Le Pays des Contes de Fées is set to reopen at Disneyland Paris on August 30, 2024. When it does, there will be some new fairy tales being told in the classic Fantasyland attraction. This will mean the addition of three new scenes to the attraction. They are based on Winnie the Pooh, Frozen, and UP! Ahead of the reopening, Disneyland Paris has provided an update on this beloved attraction.
In English the attraction would be more commonly called the Storybook Land Canal Boats. However, the official name is Le Pays des Contes de Fées and it is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It seems like a good time for the attraction to get a glow up. Disneyland Paris shared the following about the attraction:
When relaxing cruises through the whimsical world of fairy tales resume, guests of all ages will have the opportunity to discover an array of new décor elements, including of the majestic North Mountain overlooked by Elsa’s iconic Ice Palace, Carl Fredricksen’s house flying above Paradise Falls and Winnie the Pooh’s treehouse.
To elevate this experience, Imagineers worked hand in hand with Landscaping, Design & Delivery teams at Disneyland Paris.
While finishing touches are being added to Storybook Land, the giant book that serves as a gateway to a magical journey through the world of fairytales has returned to its original spot after being redesigned to reflect the fan-favorite stories celebrated across the attraction in Disneyland Paris’ workshops. This incredible transformation doesn’t stop there, as surrounding pathways also underwent thorough renovation!
Additionally, Le Pays des Contes de Fées will welcome Vittel® as its presenting sponsor, extending its longstanding corporate alliance relationship with Disneyland Paris. Guests will discover an updated marquee and new décor elements in the attraction’s queue line, integrating the sponsor throughout the experience and celebrating the role that water has played as a vital source of inspiration for magical adventures in Disney stories.
Since 1994, Le Pays des Contes de Fées has taken guests on a journey to many kingdoms and faraway places from around the world in miniature style. Based on an original idea from Walt Disney himself, the attraction is a reinvention of the classic Storybook Land Canal Boats that debuted at Disneyland in 1956. The Paris version has several unique touches with recreations of Belle’s Village from “Beauty and the Beast” and Rapunzel’s Tower from “Tangled”.
A new poster for the attraction has also been revealed. It will be found under Main Street, U.S.A. station as guests enter and exit Disneyland Paris.
Here is video of Le Pays des Contes de Fées at Disneyland Paris from 2018:
Are you excited about the changes coming to Le Pays des Contes de Fées? What new scene are you most excited about? What do you think of the new poster? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
