New Details on The Lion King Water Ride Coming to Disney Adventure World
Disneyland Paris has shared new details about an upcoming water attraction themed to Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Lion King at Disney Adventure World. Construction begins in fall 2025 on a ride that will send guests through the caves of a 120-foot-high Pride Rock before plunging 52 feet down three exciting slopes, all set to the iconic songs and Audio-Animatronics of the beloved 1994 film.
Disneyland Paris has revealed new details about a major water attraction coming to Disney Adventure World, themed to Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Lion King. Construction on the first-ever immersive world dedicated to the 1994 film is set to begin in fall 2025, with the attraction eventually plunging guests deep into the Pride Lands aboard a boat ride featuring iconic songs, advanced Audio-Animatronics, and a dramatic 52-foot descent.
Key Details
- Attraction Type: Water ride with three slopes, including a 52-foot descent
- Construction Start: Fall 2025
- Location: Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park), Disneyland Paris
- Theme: Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Lion King (1994)
- Centerpiece: 120-foot-high Pride Rock exterior
- Context: Follows World of Frozen opening in 2026; part of reimagining that will cover 90%+ of park offerings
A Water Adventure Through the Pride Lands
After World of Frozen opens at Disney Adventure World in 2026, a new water attraction will bring the world of The Lion King to life alongside it. Guests will journey through caves beneath a 120-foot-high Pride Rock before embarking on a musical voyage through iconic scenes from the 1994 animated masterpiece. The ride will feature beloved songs from the film while guests encounter state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figures and special effects that recreate the world of Simba and the Pride Lands.
The scale of the attraction will make it one of the largest at Disneyland Paris. Three exciting slopes will give the ride its thrills, with the most dramatic being an impressive 52-foot descent — delivering a water-ride experience unlike anything currently at the resort. The combination of next-generation technology with a deeply beloved story positions this as a must-experience attraction for guests visiting the park after its opening.
Part of Disney Adventure World's Sweeping Transformation
Construction on the Lion King attraction begins in fall 2025 as part of the broader reimagining of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World. This transformation is among the most ambitious in European Disney history — the creative vision will reimagine more than 90% of the park's offerings and nearly double its current footprint. The Lion King area will be set on Adventure Bay, forming a new immersive land complete with dedicated dining, shopping, and character meet-and-greet opportunities.
The new land follows the opening of World of Frozen, which debuts at the park on March 29, 2026. Also in development at Disney Adventure World is a family-friendly flying carousel inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' Up, rounding out a growing lineup of new attractions tied to beloved Disney animated films.
What This Means for Disneyland Paris Visitors
For guests planning future trips to Disneyland Paris, the Lion King water attraction represents the next major milestone after World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World. While an opening date has not yet been announced, construction beginning in fall 2025 points to a mid-to-late 2020s debut. Visitors to the resort in the interim can already experience the reimagined park from March 29, 2026, with World of Frozen and Adventure Way leading the first wave of openings. Keep an eye on DisneylandParis.com for construction updates and official opening announcements.