Disneyland Paris Cast Members Share a First Look at Disney Adventure World

Every career milestone at Disneyland Paris marks the beginning of a bold new era, whether you’ve been in the same department for years or have transitioned from role to role over the course of your tenure. And that’s quite my story!

My name is Dorine, and I’m an attraction operator and trainer at Disneyland Paris. My Disney journey began in 2018 when I first joined our guest flow teams in Disneyland park as a temporary cast member. I helped launch the very first edition of “Pirates and Princesses Festival,” “The Lion King & Jungle Festival,” and more. In 2020, driven by a desire for growth and challenge, I moved to Walt Disney World thanks to the Cultural Representative Program for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT.

I returned to Disneyland Paris in 2021 and, since then, I’ve worked in many attractions: from it’s a small world to Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, or Slinky Dog Zig Zag Spin!

My next career milestone came as a heart-stopping surprise. This year, one September morning, my leader called me in and told me I had been chosen to be part of the opening guest flow team at World of Frozen! I was speechless, excited, honored, and already imagining the magic ahead.

Fun fact: Frozen is one of my favorite Disney Animation stories! If I had to pick a character, I’d choose Anna: loyal, determined, bright, and solar. With of course a special mention to Olaf, who reminds us that with a little hope and magic, everything is possible! Plus, I also love warm hugs!

Time flew by faster than I ever imagined! As I take a moment to breathe today, just after welcoming our first guests to Disney Adventure World on this historic day, it’s almost hard to believe everything we’ve experienced since that unforgettable Disney Cast Life event back in November.

These past few months have been so much more than preparation – they’ve been a full immersion into a dream coming to life.

After the event, everything accelerated. As cast members, we were given the incredible opportunity to discover Disney Adventure World before anyone else. The exclusive preview phases were truly timeless moments. Walking through lands that still felt like secrets, witnessing the first emotional reactions from the loved ones we were able to invite… it was magical, but also deeply moving. You could feel that something extraordinary was being born, and we were part of it.

One memory stands out in particular: the general rehearsal of “Disney Cascade of Lights.” That evening, the park felt unreal. When the first lights burst to life, the music echoed over Adventure Bay and the sky lit up… I had tears in my eyes. We were all there together discovering this spectacle before the world. And in that shared moment filled with emotion, I thought, “This is it, we’re almost there.”

But if there’s one thing that will stay with me forever, it is without a doubt the Celebration of the Villagers of Arendelle.

During the month of February, as we were getting ready to settle in World of Frozen, the cast members of its opening teams took part in an immersive training called Becoming a Villager of Arendelle. Through an incredible day-long session, we learned about the story and the legends of Arendelle, its culture, and the way of welcoming others as true Arendellians. Every detail mattered and every interaction had meaning. We weren’t just becoming cast members of a new land – we were becoming its inhabitants!

And then came that unforgettable moment. All gathered together, in our brand-new costumes, surrounded by colleagues who had become friends, almost family… Anna and Elsa appeared. Seeing them there, in our Arendelle, was indescribable. They officially welcomed us as villagers of the kingdom. When I received my Arendelle nametag, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. It was symbolic, but so powerful. In that precise moment, everything became real.

And then… March 29, 2026: opening day! I will never forget the energy of that morning. The guard of honor, the glances exchanged between cast members, the smiles filled with excitement, and a little bit of nerves, too. Seeing the first guests arrive, feeling their anticipation, and hearing their reactions was pure magic.

There was emotion everywhere. Some had tears in their eyes. Others were laughing and applauding.

As for me, I was trying to take it all in: the colors, the sounds, the faces. When the gates officially opened, I felt something incredibly powerful. A mix of joy, pride, and above all, accomplishment. All those months of preparation and all those behind-the-scenes moments had led to that exact point in time.

Then, as I watched the very first guests step into Arendelle, discovering a world we had learned to love long before them, I understood the adventure had only just begun!

Today, I am more than Dorine, guest flow and trainer. I am also a villager of Arendelle, ready to tell stories, create memories, and share all the magic! When I look back on everything I’ve experienced at Disneyland Paris since 2018, I realize that every step led me here, exactly where I was meant to be.

Now, let the adventure begin!

When I heard about Journey Into Disney Adventure World: A Cast Life Event, my excitement skyrocketed. This three-day expo-style event followed the official announcements shared by Disneyland Paris at the press and media event on November 24 and offered over 5,000 Disneyland Paris cast members the chance to be some of the first to be immersed into the new experiences Disney Adventure World will soon present when it debuts on March 29, 2026.

As a member of the new opening team, I knew I couldn’t miss the opportunity to be among the first to step into a historic transformation at Disneyland Paris.

On November 26, I arrived early at Disney Village Dôme, where the event was taking place. The venue had been transformed into a glowing preview of what Disney Adventure World will soon become. Towering artwork, merchandise products, scale models, exclusive photo opportunities, food and beverage development concepts, and more awaited a crowd of passionate cast members willing to discover it all. The excitement was contagious!

After a breathtaking opening moment where Queen Elsa used her powers to bring the showroom to light, I began exploring each immersive station. Everywhere I looked, creativity was bursting to life. The atmosphere felt alive with thousands of cast members exploring the event, it felt like walking into a storybook that was just waiting to be read out loud.

Early samples of merchandise, from intricate apparel inspired by Scandinavian motifs to sparkling collectibles, filled the decor in the area, including a life-size reproduction of several icons of future Disney Adventure World, where Disney characters popped by to surprise and welcome everyone.

Further along, chefs proudly presented prototypes of the flavors that will soon become favorites at the Nordic Crowns Tavern or The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge. Stories can also be told through the richness of the flavors, the textures, and the carefully sourced ingredients. Everything looked incredible, and having the chance to hear from the chefs about the creative process was truly amazing!

Did you know? Our chefs tested over 30 different recipes of mashed potatoes for the Nordic Crowns Tavern menu before they were completely satisfied with the result!

At another area of the expo, models, storyboards, drones, and interactive elements of all sorts offered a glimpse of upcoming shows, such as the groundbreaking new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Cascade of Lights,” which I personally can’t wait to discover!

One of the biggest highlights? A gondola from Raiponce Tangled Spin, the new attraction coming to Adventure Way, was installed by Walt Disney Imagineering teams for cast members to take photos!

With the chance to step into such a whimsical vehicle for the first time, I felt immersed in the magic of the Festival of Lanterns and pictured myself boarding this future attraction beneath a sky illuminated with floating lanterns and the iconic song I See the Light.

The moment that truly stayed with me happened when I reached the corner of the room, where the future costumes of the operational cast members of World of Frozen were displayed. It was the first time I was seeing the design I would soon wear: the colors, the Nordic patterns, the details… I was in awe!

While I was admiring every little element, I suddenly noticed another cast member standing right beside me, just as mesmerized as me. We started talking and, to our surprise, we quickly realized that we were both going to be part of the opening guest flow team at World of Frozen.

My new soon-to-be teammate, Enzo, shared the same spark in his eyes. It felt like destiny, surrounded by the costumes of our future adventures as Arendelle villagers, as we prepared to venture into an incredible new chapter in our Disney journeys.

Many surprises sprinkled this already-magical journey, as the exploration session was paused to let Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take over the central stage in their brand-new outfits. Soon, an array of favorite Disney characters and Super Heroes joined the group on-stage to mark the grand finale of this unique Disney Cast Life adventure.

Standing in front of a close-to-real-life-size replica concept art of Arendelle, I could already imagine guests exploring the new land and the awe of fans seeing their favorite stories come alive. Being part of this major milestone for our resort is truly an honor and a one-of-a-kind experience that you can only find while working for Disney.

With creative minds shaping these breathtaking new stories heading soon to Disney Adventure World, I was reminded of the real reason behind our role: everything we do here is about storytelling and about bringing joy. To know I’ll play a part in welcoming guests into Arendelle for the very first time gives me chills, and it’s a truly exciting prospect as we head into a new era at Disneyland Paris.

With the grand opening approaching rapidly, I’m more ready than ever to help open the gates to a brand-new world and share with our guests an unforgettable adventure!

Make sure you don’t miss my experience on the @DLPAmbassador official Instagram account!