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Disneyland Paris Unveils $2.18B World of Frozen Expansion

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Disneyland Paris opened World of Frozen on March 29, 2026, as part of a $2.18 billion transformation rebranding Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World.
The 118-foot ice mountain with Elsa's palace and a Nordic village makes the expansion the park's largest in 34 years.
Disney Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro said storytelling is central to offerings.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended and highlighted the creation of 1,000 jobs.

History

Historical Context

Disneyland Paris, which opened on April 12, 1992, marked Disney's first European theme park, following the success of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. Attracting over 375 million visitors by 2022, it significantly impacts the French economy, generating €66 billion in added value. The recent $2.18 billion transformation into Disney Adventure World, attended by President Emmanuel Macron, aims to enhance visitor experiences and create 1,000 jobs.

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Story summary

Disneyland Paris opened World of Frozen on March 29, 2026, as part of a $2.18 billion transformation rebranding Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World.
The 118-foot ice mountain with Elsa's palace and a Nordic village makes the expansion the park's largest in 34 years.
Disney Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro said storytelling is central to offerings.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended and highlighted the creation of 1,000 jobs.

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