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Disneyland Park Paris

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About this park

The original gate at Disneyland Paris, featuring classic Disney lands reimagined with a distinctly European sensibility. Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant anchors a park known for its lavish attention to architectural detail, strong dark ride lineup, and major thrill attractions that set it apart from other Disney castle parks worldwide.

Highlights

  • Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant — one of the most ornate Disney castles in the world
  • Hyperspace Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain with Paris-exclusive ride profiles
  • Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom Manor, and a deep roster of beloved dark rides
  • Lavish European-inspired architecture and landscaping throughout every land
  • Strong mix of family attractions and high-thrill experiences

Fun facts

  • Disneyland Paris opened on April 12, 1992, originally under the name Euro Disney Resort — it faced significant cultural backlash in France at the time.
  • Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant includes a walk-through dragon's lair beneath the castle — a feature unique to the Paris park.
  • Big Thunder Mountain in Paris is built on an island surrounded by Rivers of the Far West, giving it a dramatically different setting from any other version.
  • Disneyland Paris is the most visited theme park in Europe, drawing tens of millions of guests annually.
  • The park's Imagineers deliberately chose a more storybook-Gothic architectural style for the castle and lands, responding to European design sensibilities.

Attractions (21)

18 rides · 3 shows

Retired attractions (7)

Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it's time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here's a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.

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