Disney confirmed that a new area themed to “The Lion King” will be coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris.
‘The Lion King’ Land
An adventure like never before will soon roar to life at Disneyland Paris!
Everybody look left … everybody look right … everywhere you look, the classic Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Lion King” was in the spotlight during Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
As Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro explained, a brand-new attraction themed around Simba and the rest of the animal kingdom will soon join the expanding roster of experiences at the resort.
Disneyland Paris’ second park, which is being re-named Disney Adventure World, has already seen a handful of recent exciting updates including the opening of Avengers Campus and Worlds of Pixar, and will continue with the opening of World of Frozen in 2026.
“The Lion King” — which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year — has long been a beloved Disney story. A new area of the park, Pride Lands, will be dedicated to the characters and stories from the film, including dining, shopping, and a chance to meet some favorite characters. Then, when you’re ready (you don’t have to wait to become a king for this one), head down to the caverns beneath Pride Rock. The new attraction will bring you alongside Simba’s journey from cub to king — it’s going to feel like you stepped right into the movie.
“At Disney Experiences, Imagineers dream, create, design and build these stories into real places. And we have Imagineers in place right now all around the world because everything we’re going to share with you is in active development. Plans are drawn. Dirt is moving. I just want to be clear about this: We are doing everything you’re going to hear tonight.”
Who knows what our collective imagination will think up next. Follow along every step of the way on the Disney Parks Blog and get a behind-the-scenes peek at what we’re dreaming up by following Imagineering on Instagram.
Want to catch up on everything? Find out what happened during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase now on our D23 Event for 2024 hub.
A “Lion King” experience has been rumored for Disneyland Paris since at least 2022. Disney recently announced that, after a years-long reimagining, Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris will be renamed Disney Adventure World. The current expansion includes a Parisian version of World of Frozen on the new Adventure Bay.
The park’s entrance area is becoming “World Premiere.” Disney teased earlier this year that work is already underway on the park’s next immersive world. Disneyland Paris teased D23 announcements and the Disney Adventure World model on display was mysteriously empty.
For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The post BREAKING: ‘The Lion King’ Land Coming to Disneyland Paris appeared first on WDW News Today.