Studio entrance
Opened in 2002, ten years after Eurodisney Paris, Walt Disney Studio is adjacent to the Disneyland Paris Resort. It’s a terrific attraction in its own right, so plan to spend two days here – one at Disneyland and one at the studios.
Like Disneyland, which is divided into four “lands,” Walt Disney Studios is divided into four studio lots. The entrance recalls the original Disney studio in California with a replica of the old water tower and studio gates.
At the Front Lot, you’ll walk down Hollywood Boulevard, see the Egyptian Theater, Schwabb’s Drugstore, and more in Disney Studio 1. If this were a working studio, it would be the second largest in Europe.
To the right of the entrance, Animagique shows the history of animation, and brings to life scenes from The Lion King and Pinnochio. To the left, Cinemagique shows the greatest movie moments of all time.
Toon Studio explores the art of animation and even lets guests try their hand at it. Flying Carpets Over Agrabah takes you on a magic carpet ride over the desert, and Cars Quatre Roues Rallye is a fun road rally inspired by the Pixar feature “Cars.”
Studio gates
Crush’s Coaster lets you surf an ocean current through a brilliant coral reef riding in the shell of a sea turtle.
At the Backlot, you can see a live stunt show with motorcycles, jet skis, and cars. And then go aboard the Space Station Mir as it’s bombarded by asteroids in a special-effects show from Armageddon.
Two new highlights of the park are the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror where you’ll plunge down a 13-story elevator shaft, and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, where you’ll go from zero to 60 in three seconds, accompanied by the music of Aerosmith.
Disney Studios Paris Map
In 2009, Mickey’s Magical Party and Playhouse Disney Live on Stage! were added along with Disney’s Stars ‘n’ Cars parade. Toy Story Playland, which will shrink visitors to the size of a toy, is scheduled to open in August, 2010. It will include a music express train, a parachute jump, and a half-pipe ride.
Find hotel information and attractions at Eurodisney Park here.
Studio entrance Flickr Image: Simone Ramella
Studio gates Flickr Image: Simone Ramella
