Did you know that the tagline of Disneyland Paris is ‘where dreams come true’? And it can be true, too. The attractions and experiences at Disneyland Paris are designed to help childhood dreams come to life – for the young, and the young at heart! So whether you dream of being able to fly, going to space, or travel in time, here’s some of the attractions that can make childhood dreams come true for you and those in your travel group!

I dream of being able to fly…

It’s a common dream of many folks – being able to fly. And while Disneyland Paris can’t help you grow wings (sorry folks), it does have several attractions that give the sensation of flight!

Probably the most famous of these is Peter Pan’s Flight, in Fantasyland in Disneyland Park. In this classic dark ride you sit in a pirate’s ship that’s attached to a rail at the top – so you effectively fly over the scenes in the ride, just like Peter Pan and the Darling children!

Another classic attraction which is often younger children’s first experience of ‘flying’ is Dumbo the Flying Elephant, situated in Fantasyland next door to Peter Pan (handy). Here you take a seat on your own Dumbo, and control the height of his flight as he sails around a centre point. But if carpets are more your vibe, you can do the same over in Disney Adventure World on Flying Carpets over Agrabah. Eat your heart out Aladdin!

There’s another upcoming opportunity too – the new Up themed ride coming to Disney Adventure World is called Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings, with the premise that you’re trying to earn your aviation Wilderness Explorers badge. So get ready to take to the skies in a whole new way in 2027!

I dream of going to space…

The recent flight around the moon of the Artemis II rocket has rekindled in many folks an interest in space travel. While many of us may not be able to pass the NASA astronaut training (I mean, I certainly wouldn’t!) we can experience going into space at Disneyland Paris!

The most visually compelling opportunity for ‘space travel’ in Disneyland Paris is going to be Hyperspace Mountain over in Discoveryland in the main Disneyland Park. Here you are blasted by cannon into a rollercoaster ride through space, now with a Star Wars overlay so not only are you blasting through space you’re taking on the Galactic Empire as you do so! (Hey that’s something even the Artemis II astronauts didn’t get to do!) This is a serious rollercoaster with a high speed launch and several inversions so it’s not for everybody. But if you’re able to blast off, enjoy your wild trip through space!

Sticking with the Star Wars universe, nearby Star Tours also operates on the premise that you’re heading on a flight through space. In this case what’s supposed to be a quick transport flight goes awry with a hapless C3P0 as pilot and a rebel spy on board. As a simulator ride with 3D effects, Star Tours can be a rough and wild ride but it’s a lot of fun!

A surprising number of Disneyland Paris attractions involve space travel of some sort. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast asks you to travel with Buzz Lightyear to Planet Z to face the Evil Emperor Zurg. Over in Disney Adventure World you can join Iron Man and Captain Marvel in a space battle on Avengers Flight Force. Technically on Orbitron you also take flight in a rocket, although it has more in common with Dumbo that many of the other rides here! (Although in my opinion due to the tight ride vehicles and the tilt as it goes round this may be the scariest option of all!)

I dream of being a superhero…

Probably a surprise to no one, for living out your dreams as a super hero I’m going to direct you over to Avengers Campus in Disney Adventure World!

Two attractions here help you live your super hero dreams. As mentioned before, Avengers Flight Force has you joining Iron Man and Captain Marvel in a battle against evil, on what is a very serious rollercoaster with several inversions. On the more family friendly side, on WEB Slingers you gain the ability to sling webs alongside Spiderman to stop the rascally Spider Bots destroying the campus!

But Avengers Campus also gives you the opportunity to meet, talk to and pose alongside some of Marvel’s greatest superheroes, whether through organised meet and greets or spontaneous moments when characters pop up through the land. Also shows can introduce you to super hero ways, whether through training with the Dora Milaje from Wakanda, or an introduction to Asgard powers with Thor and Loki. And you can even eat like an Avenger – over at Super Diner you can get shawarma, the meal the Avengers grab after saving New York in the first Avengers film!

And for those super comic book fans, a stay at Disney’s Hotel New York – the Art of Marvel may be a must do. Here you can stay in themed rooms, eat at themed restaurants, and even undertake unique activities like super hero encounters or learning to draw a comic book character. Just bear in mind though you may need a super budget to go with it – this is one of the most expensive hotels on site!

I dream of being a racing car driver…

Some folks dream of being able to race in the Formula 1 – and while Disneyland Paris can’t train you to be the next Lewis Hamilton, it can enter you into a car ‘race’ of sorts. Let me introduce you to Autopia!

Over in Discoveryland in the Disneyland Park, Autopia gives the opportunity for folks to take the wheel of a retro-futuristic racing car and go for a spin along a track. The idea behind the attraction is that you can go for a ‘race’. Practically speaking, the cars in Autopia are fixed to tracks and don’t get very fast at all!

Are grown ups who can drive likely to feel that their racing dreams have come true on Autopia? No, not really. But for little ones who can’t drive yet and can’t wait to have their own car, then Autopia might be the best they can get for some years! And don’t forget to ask for your driving license at the ride too. This is a free little souvenir you can ask Cast Members for as you exit the ride, to show you’ve gained your Autopia driving license! It’s not fancy (hey it’s free) but it is fun, and little ones who dream of driving may be thrilled!

I dream of being the size of my toys…

The Toy Story film franchise has given us all a toy sized perspective on the world. But for folks who wish they could be the same size of their toys, then Toy Story Playland is built for them!

Over in the Worlds of Pixar section of Disney Adventure World, this sub-land offers three rides – you get to sit on the back of Slinky Dog and go for a quick spin in a circle, hop on the back of RC Racer for a wild ride up and down a half pipe track (think like the old Pirate ship rides you would see at fairs except you’re on a track and don’t go upside down!), and can even join a parachute drop by the Green Army Men! All around the land are details to bring the illusion that you’re toy sized, from Andy’s giant sized footprints on the ground to the large fairy lights, and Toy Story character photo ops dotted around.

If Toy Story Land doesn’t scratch your being shrunk itch (does anyone have that?) then nearby in Worlds of Pixar is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, where you are the size of a rat as you explore Gusteau’s kitchen from Ratatouille . And oversized props are the name of the game at Bistrot Chez Remy, the adjoining restaurant where you dine at Remy’s restaurant at the end of the Ratatouille film – look out for tables themed to sardine tins, bottle lid themed seats and giant pieces of cutlery on the walls. And back in the Disneyland Park, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast makes you the size of the space ranger of the Toy Story films as you blast off to defeat evil!

I dream of being a cowboy…

Yee Haw! If you’re always dreamed of being a cowboy, then mosey your way over to the Disneyland Park and take time to explore Frontierland!

In Frontierland you’re in the sleepy town of Thunder Mesa, founded after a large gold nugget was found nearby. An entrepreneur hastily set up a mine here – but disaster hit, and the mine now sits abandoned with ghost trains circling around, and the town mansion sits apparently empty on the hill nearby. But visitors can explore both if they wish, by riding Big Thunder Mountain and Phantom Manor.

Rides aside, Frontierland screams cowboy vibes. Make sure you take time to explore the theming – the mining equipment around Big Thunder, the large fort as you enter the land, even details like what’s on the building’s balconies in the land are all meant to evoke the feel that you’re back in the Wild West. And there’s plenty of ways to eat like a Cowboy too – we’d particularly recommend the tex mex fare at Casa de Coco, and the barbecue eats over at Cowboy Cookout.

For big Wild West fans, you can continue the theme back at the hotel over a Hotel Cheyenne, a western themed resort with Woody’s Roundup touches, and buildings named after famous Western figures like Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hitchcock and Doc Holliday. As one of the value resorts this is a cheaper place to stay (by Disney standards at least!) and the rooms aren’t luxurious, but we think they’ve done a great job with the theming here!

I dream of being a Pirate…

If swashbuckling is more your speed, then set sail for Adventureland in Disneyland Park, and Pirates of the Caribbean!

In this classic Disney boat ride you set sail as a Pirate crew attacks a town, and battles a Pirate’s Curse! Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney classic for a reason for its immersive storytelling, the number of animatronics, and the great balance of slightly creepy vibes and humour. While a few little ones may get nervous in the curse scenes towards the end of the ride, most folks of all ages take Pirates in their stride and have it as one of their favourite rides!

The Pirate vibes don’t need to end at the ride either. On nearby Adventure Isle is Skull Rock and Captain Hook’s pirate ship, and there’s a recently added scavenger hunt in the Adventure Isle caves that has you looking for pirate treasure. (It’s surprisingly difficult!). Next door to Pirates is Captain Jack’s restaurant – this dining room is themed to a Caribbean twilight and even overlooks part of the Pirates ride! The food is Caribbean with a seafood focus, so best to check the menu if you’ve got fussy eaters in your group. (Side note, Captain Jack’s is our favourite in park table service!) Also, nearby Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland does involve Captain Hook and his crew.

I dream of travelling the world…

Disneyland Paris is just one location in France. But you can in theory travel the world here. It’s a small world, after all!

It’s a Small World is a classic Disney boat attraction based over in Fantasyland in Disneyland Park. In this ride you sail past scenes representing countries around the world in a cartoon whimsical style created by Disney Imagineer Mary Blair. Cute figures also sing the ride theme song in various languages, reminding us that as people we’ve got more in common than we have differences. While It’s a Small World may not have the same thrill as a full round the world trip, it is a sweet, classic and detailed ride that’s well worth a visit! (And yes, the theme song will probably get stuck in your head. Sorry, not sorry.)

If you’d like to feel like you’ve travelled elsewhere in a more thrilling style, head over to Adventureland. The theming here is eclectic – in one land you travel from an Arabian themed area straight out of Aladdin, to remote jungles round the Indiana Jones ride, to Caribbean forts and caves round near Pirates of the Caribbean. And of course neighbouring Frontierland transports you to the Wild West!

The Disney owned hotels also take you through a range of locations (mostly based on places in the USA but still). Head to the American South west and Route 66 at Hotel Santa Fe, the Wild West in Hotel Cheyenne, American North West rustic forests at Sequoia Lodge, the North East American coast and seaside at Newport Bay, and upscale New York at Hotel New York (that one kinda does what it says on the tin!)

I dream of travelling through time…

You may not climb into a Time Machine at Disneyland Paris, but it can feel like you have!

An area with very immersive historic theming is Main Street USA in Disneyland Park. This street is themed to turn of the 20th Century small town America, and the theming goes hard on bringing this time period to life through small set pieces to authentic looking buildings, old style vehicles travelling up and down the street, and more. Be sure to explore the two Arcades that run either side of Main Street as these are full of historical details and displays.

Frontierland is of course designed to take you back to you back to the 19th Century Wild West in the USA. Adventureland sits in a slightly nebulous time period, with different areas of the land evoking different times – from the 1940s around Indiana Jones to the 17th Century (ish) at Pirates of the Caribbean. Discoveryland’s theming is interesting – it’s designed to be futuristic, but in a retro way – it presents a future that never was as imagined in the late 19th and early 20th Century.

I dream of going under the sea…

Disneyland Paris can’t turn you into a mermaid. (Sorry folks). But there are opportunities here for heading under the sea!

In the Disneyland Park in Discoveryland, head to the Mysteries of the Nautilus for a tour of the Nautilus submarine – not only does it give a glimpse into theming of this submarine from the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea film, you get glimpses out of a porthole of some of the sea life they’re encountering on their voyage!

Over in Worlds of Pixar in Disney Adventure World, undersea explorers can also jump on the back of a turtle shell and cruise under the Ocean on Crush’s Coaster. Here you travel through a few scenes from Finding Nemo, and then go into a spinning coaster portion as you travel the EAC (East Australian Current) with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from the film. This is designed as a fun family coaster – but the spinning can do a number of folks who don’t get on with that type of motion, so this is a good ride to have motion sickness tables handy!

I dream of hunting ghosts…

Welcome, curious souls! If you’re seeking haunting experiences, let me introduce you to Phantom Manor, over in Frontierland in Disneyland Park.

This ride is part of the Haunted Mansion family of rides that appear in Disney Parks around the world, and for good reason! These attractions take you on a trip through haunted houses packed full of great detail, some gentle spooky chills, and a touch of humour too. In Phantom Manor, you’re exploring the fate of Melanie, the bride who’s had 4 fiance’s die on her, and the mysterious Phantom that haunts her. It’s held up by many as the best version of the Haunted Mansion rides. Some little ones may be a bit spooked, but in our experience most people love Phantom Manor!

If you’re seeking more thrills with your ghost hunting then head over to Disney Adventure World and Tower of Terror in World Premiere Plaza! In this ride you’re seeking out the fate of five people who were in a lift in the Hollywood Tower Hotel on Halloween night in 1939, who vanished when the building was struck by lightning. The ride offers some spooky sights (particularly from a kinda creepy little girl) and a lot of thrills, as this is a drop tower ride with several drops faster than gravity, in a drop sequence that can be randomised so could be different each visit!

If you’re still after creepy vibes then Pirates of the Caribbean does a good job with its curse scenes. And don’t overlook Snow White’s Adventures or Pinocchio’s Daring Journey over in Fantasyland either – while they may be children’s aimed dark rides on the surface, both offer up a surprising amount of scares and creepiness!

I dream of being a princess…

The Princess vibes are high at Disneyland Paris, with plenty of opportunities to explore the Royal life!

The big hub of all things princess is Fantasyland in Disneyland Park. Here you can explore Sleeping Beauty’s Castle (including the dragon underneath), and take a trip through the story of Snow White (which is lovely and scary by turns!). Over at the Storybook Land Boats you sail past dioramas of several scenes from Disney movies including many princess favourites – Snow White, Frozen, Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast to name a few! And over in the Princess pavilion you can get some one on one time with one of the Disney Princesses in a character meet and greet. Note for this that it’s not guaranteed which Princess you’ll get (it’ll vary by day), and you do need to grab a virtual queue. Virtual queue spots can be grabbed on the Disneyland Paris app at 9.45am and 2pm for those already scanned into one of the Disneyland Paris parks. Note though that they go in seconds, and getting a spot is a bit of a lottery – good luck!

In World of Frozen is another royal meet and greet with a virtual queue – this time with Queens Anna and Elsa from the Frozen films. Anna and Elsa have an extra virtual queue time drop at 8.45am for hotel guests with Magic Hour – but as you’d expect virtual queue spots for this new meet and greet are hard to come by! World of Frozen in its entirety is of course designed to bring to life the Frozen story all around you, so perfect for folks whose favourite Disney royals are Anna and Elsa!

For some guaranteed Princess face time with an attached cost (boo!) then you could pay for one of the character dining experiences. Auberge de Cendrillon in Fantasyland offers Princess dining all day, where people dine off a prix fixe menu and have their table visited by a number of Princesses while they dine (note though the princesses you get are not guaranteed!). Over in Disney Adventure World the new Regal View Restaurant has a similar set up to Auberge de Cendrillon in that you pay for a Prix Fixe meal and a number of princesses visit your table while you dine. Inside the Disneyland Hotel, La Table de la Lumiere hosts another prix fixe meal, this time though some princesses visit your table with their accompanying prince. The one thing all these meals have in common? They’re very expensive!

For folks who just want to glimpse their favourite princesses, Disney Stars on Parade over in Disneyland Park features a number of them on parade floats passing by, and Mickey and the Magician in Disney Adventure World also features some princesses in the show – notably Cinderella, Belle and Elsa. A new Princess Calvacade will also be joining the line up this summer at Disney Adventure World, giving guests a chance to see 4 princesses in new themed floats.

For true Disney Princesses, you may want to book a room in the Disneyland Hotel, recently refurbished into a Disney Princess haven where the rooms are all themed to different stories, and Princesses appear to tell stories and give exclusive meet and greets. Even if you’re not staying at the hotel little Princesses may want to go to My Royal Dream – where they can pick out a Princess dress, have their hair and make up done and be treated like royalty along the way! Adults can have the hair and make up experience, but not the dress. (Boo!)

I dream of living my favourite Disney stories…

I’m really not going to list off everything that applies in Disneyland Paris here, because this is what the theme parks are designed to do!

Want to head to Wonderland? Check. Go to a galaxy far, far away? You’re sorted. Visit Arendelle? Boy do I have good news for you!

The Disney Parks are truly designed for the young and young at heart, and to bring to life immersive stories. If storytelling or fairytales is a passion of yours, then you really can’t head anywhere better!

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