Disneyland Paris will undergo a $2.5 billion expansion, with
the park getting three new areas based on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars.
The plan is one of the most ambitious projects at Disneyland
Paris since its opening in 1992.
"We're very excited about the future of Disneyland
Paris and continue to invest in its long-term success," said Disney CEO
Bob Iger, who made the announcement alongside French President Emmanuel Macron
at the Palais de l'Elysee in Paris. "The resort is already the leading
tourist destination in Europe, and the transformative expansion we announced
today will ... drive new opportunities for tourism in this dynamic region."
The multiyear development will roll out in phases beginning
in 2021. In addition to the three new areas, there will be a new lake, which
will be the focal point for entertainment experiences and at the center of
the new park areas.
In spring 2017, Disneyland Paris completed a two-year
refurbishment, which involved updating and renovating many of the park's
classic attractions as well as opening new entertainment shows such as "Mickey
and the Magician." Several major renovations took place at the resort's
hotels, including Disney's Newport Bay Club, which is now a four-star hotel.
In 2020, the resort will open Disney's Hotel New York -- The
Art of Marvel, a reimagining of Disney's Hotel New York that will showcase Iron
Man, The Avengers and Spider-Man, among other superheroes.
Disneyland Paris consists of two theme parks, the Disneyland
park and the Walt Disney Studios park, as well as seven themed Disney hotels
with a total of 5,800 rooms. Also, there are two convention centers, a 27-hole
golf course and the Disney Village complex, comprised of themed dining,
shopping and cinema experiences.
Disneyland Paris has welcomed more than 320 million visitors
since 1992, representing 6.2% of France's tourism income, according to Disney.