Top 15 Disneyland Paris attractions

Whether you're a thrill seeker or a thrill seeker looking to marvel and escape reality, when it comes to attractions at Disneyland there's something for everyone. Enjoy the rides and attractions of a magical world

Katherine Betances

Katherine Betances

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Top 15 Disneyland Paris attractions

Disneyland in Paris, France | ©Thomas Evraert

This compilation of everything you can do with your Disneyland Paris tickets includes the best rides and virtual reality rides at the theme park along with some truly amazing shows.

When you first walk through the gates of this magical place, the sensations can be overwhelming. From the atmosphere to the decorations, the festive atmosphere to the music. Everything is designed to thrill you to the bone. Especially if you are a fan who has grown up in awe of the Disney universes.

1. Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain| ©Ealasaid
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain| ©Ealasaid

Located in Disneyland Park, on Discoveryland Island, Star Wars has been one of the company's greatest successes. In this hyper-space adventure you will join the Rebel Alliance; you will attend a meeting with Admiral Ackbar, who will give you all the details concerning your mission: to drive the survey ship through space to discover the plans of the Star Destroyer.

If you book your Disneyland day ticket, you can experience this adventure for tweens, teens and adults. Requires a minimum height of 1.20 metres to gain access.

Useful information:

  • Category: Thrill Rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? Yes.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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2. Crush's Coaster

Crush's Coaster| ©David Jafra
Crush's Coaster| ©David Jafra

The friendly, smiling Crush soon became one of the most endearing characters in the film Finding Nemo. This attraction is located in Walt Disney Studios Park, in the Worlds of Pixar area. It is one of the busiest attractions in the whole complex, so it has long queues almost all the time. A tip? Visit the attraction as soon as you arrive at the park.

To get on the attraction you must be at least 1.07 metres tall. You'll climb into the shell of a turtle, and although the ride begins with a smooth ride, when you least expect it you'll start spinning and tumbling among the fish.

Useful information:

  • Category: Thrill rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? Yes.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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3. Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean| ©Lo¨c
Pirates of the Caribbean| ©Lo¨c

If you book your day ticket for Disneyland you will have access to the most famous and fun attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean. It is located in Disneyland Park, on Adventureland Island, and everyone can go on it, even small children. A new adventure begins alongside Captain Jack Sparrow, who, with his natural clumsiness and grace, will have to negotiate all sorts of pitfalls to achieve his goal: to unearth a hidden treasure.

Useful information:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril| ©Natalie Newton
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril| ©Natalie Newton

Also located in Disneyland Park, on Adventureland Island, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril is among the most popular attractions among fans.

It is intended for teens and adults, requiring a minimum height of 1.40 metres. In this adventure you are tasked with finding an expedition that set off for the Temple of Peril, but from which they have had no news: with your arrival at the abandoned camp things start to get completely out of control.

Useful info:

  • Category: Strong Thrills.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? Yes.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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5. Star Tours: The Adventure Continues

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues| ©Jeremy Thompson
Star Tours: The Adventure Continues| ©Jeremy Thompson

A new intergalactic adventure awaits you at Star Tours. Located in Disneyland Park, on the island of Discoveryland, this attraction is aimed at pre-teens, teenagers and adults, so a height of 1.02 metres is required to enter.

It has the particularity of being able to combine different stories and missions, so every time you go up you will have a slightly different adventure. It is a 3D attraction in which you climb aboard the Starspeeder 1000 and embark on a journey across the galaxy to reach Tatooine and the Death Star.

Useful info:

  • Category: Thrill rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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6. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror| ©Alexf
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror| ©Alexf

You can't miss the scariest and most thrilling adventure in all of Disneyland. Located in Walt Disney Studios Park, in the Production Courtyard area, Hollywood Tower Hotelsis an attraction focused on tweens, teens and adults.

The minimum height of access is 1.02 metres. Once the best-known hotel in all of Hollywood succumbed to misfortune and closed after a mysterious accident; its ruins appear to be possessed by strange spirits, so be prepared for a few scares.

Useful info:

  • Category: thrill rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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7. Ratatouille: The Adventure

Ratatouille| ©Martin Lewison
Ratatouille| ©Martin Lewison

Located in the Walt Disney Studios park, in the Worlds of Pixar area, this is an adventure for the whole family that combines 4D effects with a thrilling ride.

In the story you will be reduced to the size of a mouse; wrapped in the skin of the little animal and together with your friends you will have to escape from Chef Skinner who will chase you around the Gusteau restaurant. It is one of the favourite attractions for visitors so try to go as early as possible.

Useful information:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? Yes.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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8. Peter Pan's Flight: Fly, fly, fly!

Peter Pan's Flight| ©Carterhawk
Peter Pan's Flight| ©Carterhawk

Located in Disneyland Park on Fantasyland Island, Peter Pan's Flight is an attraction designed for the whole family to have fun. You will board a beautiful galleon with the exclusive and important mission of accompanying Tinkerbell on a journey through the most famous scenes from the Disney animated version of the classic Peter Pan. You will fly to the beautiful city of London visiting Big Ben, Tower Bridge and finally arrive in Neverland and enjoy its fantasy landscapes.

Useful info:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Queue available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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9. Big Thunder Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain| ©JON_CF
Big Thunder Mountain| ©JON_CF

It is one of the classic attractions since the opening of Disneyland Paris in the 90's and one of everyone's favourites. Big Thunder Mountain is located in Disneyland Park and is designed for pre-teens, children and adults. To enter you must be 1.02 metres tall.

Legend states that the old mountain is under some sort of enchantment that led to the bankruptcy of the mining company and transformed Thunder Mesa into a ghost town. Hold on to your seat and get ready for a bumpy ride!

Useful information:

  • Category: Thrill rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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10. Phantom Manor

Phantom Manor| ©David Jafra
Phantom Manor| ©David Jafra

Disneyland's Haunted Manor is a fun, all-ages adventure located in Disneyland Park on the island of Frontierland. Legend has it that the Haunted Manor belonged to one of the founding families of the town of Thunder Mesa.

As you tour the Mansion you will learn the sad story of the beautiful Melanie Ravenswood whose suitors always died in strange events, apparently murdered by her possessive father Mr. Ravenswood. Despite the years and the passage of time, Melanie's now ghost is still at the Mansion waiting for her true love.

Useful information:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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11. Mickey and the Magician

Mickey and the Magician| ©ThatDisneyLover
Mickey and the Magician| ©ThatDisneyLover

If you visit Disneyland and find Mickey and the Magician on your show itinerary, make a space in your schedule. It is performed several times a day at the Animagique Theater, located in Walt Disney Studios Park in the Toon Studio area. During the Christmas season at Disneyland, it is replaced by a special Mickey 's Christmas Big Band performance.

Designed for the whole family to enjoy, the show has a total running time of 28 minutes, where Mickey will be mysteriously transported to various magical worlds including: the land of Cinderella, the land of Sleeping Beauty, the jungle of The Lion King, the spectacular landscapes of Aladin and the frozen land of Frozen.

Useful information:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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12. The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands

The Lion King:| ©Arvid Bux
The Lion King:| ©Arvid Bux

Another fantastic show that you will enjoy as a family if you book your Disneyland day ticket is The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands. The show takes place in the largest theatre in the entire park: the Frontierland Theatre.

For 30 minutes, a talented cast of dancers, acrobats and singers bring the mythical songs from The Lion King to new life, accompanied by drums, tribal sounds and a world-class light show.

Useful info:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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13. It's a small world

Its a small world| ©CheshireScalliArt
Its a small world| ©CheshireScalliArt

Located in Disneyland Park, on the island of Fantasyland, is an attraction not to be missed if you are visiting Paris with children. It's a tranquil boat ride that takes you on a journey around the world accompanied by animated puppets and catchy songs.

The puppets honour different cultures, the landscapes that make up the attraction are full of colour and beautiful detail everywhere you look.

Useful info:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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14. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast| ©William Warby
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast| ©William Warby

It's time to spin and test your aim with laser blasts at the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction. Designed for family fun, children of all ages can enter.

This fun ride is located in Disneyland Park, on the island of Discoveryland. If you book tickets for Disneyland Paris, you can climb aboard the XP-40 space cruiser to help Buzz dismantle the plans of the Evil Emperor Zurg, who has taken it upon himself to steal the piles of helpless toys.

Useful info:

  • Category: Family Attraction.
  • Does this attraction have Single Tail available? No.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? Yes.

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15. RC Racer

RC Racer| ©Mkckim
RC Racer| ©Mkckim

RC Racer is Andy's favourite race track in the Toy Story films. If you book your Disneyland ticket, you can climb aboard one of the toy cars and go up to 25 metres high at breakneck speed.

This exciting attraction is among the favourites of those who enjoy adventures on the edge. It is located in Walt Disney Studios Park, in the Word of Pixar area, and is designed for children, teenagers and adults, but a minimum height of 1.20 metres is required to enter.

Useful information:

  • Category: thrill rides.
  • Does this attraction have a Single Tail available? Yes.
  • Does this attraction have Disney Premier Access available? No.

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How to avoid queues and crowds at Disneyland

Disneyland Paris| ©David Jafra
Disneyland Paris| ©David Jafra

Here are some tips for visiting Disneyland Paris and avoiding crowds to make your stay more enjoyable:

  • If you are staying at Disneyland hotels, take advantage of the initial window of time before the park opens to the general public to visit the most in-demand attractions. Remember that you can also book your tickets with express bus service.
  • If you are visiting Disneyland from Paris, arrive early and take advantage of the early morning to go to the most popular attractions.
  • Buy your Disneyland tickets in advance.
  • Disneyland has a paid service called Disney Premier Access, with which you will pay a small amount to go on the attractions without queues. It is important to note that this service is not available at all attractions in the park.
  • Determine the best time to visit the park according to your availability and choose the least crowded days.

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