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[News] 🚨⚠️🦁 New details for World of Lion King at #DisneyAdventureWorld ➡️ The project, in development since 2022, began construction last year shortly after its permit was approved & promises a “unique & a deeper level of immersion than ever before". ➡️The entire #WorldofLionKing land will span more than 30,000 m², with a Pride Rock rising 37m high, and will also include: ➖ A 14,000 m² flume type attraction (largest show building ever constructed at #DisneylandParis) ➖ A shop integrated at the attraction exit, ➖ A food kiosk, restrooms, ➖ A character meet'n'greet area... ➡️ 🎢 The attraction will re-tell the story of Simba through its iconic musics across 19 scenes, featuring 2 lifts, 3 drops, combining bioluminescent technology, detailed environments or advanced Audio-Animatronics! But also: ➖ A gigantic final scene⚠️, ➖ A 16-meter final drop, ➖ A dual-platform loading station (more capacity). ➡️ 🌳 🇹🇿 Vegetation will rely on locally adapted plant species carefully shaped to recreate the African savanna atmosphere: ➖ Themed pathways & landscape designed to shield visual intrusions from Adventure Bay, ➖ A giant baobab tree dedicated to Rafiki, ➖ Buildings inspired by traditional Tanzanian architecture! ➡️ 🚧 Following the completion of major earthworks in late 2025, the project has now entered the vertical construction phase, marking the next stage in the development of this new immersive world: ➖ Follow step by step evolution, with aerials, analysis or live reports on #DLPWorks ➡️The first fully themed Lion King land ever created in a #Disney park by #WaltDisneyImagineering is led by Beth Clapperton (Awarded by prestigious TEA). ➖ Early models have already been reviewed by Disney Legends including Andreas Deja or Don Hahn.
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➡️ More photos 🦁✈️ (Full gallery of 17 photos here : facebook.com/share/p/19bV2em…)
[Aerial Views] ✈️🚧🦁 World of Lion King construction from above - October 29, 2026! ➡️ Our new aerial views reveal significant progress across the future Lion King land at #DisneylandParis, with all the show buildings now clearly taking shape & roofing works advancing across much of the site! ➡️ Black steel roof structures are being installed throughout the area, with the supporting framework sections stocked on site! ➡️ Around the outdoor flume basin: a new concrete perimeter wall is taking shape: ➖This structure will support the area surrounding the attraction’s 16m final drop, with the top of the pride rock reaching 37m! ➡️ The future entrance & ride station remain partially open, allowing construction equipment + materials to access the buildings as “fit-out” works continue: ➖ The 3 cranes remain highly active across the site! ➡️ These new #DLPWorks aerial views also offer a detailed look at the scale, but that’s not it: ➖ More aerial photos of the resort are coming tomorrow on our networks👀
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[Aerial Views] ✈️🚧🦁 World of Lion King construction from above - October 29, 2026! ➡️ Our new aerial views reveal significant progress across the future Lion King land at #DisneylandParis, with all the show buildings now clearly taking shape & roofing works advancing across much of the site! ➡️ Black steel roof structures are being installed throughout the area, with the supporting framework sections stocked on site! ➡️ Around the outdoor flume basin: a new concrete perimeter wall is taking shape: ➖This structure will support the area surrounding the attraction’s 16m final drop, with the top of the pride rock reaching 37m! ➡️ The future entrance & ride station remain partially open, allowing construction equipment + materials to access the buildings as “fit-out” works continue: ➖ The 3 cranes remain highly active across the site! ➡️ These new #DLPWorks aerial views also offer a detailed look at the scale, but that’s not it: ➖ More aerial photos of the resort are coming tomorrow on our networks👀
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[News] ⚠️🏰✅ Sleeping Beauty Castle Bridge to reopen on October 31! ➡️ After nearly 6 months of refurbishment, #DisneylandParis has announced that the Castle Bridge will reopen to guests tomorrow, on Oct 31, with restored stonework & new decorative details! ➡️ The refurbishment included new granite paving made up of 2735 pieces, rebuilt arches & decorative elements, restored balustrades & a new tropical timber deck for the drawbridge. ➡️ A new compass rose has also been installed at the centre of the bridge, featuring natural stone, brass inlays & colours inspired by the 3 fairies from Sleeping Beauty! ✈️ Aerial photo taken by #DLPWorks on Oct 29 evening! ➡️ The project was part of the “New Magic” initiative, aimed at refreshing DLP classics! 📝 What will be the next announced project?👀
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[News] 🚧📸🎈 New milestone for Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings! ➡️ #DisneylandParis has shared new photos of the installation of the future flying chairs attraction at #DisneyAdventureWorld, with its 12m tall, 22 Tonne central column in place (as we previously shared) ➡️ The 1st themed fairing are also being added (with hand painted decorations on the ride’s base depicting a blue sky, clouds, Russell or Dug floating with colourful balloons)! ➡️ DLP confirms the attraction is scheduled to open in 2027!
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[Live] ⚠️🚨🎈 The flying chairs ride system has been installed! ➡️ A major milestone for the future “Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings” at #DisneyAdventureWorld, with the central mechanical mast & rotating assembly now installed on site! ➡️ Check out our photos for a detailed analysis of the components recently installed by manufacturer ZAMPERLA! ➖ The attraction will feature 64 seats across 48 ride positions: 16 double seats & 32 single seats. ➡️ The left exit tower has also received its balloons inside the glass dome, along with decorative mouldings around its arches, matching the right-hand tower. ➡️ Further theming has been added to the rear annex building, completing more of its architectural details. ➡️👀 With the ride system now in place & theming progressing, an early 2027 opening could be on the horizon!
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[News] 🚧❌🐍 Indiana Jones & the Temple of Peril to undergo its biggest refurbishment since 1993! ➡️ #DisneylandParis has just announced the closure of the attraction for Jan 4, 2027, with several months of refurbishment! ➖ No reopening dates for the moment! ➡️ Major works are planned, including: ➖ Repairs to the temple structure & ride infrastructure, ➖ Inspection + maintenance of track supports, rails & service walkways, ➖ Replacement of safety railings, sections of timber & metal cladding, ➖ Removal & restoration of many decorative elements (in DLP’ Workshop)! ➡️ The queue will also be entirely refurbished, including: ➖ The iconic timber walkways (fully replaced), ➖ Staircase theming, ➖ All the scenic lightings, ➖ Campsite scene or the 4x4 vehicle! ➡️ The “Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost shop” with the surrounding area will also be upgraded! ➡️ The objective is to preserve the attraction through improvements to its infrastructure, theming & guest areas.
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[News] ⚠️🎄The first-ever Christmas tree at #DisneyAdventureWorld was installed overnight in World of Frozen! ➡️ Over the past few days, Cast Members have been busy preparing for the park’s 1st Christmas season, with festive decorations added to buildings & lampposts, alongside the installation of a dedicated show stage! ➡️ The festivities bring 2 new shows: ➖ Arendelle Carollers with friends (stage) ➖ Arendelle Ceremony on the fjord (Harbor) ➡️ For this 1st edition in the 2nd Park, Christmas celebrations will take place exclusively in World of Frozen, from Nov 7, 2026, to Jan 6, 2027! ➡️ Christmas celebration will also take place at #Disneyland Park, as every year.
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[Live] ⚠️❌🚒 Gas leak at #DisneylandParis with Central Plaza evacuated! ➡️ Central Plaza is currently fully closed to the public, with guests evacuated from the area: ➖ Firefighters are on site & a strong smell of gas is reported! ➡️ Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland & Discoveryland remain open. ➡️ Guest Flow teams are working to manage crowd movements & redirect guests: ➖ Good luck to all the Cast Members managing the situation! 📸 by @nathanael_lc_ on IG.
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⚠️ UPDATE = Central Plaza has reopened. The leak was located under a manhole cover between the Castle Stage & Central Plaza; this specific path remains closed.
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➡️ More photos ❄️🏗️ 📸 by @travelttmagic & @mark__bakker (full gallery of 11 photos on our Facebook page)
[News] ⚠️🎄❄️ The stage for the Christmas show at World of Frozen has been set up! ➡️ For the first time, #DisneyAdventureWorld will celebrate the Christmas season, with festive decorations planned for World of Frozen from Nov 7, 2026, to Jan 6, 2027. ➡️ The first elements are already appearing in Arendelle, with the installation of the wooden stage for the upcoming Christmas show: ➖ Its Nordic inspired design features colourful panels, decorative floral motifs & small bells suspended from the central arch🚧 ➡️ The early installation will allow teams to begin rehearsals ahead of the season, preparing for the Christmas entertainment planned only this are of the park! ➡️ On this stage, “the Arendelle Carollers” will bring traditional Christmas celebrations to the village streets, with Frozen characters, festive wishes & snowfall! ➖ Another show will also take place on the fjord at #DisneylandParis 📸 thanks to @travelttmagic & @mark__bakker (full gallery of 11 photos on our Facebook page)
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[News] ⚠️🎄❄️ The stage for the Christmas show at World of Frozen has been set up! ➡️ For the first time, #DisneyAdventureWorld will celebrate the Christmas season, with festive decorations planned for World of Frozen from Nov 7, 2026, to Jan 6, 2027. ➡️ The first elements are already appearing in Arendelle, with the installation of the wooden stage for the upcoming Christmas show: ➖ Its Nordic inspired design features colourful panels, decorative floral motifs & small bells suspended from the central arch🚧 ➡️ The early installation will allow teams to begin rehearsals ahead of the season, preparing for the Christmas entertainment planned only this are of the park! ➡️ On this stage, “the Arendelle Carollers” will bring traditional Christmas celebrations to the village streets, with Frozen characters, festive wishes & snowfall! ➖ Another show will also take place on the fjord at #DisneylandParis 📸 thanks to @travelttmagic & @mark__bakker (full gallery of 11 photos on our Facebook page)
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[Video] ⚠️🚨 New episode of “NO COMMENT” updates! ➡️ Raw on-site videos from ongoing projects at #DisneylandParis ➖ No edit, No music, No cuts! ➖ Just pure atmosphere & construction sounds ➡️ OCTOBER 2026 / Week 3 updates here : youtu.be/mVuVp4pSMi8
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➡️ More photos 🏗️🦁 📸 Full gallery of 12 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
[Live] 🚧🦁 The Lion King construction site continues to rise! ➡️ New structural elements are appearing across the site, with concrete walls reaching high heights + steel framework being installed for the future roof structures! ➡️ The tallest buildings continue to take shape, while work progresses across the different sections of the attraction. ➡️ These new photos also offer a view from the service road behind the construction site, showing the scale of the project from another angle, in an area accessible to the public #DisneylandParis 📸 Full gallery of 12 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
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[Live] 🚧🦁 The Lion King construction site continues to rise! ➡️ New structural elements are appearing across the site, with concrete walls reaching high heights + steel framework being installed for the future roof structures! ➡️ The tallest buildings continue to take shape, while work progresses across the different sections of the attraction. ➡️ These new photos also offer a view from the service road behind the construction site, showing the scale of the project from another angle, in an area accessible to the public #DisneylandParis 📸 Full gallery of 12 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
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➡️ More photos 🏗️🎈 📸 Full gallery of 14 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
[Live] 🚧⚠️🎈 New updates on the future Up! attraction! ➡️ Pink decorative bands have been added to the entrance tower, along with a chandelier installed beneath the tower! ➡️ More colourful balloons are now waiting at the foot of the 2nd tower, ready to be installed inside its glass dome, matching the other tower! ➡️ The annex building has received its theming, with sloping cornices, a finishing coat & moulded details on the corner pilasters, matching the Art Nouveau style of the surrounding area! ➡️ At the centre of the site, workers are preparing for the arrival of the flying chairs ride structure at #DisneyAdventureWorld 📸 Full gallery of 14 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
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[Live] 🚧⚠️🎈 New updates on the future Up! attraction! ➡️ Pink decorative bands have been added to the entrance tower, along with a chandelier installed beneath the tower! ➡️ More colourful balloons are now waiting at the foot of the 2nd tower, ready to be installed inside its glass dome, matching the other tower! ➡️ The annex building has received its theming, with sloping cornices, a finishing coat & moulded details on the corner pilasters, matching the Art Nouveau style of the surrounding area! ➡️ At the centre of the site, workers are preparing for the arrival of the flying chairs ride structure at #DisneyAdventureWorld 📸 Full gallery of 14 photos available on our Facebook page #DLPWorks
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