Disneyland Paris Release New Details About Walt Disney Studios Expansion

While the start of major construction is expected by the end of the year, Disneyland Paris released new details on the Walt Disney Studios expansion project, which includes the creation of a lake that will be the biggest natural stage for the Walt Disney Studios Park.

"Imagine a sparkling body of water, lakeside walks, beautiful landscaped shorelines, waterfront restaurants and breathtaking scenery. The 3-hectares lake will become the new heart of Walt Disney Studios Park - and it promises to be awe-inspiring! Beyond being spectacular, the lake will become a hot spot of 360° entertainment. It will be equipped with the latest technologies to produce impressive water shows, with fountains, sounds and lights and special effects that will delight visitors. This new open-air space will complement the beauty and immersive side of Walt Disney Studios Park, while providing the perfect stage for daytime and nighttime shows. "

D&M: This confirms what i told you in a previous D&M update, i.e that they probably envisioned a big fountain show at night and a floating parade on daytime like the one that guests can see at Tokyo DisneySea but with a different theme, of course. You can see on the right of the land the canal that the floating floats will use to access the lake.

"This will allow us to offer a whole new experience "explains David Wilson, in charge of the Disneyland Paris portfolio at Euro Disneyland Imagineering, the division that designs and develops attractions for the European destination.

"The lake will also serve as a bridge between the thematic worlds that will come alive all around him. An area inspired by the successful animated film Frozen will become the showcase for the expansion of the park, with a reconstruction of the famous Kingdom of Arendelle, overlooked by a mountain 40 meters high "( D&M: around the equivalent of 14 floors ).



"A few steps away, Star Wars fans will be able to give life to their own adventure on the far side of a galaxy far, far away. These two zones will offer a total experience in the heart of these worlds with each one a major attraction, points of restoration, shops and exclusive meetings with the characters. As in Disneyland Park, this space will be surrounded by high tree slopes that will allow it to fully blend into the landscape and mitigate potential impacts on the neighborhood."

D&M: Contrary to what you may have read on other sites i'm always confirmed that, so far, the attraction on Star Wars land opening day will be "Rise of the Resistance" and not "Millenium Falcon : Smugglers Run" ...which might come later as an expansion of the land is already planned.

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