The best rides and attractions Disney Adventure World

Last updated on July 22, 2026

Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park) has undergone a huge transformation. World of Frozen, Adventure Way and Adventure Bay all opened in 2026, bringing new rides, restaurants, character experiences and a spectacular nighttime show to Disneyland Paris’ second park.

The old Walt Disney Studios had something of a reputation for being Disney’s “worst park”, although I always thought that was unfair. It was already home to some of our favourite Disneyland Paris rides and shows, and the transformation into Disney Adventure World has made it far more immersive.

This is our guide to the best rides and attractions at Disney Adventure World, including which are suitable for younger or more nervous riders. For more general planning advice, see my complete guide to how to get the most out of a visit to Disneyland Paris. That post has tips that are relevant to Disney Adventure World 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 Disney Adventure World versus Disneyland Park.

What is Disney Adventure World?

Disney Adventure World is one of the two theme parks at Disneyland Paris. It was known as Walt Disney Studios Park until 29 March 2026, when it was officially renamed following a major expansion.

The park is now home to three main immersive lands: World of Frozen, Worlds of Pixar and Marvel Avengers Campus (similar to the one at Disney California Adventure). These are connected by Adventure Way, a landscaped promenade leading from World Premiere Plaza to Adventure Bay, the park’s huge central lake.

Disney Adventure World has some of Disneyland Paris’ best thrill rides, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Crush’s Coaster and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force. It also has plenty for younger children, including Ratatouille, Cars Quatre Roues Rallye, Frozen Ever After and the new Raiponce Tangled Spin.

Another of the park’s highlights is its entertainment. It has several excellent stage productions, as well as Disney Cascade of Lights, a nighttime spectacular performed over Adventure Bay.

The best rides at Disney Adventure World (for all ages and fear levels)

Here’s a guide to all the rides at Disney Adventure World 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 Disney Adventure World

• Flying Carpets over Agrabah
• Cars Road Trip

Disney Adventure World rides that might be a bit scary for nervous/very little riders

• World of Frozen
• Raiponce Tangled Spin
• 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

Disney Adventure World 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 Disney Adventure World Paris

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

World of Frozen rides at Disney Adventure World

Frozen Ever After

At the heart of World of Frozen, Frozen Ever After is a family-friendly boat ride through Arendelle featuring Anna, Elsa, Olaf and other favourite characters from the films. It’s filled with familiar music, impressive animatronics and scenes inspired by Frozen and Frozen 2.

It’s designed for all ages and has no minimum height, although there are dark sections and some gentle backwards movement and drops that could unsettle very nervous riders.

Adventure Way rides at Disney Adventure World

Raiponce Tangled Spin

Raiponce Tangled Spin is a gentle family ride on Adventure Way, inspired by the lantern scene in Tangled. You ride in colourful gondolas beneath hundreds of glowing lanterns, with the ability to make your gondola spin as you go.

It’s suitable for all ages, although anyone prone to motion sickness might want to go easy on the spinning.

Marvel Avengers Campus rides at Disney Adventure World

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 son 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. If 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 headrest a but uncomfortable, probably because I’m short (5’2″).

Worlds of Pixar rides at Disney Adventure World

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).

World Premiere Plaza

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 though its location, tucked into a corner beside Crush’s Coaster, detracted from the theming. Not a problem for the kids – just this fussy adult!

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 Disney Adventure World

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

Stitch Live! (World Premiere Plaza)

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.

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 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 (World Premiere Plaza)

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). 

A Celebration in Arendelle

Taking place on Arendelle Bay, this new 15-minute show is part of the Snowflower Festival celebrations in World of Frozen. It features Anna, Elsa and the residents of Arendelle, along with an incredibly lifelike Olaf brought to life using next-generation robotic technology. It’s colourful, musical and designed for all ages, making it a must for Frozen fans.

Disney Cascade of Lights

Disney Cascade of Lights is the spectacular new nighttime show over Adventure Bay. It combines music, fountains, projections, aerial drones and the world’s first aquatic drone system to create huge displays across both the sky and water.

The show has been designed in the round, with viewing areas around the lake rather than one single stage. However, it’s still worth arriving early if you want a good, unobstructed view, especially if you’re visiting with young children.

Disney Marching Band

Led by Minnie Mouse, the Disney Marching Band brings plenty of energy to Adventure Way with a fun mixture of Disney, Pixar and Marvel music. The band features 12 musicians playing percussion and brass, with modern takes on familiar songs. It’s a cute bit of entertainment to catch while exploring the new area, rather than something you necessarily need to plan your day around.

Rapunzel and Flynn’s Musical Encounter

Rapunzel and Flynn bring the world of Tangled to life during this musical character encounter in the Gazebo Garden on Adventure Way. It’s a sweet, fairly informal performance that complements the nearby Raiponce Tangled Spin ride and lantern-themed garden.

Minnie’s Dream Factory

This colourful musical show follows Minnie Mouse and her friends as they work together to make dreams come true. Minnie leads the team, with Chip and Dale providing plenty of comedy, Donald taking care of the technical details, and Daisy keeping everyone motivated when things don’t go to plan.

It’s cheerful, energetic and particularly well suited to younger children, with familiar characters, catchy music and bright sets.

Avengers Campus performances

Marvel Avengers Campus has several short, live-action performances throughout the day, featuring superheroes, rooftop battles, acrobatics and audience participation. Rather than taking place on a traditional stage, they pop up around the Campus, making the whole area feel lively and immersive.

Highlights include Avengers Unite!, an action-packed rooftop battle involving Black Widow, Black Panther, Spider-Man and a gang of mercenaries, and The Amazing Spider-Man!, where Spider-Man runs, flips and swings across the W.E.B. Workshop rooftops (this is our favourite!). There’s also Warriors of Wakanda, Heroic Welcome, and the more light-hearted Guardians of the Galaxy: Dance Challenge!, where Star-Lord and Gamora invite guests to show off their dance moves.

How to meet characters at Disney Adventure World 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, Disney Adventure World 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 Disney Adventure World are:

• Anna and Elsa at Royal Encounter
• Mickey in his new Victorian outfit near Adventure Bay
• Rapunzel and Flynn on Adventure Way
• World of Frozen character interactions
• Marvel heroes at Avengers Campus
• 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 Disney Adventure World

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

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