nickys
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There will be, albeit the special picnic area for AP holders will use up some of the space…….
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Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for WDS Paris
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IMDREW
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Looking at all new construction updates and I'm getting very excited for the new WDS areas. It might not be the quantity of things to do/see we hoped for, but it at least looks like the things they're doing, they're doing well. Like the stained glass in the Tangled turret and the different levels of the lake area. I can see myself strolling through those at night with a nice background loop playing. World of Frozen will look beautiful in the distance. It sure does at HKDL and now we get full on views which is impossible over there. Even starting to think the empty (very!) long pathway will be charming with the English gardens poking through the trees on one side and the Toy Story pathway on the other.
Does anyone know if the rumor of the changed placement of the walt statue is true? With the new art being painted on that studio 1 wall and the base they're building in the round planter at the end of adventure way. I sure hope they made that decision. It's a much more fitting location imo.
The theatre district will still be a mess, but I'm excited for the new interior Studio 1 and everything from adventure way onwards.
Does anyone know if the rumor of the changed placement of the walt statue is true? With the new art being painted on that studio 1 wall and the base they're building in the round planter at the end of adventure way. I sure hope they made that decision. It's a much more fitting location imo.
The theatre district will still be a mess, but I'm excited for the new interior Studio 1 and everything from adventure way onwards.
Gusey
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Today marks 7 years since the original announcement, with all 3 phases set to open by 2025. Currently only Phase 1 has opened (with Avengers Campus) and phase 2 is arriving in 2026.
For context about how long this big expansions have taken internationally, Hong Kong Disneyland's their current expansion mega plan (Moana, Frozen, New Castle & Marvel) was announced in 2016 and won't be completed until the spiderman ToT opens. Tokyo Disneyland announced their last mega expansion (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast in 2015, Beauty and the Beast, Fantasy Springs, Big Hero 6 announcedin 2016) and that was completed in 2024
For context about how long this big expansions have taken internationally, Hong Kong Disneyland's their current expansion mega plan (Moana, Frozen, New Castle & Marvel) was announced in 2016 and won't be completed until the spiderman ToT opens. Tokyo Disneyland announced their last mega expansion (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast in 2015, Beauty and the Beast, Fantasy Springs, Big Hero 6 announcedin 2016) and that was completed in 2024
TheDisneyParksfanC8
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Covid did screw a lot of things up, and Disney got cold feet about Batuu coming to Paris. but Frozen should have been open this year at least.
FWIW, Jack from DSNY Newscast thinks the third land around the lagoon after LK will be announced at D23 2028 at the earliest.
Animaniac93-98
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As someone who wanted more of Hollywood Blvd with actual shops and not just false fronts, this is a nice surprise.
I expected them to just put in some tables and chairs in that space and call it a day.
Bernswss
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I could see them shifting the focus from DAW to PDL, tbh, before a third land around the lake.
dennis-in-ct
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Is there room and a desire to add midway mania to the Paris Toy Story Land?
If the Cars road trip (catastrophe Canyon) closes, that would free up much room.
It just feels like WDS is very light on actual rides. Such a beautiful expansion is happening now at the park and is very needed, but where are the rides?
I remember visiting WDS three months after it opened, and I was shocked at how small and cheaply it was built. Have not been back since. When Frozen and the lagoon show opens, I want to visit again and see all the new beautiful work.
If the Cars road trip (catastrophe Canyon) closes, that would free up much room.
It just feels like WDS is very light on actual rides. Such a beautiful expansion is happening now at the park and is very needed, but where are the rides?
I remember visiting WDS three months after it opened, and I was shocked at how small and cheaply it was built. Have not been back since. When Frozen and the lagoon show opens, I want to visit again and see all the new beautiful work.
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There's no room to add it, and after having added Spider-Man it doesn't make much sense to build Toy Story Mania now.
It's true that the park is light on rides, which is compensated by a large amount of shows ( I think it might be the Disney park with the largest amount of theaters). If you haven't visited since the park opening, then the only thing that will remain from your visit is the flying carpets and the entrance
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dennis-in-ct
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And I remember thinking that the Entrance was the only redeeming part of WDS.There's no room to add it, and after having added Spider-Man it doesn't make much sense to build Toy Story Mania now.
It's true that the park is light on rides, which is compensated by a large amount of shows ( I think it might be the Disney park with the largest amount of theaters). If you haven't visited since the park opening, then the only thing that will remain from your visit is the flying carpets and the entrance
I see they are improving it even more.
Cinemagic was impressive too.
You make a good point. Spider-Man would be too similar to midway mania.
Jordan dby
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paris is general is short on rides, and queue length can be a problem. the idea is to have a stroll, take in a show and pay for a fastpass here and there. I'd say eat in a nice restaurant but only if you book a year in advance.
HSM = FF
Buzz = web
remy = PP
Crush = Indy
4 flats in Toy story+ aladdin + 4 roules = 3 flats in Fantasyland plus casey jnr.
Cars RT = IASW
Dlp then has, left over, autopia and storybook canal, plus snow white and pinocchio. i don't think it's a huge difference considering DLP attracts twice the number of annual visitors. and WDSP gets the bigger and better shows.
apart from cars RT (maybe HSM) I'd say the WDSP ride beats the DLP ride in each of the 6 head to heads up there. once the 3 new rides get added WDSP is winning hands down for attractions and DLP needs a new E ticket as the priority.
HSM = FF
Buzz = web
remy = PP
Crush = Indy
4 flats in Toy story+ aladdin + 4 roules = 3 flats in Fantasyland plus casey jnr.
Cars RT = IASW
Dlp then has, left over, autopia and storybook canal, plus snow white and pinocchio. i don't think it's a huge difference considering DLP attracts twice the number of annual visitors. and WDSP gets the bigger and better shows.
apart from cars RT (maybe HSM) I'd say the WDSP ride beats the DLP ride in each of the 6 head to heads up there. once the 3 new rides get added WDSP is winning hands down for attractions and DLP needs a new E ticket as the priority.
And PM. And PotC. And BTM. And ST. Etc etc etc.
WDSP will still be the cousin who got short changed.
Jordan dby
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ah yeah, forgot about those 4. that does add a fair bit.
D and E ticket rides though i think it's pretty close. a few small flats might help DAW but the next big announcement i would put somewhere in adventureland.
D and E ticket rides though i think it's pretty close. a few small flats might help DAW but the next big announcement i would put somewhere in adventureland.
Plus the sheer environment of the original park.
Animaniac93-98
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DisneyDean97
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Can any "second gate" match the environment of a castle park though?
Tokyo Disney Sea seems like the obvious exception