Discoveryland Archives

New Disneyland Paris Hyperspace Mountain Lighting & 30th Anniversary Merchandise Pays Homage to Original ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ Attraction

June 18, 2025

Night view of Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland Paris, a futuristic dome glowing with lights and a soaring rocket.

Disneyland Paris has announced a new light display for the exterior of Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain and a new merchandise collection honoring the ride’s 30th anniversary. New Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Lighting The Walt Disney Imagineering Paris and Design & Delivery teams have been working on the new exterior lighting concept for two years. They … Read more

Disneyland Paris Announces Seasonal Star Wars-Themed Lounge Lightspeed

May 13, 2025

Lightspeed into a Star Wars-Themed Lounge at Disneyland Paris with blue lighting, stormtroopers, and a spaceship overhead at night.

Disneyland Paris will open a new seasonal “Star Wars”-inspired terrace featuring roaming characters this month. Lounge Lightspeed at Disneyland Paris Lounge Lightspeed is an outdoor terrace tucked under the life-size X-Wing atop Starport. While Starport is already home to “Star Wars” meet and greets, other characters will appear at the lounge. Some of these have … Read more

VIDEO: BDX Droids Coming to Disneyland Paris for May the 4th

May 2, 2025

Two BDX Droids with expressive eyes stand outdoors at Disneyland Paris; left shows one, right shows both.

Three BDX droids will appear at Disneyland Paris for a limited time starting on May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. BDX Droids at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris announced on social media that the red, orange, and green droids will be appearing in Discoveryland — near Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue … Read more

Ahsoka to Make First-Time Appearance at Disneyland Paris for Star Wars Day 2025

April 28, 2025

A woman in Ahsoka Tano costume leans against a wall in a dimly lit, Star Wars-themed setting with hanging lights.

To celebrate Star Wars Day, the fan holiday celebrated on May 4, Ahsoka will be making her debut at Disneyland Paris. Ahsoka to Appear at Disneyland Paris From May 4-11, Ahsoka will visit Disneyland Park for the first time ever in celebration of Star Wars Day. In addition to the former Jedi Knight, guests may … Read more

Disneyland Paris Previews Chip & Dale in New Music Festival Concert Outfits

April 13, 2025

Experience the magic at the Disneyland Paris Music Festival, where beloved animated characters join Chip & Dale on stage for an unforgettable performance, complete with a DJ booth.

A new post shared by Disney has revealed a first look at Chip & Dale wearing new DJ outfits for the upcoming Disney Music Festival at Disneyland Paris. New Chip & Dale Outfits As we previously reported earlier this month, Disneyland Paris is preparing to celebrate a special Disney Music Festival event. Disney Music Festival will … Read more

Imagineers Share New Story and Effect Details About Les Mystères du Nautilus Refurbishment in Disneyland Paris

June 30, 2023

Imagineers have shared more updates about the refurbishment of Les Mystères du Nautilus at Disneyland Paris, which will reopen on July 1 after a two-year closure. As we learned previously, the walkthrough attraction’s organ has been refreshed based on the original organ from the “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” film, which is currently at the … Read more

VIDEO: Interview with Former Imagineer Tim Delaney for 31st Anniversary of Disneyland Paris Featuring Discoveryland & Space Mountain

April 13, 2023

As Disneyland Paris continues to celebrate its 30th Anniversary (even as its 31st passed this week), we decided to celebrate on our own by sitting down for a spell with former Walt Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney, who was instrumental in the creation of Discoveryland. For those unaware, Discoveryland is the Jules Verne-inspired version of Tomorrowland … Read more

Details Revealed About Updates to Les Mystères du Nautilus and “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Paris

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023

During the Disneyland Paris 30 Grand Finale Gala Presentation, it was announced that updates and a refurbishment are scheduled for Les Mystères du Nautilus in Discoveryland and “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Paris. Les Mystères du Nautilus Les Mystères du Nautilus will be adding a few “special details”including knobs on the organ. They are … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast Refurbishment Progress

March 2, 2020

It was back in October last year that we reported that the beloved Discoveryland attraction Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast would be closing for a lengthy refurbishment through the first half of 2020. This week, Disneyland Paris has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the renovation and refurbishment work, and given us a preview of what … Read more

VIDEO: A Look at the Recently Reopened Autopia at Disneyland Paris

December 16, 2019

Drivers, start your engines! Autopia has reopened after a long refurbishment at Disneyland Paris, boasting a new color scheme, energy-efficient lighting, and an enhanced entrance experience that tells the story of Discoveryland! From Disney Parks Blog: The newly refurbished Autopia zoomed to life this weekend at Disneyland Paris with a new look and feel – and a few … Read more

Amazing Starspeeder 1000 Figurine Lands at Disneyland Paris

December 28, 2018

“Just a relaxing trip to Endor,” they said… Attention all Star Tours passengers: there’s a new Starspeeder 1000 figurine available at Disneyland Paris! If you’re unfamiliar with what a Starspeeder is, it’s the actual ride vehicle used on the attraction and the five other travel agencies that make up the Galactic Tourist Bureau. The figurine rests on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Parc at Disneyland Paris 8/26/18 (Discoveryland, Adventure Isle, Adventureland, etc.)

August 26, 2018

Bonjour! Welcome to another photo report from Disneyland Paris! This time we are visiting Disneyland Park, so let’s get to it! Try to head to your right when you enter the park, the lines are much shorter. The rare spraypainted plant. It’s native to Paris, France. The queue theming at the Indiana Jones coaster is super … Read more

Music Workshops for Children This Summer in Disneyland Paris, Presented by Yamaha

July 20, 2018

Music Workshops presented by Yamaha, Disneyland Paris 2018

Yamaha, Japanese manufacturer of music instruments, arrived at Disneyland Paris to host a series of music workshops for children this summer. From now until August 17, 2018, children can meet a music coach that will host workshops with music instruments. Workshops will be held at Arcade Bêta at the Videopolis Theatre in Discoveryland, former home … Read more

Disneyland Paris Annual Passholders Invited for Special Screening of The Incredibles 2

June 20, 2018

Disneyland Paris Annual Passholders received an e-mail that stated they are invited for a special screening of The Incredibles 2 before the French premiere (July 4) of the film. On Sunday July 1, there are three screenings of the film in the Discoveryland Theatre that will soon host Mickey’s PhilharMagic. The screenings are at 11 … Read more

It’s All About Mickey During the World’s Biggest Mouse Party in Disneyland Paris

May 25, 2018

If Disneyland Paris didn’t have enough Mickey Mouse-centered experiences for you in the past, you’ll be thrilled with the what’s beginning later this year to celebrate his 90th birthday. The shindig, The World’s Biggest Mouse Party, will incorporate Disney Parks around the world in different ways and today, we have more details about how guests … Read more

Star Wars Day – May the 4th – At Disneyland Paris

May 5, 2018

Chewbacca on May the 4th 2018, Star Wars Day, in Disneyland Paris.

Friday was May the 4th, better known as Star Wars Day. Disneyland Paris welcomed some special guests and organised special activities in Discoveryland to celebrate a galaxy far, far away. Discoveryland is the European version of Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, more focused on how the visionaries of the past saw the future. … Read more