President Macron Joins Disney CEO at Disneyland Paris to Unveil Disney Adventure World
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro and Disneyland Paris leadership for the official unveiling of Disney Adventure World — the most comprehensive reimagining in the resort's 34-year history. The €2 billion transformation introduces World of Frozen, repositions the second gate as a true multi-day destination, and underscores Disneyland Paris's role as France's largest private employer and No. 1 tourist attraction.
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro and Disneyland Paris leadership at the resort on Friday for the official unveiling of Disney Adventure World — the most comprehensive reimagining in the resort's 34-year history and a defining moment for Europe's No. 1 tourist destination.
The visit included Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, and Thomas Mazloum, President of Walt Disney Parks and Experiences Europe and Asia. Together, they marked not just a ribbon-cutting, but the arrival of a new chapter for a resort that has welcomed over 445 million visits since opening on April 12, 1992 — now backed by a €2 billion expansion designed to cement its future for decades ahead.
Disney Adventure World: A New Era for the Second Gate
Opening on March 29, Disney Adventure World represents the deepest transformation in the resort's history. More than 90% of the park's experience has been reimagined, anchored by World of Frozen — an entirely new immersive land bringing the beloved Frozen franchise to life in Europe at an unprecedented scale.
The park, previously known as Walt Disney Studios Park, has been fundamentally reborn as a true complement to Disneyland Park, transforming the resort from a primarily one-park destination into a genuine multi-day experience. Together, the two parks position Disneyland Paris as a destination with the depth and breadth to rival any Disney resort worldwide.
Disney Adventure World: Key Facts
- Opens: March 29, 2026
- Location: Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France
- Centrepiece: World of Frozen — Europe's first immersive Frozen-themed land
- Scale: More than 90% of the park's experience reimagined
- Investment: Part of a €2 billion expansion backed by public-private partnership
"With the inauguration of Disney Adventure World and the opening of World of Frozen, we are entering a new phase of growth at Disneyland Paris." — Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris
An Economic Engine for France and Europe
The state visit underscored both the cultural significance and economic weight of Disney Adventure World. According to a SETEC study, Disneyland Paris accounts for 6.1% of France's total national tourism receipts. Since 1992, the resort has invested €13 billion in France and grown to employ more than 20,000 Cast Members representing over 120 nationalities — making it one of the largest private employers in the country.
The expansion is anchored by a public-private partnership between The Walt Disney Company and the French State, originally signed in 1987 and reinforced through each phase of growth. Beyond economics, Disneyland Paris has helped grant 25,000 wishes for children facing serious illnesses since its opening — a legacy that the Disney Adventure World expansion continues to honor.
What This Means for Disney Fans
For international Disney fans, the opening of Disney Adventure World represents a genuine reason to reconsider Disneyland Paris as a multi-day destination. The park's transformation — from a secondary attraction to a fully-realized world of adventure — makes a Paris Disney trip more compelling than it has ever been. With World of Frozen as its flagship new land and ongoing evolution of Disneyland Park continuing in parallel, this is the most exciting moment in the resort's history since its original 1992 opening. Whether you are a European fan who has been watching this transformation unfold or a long-haul visitor planning a future trip, now is the time to put Disneyland Paris on the itinerary.