Imagine a world without Mickey, without Minnie, without Donald. A world without the animation masterpieces of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, Peter Pan or 101 Dalmatians. A world without Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins. A world without Disneyland. And consequently, it would also be a world without Toy Story, without Frozen, without… […]
It was on April 12, 1992 – at 9.01 a.m. on the dot – that Disneyland Paris opened its doors for the first time. It was the beginning of the dream and yet, so much had already been accomplished! The idea for the park may date back to 1976, but it wasn’t until the success […]
When Euro Disneyland opened in 1992, it was so successful that a vast development program was launched to increase the park’s capacity. La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant opened with great fanfare on March 20, 1993 completing the visit of Disneyland Paris’ iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle monument by allowing Guests to access its second floor. The […]
Nowadays, the ramparts of Fort Comstock are known for offering one of the most breathtaking views of Frontierland. But did you know they weren’t always open to the public? In early 1993, due to the success of Euro Disneyland, the park launched a major expansion program. It was at this time that the Frontierland team […]
The Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril attraction that opens on July 30, allowing brave guests to explore an archaeological excavation site aboard a runway mine car. Inspired by the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the experience is created as part of a joint project between Disney and the film’s creator, […]
1996 is the year the first Toy Story movie was released. While the first animated film in computer graphics from the Pixar studio has just been released in cinemas, it is being celebrated at Disneyland Paris. “Totally Toy Story”, the very first interactive parade, invites children to participate, and Buzz Lightyear’s Pizza Planet Restaurant opens […]
In the show “Mulan, la Légende”, 49 artists from the Hebei Acrobatic Troup of China and the Flag Circus of China present an epic and moving spectacle inspired by Disney’s 36th animated classic, through three tableaux both spectacular and poetic : feminine and sophisticated court acrobatics for Mulan’s village, Lion Dance for the Imperial City […]
Discoveryland is the land of technological innovation and the ideal place to set up the prestigious Imagination Institute. Thus, on March 28, 1999, it was inaugurated in a memorable way with the French soccer team, still savoring its World Cup title. It was enough to make you feel very small in their presence! Honey I […]
The year ends with a lesson in courage, when the worst storm in living memory inflicts heavy damage on the area on December 26. Surrounded by trees, Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch is partially destroyed and remains closed indefinitely. The main marquee housing the “Crescend‘O” show in Disney Village flies off, as does the housing over […]
Coinciding with the theatrical release of Toy Story 3 in August, Toon Studio welcomes the world’s first Toy Story Playland: Toy Story Playland opens at Toon Studio on August 16. “When you are in this land, nothing is human scale and everything is made of toys,” says Chrissie Allen, Senior Show Producer with Walt Disney […]
From March 31 to September 30, 2001, Disneyland Paris celebrated the year of the circus performance arts… in its own way! After Mulan, the Legend (1998) put on at Videopolis and paying tribute to the great tradition of the Chinese circus, and Tarzan, the Encounter (2000) at The Chaparral Theater, with its spectacular aerial acrobatics, it was time for the […]
There are many stories about the origins of Disneyland. One of them reports that in the early 1950s, Walt Disney had the intention of opening a part of his studios to visitors, transporting them aboard a model steam train. This idea evolved into an amusement park that was to be located right next to the […]
Many of you have come here to collect the precious sesame that will give you access to the Parks for a whole year. Open for 18 years now, the Annual Pass Office has become a must-see for fans. But it’s not just a place to register; it’s also a place steeped in history. While waiting to be […]
In 2003 at Disneyland Paris, after the New Year, it was the New Year again! Chinese this time. It was the first time that our destination celebrated the famous event. A commemorative pin with the likeness of Mushu was even created for the occasion. The celebrations took place at Walt Disney Studios Park during two […]
Launched on January 10, 2005 and renewed in 2006, “Unlimited Magic” was offered to Disneyland Paris visitors. On 10 flagship attractions, including Space Mountain: Mission 2 (in 2006), Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, Star Tours, “it’s a small world” or even Pirates of the Caribbean, after your tour… it was still your tour. Guests could relive each of these adventures as […]
“We will go to the Moon, we will go to the planets, we will go to the stars; just as one goes today from Liverpool to New York, easily, quickly, surely, the oceans of space will soon be crossed like the oceans of the Moon!” These words could easily be claimed by an aerospace engineer, […]
All right, you junior space rangers. Battle stations! Report to the flight desk for immediate launch!” Ready for action, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast opens at Disneyland Paris!The new attraction is a unique combination of Disney tradition (dark ride, Omnimover similar to the Doom Buggies in Phantom Manor) and interactivity. “The attraction combines the energy and […]
Cruch’s Coaster offers a complete immersion within the world of “Finding Nemo”. It’s a unique blending of dark ride and state-of-the-art roller coaster. Each ride is different, made of encounters and turbulences, swimming the East Australian Current. ‘You so totally rock, Dude!’ We can also spot the first Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney Studios Park, […]
On December 22, guests enjoy the newly opened Twilight Zone Tower of Terror inspired by the television series “The Twilight Zone”, at Walt Disney Studios Park. » The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park is very close to the one at Disney California Adventure… except for some details, as its Art […]
How would you like an extra-terrestrial rendezvous in the heart of Walt Disney Studios Park? When that alien waiting for you is none other than Stitch… you’re sure to have a few laughs! Stitch Live! is an incredible interactive attraction where Guests have the opportunity to connect with Experience 626 as he “borrows” Gantu’s ship. […]
Tonight’s story takes us back 12 years (and even more…) to the launch of the iconic Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park. On the evening of April 5, 2008, guests expected a traditional inauguration with an official speech and ribbon, but they certainly didn’t expect to travel to… The Twilight Zone! Indeed that evening, […]
On 24 and 25 September 2016, the first edition of the traditional runDisney weekends took place, with races ranging from 5km to 21km, including a children’s race. Races for beginners and experienced runners alike for a magical sporting experience.
Completely redesigned as Star Tours: The Adventure Continues for Disneyland Paris’ 25th anniversary celebrations, the legendary Star Tours attraction thrusts passengers into a new experience on the Starspeeder 1000, transporting them on a wild and unpredictable journey to the four corners of the galaxy. Using fully immersive, futuristic technologies, the universe’s most famous travel agency […]
Kylo Ren, Darth Maul and Darth Vader at Walt Disney Studios Park, masters of the Jedi Training Academy at Videopolis: no doubt, from January 14, 2017, the Force will never have been so powerful at Disneyland Paris! During the more than two months that the event lasted, there was no lack of happenings to pay […]
On June 26, 2021 was held the inaugural evening of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, a ceremony of the most heroic to celebrate the opening of the first hotel in the world dedicated to the art of Marvel. On this occasion, many stars such as Charlotte Gainsbourg, Camille Cottin, Audrey Fleurot, […]