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Disneyland Paris Begins Drop Tests for Lion King Flume Ride

The backstage trials use 12-passenger boats for a new attraction built into the Disney Adventure World overhaul.

Overview

  • Recent videos show test boats running a drop on a separate backstage track, not at the installed ride site.
  • The ride vehicles are configured for 12 guests per boat and appear larger than those shown in earlier concept art.
  • The experience employs a log-flume system comparable to Splash Mountain and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
  • Disney has not announced an opening date as mechanical commissioning moves forward.
  • Permits describe a covered, two-level show building with an in-building shop, a food kiosk, restrooms, an outdoor meet-and-greet, and a project footprint of about 327,000 square feet in a Pride Lands-themed area.