DLP Works

[News] 🚨⚠️🦁 New details for World of Lion King at #DisneyAdventureWorld ➡️ The project, in development since 2022, began construction last year shortly after its permit was approved & promises a “unique & a deeper level of immersion than ever before". ➡️The entire #WorldofLionKing land will span more than 30,000 m², with a Pride Rock rising 37m high, and will also include: ➖ A 14,000 m² flume type attraction (largest show building ever constructed at #DisneylandParis) ➖ A shop integrated at the attraction exit, ➖ A food kiosk, restrooms, ➖ A character meet'n'greet area... ➡️ 🎢 The attraction will re-tell the story of Simba through its iconic musics across 19 scenes, featuring 2 lifts, 3 drops, combining bioluminescent technology, detailed environments or advanced Audio-Animatronics! But also: ➖ A gigantic final scene⚠️, ➖ A 16-meter final drop, ➖ A dual-platform loading station (more capacity). ➡️ 🌳 🇹🇿 Vegetation will rely on locally adapted plant species carefully shaped to recreate the African savanna atmosphere: ➖ Themed pathways & landscape designed to shield visual intrusions from Adventure Bay, ➖ A giant baobab tree dedicated to Rafiki, ➖ Buildings inspired by traditional Tanzanian architecture! ➡️ 🚧 Following the completion of major earthworks in late 2025, the project has now entered the vertical construction phase, marking the next stage in the development of this new immersive world: ➖ Follow step by step evolution, with aerials, analysis or live reports on #DLPWorks ➡️The first fully themed Lion King land ever created in a #Disney park by #WaltDisneyImagineering is led by Beth Clapperton (Awarded by prestigious TEA). ➖ Early models have already been reviewed by Disney Legends including Andreas Deja or Don Hahn.

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[News] 🚧🍕 Theming now being installed at Casa Giulia! ➡️ Brickwork elements have now also been added inside the building, visible on the first floor near the terrace area. ➡️ The arches have received their decorative mouldings, while scaffolding has been installed to begin theming work on the northern façade in #DisneyVillage ➖ Additional scaffolding have been installed on the roof.

[News] 🚧🛍️ Latest update on the construction of Disney Wonders! ➡️ The metal framework of the themed façade is currently being installed, while insulation foam panels are also being added. ➡️ The interior remains open to the outside for now, allowing construction vehicles to circulate during the works ➖ As a reminder, the store is expected to open this summer in #DisneyVillage! ➡️ Roof works have also progressed significantly, with many curved metal sections now installed.

@Noslait OOHH, you’re luckyy! The website isn't actually finished yet. We’re still working on it, and it was supposed to stay in 'maintenance mode' until the end of the month! Oops... ➡️Thanks anyway for the message 🫶

@DLPWorks I just checked your website with the new interactive map, it's really interesting ! Your site looks really great

[Live] ⚠️⚽️ The sign of the future Pelé Soccer boutique has been installed!! ➡️ With the opening scheduled for May 2026, final preparations are now underway to allow a quick debut, just a few months ahead of the 2026 World Cup! #DisneyVillage

[News] ⚠️🚨🦁Water + Vehicle tests carried out for the future Lion King attraction!! ➡️ In preparation for the attraction’s future installation on site and to allow for further adjustments, real-scale tests using a vehicle similar to the Lion King flume are being conducted… this time with water!! ➡️ Imagineers are studying the best possible options for this first-ever flume type attraction at #DisneylandParis themed to The world of Lion King!! 🎥 by "dream&Magic"

[Live] ⚠️🎆 New pyrotechnic installations spotted in front of the Castle! ➡️ During our visit, technicians were installing small black poles topped with pyrotechnic equipment🎇! ➡️🌳 Small shrubs have also been planted to conceal some of the technical elements. ➡️ Around the castle, fountains currently appear to be inactive: ➖ As announced by #DisneylandParis, modifications are being made to “Disney Tales of Magic” show, following the removal of the drones & the ongoing works!

[Live] 🚧 Some updates on the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge refurbishment! ➡️ Walls have now been themed all around the castle, while scaffolding covered with a white tarp has been erected on a small section of the bridge. ➡️ The castle entrance now permanently features the white wall that is usually installed shortly before the nighttime show. ➖ Access to “La Tanière du Dragon” is also blocked at the end of the day + during performances on Central Plaza. ➡️ New installations have recently appeared on site (👀 see our next post for more details). #DisneylandParis

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[Live] 🏗️🦁 World of Lion King construction is moving fast!! ➡️ New walls & columns have appeared on the western side of the site, while the eastern section also seems to be entering its vertical construction phase! All three cranes are fully active! ➡️ On the attraction test area side, the lift hill is now in place. ➖ #DisneylandParis Imagineers also appear to be installing technical elements at the top of the lift!

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[Live] 🚧🎈Latest update on the construction of the future Up attraction! ➡️ The scaffolding installed last week remains in place, with #DisneylandParis crews currently working on the entrance & exit towers! ➡️ Theater of the Stars, also surrounded by walls, is currently being used for the works as a storage area for containers recently delivered on site: ➖ Could this be the arrival of the ride system components? Time will tell!👀

Last Birthday ?

[History] 🌴🎂 May 9, 1999 - Opening of Rainforest Café at #DisneyVillage! ➡️ The first ever, Rainforest Café, in Europe officially opened on May 9, 1999 in #DisneylandParis, replacing the former 'Key West Oyster Bar': ➖ The restaurant & shop introduced a highly immersive environment combining animatronic animals, tropical vegetation, sound effects & large aquariums! ➡️📈Despite aging infrastructure & reduced maintenance on several effects, the restaurant remains one of the resort’s most popular dining locations. ➡️ Over the years, the building has lost much of its original decor & effects, offering a different experience from what it was in 1999. ➡️ The future of the Rainforest Café is uncertain. Part of the shared building has remained empty since the closure of the former "Hurricanes nightclub" in 2010: ➖ The architecture is also no longer aligned with the new design direction of Disney Village transformation. ➡️📝Could the building eventually be demolished ? Is closure considered ? Answers soon on #DLPWorks 👀

@HindHind123 Let’s say 2.. max 3 videos per months yep 👍

@DLPWorks Good video will this be a weekly video.

[News] ⚠️🚨 New format launched on DLP Works! ➡️ “NO COMMENT” 🎥 Updates! Raw on-site videos from ongoing projects at #DisneylandParis ➖ No edit, No music, No cuts! ➖ Just pure atmosphere & construction sounds ➡️ First video (MAY / Week 1) here : youtu.be/S4qeHymOhuc

We'd love to hear your feedback since this is a new format for us. 🎥Thank you all!

[News] 🏗️🛠️ And just like that, the old McDonald’s is gone! ➡️ During our latest visit, excavators were actively removing the final ground anchors of the former building. ➡️ Within the next few days, the remaining scaffolding (now mainly used to conceal the construction site from guests ) should disappear, making way for a few trees… before perhaps welcoming new #DisneyVillage projects in the years to come 👀

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[Analysis] 🚧🧱 Major progress visible at future Casa Giulia restaurant! ➡️ Most of the southern façades have now received their brickwork & paint finishes. ➖ Exterior cladding + façade slats have also been installed across several sections of the #DisneyVillage building. ➡️ Insulation works continue both outside and inside the building. Multiple technical layers & façade treatments are still being added! ➡️ More scaffoldings have been erected on the south + west façades: ➖ It will allow the remaining brickwork & themed architectural elements to be installed. #DisneylandParis