As construction cranes loom over Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Paris is making an unexpected move: cutting prices. For a resort in flux, it’s a strategy that stands out – especially as some other Disney parks trend in the opposite direction.
The French resort is currently undergoing one of its most ambitious transformations since it opened in 1992. A rebrand of Walt Disney Studios Park is underway, with the park set to become Disney Adventure World (not that fans are happy about the name change).
New lands themed to Frozen and The Lion King are in progress, while World Premiere Plaza—an updated entrance to the park—opened in May. But scaffolding and construction walls remain a common sight throughout the property.
Meanwhile, the resort is hosting its Disney Music Festival through early September. The event includes themed entertainment like Minnie’s Marching Band, Miguel’s Fiesta Latina, and the Disney Music Hits Concert. Designed to add a festive overlay to the guest experience, the festival arrives at a moment when the park’s visual appeal is disrupted by development.
Select Guests Get Access to Heavily Discounted Tickets
As construction steams ahead, Disneyland Paris has rolled out two key promotional offers.
The first is the Family & Friends Ticket Offer, which allows groups of four or more to buy one-day dated tickets for as low as $52 per adult. Prices vary by date, but weekdays in September and October are typically the cheapest.
For guests who want to hop between Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, the cheapest ticket currently available under this promotion is $80 per adult.
A second offer targets those with a Disneyland Pass, the annual access program introduced in 2023. “The Disneyland Paris Friends Ticket – which is available via each passholder’s Disneyland Paris account under My Disneyland Pass – can be used to purchase tickets for non-passholders for just under $65 per person.”
While the offers won’t apply to all travelers, they represent a meaningful drop in cost at a time when prices across other Disney resorts are climbing. Disneyland Paris already tends to be cheaper than its U.S. counterparts, but these limited-time promotions make it one of the most affordable Disney experiences worldwide.
The Trade-Off: A Park in Transition
Still, there’s a reason for the markdown. While Disneyland Park continues to operate with its classic lineup – including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Phantom Manor – its neighboring park is very much in transition.
The construction around Walt Disney Studios Park impacts both movement and atmosphere. Though key rides like Crush’s Coaster, RC Racer, and the widely criticized Avengers Assemble: Flight Force remain open, the park’s layout has been disrupted, and key areas are inaccessible. Guests entering via World Premiere Plaza are immediately funneled past construction zones as future lands take shape.
Elsewhere, Adventure Way – a new promenade featuring attractions inspired by Tangled and Up, plus lakeside dining and a nighttime drone-and-fountain show – is still behind barriers. The surrounding Disney Village and on-site lodging options, including Davy Crockett Ranch and the under-renovation Sequoia Lodge, are also part of the larger resort’s evolution.
Even so, for those willing to navigate the growing pains, there’s strong value in the current offers. With entertainment running daily and iconic rides still available, Disneyland Paris may offer more than just savings—it may offer a front-row view of the resort’s next era.
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