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Monday, October 19, 2026 at 16:33
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Wartezeiten.APP: We almost quit — now we’re going full throttle

Wartezeiten.APP: We almost quit — now we’re going full throttle

Tuesday, 29. September 2026, 12:50
For almost 10 years, Wartezeiten.APP has shown you how long you’ll have to wait in line at theme parks across Europe. This year, though, we had to ask ourselves an uncomfortable question: Does this project even have a future? Here’s how we got there and what we decided — and why this goes far beyond our own site and matters to every theme park fan. When we launched Wartezeiten.APP, we had one clear, simple goal: All the important data on your favorite parks should be quick and easy to...
Wartezeiten.APP 1.4.1 adds sharing, Watch upgrades and mini-games

Wartezeiten.APP 1.4.1 adds sharing, Watch upgrades and mini-games

Friday, 04. September 2026, 12:19
Two months after launch, Wartezeiten.APP is on version 1.4.1. 16 store updates sit in between. For the next park day that mostly means this: you can share wait times, the Apple Watch keeps up, live numbers stay put when the signal dies, and 13 offline mini-games wait in the queue with you. The app did not switch jobs. Less guesswork before the gates, less guesswork once you are inside. It arrived in the App Store at the end of June 2026 as a native iOS app with Apple Watch, built for iOS 26....
Disneyland Paris Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter at Phantom Manor

Disneyland Paris Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter at Phantom Manor

Thursday, 27. August 2026, 15:46
Euro Disney is guilty of involuntary manslaughter and must pay the maximum fine of 225,000 euros after a maintenance technician was electrocuted at Phantom Manor, the haunted house at Disneyland Paris, the criminal court in Meaux has ruled. Olivier, 45, was electrocuted on April 2, 2016, in Chessy (Seine-et-Marne). He was on an urgent job replacing a projector bulb. That projector was indispensable for the safety of guests moving through the attraction. Agence France-Presse learned of the...
Vapiano at Disney Village: Fresh Look Coming by Early 2027

Vapiano at Disney Village: Fresh Look Coming by Early 2027

Friday, 24. July 2026, 12:43
July 25 is Carousel Day around the world — and that is exactly when a closer look at Disney Village at Disneyland Paris pays off. There, the Italian restaurant Vapiano is heading for a full refresh. After 10 successful years, the “fast-casual” concept built around fresh pasta and customizable pizzas will get a global renovation from the end of 2026, with a redesign and modernization of the interiors. For fans and families, the news hits twice. The remodel aims to improve the guest...
Disneyland Paris Brings Mickey and Minnie to Toulouse Hospital

Disneyland Paris Brings Mickey and Minnie to Toulouse Hospital

Tuesday, 21. July 2026, 16:25
On July 16, Mickey and Minnie Mouse walked through the doors of the Children's Hospital and the pediatric department at Toulouse University Hospital — to the delight of young patients, their families and hospital staff. Joined by the Disney VoluntEARS from Disneyland Paris, the iconic characters filled the day with real joy. After greeting Mickey and Minnie, the children took part in creative workshops: they decorated water bottles, painted, made personalized bracelets and created badges....
Disneyland Paris: How lost items get a meaningful second life

Disneyland Paris: How lost items get a meaningful second life

Tuesday, 14. July 2026, 13:44
Every year, guests leave countless personal belongings in the parks and hotels of Disneyland Paris — eyeglasses, jewelry, phones, strollers. What happens to the items no one ever claims? Behind the scenes, the resort gives those lost-and-found pieces a meaningful second life, tying magic to social and environmental impact. Reuniting lost items with their owners remains the top priority. Unclaimed belongings, though, are passed on with care. Each month, unclaimed eyeglasses go to the Musée...
Anne-Lise, Disneyland Paris’s First Wish Child, Returns 34 Years Later

Anne-Lise, Disneyland Paris’s First Wish Child, Returns 34 Years Later

Wednesday, 08. July 2026, 14:26
More than three decades ago, a nine-year-old girl named Anne-Lise walked through the gates of Disneyland Paris for the very first time — and became a pioneer. As the first child to have a wish granted through the newly established partnership with the French charity Petits Princes, she had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree at Disneyland Park. Today she returns to the place where it all began. Her story is far more than a nostalgic journey: it shows how a single fulfilled wish can shape...
30 Spanish Children Discover World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris

30 Spanish Children Discover World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris

Wednesday, 08. July 2026, 08:50
This week, 30 children from Spain had a dream come true: supported by the Juegaterapia Foundation, they traveled with their families for two extraordinary days full of magic at Disneyland Paris. The journey itself already promised unforgettable moments — and it delivered. The adventure began aboard an Airbus A320 of Iberia Airlines, specially decorated on the outside with the beloved characters Olaf and Buzz Lightyear. Inside the aircraft, the young travelers discovered delightful Disneyland...
Wartezeiten.APP Now Available as Native iOS App with Apple Watch Support

Wartezeiten.APP Now Available as Native iOS App with Apple Watch Support

Tuesday, 30. June 2026, 09:40
Theme park fans, take note: The Wartezeiten.APP has taken a major step forward. It is now available as a full native iOS app in the App Store – in seven languages and with comprehensive Apple Watch support. The app requires iOS 26 to deliver the best possible experience with its extensive technologies. It bundles live wait times, park status, weather, shows, statistics and smart alerts for more than 40 theme parks worldwide, giving visitors a quick overview of many parks at once – both...
International Women’s Day 2026: Disneyland Paris Celebrates Equality with Strong Women

International Women’s Day 2026: Disneyland Paris Celebrates Equality with Strong Women

Monday, 16. March 2026, 08:45
Disneyland Paris is making a powerful statement for gender equality once again on International Women’s Day 2026. The beloved resort inspires its Cast Members with dedicated programs and lets guests experience the topic firsthand. It’s a real highlight for fans that shows how much heart and dedication go into creating the daily magic. This week marked the ninth edition of the exclusive Cast Members conference. Participants spent the day in workshops and talks covering everything from...