Have you started planning your visit to Disneyland Paris? Wonderful! An amazing experience awaits your kids, and it’s a fun chance for you to reconnect with your inner child too.
Disneyland Paris is a massive park, and I recommend planning to spend at least two days there, and also staying at one of its hotels, since that will seriously upgrade your experience in the park.
Heads up: 2026 is a historic year for Disneyland Paris. The second park, known until now as Walt Disney Studios, is changing its name to Disney Adventure World. The change comes along with the exciting opening of the World of Frozen (World of Frozen) in spring 2026. So don’t be confused when you see the new name on the signage!
Since this is a huge park packed with attractions, and even though you might want to just wing it, it’s worth getting to know Disneyland a bit before your trip to Paris and planning a priority order for the attractions. The distances in the park are big, you’ll do a lot of walking, and even though the kids will want to see everything, you probably won’t make it to every single attraction (and let’s not forget the serious lines before each ride). So it’s worth choosing attractions and rides that are real must-sees, based on your kids’ tastes and preferences, and planning the order you’ll get to them.
While you’re at the park, I recommend downloading its app. The app shows wait times for every attraction and the showtimes, lets you book restaurant tables, and also includes an interactive map of the park. In the Disneyland Paris app, you can also get priority in lines for attractions through Disney Premier Access.
And before I start telling you about the best attractions at Disneyland Paris, one quick question. Have you bought your tickets yet? If not, I recommend doing it as soon as possible, since ticket prices can rise during busy travel periods.
Disneyland Paris: Attractions
I’ve put together the most popular and successful attractions at Disneyland Paris for you. Of course, you should choose based on your kids’ preferences. Along with the information, I’ve included great videos so you can get a real feel for each attraction and decide if it’s worth it to you.
New in 2026: The World of Frozen
I have to admit my heart skipped a beat when I first heard about this. Starting in spring 2026, inside the newly renovated Disney Adventure World, you can physically step into the kingdom of Arendelle. This isn’t just another area, it’s a precise and magical recreation, complete with the towering North Mountain, Elsa’s palace, and that distinctive Nordic atmosphere.
The main attraction here is Frozen Ever After, a calm and magical musical boat ride that takes you on a journey to Elsa’s ice palace (get your vocal cords ready to sing along!). There’s also a meet-and-greet area with Anna and Elsa inside the royal castle.
Marvel Avengers Campus
If you’ve got superhero fans at home, you simply can’t miss this area of Disney Adventure World. There are two attractions you have to know about:
- Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, a super-fast roller coaster in the dark (launching from 0 to 96 km/h in under 3 seconds!). Iron Man and Captain Marvel join you on a mission to save the world.
- Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure, a brilliant interactive attraction for the whole family, where you shoot webs using only hand movements to help Spider-Man catch robots that have gone haywire. Your hands will be a little sore afterward, but it’s worth every minute.
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth
Alice’s Curious Labyrinth is a classic attraction at Disneyland Paris, based on Disney’s 1951 film. It’s a huge maze, and the goal is to eventually reach the Red Queen’s castle, where you can enjoy a lovely view over the part of the park called Fantasyland. The path through the maze is shaped a bit like the body of the Cheshire Cat from the story.
In the first part, you enter the rabbit hole and reach all kinds of strange and interesting areas, including ones with doors that only children can open, plus plenty of misleading signs meant to confuse you. The maze also has lovely fountains and lots of color and fun. The second part of the maze is a bit more challenging, it’s actually the Red Queen’s maze. As you make your way through this area, the Queen and her soldiers pop up now and then, with the Queen occasionally shouting “Off with their heads,” just like in the book.
Next to the maze, you can also join the famous tea party from the book, with the Rabbit and the Mad Hatter.
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain
A roller coaster that runs both outdoors and indoors, formerly known as “Space Mountain.” In 2017 it was redesigned around “Star Wars.” You enter the attraction through a long, dark corridor lined with images of X-wings and other Star Wars battle ships. A video briefs you on your mission, then you’re seated in a coaster shaped like a rocket before being launched into space.
On this ride, you’ll enjoy Star Wars effects and music, a briefing from Admiral Ackbar himself, a wild laser battle, and an action-packed run at around 70 km/h.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril
A roller coaster that first opened at Disneyland Paris in 1993. On this ride, you get a dizzying adventure through a lost temple, riding in a mine cart.
This is a fairly mild attraction, in the end just a traditional roller coaster, especially suited for those who like simple rides and coasters.
Adventure Isle
At the heart of Adventureland lies Adventure Isle. This attraction’s grounds are full of bridges, trails, and caves. It’s a great place to escape the bustle of the park and explore for an hour or a bit more. You get a map and a chance to find treasure, why not give it a try? At night, the island is lit with special lanterns and the atmosphere changes completely.
A great attraction for escapism, and for fans of mystery and nature.
The Dragon’s Lair
Dragons never go out of style, and they’re part of plenty of fantasies and adventures. In the Dragon’s Lair, located beneath Sleeping Beauty’s castle, you walk through, see, and hear a wondrous, dark, and hypnotic world of legend and otherworldly creatures. The dragon itself is 27 meters long and animatronic. Most of the time it’s asleep, but every so often it wakes up and breathes smoke. Some say it’s actually Maleficent, who used to take dragon form from time to time, but the park staff refer to the dragon as male.
It’s a Small World
Plenty of visitors report that the song from this attraction can get stuck in your head for days after your visit, so keep that in mind. This is a classic, colorful, and fun Disney ride, featuring 176 dolls from around the world, including dolls from the Middle East. Every 15 minutes there’s a doll parade and a changing of the guard at the clock tower at It’s a Small World.
Wait times for this ride are usually low, and I recommend trying it in the morning, since it will put you right in the Disney mood. You can definitely ride it more than once, since it’s packed with fun details and you’ll always notice something new.
Big Thunder Mountain
A roller coaster a kilometer and a half long, with trains that reach 50 km/h (though in the dark tunnels you might feel like you’re going faster). On Big Thunder Mountain, you race through a mountainous landscape inspired by the Wild West and its mining operations, at dizzying speed. Even the trains are painted to look old and rusty. It’s a wild ride through obstacles like a water tunnel, caves, bats, and explosions. Without a doubt, an exciting, adrenaline-packed experience.
Pirates of the Caribbean
A great chance to join Captain Jack Sparrow on a fun and wild voyage, fight Captain Barbossa, and run into strange things like zombies. The attraction is set in a fortress at the back of the park. It’s a dark ride, so keep that in mind if you have fairly young kids. Right at the entrance to the fort, while you wait in line, you can see all sorts of skeletons and cellars, and from there you board boats that take you on a journey through the world of pirates. You’ll see a sunken ship, watch pirate battles, and sing along with everyone to “Yo Ho, Yo Ho.”
Phantom Manor
This is the Paris version, a darker take on the famous Haunted Mansion. The manor is abandoned and full of ghosts (999, to be precise), but don’t worry, it’s more funny and mysterious than scary.
There’s a brilliant plot connection between Phantom Manor and the “Big Thunder Mountain” roller coaster. Henry Ravenswood, the owner of the spooky manor, was the one who founded the mining company whose train you ride on Big Thunder Mountain! Legend has it that Henry’s ghost is still furious about the digging into the sacred mountain, which is why the train “runs wild.” Next time you’re at the manor, look for clues to this story, it turns the whole experience into something completely different.
Bonus: PhotoPass
Technically, this isn’t an attraction, but it’s a wonderful service you can book that can really upgrade your experience. Disneyland Paris photographers roam the park and snap photos of guests at every opportunity, and on top of that, there are cameras built into the attractions themselves that take photos automatically. If you buy the PhotoPass, you can get all your photos on a single card before you leave the park. Every photo you choose will be saved for a year and available to download.
You can buy the PhotoPass in advance, or anywhere around the park.
Don’t Miss: Disney Tales of Magic
If you were thinking of leaving the park before closing, think again. The new nighttime show, Disney Tales of Magic, is simply unmissable. It’s a celebration of lights, fireworks, and stunning projections on the castle that blend classic stories with the newest ones. My tip? Grab a spot in the middle of Main Street about 30 minutes before it starts to get the perfect view.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Attractions and Rides
How do I know if an attraction at Disneyland Paris is suitable for young children?
The official Disneyland Paris app (and clear signage at the entrance to every attraction) lists height restrictions. Many wonderful attractions, like It’s a Small World, Alice’s Curious Labyrinth, or Pirates of the Caribbean, are suitable for the whole family with no height restriction at all.
What happens to the attractions when it rains at Disneyland Paris?
The park keeps running as usual! In fact, most of the main attractions at Disneyland Paris (like Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom Manor, and It’s a Small World) are completely indoors. The lines for these attractions are usually covered too, and on rainy days the park can even be less crowded.
Can you skip the long lines for attractions?
Absolutely. The first option is to buy Disney Premier Access through the app, which lets you skip the regular line for a fee. The second, completely free option is to use the Single Rider line available at some of the most popular attractions, like Ratatouille and Hyperspace Mountain, which can save you dozens of minutes of waiting.
Should I buy a ticket for one park or both?
If you’re coming for just one day with young kids, it’s usually better to focus on the main park (Disneyland Park) so you’re not rushing around. That said, if you have older kids, thrill-seekers, or die-hard Marvel fans, I strongly recommend combining a ticket for both parks (or visiting for two days) so you don’t miss Disney Adventure World.
A few words about Iris Boker
Iris Boker spent many years living in France, where she built up a wealth of experiences.
