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Disneyland Paris unveils brand new Lion King attraction with ‘journey through African savanna’ log flume
Disney also revealed when the hotly anticipated Frozen Land will open
DISNEYLAND Paris has revealed a brand-new Lion King attraction that takes visitors "through the African savanna" on a log flume.
The entertainment giant confirmed that iconic characters from Mufasa and Simba to Timon and Pumbaa will feature in the new attraction.
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Disney fans at the D23 convention had a mock-up experience which saw a log flume plummet down Pride Rock as Rafiki the monkey looked on.
The attraction aims to bring the set to life as guests dive into the adventure-filled water attraction.
Visitors will be immersed in the world of The Lion King through character interactions and themed dining, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages.
It comes after the entertainment giant reported weaker-than-expected theme park results last quarter.
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The highly anticipated new attraction has been in the works since 2022.
Last year, Disney announced they would spend a whopping £47billion over the next ten years.
The global brand plans on using the extra funds to improve its theme park and cruise businesses.
This would be double what they spent over the previous decade, sending fans into a frenzy.
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The new additions are part of the £1.7billion investment at the theme park.
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Walt Disney Studio Park is also being renamed Disney Adventure World as part of the huge overhaul.
Part of the rebranding is a transformed new entrance area, with an "open-air movie studio" where guests will be taken to "a glamorous film premiere in the heart of Hollywood on a starry night".
The new entrance, named World Premier, will open spring 2025 and will let guests enter the World Premiere Plaza,
Also new will be Adventure Way, a garden-inspired promenade with The Regal View Restaurant and Lounge.
This is also where the brand new Tangled theme ride, Raiponce Tangled Spin will be found.
The family ride will let guests "spin" through the famous lantern scene."
Other new additions to the park is the Disney musical Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland launching this spring.
The Marvel Avengers Campus will also have a new night time attraction at the end of 2024.
The Disney Davy Crockett Ranch bungalows are being upgraded too, following the reopening of the new Disneyland Hotel earlier this year.
Présidente of Disneyland Paris, Natacha Rafalski, said: "Embracing a transformation that involves the overhaul of more than 90 per cent of Walt Disney Studios Park since its debut in 2002, we're unveiling a fresh creative vision that has completely redefined our second gate.
"Guests will embark on a journey that blends the magic and emotion of our beloved franchises with explorations into faithfully recreated new worlds.
"This significant evolution inspired us to rename the Park, heralding a vibrant new chapter for Disneyland Paris."
The new name will coincide with the hotly-anticipated new themed land World of Frozen - which Disney have announced will open in 2026.
Found on the edge of Adventure Bay, the new land will let guests visit the kingdom of Arendelle, with huge water-based entertainment and shows.
Disney also announced a host of new attractions for its US parks, including an Encanto-themed ride at Animal Kingdom Park in Florida and a land exploring Disney villains at California Adventure Park, where there'll also be a Coco-themed ride, inspired by classics Pirates of the Carribbean and Haunted Mansion.
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