Disneyland Paris is set to debut Disney Adventure World in just a few days. When it does, this second theme park at Disneyland Paris (currently known as Walt Disney Studios) will include the new Adventure Way and World of Frozen additions to the theme park. Anyone who has attended a preview of these areas (or simply has seen photos) can attest that this is a beautiful expansion. Ahead of the official opening on March 29th of Disney Adventure World, Disneyland Paris has shared a look at the beautiful landscape that will be found and enjoyed by guests. Take a look below!

Greenery and Immersion: The New Landscape Design of Disney Adventure World

While the slopes of the North Mountain in World of Frozen remain eternally snow-covered, spring flourishes everywhere else within the extension of Walt Disney Studios Park (to be renamed Disney Adventure World from 29 March), unveiling a rich tapestry of ever more dazzling landscaped scenes.

This verdant journey begins at the entrance to Adventure Way. A true plant-lined “Main Street”, this peaceful haven offers guests a seamless transition between the vibrant world of shows at World Premiere Plaza and the immersive adventures that await around Adventure Bay.

Here, nature serves as a unifying thread between the various celebratory spaces that line the avenue. A double row of trees illuminated each evening by thousands of twinkling lights shelters a series of themed gardens: Toy Story Garden, with its geometrically sculpted topiaries inspired by toys; Gazebo Garden, home to a delicately designed pavilion and elegant bronze statues of Disney Characters; Tangled Garden, featuring a water pond reflecting the film’s iconic boat; and, in time, the garden of a future attraction inspired by the Disney/Pixar classic Up, which will complete Adventure Way once construction is finished.

“To ensure full immersion in a pleasant and natural landscape, more than 1,500 new trees have been planted across Disney Adventure World, in addition to hundreds of thousands of shrubs and bushes of all kinds,” explains Marc Boulanger, Landscaping Superintendent at Walt Disney Imagineering. “From the park’s tallest oak tree, reaching 17 metres, to the smallest flower, every scale must be carefully considered.”

A LIVING ‘CURTAIN’ OF GREENERY

As guests continue along Adventure Way, the abundant vegetation unfolds like a rising curtain in a grand theatre, gradually revealing the spectacular panorama of Adventure Bay.

To the right, the striking Art Nouveau design of The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, with its refined botanical motifs, harmonises beautifully with the surrounding landscape.

At the heart of Adventure Bay lies a vast lake spanning nearly three hectares. Beyond offering breathtaking views, it serves as the central hub of Disney Adventure World. Much like Central Plaza in Disneyland Park, it connects the park’s various lands while offering glimpses of each through carefully curated planting: a vibrant woodland setting bordering Worlds of Pixar, a more urban atmosphere along the restaurant promenade, a wet meadow landscape leading towards the future Lion King-themed area, and a rugged, rocky terrain near World of Frozen.

Once again, landscaping plays a key role in ensuring seamless transitions between these themed environments. Near the future immersive land inspired by The Lion King, the promenade is already lined with gleditsia trees – chosen for their softer, more natural silhouette, evoking a drier, savannah-like landscape.

Adventure Bay also serves as a major entertainment hub, notably hosting the nightly Disney Cascade of Lights. Its surrounding landscape has therefore been conceived as an open-air theatre, with tiered terraces gently descending towards the lake, allowing as many guests as possible to enjoy the show in optimal conditions.

THE SEASON OF RENEWAL IN ARENDELLE

Within World of Frozen, two complementary atmospheres come together to faithfully recreate the richness and diversity of the films’ settings.

On one side, the village surroundings are defined by lush, abundant vegetation. Rock formations, water and forest are ever-present, with the woodland areas drawing inspiration from those seen in Frozen II. In certain locations, such as around the waterfall on the hillside beside the castle, these elements combine harmoniously. The overall design embraces a naturalistic approach, inspired by Norwegian fjords to deepen the sense of immersion.

On the other side, within Arendelle’s forecourt, planting is more restrained, allowing for smoother guest circulation while showcasing the architecture. At ground level, planters are filled with flowering species – roses and perennial geraniums – which echo the stylised crocus, emblem of the Kingdom of Arendelle, adorning the streets and façades.

From Adventure Way to World of Frozen, and from themed gardens to the forests of Arendelle, nature reigns supreme throughout Disney Adventure World.