The best rides and attractions Walt Disney Studios Paris

Last updated on March 13, 2025

Walt Disney Studios has something of a reputation for being Disney’s “worst park”, but I think that’s unfair as it has some of our favourite rides and shows (Stitch, I’m looking at you). Plus Disney doesn’t do bad parks – they’re all incredible and immersive displays of creativity. The one you love most will come down to taste.

Also, Walt Disney Studios is currently undergoing a huge transformation into Disney Adventure Park, which will surely help it shrug off any of that negativity for good.

Until the new Frozen world opens in 2026 (fingers crossed as that date keeps moving back), the park will remain known as Walt Disney Studios and there’s plenty for you to enjoy in the meantime. 

n This is our guide to the best rides and attractions at Walt Disney Studios. For a bigger look at all of Disneyland Paris, see my huge guide to how to get the most out of a visit to Disneyland Paris. That post has tips that are relevant to Walt Disney Studios too, including how to save time on queueing, a guide to Premier Access and tips for planning your days across the two parks. We also look at the question of Walt Disney Studios versus Disneyland Park.

What is Walt Disney Studios Paris?

Walt Disney Studios (WDS) is one of two parks at Disneyland Paris (the other one with the castle is called Disneyland Park). It was originally designed with movie studio theming (like Hollywood Studios in Orlando), and it still has a lot of that, but is slowly evolving as it becomes Disney Adventure World. 

Walt Disney Studios has fewer rides than its neighbour, but it has more shows, and is also home to the majority of Disneyland Paris’ Pixar-themed rides. Perhaps one of Walt Disney Studios’ biggest draws is the Avengers Campus, which is a superhero-themed land, similar to the one at Disney California Adventure. It also has some of Disneyland Paris’ best thrill rides, like the Tower of Terror and Avengers Assemble coaster.

The new World of Frozen land is set to open at WDS in 2026, which is when it will officially be renamed Disney Adventure World. Other renovation works are ongoing, including the entrance, Studio 1, which should be finished in Spring 2025.

The current Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris has four areas: Front Lot, Productions Courtyard, Toon Studio, Worlds of Pixar and Avengers Campus.

The best rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris (for all ages and fear levels)

Here’s a guide to all the rides at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, broken down into different ages/levels of fear. It’s not a straightforward thing to categorise as everyone has different things that scare them. For example, my older son hates heights, but is fine on simulators with scary scenes. My younger son is the opposite. In the section after this, I describe each ride in more detail, including reasons why people might find them challenging.

For information on the rides at Disneyland Park, see my separate guide to all of Disneyland Paris.

In the list below, I’ve also included the height requirements if there are any.

The most gentle rides of all at Walt Disney Studios Paris

• Flying Carpets over Agrabah
• Cars Road Trip

Walt Disney Studios Paris rides that might be a bit scary for nervous/very little riders

• Cars Quatre Roues Rallye
• Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin
• Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop (81cm)
• Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy
• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure

Walt Disney Studios Paris rides for more confident or older children

• Crush’s Coaster (107cm)
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (102cm)
• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force (120cm)
• RC Racer (120cm)

Descriptions of all the best rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris

Here are more detailed descriptions of the rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris, including reasons why they might be challenging for some riders.

Toon Studios rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris

Flying Carpets Over Agrabah

This flying carpet ride is similar to the classic Dumbo ride in the neighbouring Disneyland Park. The gentle, family-friendly ride allows guests to control their carpet’s height as they glide around the Genie’s golden lamp. Our kids loved this and wanted to do it more than once. But, to be honest, I felt as thought its location, tucked into a corner beside Crush’s Coaster, detracted from the theming. Not a problem for the kids – just this fussy adult!

Marvel Avengers Campus rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris

Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure

The Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure is like Web Slingers at Disney California Adventure, but under a different name. It has cool interactive tech, which allows you to use hand movements (just like Spider-Man!) to sling webs at spiderbots on the screens in front of you. You do all that while riding around in Web Slinger vehicles and wearing 3D glasses. 

When my younger so did this age 2, he wasn’t scared, but now he’s four, it scared him. My older son loved it at both 5 and 7. It really depends on what your kids find frightening. It 3D simulators and a sense of threat are an issue, then this ride might not be for them.

Avengers Assemble: Flight Force (120cm)

This is one of the most intense, if not the most intense, coasters in Disneyland Paris. The high-speed launch blasts riders into a mission with Iron Man and Captain Marvel, featuring inversions, G-force drops, and near-total darkness. It’s definitely not for the faint-hearted, but Steve and I loved it! It isn’t a particularly smooth ride though and I found the head rest a but uncomfortable, probably because I’m short (5’2″).

Worlds of Pixar rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris

Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy

I loved this ride at Epcot and it’s just as good at Disneyland Paris – better really seeing as the ride is set in actual Paris! It’s a trackless dark ride, where you’re shrunk to the size of a rat and scurry through Gusteau’s restaurant. It combines 3D screens with larger-than-life sets, and feels impressively immersive.

It’s in darkness and there’s a sense of peril throughout as the chef tries to catch you, so nervous/younger riders might be scared. Our youngest son (age 4) refused to go on, but our older son loved it in spite of finding some parts scary. If any of your group are nervous, I recommend riding on the back row of seats as this feels less immersive than the front row, and therefore less scary.

Crush’s Coaster (107cm)

For some reason I had this classed as an entry-level rollercoaster and nearly took my 7-year-old straight on it. In the end, he backed out during the queue as he heard a warning about darkness and sudden drops, which scared him. I rode alone and was so thankful I didn’t take Otis! While many 7-year-olds would be fine, this definitely isn’t an entry-level coaster. Firstly, it’s almost entirely in darkness, plus the drops are fairly large and sudden. The carriage also spins while going around the coaster, so it’s extra dizzying. It was terrible for my motion sickness, but great fun in every other way!

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

This was one of the favourite rides for my kids at Disneyland Paris. The spin ride whips you around in unexpected directions, making it a fun but fairly tame thrill. It could almost fit in the ‘gentlest rides of all’ section, but the spins are actually pretty intense at times, so I think really young riders might find it too much.

Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin

Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin is a great ride for kids. The playful, circular ride lets you ride on Slinky Dog while he chases his own tail in a gentle, bouncy motion. It’s not great for motion sickness, but is perfect for young, gentle thrill seekers. Again, this probably could go in the ‘gentle ride” section, but really little riders might find the speed and bumpiness scary.

RC Racer (120cm)

This is Toy Story Playland’s biggest thrill. The U-shaped coaster swings riders back and forth on a giant Hot Wheels-style track. The airtime and steep angles make it feel like you’re defying gravity, so it’s definitely not one for nervous riders! It isn’t included in Premier Access, so is a good choice for a first ride.

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop (81cm)

This ride simulates a parachute jump with a series of slow ascents and sudden—but not too scary—drops. It’s more fun than fearsome, but the height will put some riders off. Plus the drops, while gentle, are still a little frightening.

Cars Road Trip

This ride is an adaptation of a previous studio tram ride, and to be honest, the transformation feels half-hearted. On the previous ride, there were two sections with big special effects, but one had to be removed to make way for the new Frozen land. They also re-themed the ride to Cars to fit in with the Worlds of Pixar.

While the remaining special effects section (Catastrophe Canyon) is still impressive, the rest of the ride is a bit lacklustre, simply passing by a few Cars characters while sitting in a tram. It’s still worth it for Catastrophe Canyon where a big vehicle dramatically bursts into flames and is put out by a tremendous gush of water.

The fire/water can be a bit frightening for little kids, so probably worth warning them about it beforehand (our 4-year-old was scared).

Production Courtyard rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (102cm)

The Tower of Terror is exactly as it says, and one of the most thrilling rides at Disneyland Paris. It’s a version of the same ride you find at Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disney California Adventure in L.A.

In Paris, it has a Twilight Zone theme where guests enter a spooky old hotel and ride a haunted elevator. The story is eerie, but the real terror comes from the ride, which hurtles you up and down in a series of gut-wrenching drops.

The thing I find most terrifying is that you’re held in by only a lap belt. It’s safe of course, but doesn’t feel as secure as the classic overhead brace, which adds to the thrills!

Shows at Walt Disney Studios Paris

One of the highlights of Walt Disney Studios Paris is the shows. While Disneyland Park has the Lion King, parade and fireworks, Walt Disney Studios definitely has the lion’s share of stage shows. Here’s what’s currently on…

Stitch Live! (Production Courtyard)

This show was our kids’ favourite thing in all of Disneyland Paris. The live, interactive show sees Stitch engage directly with the audience in real-time, thanks to impressive digital animation and voice improvisation.

Whether he’s cracking jokes, causing mischief, or taking photos of unsuspecting guests, every show is unique and packed with laugh-out-loud moments. I enjoyed it as much as the kids!

Note that they do French and English language versions of the show, so check the app for the schedule for each language.

Frozen: A Musical Invitation (Toon Studio)

Step into the snowy kingdom of Arendelle in this interactive show where guests are invited to join Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff in a singalong adventure. Split into two immersive scenes—one in Kristoff’s barn and the other in Elsa’s ice palace—it’s a perfect fit for Frozen fans. Expect dazzling effects, live performers, and, of course, a rousing rendition of Let It Go!

Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure (Studio Theater)

One of my biggest disappointments at Disneyland Paris was not managing to see this show. We kept arriving just as it was declared full (even up to 40 minutes before the show started). It’s definitely a reason for us to want to go back!

The show – Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure – is of the newest, and said to be most impressive, shows at Disneyland Paris. It takes you on a journey through beloved Pixar worlds, featuring live musicians, stunning projections, and iconic characters like Woody, Miguel, and Remy. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews.

We found that the show filled up anything from 10-40 minutes before it started. Because of the variation, we kept getting caught out. Next time, I’d get there about 50 minutes beforehand and use the queue time as a chance to eat lunch.

Animation Academy (Toon Studio)

Ever wanted to draw like a Disney animator? This laid-back but engaging workshop gives guests the chance to sketch Disney characters with the guidance of a real artist. It’s a brilliant hands-on experience, perfect for budding illustrators and anyone wanting a creative break from the rides. Plus, you get to take home your masterpiece as a unique souvenir.

The only problem is, it often has long wait times. They operate a system where you arrive and they give you a ticket for the next available show – the ticket they gave us was for an hour’s time, but we weren’t allowed to leave the queue and come back, and the kids weren’t prepared to wait. We did, however, watch a bit of the class from the side. If you had your own pen and paper, you could easily follow along (albeit without the cool lightbox equipment they have in the actual class). 

Minnie’s Musical Moment

This is a cute show for young visitors where you get to play ‘name that song’ with Minnie Mouse. It’s a great way for fans to interact with Minnie Mouse.

Alice & The Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland (Outdoor Stage – Studio Theater)

This show wasn’t on when we visited in February, but it looks amazing! The whimsical, high-energy show brings Disney’s Wonderland to life with acrobatics, dance, and stunts. It look like a fun choice for families.

Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts (Marvel Avengers Campus)

This is Walt Disney Studios’ nighttime show, normally taking place twice each evening. The interactive stage show sees Doctor Strange call on guests to help him master the mystical arts. Expect dazzling spell effects and fiery portals as the Sorcerer Supreme defends reality from supernatural threats. It’s great for Marvel fans, but younger visitors may find the darker, mystical atmosphere a little intense.

How to meet characters at Walt Disney Studios Paris

I talk more about tips on meeting characters in my big Disneyland Paris guide. The main thing to know is that it can be pretty difficult to meet characters as the wait times are often immense. That said, Walt Disney Studios Park is the only place in Disneyland Paris where I did see characters (Goofy and a Toy Soldier) stopping for autographs. Normally, characters don’t stop in Paris and you have to wait in line instead.

The characters you can currently meet at Walt Disney Studios are:

• Marvel superheroes
• Olaf
• Jessie, Woody and friends from Toy Story
• Goofy
• Toy Story toy soldiers

Both Olaf and Jessie/Woody are meet-and-greets that are scheduled in the app. The lines were around 45 minutes when we visited, and it was possible to see the characters from outside the line. In Disneyland Park, sometimes the characters (like the Princesses and Darth Vader) are hidden inside a pavilion that you can only see once you’re at the front of the line. At least with Olaf and Jessie/Woody, you can see them from afar, which is sometimes enough for kids.

Marvel superheroes

The Marvel characters can often be seen wandering around the Avengers Campus, and appearing on the roofs to show off their moves. The most impressive of all is Spider-Man who performs some impressive stunts. There’s no schedule for when Spider-Man will appear, which is frustrating (in California, his appearances are scheduled).

Hero Training Centre

The best way to meet Marvel superheroes is at the Hero Training Center in the Avengers Campus. This operates a virtual queue, which opens at 10am and 12pm via the app. You have to be in the park to join the queue and spaces fill up quickly. Make sure to get in there quick!

My kids aren’t really into superheroes so didn’t want to do this, but it’d be a great opportunity for Marvel fans. Once inside, the superhero/s that are there that day teach you their special moves. Plus because it’s a virtual queue, you don’t have to wait around for hours. 

Where to eat at Walt Disney Studios Paris

I have a lot of tips on where to eat and how to save money on food at Walt Disney Studios Paris and the wider parks, so I’ve written a separate post on where to eat at Disneyland Paris.

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