Trending Now - Disneyland Paris Unveils €2 Billion Frozen-themed Expansion
WHO:
AP News - Josh D’Amaro, CEO of Disney, took over on March 18, 2026.
AP News - French President Emmanuel Macron attended the inauguration.
AP News - Celebrities at the inauguration included Penélope Cruz, Naomi Campbell, and Teyana Taylor.
WHAT:
AP News - The World of Frozen features an ice sculpture fountain and a walking Olaf.
AP News - The park includes 15 new dining locations, including the Regal View Restaurant.
AP News - The nighttime spectacular called Disney Cascade of Lights features more than 380 drones.
AP News - A Lion King land is already under construction and will follow the World of Frozen expansion.
AP News - More than 90% of the offerings in the second park will have been redesigned since it opened in 2002.
AP News - Disneyland Paris opened the World of Frozen, themed to the "Frozen" franchise, on March 26, 2026.
AP News - The expansion cost €2 billion ($2.18 billion) and is the largest in Disneyland Paris's 34-year history.
AP News - The park's transformation includes the renaming of Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World.
AP News - The expansion will create 1,000 additional direct jobs.
AP News - Disneyland Paris has recorded over 445 million visits since its opening in 1992.
WHERE:
AP News - The World of Frozen is located at Disneyland Paris, specifically in the newly named Disney Adventure World.
AP News - Disneyland Paris is situated in Chessy, France.
WHEN:
AP News - The World of Frozen opened on March 26, 2026.
AP News - Josh D’Amaro became CEO of Disney on March 18, 2026.
AP News - Disneyland Paris opened as Euro Disney in 1992.
WHY:
AP News - Emmanuel Macron stated that Disneyland Paris has seen a total investment of 13 billion euros in the territory since its opening.
AP News - Emmanuel Macron described Disneyland Paris as “the leading tourist destination in Europe” and a “genuine ecosystem of success.”
AP News - The expansion is part of a larger $60 billion global buildout of Disney’s parks, resorts, and cruise lines.
HOW:
AP News - The transformation of Disneyland Paris will roughly double the park's footprint once complete.
AP News - The World of Frozen features a boat ride called Frozen Ever After, state-of-the-art animatronics, and immersive projection effects.
AP News - The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon with timber buildings painted in Scandinavian pastels and adorned with traditional Norwegian decorative art.
AP News - The park includes a new lake called Adventure Bay, a Tangled family ride, and a nighttime spectacular called Disney Cascade of Lights featuring over 380 drones.
(UPDATED March 29, 2026 17:07 UTC)
Disneyland Paris is undergoing a major transformation that will double the park's footprint, featuring the newly unveiled World of Frozen, which includes an ice sculpture fountain and a walking Olaf, along with 15 new dining locations like the Regal View Restaurant. The park will also showcase a nighttime spectacular called Disney Cascade of Lights, featuring more than 380 drones, and a Lion King land is already under construction to follow the World of Frozen expansion. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted that Disneyland Paris has seen a total investment of 13 billion euros since its opening, with more than 90% of the offerings in the second park redesigned since it first opened in 2002.
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(UPDATED March 29, 2026 15:04 UTC)
Disneyland Paris celebrated the grand opening of the World of Frozen on Thursday, marking the largest expansion in the park's 34-year history, which cost €2 billion and is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. The inauguration was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and featured celebrities like Penélope Cruz, Naomi Campbell, and Teyana Taylor, who all enjoyed the immersive attractions that bring the beloved "Frozen" franchise to life. The newly named Disney Adventure World now includes a stunning recreation of Arendelle, a boat ride called Frozen Ever After, and a spectacular nighttime show featuring over 380 drones.