Worlds of Pixar
| Previously known as Toon Studio | |
 | |
| 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 at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris, France. Dedicated to stories and characters from Pixar 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 as Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Ratatouille, and Cars. 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]
History
[edit]When Walt Disney Studios Park opened in 2002, its animation-themed zone (then named Animation Courtyard) did not yet have a unified Pixar 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 introduced Crush's Coaster, a spinning indoor roller coaster themed to Finding Nemo, and Cars Quatre Roues Rallye, a Cars-themed spinning ride set at a Radiator Springs service station.[6][7] Both attractions opened on 9 June 2007 and were exclusive to Disneyland Paris at the time.[8]
The Pixar presence grew further in the following years. In August 2010, a new sub-area called Toy Story Playland opened, becoming the first Toy 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, and Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin, all opened in 2010 to coincide with the release of Toy Story 3. In 2014, another expansion introduced a Parisian-themed area based on Ratatouille, including the trackless dark ride Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy (in English: Ratatouille: The Adventure).[10] Adjacent to the Ratatouille ride is Bistrot 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 CEO Bob 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 for Marvel, Frozen, and Star Wars as well as a large artificial central lake for shows. As part of this transformation, the park's original Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic ride was closed in January 2020. It was reimagined with a Pixar theme and reopened on 17 June 2021 as Cars: Road Trip, a guided tram tour along a Route 66-inspired route featuring characters and scenes from Cars.[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, and Flying Carpets Over Agrabah, were retained as part of a smaller adjacent zone now known as "World Premiere Plaza".[1][11]
Once World 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]
Sub-areas
[edit]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 as Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie, the Incredibles, and Lightning McQueen, who greet guests or roam the land for photo opportunities.[11]
Finding Nemo
[edit]| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crush's Coaster | 2007 | A spinning roller coaster themed after Finding Nemo, where Crush invites them to climb aboard sea turtle shells for a ride through memorable scenes from the film. |
Toy Story Playland
[edit]| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RC Racer | 2010 | A steel shuttle roller coaster themed after Hot Wheels where guests ride on a 25-meter half-pipe in a ride vehicle themed after the RC character from the Toy Story franchise. |
| Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin | 2010 | A Caterpillar-style ride themed after the Slinky Dog character trying to grab his tail. |
| Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop | 2010 | A parachute jump-style drop tower where guests test their parachute-floating skills with Sarge and the Bucket O Soldiers. |
| Toy Story Playland Boutique | 2010 | A store selling Toy Story merchandise set within a Barrel of Monkeys container. |
Ratatouille
[edit]| 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 serving French cuisine whilst guests dine among oversized props to give the illusion that they have shrunk to "rat-size". |
| Chez Marianne (Souvenirs de Paris) | 2014 | An art-deco boutique selling Disney merchandise and French candy. |
Cars
[edit]| Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cars Quatre Roues Rallye | 2007 | A Zamperla 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 the Cars 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 from The Laughing Cow. |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Paris, Disneyland (2021-08-27). ""Worlds of Pixar" at Walt Disney Studios Park, One Area for All Disney-Pixar Storytelling". DisneylandParis News. Archived from the original on 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Bea (2024-04-12). "Disneyland Paris unveils new name and concept for theme park". Blooloop. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b c Deitchman, Beth (2018-02-27). "Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for Disneyland Paris". The Walt Disney Company. Archived from the original on 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b Guillaume (2022-02-26). "Walt Disney Studios Park expansion: new worlds". ED92. Archived from the original on 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Sheridan, Anthony (October 5, 2006). "5 Steps to transform a Studio, by WDI". Disneyland Resort Paris. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Crush's Coaster". D23. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Cars Quatre Roues Rallye". D23. Archived from the original on 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Sheridan, Anthony (June 20, 2007). "Toon Studio Press Event: Inauguration Ceremony". Disneyland Resort Paris. Archived from the original on December 31, 2008. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Toy Story Playland". D23. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy (Ratatouille the Adventure)". D23. Archived from the original on 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b c Caillot, Aurélia (27 August 2021). "Worlds of Pixar : un nouveau land dans le parc Walt Disney Studios à Disneyland Paris". Radio Disney Club.
