Walt Disney Studios Park is one of two theme parks at Disneyland Paris. The park is dedicated to movies and animation and features several attractions based on popular Disney films such as Finding Nemo, Cars, and Ratatouille. Several shows take place throughout the day, starring all your favourite Disney characters, making Walt Disney Studios Park a must-visit for any fan of Disney movies.
Themed lands in Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris
Like Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park has several themed lands with attractions to match. These lands are:
- Front Lot
- Toon Studio
- Production Courtyard
- Worlds of Pixar
- Avengers Campus
Front lot is the entrance of Walt Disney Studios Park and is home to multiple shops, a large restaurant and the guest services desk. Going to the right, you will enter Toon Studio, where you will find the Frozen characters, the two shows: Frozen: A Musical Invitation and Mickey and the Magician.
Continuing to the Worlds of Pixar, the land with the most Walt Disney Studios Park rides. These include Crush’s Coaster, Ratatouille: The Adventure, and all the Toy Story Playland rides. Next up it’s the newest land, Avengers Campus, which opened in July of 2022 with two brand-new rides.
And finally, Production Courtyard with the tallest ride in the park: The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror and the Disney Junior Dream Factory show.
The theming of the lands is not as immersive as in Disneyland Park, except for Avengers Campus.
Avengers Campus
Avengers Campus is the newest land in Disneyland Paris. This highly detailed and immersive land brings the world of Marvel to life with two amazing rides, multiple restaurants, character meet-and-greets, shows and more.
The two new rides include Spider-Man: W.E.B. Adventure, a fun interactive family ride where you have to use your Spidey skills to fight Peter Parker’s latest invention, and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, a thrilling rollercoaster in the dark.
You don’t want to miss dining at PYM kitchen, the newest restaurant in Disneyland Paris. The restaurant is themed after the Ant-Man movie, and they serve familiar foods in different shapes or forms. Very family-friendly, even for picky eaters.
The best rides in Walt Disney Studios Park
The amount of rides in Walt Disney Studios Park is significantly lower than in the other Disneyland Paris theme park. However, this park is home to the most popular ride in the whole resort: Crush’s Coaster. This wild spinning coaster is a lot of fun as it takes you into the ocean to meet Nemo and his friends before taking a spin on the East Australian Current.
Another great family ride is Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure, where you will go on a tour to see the latest invention of Peter Parker. However, he took it a bit too far, and now his invention has escaped. You must catch as many spider bots as possible to get the highest score and win the day’s honour.
Want a bit more thrills? Then check out The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror. This is a combination between a haunted mansion and a thrilling drop ride. There are three storylines, so make sure to experience them all!
And finally, you don’t want to miss Ratatouille The Adventure. This 3D attraction will take you to Paris and into the kitchen of chef Gusteau. Here you will become part of the movie with some fun special effects.
Shows
Beyond the rides, there are plenty more things to do in Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. For starters, the park has over five different shows!
Currently, you can see the following shows:
- Mickey and the Magician
- Frozen: A Musical Invitation
- Disney Junior Dream Factory
- Stitch! Live
- Multiple shows in Avengers Campus
Mickey and the Magician is a musical show with all your favourite Disney characters. It’s perfect for the whole family, filled with lots of fun songs, dancing and special effects.
Frozen: A Musical Invitation is based on the original Frozen movie and includes all your favourite characters and songs from the movie. It’s a great way to experience the story of Elsa, Anna and Olaf once again!
Disney Junior Dream Factory is specifically designed for young children. This show features Disney Junior characters like Doc McStuffins, Vampirina and Mickey Mouse.
Stitch! Live is a fun show for all ages about the mischievous alien from Lilo&Stitch. The show includes lots of comedy and music, perfect for anyone who loves the movie
And finally, you don’t want to miss the Marvel shows in Avengers Campus with characters like Spider-Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy and the warriors of Wakanda.
You can find the show times and more information about the shows in the Disneyland Paris app.
Restaurants
Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris is home to some of the best restaurants in the resort. With a variety of cuisines and themes, there’s something for everyone here.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a sit-down meal, you’ll find plenty of options, from classic American fare with a Marvel twist at PYM Kitchen to French cuisine in Chez Remy. Make reservations well in advance to guarantee a table at your favourite restaurant, as they tend to fill up fast.
Want a bit more casual meal? Then check out the counter service restaurants. Stark Factory is located in Avengers Campus and offers pizza, pasta and salads. Craving a hamburger? Then go to Restaurant en Coulisse near the entrance of the park.
And would you like to try samples of popular European dishes? Then you don’t want to miss the food booths of Le Rendez-Vous de Gourmand and l’Hiver Gourmand. They are located near the Tower of Terror and offer food samples from Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium.
Special events in Walt Disney Studios Park
Walt Disney Studios Park is also home to celebrations and special events. The biggest is Disneyland Paris Pride which will take place on 17 June 2023. During this event, the park is turned into one big celebration with live music, DJs, characters and, of course, the rides. You will need a separate ticket to visit the event.
Another event celebrated in Walt Disney Studios Park is Bonfire, now called Magic over Disney. This is a fireworks show with Disney music and projections on the Tower of Terror. You can only see this show in November and January, and all guests with a valid day ticket can enjoy the performance.
Finally, in the past, Walt Disney Studios Park was also home to Electroland, which unfortunately did not return after the park’s closure. This was a dance festival with famous DJs and other entertainment.
Shopping in Walt Disney Studios Park
If you would like to bring home a souvenir to commemorate your visit to Walt Disney Studios Park, you can find multiple shops throughout the park. Near the entrance, multiple large shops are selling all sorts of merchandise.
In Avengers Campus, the two shops sell merchandise themed after the land, the rides and Marvel characters. Nearby there is another shop in the Tower of Terror building that sells villain merchandise and some ride souvenirs.
And near Ratatouille, there is a lovely and well-themed shop selling home goods and even some limited edition souvenirs.
Most of the merchandise found in the park can also be bought in the World of Disney Store in Disney Village.
Why you should visit this park
Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris is a place of wonder and amazement, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to participate in special events like the annual Pride celebration or grab some souvenirs from any shops scattered around the park, Walt Disney Studios Park has it all! With its world-class shows, restaurants serving up dishes from all over Europe and plenty of shopping opportunities, this theme park will make sure your visit to Disneyland Paris is truly magical.
