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| Previously known asToon Studio | |
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| Location | Disneyland Paris,Marne-la-Vallée,France |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Public transit | Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy |
| Owner | Disney Experiences (The Walt Disney Company) |
| Theme | Pixar |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 7 (as of 2025) |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Replaced | Toon Studio |
Worlds of Pixar is a themed land atWalt Disney Studios Park inDisneyland Paris, France. Dedicated to stories and characters fromPixar Animation Studios, the area was officially introduced in 2021 as a rebranding of the park's existing Pixar-themed attractions and sub-areas.[1]
Worlds of Pixar encompasses several popular rides, entertainment, and dining locations based on films such asFinding Nemo,Toy Story,Ratatouille, andCars. It was the first of several new zones created during a multi-year expansion plan and park overhaul during the 2020s, aimed at moving the park away from its original studio-backlot theme and more towards story-centric lands.[2][3][4]
WhenWalt Disney Studios Park opened in 2002, its animation-themed zone (then named Animation Courtyard) did not yet have a unifiedPixar land, but this evolved over time. In June 2007, the park debuted its first two Pixar attractions as part of a major expansion and renaming of the animation area to "Toon Studio".[5] This expansion introducedCrush's Coaster, aspinningindoor roller coaster themed toFinding Nemo, andCars Quatre Roues Rallye, aCars-themed spinning ride set at a Radiator Springs service station.[6][7] Both attractions opened on 9 June 2007 and were exclusive toDisneyland Paris at the time.[8]
The Pixar presence grew further in the following years. In August 2010, a new sub-area calledToy Story Playland opened, becoming the firstToy Story-themed land at any Disney park.[9] Here, visitors appear to "shrink" to the scale of a toy through oversized theming throughout the area. It features three family attractions,RC Racer,Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, andSlinky Dog Zigzag Spin, all opened in 2010 to coincide with the release ofToy Story 3. In 2014, another expansion introduced aParisian-themed area based onRatatouille, including the tracklessdark rideRatatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy (in English:Ratatouille: The Adventure).[10] Adjacent to the Ratatouille ride isBistrot Chez Rémy, a table-service restaurant where guests dine among oversized props from the film. These additions gradually formed a cluster of Pixar attractions within the Toon Studio land.
In February 2018,Disney CEOBob Iger announced a €2 billion expansion plan for Walt Disney Studios Park, marking a shift towards immersive franchise-based lands.[3] The plan included new areas forMarvel,Frozen, andStar Wars as well as a large artificial central lake for shows. As part of this transformation, the park's originalStudio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic ride was closed in January 2020. It was reimagined with a Pixar theme and reopened on 17 June 2021 asCars: Road Trip, a guided tram tour along aRoute 66-inspired route featuring characters and scenes fromCars.[4]
In late August 2021, Disneyland Paris officially announced that a substantial portion of Toon Studio, encompassing all Pixar-themed rides and experienced, would be renamed to Worlds of Pixar, creating a single themed area dedicated to Pixar storytelling.[1][11] This change formed part of the park’s wider strategy to increase thematic coherence and immersion by moving away from the original studio lot concept in favour of lands based on individual franchises. The remaining non-Pixar attractions, including Animagique Theater,Animation Celebration, andFlying Carpets Over Agrabah, were retained as part of a smaller adjacent zone now known as "World Premiere Plaza".[1][11]
OnceWorld of Frozen is finished (scheduled for 2026), Walt Disney Studios Park is set to be renamed Disney Adventure World, reflecting its new focus on immersive lands. As one of the core lands situated at the front of the park, Worlds of Pixar will connect to the Frozen area via a lakeside promenade accessible through Toy Story Playland.[2][3]
Worlds of Pixar contains multiple sub-areas which offer several attractions, dining, and shopping options themed to a certain film or franchise. In addition to these, Worlds of Pixar offers meet-and-greet opportunities with Pixar characters. Appearances have included characters such asBuzz Lightyear,Woody andJessie, theIncredibles, andLightning McQueen, who greet guests or roam the land for photo opportunities.[11]
| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crush's Coaster | 2007 | A spinning roller coaster themed afterFinding Nemo, where Crush invites them to climb aboard sea turtle shells for a ride through memorable scenes from the film. |
| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RC Racer | 2010 | A steelshuttle roller coaster themed afterHot Wheels where guests ride on a 25-meter half-pipe in a ride vehicle themed after theRC character from theToy Story franchise. |
| Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin | 2010 | ACaterpillar-style ride themed after theSlinky Dog character trying to grab his tail. |
| Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop | 2010 | A parachute jump-styledrop tower where guests test their parachute-floating skills withSarge and the Bucket O Soldiers. |
| Toy Story Playland Boutique | 2010 | A store sellingToy Story merchandise set within aBarrel of Monkeys container. |
| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy | 2014 | A motion-based trackless dark ride based on the film. |
| Bistrot Chez Rémy | 2014 | A table-service restaurant servingFrench cuisine whilst guests dine among oversized props to give the illusion that they have shrunk to "rat-size". |
| Chez Marianne (Souvenirs de Paris) | 2014 | Anart-deco boutique selling Disney merchandise and French candy. |
| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cars Quatre Roues Rallye | 2007 | AZamperla spinning ride at a Radiator Springs service station. The ride vehicles are located on four spinning plateaus. |
| Cars: Road Trip | 2021 | An abridged version of the defunct Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic themed to theCars franchise. This attraction utilises a part of the track and the "Catastrophe Canyon" portion of the former ride. |
| Laugh'N' Go! | 2021 | A food truck serving cheese-based products fromThe Laughing Cow. |
