Disneyland Paris to open world’s first Up-themed ride next year
THE world’s first ride based on the Disney film Up is set to open at Disneyland Paris.
The ride will be based on the much-loved 2009 family film that follows pensioner Carl and boy scout Russell on an adventure.
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The ride, named Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings, will open at the theme park next year.
To get to the ride, visitors will queue through four themed zones that represent key moments from the film including Carl’s childhood aviator helmet and goggles and Ellie’s adventure book.
The carousel ride will boast 48 swings, including special ‘duo’ seats – so a total of 64 people can go on the ride at any one time.
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When the ride spins, the dome above where riders will be seated will tilt, creating the feeling of flying.
To keep on theme with the film, the ride will feature balloon and cloud motifs.
The ride will also be in a garden inspired by Up, in the newly named Disney Adventure World part of the theme park.
DisneylandParis.com states: “Located in Adventure Way, just opposite Raiponce (Rapunzel) Tangled Spin, construction of the future Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings attraction is well underway.
“The name references the Wilderness Explorers, the club of young adventurers that Russell belongs to.”
When guests reach the ride, they’ll get to try out being a trainee adventurer themselves and get the chance to earn an ‘Aviation’ badge as they fly to the soundtrack of the movie.
DisneylandParis.com added: “This family-friendly experience will offer a new take on the ’flying chair carousel’, an iconic attraction in traditional theme parks for over a century.”
Disneyland Paris has also made another announcement that there will be a new experience at Disney Adventure World called The Disney Princess Cavalcade from July 24.
Visitors will be able to see four princesses from four worlds heading off on a journey through the park.
The princesses include Moana with a float themed around the village of Motunui and a float themed around Raya’s Heart Palace.
The parade will start at the entrance of the future The Lion King-themed area and head to The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge before returning back to where it started.
Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park) opened at the end of March and is home to the new World of Frozen.
Travel reporter Cyann Fielding visited the new land, and here is what she thought.
“Upon entering the Kingdom of Arendelle, I’m greeted by towering Nordic-style houses and a magical Frozen soundtrack.
“Am I actually in Arendelle? Because it sure feels like it.
“The land features a life-sized 36-metre North Mountain with Elsa’s Ice Palace, a Frozen Ever After boat ride, and A Celebration in Arendelle show on the water.
“There is also a Nordic-themed restaurant, as well as themed shopping experiences and character meet and greets.
“The main attraction of the new land is the musical Frozen Ever After boat ride.
“Starting at the Royal Docks, you head through the village and forest, meeting Sven and Olaf on the way; then you glide past Troll Valley and up The North Mountain (and then down the other side!).
“Of course, World of Frozen wouldn’t be complete without its own show.
“The land is set during the Snowflower Festival and as a result, the daily show features your favourite characters as they sing and dance and celebrate the festival together.”
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