling waterfront zone called Adventure Bay, and a new central promenade known as Adventure Way, which connects the park’s lands with greener spaces, food options, and fresh attractions—including one inspired by Tangled.
Right now, guests visiting Disneyland Paris can already see visible signs of change. The classic Walt Disney Studios Park entrance sign has been removed, concept art is appearing across official channels, and on-site construction is reshaping the park’s layout.
While the transformation won’t be complete until spring 2026, Disneyland Paris is clearly shifting toward a more immersive, narrative-focused experience—and the arrival of World of Frozen is set to be one of the resort’s most significant milestones in years.
Ahead of that big opening, though, Disneyland Paris will launch a new Avatar attraction just in time for the release of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Celebrating the European premiere of the movie, Helene Etzi, President of The Walt Disney Company France & GM Média, shared the news on LinkedIn.
“A huge and sincere tribute to James Cameron and the exceptional team of the film who made the trip: Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Bailey Bass, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Britain Dalton and David Thewlis,” wrote the Disney executive. “Their presence and generosity made this event magical for their French fans.”
“Among the most memorable moments, how can we not mention the breathtaking show of 3,700 drones that drew spectacular tableaux in the Parisian sky to the original music of Simon Franglen!” she added. “A breathtaking performance, which will be available in Disneyland Paris from December 13 to 17!”
Avatar: Fire and Ash, arriving December 19, 2025, pushes the saga into its most intense chapter yet as Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family confront the emotional fallout of their past battles.
The film shifts its focus to the volcanic badlands of Pandora, home to the Ash People–a hardened, militant Na’vi clan shaped by trauma and driven by a worldview that stands in stark contrast to the spiritual harmony audiences have come to associate with Eywa.
Rather than painting Pandora in familiar lines of heroes and villains, James Cameron leans into a more complicated narrative, one that challenges long-held assumptions about who the Na’vi are and what they believe.
At its core, Fire and Ash explores grief, loss, and the lasting scars of conflict that are passed down through generations. Cameron has described the film as a story about breaking cycles of violence, and the new footage and early insights reinforce that idea.
While the world of Pandora expands once again–with new biomes, new clans, and new cultural conflicts–the heart of the film remains deeply personal. It asks what it means to belong, how far a family will go to protect one another, and whether healing is possible in a world still reeling from war.
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