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Moana Figures Replace Lion King Characters in Disneyland Paris' Adventureland

The on-site swap signals a broader resort revamp with new franchise-driven areas on the horizon.

Overview

  • Photos posted by DLP Report on August 28 show Hei Hei and Pua newly installed in Adventureland, replacing Kaa and Zazu.
  • The reason for the change remains unclear, with no official explanation provided in the reporting.
  • Disneyland Paris is progressing through a multi-year transformation that includes renaming Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World next year.
  • World of Frozen is planned to open in 2026 inside the retitled Disney Adventure World.
  • A Lion King–themed water log flume is slated for 2026 at the same park, which would be the resort’s first log flume attraction; fan talk about a potential Moana project remains speculative.