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. Here is my list of attractions to see and enjoy on a visit to the 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 mind-blowing shows.

When you first walk through the gates of this magical place, the sensations can be overwhelming. From the atmosphere to the sets, 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 the Disneyland park on Discoveryland Island, the inclusion of Star Wars has been one of the company's great successes. In this hyper-space adventure you will join the Rebel Alliance, attend a meeting with Admiral Ackbar who will give you all the details regarding your mission: to drive through space the reconnaissance ship to discover the plans of the Star Destroyer. This adventure is aimed at tweens, teens and adults. Requires a minimum height of 1.20 metres to enter.

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

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

The friendly and smiling Crush quickly 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 most requested attractions in the whole complex, so it has long waiting lines 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 over the minimum height of 1.07 metres. You will climb into the shell of a turtle and although the ride starts with a smooth ride you will be spinning and tumbling among the fishes when you least expect it.

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

The most famous and funniest attraction of the Pirates of the Caribbean area is located in Disneyland Park, on the Adventureland island and everyone can go on it, even small children. A new adventure begins with Captain Jack Sparrow, who with his natural clumsiness and grace will have to overcome all kinds of inconveniences 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 a fan-favourite attraction. It is aimed at teenagers and adults and requires a minimum height of 1.40 metres to enter. In this adventure you are tasked with finding an expedition that set off for the Temple of Peril but has not been heard from again; with your arrival at the abandoned camp things start to get complicated until they get completely out of control.

Useful info:

  • Category: Thrillers
  • 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, it is an attraction focused on 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's a 3D attraction where you'll find yourself 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 pre-teens, teenagers and adults. The minimum ride height 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, Ratatouille 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's a favourite visitor attraction so try to get there as early and as fast as you can.

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!

Exterior of Peter Pan's Flight| ©Carterhawk
Exterior of 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. Here 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, finally arriving in Neverland and enjoying its fantasy landscapes.

Useful information:

  • 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

One of the classic attractions since the opening of Disneyland Paris in the 90s and one of everyone's favourites. Big Thunder Mountain is located in Disneyland Park, designed for pre-teens, children and adults, you must be at least 1 .02 metres tall to enter. Legend has it that the old mountain is under some sort of enchantment that bankrupted the mining company and turned 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 adventure for all ages, 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 to see it. It is performed several times a day in the Animagique Theater, located in Walt Disney Studios Park in the Toon Studio area; during the Christmas season at Disneyland it is replaced by the 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 Aladdin 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

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

Another fantastic show to enjoy as a family, as long as it's on the park's seasonal itinerary, 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 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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13. It's a small world

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

Located in Disneyland Park on Fantasyland Island 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 Exterior| ©William Warby
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast Exterior| ©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 game is located in Disneyland Park, on the island of Discoveryland. Your mission will be to 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. Inside Disneyland 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 to the limit. Located in Walt Disney Studios Park, in the Word of Pixar area, it is designed for children, teenagers and adults but requires a minimum height of 1.20 metres 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 to avoid crowds when visiting Disneyland and 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 before arriving at the park and skip the queue.
  • Disneyland has a paid service called Disney Premier Access, with which you will pay a small fee to go without queuing to the attractions. It is important to take into account that this service is not available in all the attractions of the park.
  • Determine the best time to visit the park according to your requirements. Depending on the season you prefer, choose the least crowded days possible.

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