Disneyland Paris has put a date on the next major change at Disney Village: Disney Wonders is scheduled to open Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the former Disney Store. The opening restores a major merchandise destination to the space, but it does not restore the Disney Store name that disappeared there in January.
That distinction matters beyond one storefront. The Disney Village location permanently closed January 4 after more than three decades, completing the disappearance of physical locations operating under the traditional Disney Store banner in France. The Champs-Élysées flagship in central Paris had already closed in 2023.
Disney Wonders Opens September 22 at Disneyland Paris
Disney Wonders is the permanent replacement for the former Disney Store, not a refurbishment that will bring the old shop back under its familiar identity. Inside the Magic previously tracked construction at the former Disney Store after barriers went up and signage began disappearing in January.
Disneyland Paris had previously described Disney Wonders as a 2026 project and, more recently, as a summer 2026 opening. The newly reported September 22 date finally gives guests a specific day to expect the transformed space to begin welcoming shoppers.
Official Disneyland Paris transformation material describes Disney Wonders as a bright, modern retail environment built around themed areas that place guests inside Disney stories. Earlier resort announcements said the shop would bring major Disney franchises together under one roof, making it a broad merchandise destination within Disney Village rather than a specialty concept focused on a single product category.
France Has Lost Its Last Traditional Disney Store
For French Disney fans, Disney Wonders arrives with an unmistakable tradeoff: merchandise remains, but the Disney Store identity does not. The Disney Village shop welcomed its final customers January 3 before permanently closing the following day, as Inside the Magic reported when the Disney Store closed.
That closure followed the loss of the Champs-Élysées Disney Store, a flagship location that operated in central Paris for nearly 30 years before closing in 2023. With Disney Village’s location now being converted into Disney Wonders, there is no physical French location left carrying the traditional Disney Store banner.
It would be inaccurate, however, to say Disney has removed physical retail access from France altogether. Disneyland Paris still sells Disney merchandise throughout the resort, and Disney Village has added newer concepts including Disney Style, Disney Glamour and Deco by Disney. Disney Wonders will add another large Disney-operated shopping option when it opens.
What is disappearing is a specific piece of Disney’s retail history: the recognizable Disney Store name and the older presentation associated with it.
Disney Village Is Being Rebuilt Around New Retail Concepts
The switch is part of a much larger transformation. Disneyland Paris says Disney Village, the shopping, dining and entertainment district between its parks and hotels, is undergoing a complete reimagining built around new shops and restaurants, redesigned facades and landscaping, and a more modern setting.
That strategy has already changed the district’s retail mix. Disney Style and Disney Glamour opened in March 2025, followed by Deco by Disney and a reimagined LEGO Store.
Disney Wonders takes a different role. Rather than dividing merchandise by lifestyle category, Disney has described it as a place where major Disney franchises come together. The result is continuity in function—the former Disney Store site remains a major place to buy Disney products—but a deliberate break in branding and design.
The district’s changes extend beyond merchandise. Inside the Magic has also followed the demolition of the original Disney Village McDonald’s after a new location opened nearby, while Annette’s Diner has undergone refurbishment. The changing future of Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village has likewise become part of the changing Disney Village lineup.
What Guests Can Expect From Disney Wonders
Disneyland Paris has emphasized immersion, comfort and seasonal change in its descriptions of Disney Wonders. The resort says themed areas will put shoppers at the heart of favorite stories, while new elements will arrive with different seasons.
That positioning aligns with the resort’s stated direction for Disney Village: modernizing the district while keeping Disney storytelling central to its shopping and dining environment.
Some practical details remain unknown. The official material reviewed does not provide a complete merchandise inventory or detailed opening-day operating procedures. Those details should not be assumed before the September 22 debut.
September 22 Closes One Chapter and Starts Another
When Disney Wonders opens, the former Disney Store space will once again be active, but the transition will underline how much Disney Village has changed. The old name, aesthetic and retail format are being replaced by a concept designed around current franchises and a contemporary visual identity.
For longtime fans, that makes September 22 more than another boutique opening. France’s final traditional Disney Store is not returning; its successor is now ready to take over the address permanently.
Disneyland Paris has said the broader Disney Village redevelopment is continuing, meaning Disney Wonders is a milestone rather than the endpoint. Inside the Magic has previously covered the wider Disney Village transformation as the district sheds or reworks older venues. After opening day, the biggest unanswered question will be how the new store balances the resort’s modern retail strategy with the sense of spectacle and discovery guests associated with the location it replaced.
