Credit: DisneyDisneyland Paris stands at a transformative moment as the resort prepares to unveil Disney Adventure World, the reimagined version of Walt Disney Studios Park, on March 29, 2026.
This evolution represents one of the most ambitious expansions in the resort’s history, introducing Adventure Way, the stunning World of Frozen land, and an array of new attractions, dining locations, and entertainment experiences that will redefine what guests expect from a European Disney destination. The transformation brings cutting-edge attractions like Frozen Ever After, innovative dining concepts, and immersive storytelling environments that transport visitors directly into beloved animated worlds.
Located just outside Paris, Disneyland Paris has always offered a unique blend of classic Disney magic and authentic French culture, from champagne on Main Street, U.S.A. to exclusive attractions like Phantom Manor and culinary experiences at Bistrot Chez Rémy. As the resort expands with 14 new dining locations, family-friendly attractions like Raiponce Tangled Spin, and the dazzling Disney Cascade of Lights nighttime spectacular, it solidifies its position as a must-visit international Disney park. However, with major expansions come inevitable closures, and one beloved show is taking its final bow to make way for the next generation of Frozen experiences at the resort.
Frozen: A Musical Invitation Takes Final Bow April 1, 2026
Frozen: A Musical Invitation will close permanently on April 1, 2026, according to the official Disneyland Paris website. The interactive stage show has entertained guests at the Animation Celebration theater in Walt Disney Studios Park since November 2019, when it replaced The Art of Disney Animation to coincide with the theatrical release of Frozen 2.
The closure comes just three days after World of Frozen opens on March 29, 2026, giving the show a brief overlap period with the new land before shutting down for good. This timing allows guests visiting during the opening weekend of Disney Adventure World to experience both the outgoing musical invitation and the incoming immersive land, though that window closes quickly.
The Disneyland Paris website addresses the closure directly, stating: “Frozen: a Musical Invitation will end on 1 April 2026, but you can still see Elsa and Anna in World of Frozen from 29 March 2026 in Disney Adventure World or during Disney Stars on Parade in Disneyland Park.”
This reassurance highlights that while the specific show format is ending, Frozen characters remain integral to the Disneyland Paris experience through multiple touchpoints across the resort. The closure represents a strategic shift from a theater-based show to a fully realized land where guests can interact with the Frozen universe through attractions, dining, shopping, and character encounters.
What Frozen: A Musical Invitation Offered Guests
The show delivered an interactive experience featuring performances of popular songs from the Frozen franchise. Cast members led audiences through musical numbers including “Reindeers Are Better Than People,” the iconic “Let It Go,” and the charming duet “Love Is An Open Door.” The interactive format encouraged guest participation, making each performance feel personalized and engaging rather than purely presentational.
Following the approximately 20-minute show, guests had the opportunity to meet Olaf, the lovable snowman, providing a character encounter that extended the Frozen experience beyond the stage performance. This meet-and-greet component made Frozen: A Musical Invitation particularly appealing to families with young children who wanted direct interaction with their favorite characters.
The Animation Celebration theater location placed the show within easy reach of other Walt Disney Studios Park attractions, making it a convenient addition to touring plans. The indoor, air-conditioned theater also provided a comfortable respite during hot summer days or rainy weather, offering entertainment value beyond just the show itself.
World of Frozen Brings Expanded Frozen Experiences
World of Frozen represents a dramatic expansion of Frozen presence at Disneyland Paris, trading a single theater show for an entire immersive land. The new area centers around Arendelle Castle, where guests will find an Anna and Elsa meet-and-greet inside the royal residence itself. This location upgrade moves character encounters from a post-show setting to an elaborately themed environment that recreates the sisters’ home from the films.
Frozen Ever After serves as the land’s signature attraction, bringing the popular Epcot ride to European audiences for the first time. The boat ride takes guests through Arendelle during the Summer Snow Day celebration, featuring Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven alongside musical moments from both Frozen films.
A daytime boat show adds another entertainment layer, with performances taking place on Viking longships that bring the maritime culture of Arendelle to life. This show provides outdoor entertainment that activates the waterways within World of Frozen, creating kinetic energy throughout the land rather than confining entertainment to a single theater.
Dining and shopping locations themed to the Frozen universe round out the land, allowing guests to spend extended time within Arendelle rather than experiencing it as a quick stop between attractions. The comprehensive approach transforms Frozen from a 20-minute show into an hours-long destination within Disney Adventure World.
Perhaps most impressively, World of Frozen will feature a self-walking, “living” animatronic Olaf capable of interacting with guests throughout the land. This technological achievement represents a significant advancement in Audio-Animatronics technology, allowing spontaneous character moments that weren’t possible in the scripted theater show format.
Disney Adventure World Transformation Context
The closure of Frozen: A Musical Invitation fits within the broader transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World. This reimagining affects the entire park, with Adventure Way serving as a new central promenade featuring themed gardens, seasonal entertainment, and 14 new dining locations that will dramatically increase the park’s food and beverage capacity.
Adventure Bay will eventually house a major Lion King attraction combining water-based thrills with next-generation Audio-Animatronics and songs from the 1994 animated masterpiece. An Up-themed flying carousel will bring Pixar Animation Studios’ beloved film to Adventure Way, adding family-friendly capacity to the expanded park.
Raiponce Tangled Spin, a spinning attraction themed to Tangled, joins World of Frozen as part of the Adventure Bay expansion. These additions collectively increase ride capacity while introducing intellectual properties that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Disney Cascade of Lights debuts as the new nighttime spectacular, activating Adventure Way with projections, lighting effects, and character appearances that create an end-of-day celebration for Disney Adventure World. This show replaces previous nighttime offerings and leverages the expanded park’s new architecture and sightlines.
The transformation represents billions in investment and years of construction, fundamentally changing how guests experience what was previously Walt Disney Studios Park. World of Frozen serves as the centerpiece of this reopening, positioned as the must-see destination for the March 29, 2026 debut.
Frozen Momentum Building Across Disney
The World of Frozen opening represents just one piece of Disney’s broader Frozen strategy leading into 2027. A new Frozen short film arrives this October 2026 as part of the countdown to Frozen 3, which releases in theaters on November 24, 2027.
Paul Gitter, executive vice president of global brand commercialization for Disney Consumer Products, revealed the short film plans in an interview with License Global, explaining: “We’re excited to kick off the countdown to Frozen 3 with a new short this October, ahead of our biggest ever cross-company movie marketing campaign in 2027.”
The release method for the October short remains unannounced. While Disney traditionally pairs short films with theatrical releases, no major Disney movies debut in October 2026. The closest theatrical release would be Hexed, an animated film arriving November 25, 2026, suggesting the short may instead premiere directly on Disney+.
Previous Frozen shorts include Frozen Fever (2015), the holiday special Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017), and Once Upon a Snowman (2020). Disney has also released two series of shorts: At Home with Olaf (2020) and Olaf Presents (2021), demonstrating the franchise’s sustained content production between major film releases.
Frozen 3 entered production recently with Josh Gad returning to voice Olaf alongside Kristen Bell (Anna) and Idina Menzel (Elsa). Jennifer Lee, who stepped down from her position as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios specifically to focus on the Frozen franchise, is writing and directing both Frozen 3 and the already-in-development Frozen 4.
Gitter emphasized that Frozen remains “a powerhouse brand for Disney Consumer Products” with strategy spanning generations of fans, from young adults who experienced the original 2013 film to younger children discovering the franchise through Frozen 2 and ongoing content. The multi-generational appeal drives Disney’s cross-company approach, connecting theme park experiences like World of Frozen with film releases, streaming content, and consumer products targeting demographics from children to young adults.
Planning Your Visit Around These Changes
Guests hoping to experience Frozen: A Musical Invitation one final time should plan visits before April 1, 2026. The narrow March 29 to March 31 window offers the unique opportunity to experience both the closing show and the opening World of Frozen land during the same visit, though crowds during the Disney Adventure World opening weekend will likely be substantial.
Those prioritizing World of Frozen over the outgoing show might consider waiting until after April 1 when opening crowds potentially subside slightly, though spring break timing in Europe means sustained high attendance through mid-April is likely.
Disneyland Paris continues offering Frozen character experiences beyond these specific attractions. Disney Stars on Parade in Disneyland Park features Elsa and Anna, ensuring guests can still see the sisters even if World of Frozen reaches capacity or if visiting Disneyland Park exclusively.
The resort’s seven hotels, including the recently transformed five-star Disneyland Hotel and the unique Disney Hotel New York featuring over 350 pieces of Super Hero-themed art, provide on-property lodging options that offer Extra Magic Time access for exploring World of Frozen with reduced crowds.
Look, if you’ve been putting off your Disneyland Paris trip and you’re a Frozen fan, this is basically the universe telling you to book already. World of Frozen looks absolutely incredible, and while we’ll miss the cozy charm of Musical Invitation, getting an entire land with a boat ride, castle meet-and-greet, and a walking Olaf feels like a pretty fair trade. Plus with a new short film dropping in October and Frozen 3 hitting theaters next year, the timing couldn’t be better to immerse yourself in Arendelle. Check the Disneyland Paris website for current ticket prices and hotel packages, because March 29 is coming fast and you don’t want to miss opening day of what might be the most impressive Frozen experience at any Disney park worldwide.