Disneyland Paris has announced a wave of new attractions and shows as part of its ongoing transformation, including an exclusive daytime parade arriving in 2028, a remodeled Space Mountain that will recover its original 1995 theming, and continued construction on an immersive land inspired by The Lion King.
The projects fall under "New Magic," the resort's initiative to renovate some of its most iconic experiences while developing new attractions aimed at drawing visitors of every generation. The announcement follows the recent expansion of the resort's second gate, Disney Adventure World.
New parade arrives in 2028
Disneyland Park will get its first new daytime parade since 2017. The show will be an exclusive Disneyland Paris production led by Mickey Mouse and friends, featuring new-generation floats and characters drawn from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Pixar films.
Among those set to appear are the Genie and Jasmine from Aladdin, Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, Rapunzel from Tangled, and Miguel from Coco.
Disney has put more than 10,000 hours of research and technical development into the new production and produced around 225 costume, hair and makeup sketches. Dana Harrel, vice president of entertainment at Disneyland Paris, said parades are part of the DNA of a Disney park and that this one really raises the bar, pointing to the work put into the floats, costumes and music.
Space Mountain returns to its lunar roots
Space Mountain will once again draw on its original 1995 concept, when it opened under the name "Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune." Since then the ride has evolved through several themes, including "Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain" over the past decade. That version will close at the end of 2027 for a renovation lasting several months, aimed at restoring the retrofuturistic look tied to the earliest visions of a Moon landing and to the universe of Jules Verne's novel From the Earth to the Moon.
The overhaul will bring new sets and props, an improved queue and new special effects. The ride's original soundtrack, composed by Steve Bramson, will also return in remastered form. Much of the technical work added over the attraction's three-plus decades will stay in place, including the new lighting system installed on the exterior dome in 2025.
The renovation is part of the same "New Magic" initiative, which aims to modernize classic attractions without losing the elements that made them favorites. Keith Rector, creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, said the new version would draw on all the innovations and cutting-edge technology introduced over the years to deliver an even more thrilling experience for visitors.
The Lion King land takes shape
While that work moves forward at Disneyland Park, construction continues at Disney Adventure World on the new immersive land inspired by The Lion King. Work began in autumn 2025, and foundation work has now been completed along the shores of Adventure Bay, near World of Frozen. The first building structures are also starting to rise.
The centerpiece of the new area will be a large family water ride that takes visitors through some of the most recognizable scenes from Disney's 1994 film. The ride will feature visual effects, Audio-Animatronics figures and the film's soundtrack, with three major drops, including a 16-meter plunge from Pride Rock.
One of the biggest additions will be Scar, the film's villain, whose Audio-Animatronics figure will debut on this ride. Disneyland Paris has released new concept images showing a confrontation scene between Scar and Simba. Once finished, the new land will cover more than 30,000 square meters and include the ride itself, a shop, dining spots and character meet-and-greets.
A long-term bet on new experiences
Disneyland Paris is also preparing to open "Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings," the resort's first attraction inspired by Disney and Pixar's Up. The new ride will sit in Adventure Way, opposite Tangled Spin, and is designed as a family experience.
Christophe Murphy, president of Disneyland Paris, said a new era of storytelling is coming to the resort, noting that the company is investing in visitors' favorite stories while continuing to evolve the park experience.
