Pride Lands Model Provides Detailed Look at ‘Lion King’ Land Coming to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris guests will soon get to experience the Pride Lands from “The Lion King” with a new ride and surrounding area. Details of the Pride Lands were revealed in the model on display at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

‘The Lion King’ Pride Lands Model

A detailed miniature landscape model showing a hilly terrain with pathways, trees, and a small waterfall, much like scenes from The Lion King, displayed in a glass case with reflections visible.

The detailed model reinforces the ride’s striking resemblance to Splash Mountain, which closed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom but remains at Tokyo Disneyland. Instead of a large tree stump on the top of the rocky hill, the “Lion King” attraction will have Pride Rock.

Model of a mountainous terrain with a small figure standing in a cave-like structure on the side of the mountain. The background is a deep purple color.

The model and concept art feature adult Simba standing on the ledge of Pride Rock.

A detailed miniature model depicting a rocky landscape with a waterfall flowing through a narrow gap and small figurines of people, animals, and vegetation scattered throughout, reminiscent of scenes from The Lion King.

A log ride vehicle drops from below Pride Rock into a turning river. The hillside is covered with pale grass and large boulders.

A diorama depicting a grassy landscape with miniature zebras, giraffes, and other animals among bushes and rocks.

There are also herds of animals like giraffes and zebras on the hillside.

A detailed diorama model depicts a hilly landscape with a waterfall, streams, pathways, and miniature figures of people. Trees and small structures are also part of the scene, reminiscent of The Lion King's breathtaking settings.

In front of the ride are winding dirt-brown pathways. In addition to the ride, Pride Lands will have dining, shopping, and character meet and greets.

A detailed miniature fantasy scene featuring small figures exploring a vibrant landscape with decorative trees and a rocky terrain, reminiscent of The Lion King. Bright colors and intricately designed elements bring this captivating model to life.

Details of the model include a feathery marquee above a cave entrance. This could be the entrance to the ride, which is set in the caverns below Pride Rock.

A detailed miniature scene depicts a bustling park with trails, lush greenery, rock formations, and small figures of people walking, some carrying balloons or engaging in activities. The playful atmosphere is reminiscent of The Lion King’s vibrant landscapes captured perfectly in this exquisite model.

There are more colorful African-inspired decorations throughout the land.

A detailed miniature diorama, reminiscent of scenes from The Lion King, depicts a lively village with small structures, trees, and numerous tiny human figures engaging in various activities, creating an enchanting model that captures the essence of vibrant community life.

In addition to the caves and caverns, there are manmade-looking structures. These are made of logs and sticks.

A detailed miniature model depicts a tribal village scene with huts, figurines of people, trees, and rock formations. Reminiscent of a scene from The Lion King, there are various activities taking place including gatherings and climbing.

There are a couple show buildings hidden by rock structures and trees. These may house character meet and greets or other themed experiences.

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Tiny models of people provide a sense of scale for the area. It will be located along Adventure Bay, an expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park that also includes World of Frozen. The park will be renamed Disney Adventure World.

A detailed model of a theme park area inspired by The Lion King, featuring a large artificial mountain, lush vegetation, pathways, buildings, and miniature figures of people.

On the right side of the model, brown walls separate the land from a gray swath of land. This may be a backstage area or another section of Disney Adventure World.

A detailed diorama model displays a landscape with a river, forests, rocks, and numerous tiny human figures engaged in various activities amidst buildings and vegetation, reminiscent of scenes from The Lion King.

Trees and tree-like canopies provide some shade to the land.

A detailed model diorama depicting a miniature village scene with numerous small figurines, trees, and a thatched-roof structure surrounded by greenery. Various activities, reminiscent of scenes from The Lion King, are occurring throughout the vibrant setting.

One of the stick structures seems to be an awning covering a seating area.

A miniature diorama modeled after a tribal village scene, featuring detailed huts, trees, and small figurines engaged in various activities reminiscent of The Lion King.

That suggests the other structure will be a quick-service dining location.

A detailed miniature landscape model featuring a wooded area, a bare rectangular plot, rock formations reminiscent of Pride Rock from The Lion King, and small human figures engaged in various activities near the rocks.

World of Frozen will open in 2026 but an opening timeframe for the Pride Lands was not provided.

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