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Scar and Simba Audio-Animatronic figures to feature in The Lion King attraction at Disneyland Paris.

New concept art for The Lion King attraction presently being built in Disney Adventure World had been unveiled which will feature a scene dedicated to the final confrontation between Scar and Simba.

“Be prepared for sensational news!” A brand-new Audio-Animatronics® figure of Scar will debut in the upcoming attraction inspired by The Lion King, currently under construction at Disney Adventure World. In new concept art revealed during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disneyland Paris unveiled a new confrontation scene in the attraction, with the treacherous villain standing in Simba’s path to become king of the Pride Lands – a scenery directly inspired by the iconic climax of the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.

This attraction will be the centerpiece of the first immersive world based on The Lion King. Construction began in Fall 2025, with foundation work completed next to the banks of Adventure Bay, near World of Frozen. Designed to transport guests into the heart of the African savanna, the area is already beginning to take shape, with its first building structures now rising from the ground.

At the heart of this immersive world, a spectacular new water-based attraction will invite families on a thrilling journey through iconic scenes from The Lion King. Brought to life through state-of-the-art visual effects, Audio-Animatronics® figures – Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Scar and more – and the film’s beloved soundtrack, this adventure will navigate an exciting path with three exhilarating drops including an impressive 16-meter-high descent from the iconic Pride Rock.

“The teams at Walt Disney Imagineering, Disneyland Paris and Disney Animation are hard at work bringing to life the beloved world of The Lion King, which has captivated audiences for more than three decades. We believe this epic story was also embraced thanks to its unforgettable villain, so we are excited to lift the curtain on Scar’s presence in this major attraction. Thanks to an extraordinary level of detail, our guests will experience the very heart of the film’s story, its emotion and thrills, in an entirely new way,” said Michel den Dulk, Vice President Portfolio Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Paris.

New daytime parade coming to Disneyland Paris in 2028.

A Disney parade is one of the most iconic experiences guests associate with Disney parks around the world, and Disneyland Paris is bringing that magic to life in a defining way. For the first time since 2017, the Disneyland Park will unveil a stunning new daytime parade, unique to Disneyland Paris, which will become a new anchor of the daytime entertainment offering at the park.

Led by Mickey Mouse and his pals, this daily parade will honor the timeless Disney magic and the power of dreams with elegant, state-of-the art new floats welcoming beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films such as the Genie and Jasmine from Aladdin, Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and Rapunzel from Tangled , as well as friends like Miguel from Disney and Pixar’s Coco.

“Parades are part of the DNA of a Disney Park, and this one raises the bar. From the float designs and costumes to the music, every element has been carefully crafted with passion and a lot of heart. What excites me most is how creativity speaks across generations: timeless stories that both parents and kids will adore. We’re confident it will be a magical celebration that will captivate guests of all ages.” said Dana Harrel, Vice President Entertainment at Disneyland Paris.

Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune returning to Disneyland Paris.

Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune is returning to Disneyland Paris.

“When Space Mountain first opened in 1995, it set a new standard as one of the most groundbreaking and immersive roller coasters across all Disney Parks. Today, as Imagineers, it is both an honor and an exciting challenge to reimagine this iconic attraction for a new generation. While staying true to the spirit and legacy of the original voyage, this new version will make use of all the innovations and cutting-edge technology introduced over the years in the attraction, to deliver an even more exciting experience for our guests,” said Keith Rector, Senior Manager, Creative Art Direction at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris.

Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune will mark a definitive milestone in a new phase of the ‘New Magic’ initiative recently launched at Disneyland Paris. This ambitious program aims at improving the guest experience and refreshing its classic attractions to surprise and delight all generations of guests.

Most recently, enhanced scenery has been added to the banks of Rivers of the Far West in Frontierland, based on Disney Legend and Imagineer Marc Davis’ original designs, with several other projects at different stages of development that will be unveiled in phases.

Driven by the Walt Disney Imagineering Paris team, whose remarkable passion fuels every concept, design, and build, these projects are just the beginning of many more exceptional moments ahead for Disneyland Paris.

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain will close in 2027 for the extensive renovation works required to see the return of Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune to Discoveryland.

New Visa payment terminals rolled out at Disneyland Paris.

Since the beginning of summer 2026, new payment terminals have been gradually rolled out across both parks of Disneyland Paris, in shops as well as food and beverage locations.

In collaboration with Official Partner Visa, teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, Maintenance, Information Technology, Central Workshops and Corporate Alliances & Partnerships worked hand in hand over several months to design and create these payment terminals – a first for a Disney Park.

To further enhance the immersive experience for guests visiting Disneyland Paris, considerable effort has gone into ensuring that each terminal blends seamlessly into the themed environment in which it is located. Ten unique designs have been created, each inspired by a different setting: either one of the five lands of Disneyland Park or one of the immersive worlds of Disney Adventure World, from Avengers Campus and World of Frozen to World Premiere Plaza.

From the decorative casing to the plaque displaying the accepted payment methods, every detail has been carefully designed to reflect its surroundings. Whether sculpted in the shape of a crown for Fantasyland, engraved with a crocus flower for World of Frozen, or featuring the iconic Luxo Ball for Worlds of Pixar, no detail has been overlooked.

Combining resin and aluminium, these themed casings were designed by Walt Disney Imagineering Paris in collaboration with several teams from the Central Workshops, who brought together their expertise in metalworking, engraving and painting to bring the project to life. For the occasion, the Imagineers also created on-screen animations for the terminals, including a treasure chest opening in Adventureland, or a piece of cheese mysteriously being nibbled away at La Place de Rémy.

In total, more than 500 payment terminals will be replaced across shopping and dining locations throughout Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World, with the full rollout scheduled for completion in August 2026.

A boed i’r Grym fod gyda chi.

A Welsh language version of Star Wars: A New Hope is to be broadcast on S4C on Christmas Day.

The film, Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd, stars some of Wales’ most internationally recognised actors including Matthew Rhys as Han Solo, Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.

Star Wars veteran Mark Lewis Jones takes on the role of Darth Vader, while rising talent Osian Morgan voices Luke Skywalker.

The Welsh version of the film has been produced by Lucasfilm and Disney in collaboration with S4C and the Welsh government.

A boed i’r Grym fod gyda chi

May the Force be with you.

Disney Village cinema to undergo major refurbishment.

The Pathé Gaumont Disney Village cinema at Disneyland Paris will commence a major refurbishment program from the end of the summer, with the goal of introducing a new Pathé cinema experience in 2027.

The refurbishment will include a redesigned façade, fully renovated auditoriums featuring recliner seats and the inclusion of a Pathé Café offering a wide selection of food and beverages, a Häagen-Dazs corner, and a Pathé Games.

The works will be carried out in phases to allow the cinema to remain open throughout the renovation.

A Disneyland Paris spokesperson said “The project will complement the major transformation currently underway at Disney Village, contributing to a more modern, welcoming, and vibrant experience accross the shopping and dining district of Disneyland Paris.”

Gemini Trains to launch service to Disneyland Paris.

Eurostar competitor Gemini Trains has announced plans to operate services to Disneyland Paris from its hub at Stratford International, offering stops at Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International.

The start-up operator, due to commence services in 2030 has planned a number of new routes that would run to Paris Nord, Disneyland Paris, and Charles de Gaulle Airport.

It’s also reportedly considering offering links to Brussels-Midi and Cologne, and then expanding to Frankfurt and Düsseldorf.

Gemini’s plans include leasing eight Siemens Velaro Novo trains, each one capable of carrying 550 passengers, and promising “comfortable seats, good wifi and mood lighting.”

Adrian Quine, CEO of Gemini Trains, said: “The forecast growth through the Channel Tunnel is enormous, yet only 50 per cent of the slots on the track are currently used. Eurostar, a monopoly operator, has become lackluster and very expensive. We will shake things up by offering new routes, new stations, new trains, new interiors, new cheaper fares and encouraging people to shift from plane to train.”

“For too long, there has been no choice but Eurostar, which in 32 years has opened up virtually no new routes and in fact has cut some.”

Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily to host signing event at Disneyland Paris

Disney artists Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily will be holding a Meet & Greet at Disneyland Paris on Thursday 2 July 2026 at the ‘Deco by Disney’ store in Disney Village for the release of their latest Phantom Manor Attraction Series collectible.

The event will take place from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The new Organist figurine, inspired by the Phantom Manor Ballroom scene, is a limited edition of 800 and costs 219€.

This is the sixth Phantom Manor collectible created by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily for Disneyland Paris.

Only items designed by Kevin and Jody that are purchased at the event will be signed.

Purchases are limited to two figurines per transaction, and all applicable discounts apply.

The Organist figurine will also be available for sale following day (Friday 3 July 2027) at Harrington’s Fine China & Porcelains on Main Street USA and Thunder Mesa Mercantile Building in Frontierland.

Frozen themed train connects Milan to Paris.

SNCF Voyages Italia and Disneyland Paris have launched a Frozen themed TGV INOUI train connecting the Italian city of Milan to Paris.

The service marks the third year of the partnership between the rail operator and Disneyland Paris.

The TGV’s exterior painting features Elsa, Anna, and Olaf near the driver’s cab. Inside, the train has areas for families with children, including a nursery.

Passengers also have free access to a multilingual entertainment portal, featuring films, documentaries, and children’s content. The bar car sells products and sweets related to the Frozen universe.

“For the third consecutive year, we have renewed our collaboration with Disneyland Paris, an expression of a shared vision that seeks to transform travel into an integral part of the entertainment experience,” stated Caroline Chabrol, General Manager of SNCF Voyages Italia.

Trains depart from Milano Porta Garibaldi at 6:00 AM, 12:10 PM, and 4:10 PM. In the opposite direction, trains leave Gare de Lyon in Paris at 6:46 AM, 9:46 AM, and 2:48 PM.

Tickets start at 49€ per person.

Upon disembarking in Paris, passengers can take the RER A line, which takes about 40 minutes to reach Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station in the heart of the Disney Village in front of the park entrance.

United Kingdom Resort to receive £1.3 billion in funding by the British government.

In an announcement made today by Comcast NBCUniversal their planned UK theme park will be named ‘Universal United Kingdom Resort’.

The proposed theme park resort will be built in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, England and will be supported by £1.3 billion in funding by the British government.

Comcast NBCUniversal said it expected the theme park to attract 8.5 million visitors a year when it opens in 2031, with ambitions for it to become Europe’s most-visited theme park, a record presently held by Disneyland Paris.

Universal said it would invest £5 billion in building the resort, with a further £1 billion planned over its first 10 years.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the investment would “unlock nearly £50 billion of economic growth” and create thousands of jobs.

Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, said:
“Today marks a significant milestone on our journey to bring Universal United Kingdom Resort, featuring immersive storytelling, thrilling attractions and unparalleled creativity and innovation to the UK.

“This new theme park and resort will create so many new opportunities for the people of Bedford and beyond and allow us to share our distinct experiences with guests from around the world.”