Disneyland Paris opened its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at World of Frozen set to open on the 29th March 2026. With a spectacular drone the sky above Adventure Bay erupted into colour as hundreds of drones assembled into a giant World of Frozen logo before forming the opening date in mid-air – with the images perfectly reflected in the water below.

Once complete, Disney Adventure World will have almost doubled in size, offering new experiences that it says will push the boundaries of storytelling. Ahead of next year’s grand debut, Disney Imagineers are adding the final touches to North Mountain – which served as Elsa’s home during her self-imposed exile in the film.

The towering 36-metre structure that anchors the land is the highest peak in the World of Frozen and at its summit sits Elsa’s glittering Ice Palace. The mountain required 400 tons of metal to build before being hand-sculpted in concrete and painted to create its icy, snow-capped look.

Matthieu Robin, lead show creator for Disneyland Paris, said: “It’s our biggest expansion ever.”

“We’re extending worlds our guests already love, bringing those stories to life in new ways,” he added. “There is so much to discover, explore and experience.”

Matthieu said his own favourite view is from Regal View Restaurant, by the lake, taking in the view of the kingdom of Arendelle from across the water.

“We’re creating world-class entertainment, and we want to continue pushing that forward. This is just the beginning,” he added.

Inside the new area, guests will encounter 34 state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronic figures, explore Arendelle Castle – inspired by traditional Scandinavian architecture – and discover how Anna and Elsa live behind the castle walls.

Alongside its attractions, World of Frozen will offer immersive dining, bespoke shopping and a royal encounter with Anna and Elsa. 

The expansion also brings a new nighttime spectacular to the resort. Staged across the central lake at Adventure Bay, a show will combine soaring drone choreography, dramatic water screens and a brand-new musical score recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

John Mauro, portfolio executive creative producer for Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, said: “World of Frozen will certainly draw guests in, but it’s really all the elements coming together.

“Even at the front of the park, we’ve transformed Studio 1 into World Premiere with a whole new look that starts the storytelling the moment you enter.

“You walk through what feels like a movie theatre and it opens up into this brand-new world. I hope guests leave thinking ‘Wow – they’ve really created something incredible here’.”