At a glance
Les Voyages de Pinocchio is a dark ride that takes guests into the story of the 1940 animated movie. The adventure starts in Stromboli’s puppet theater and moves through the movie’s key moments, including the meeting with the Coachman and the trip to Pleasure Island, where the boys turn into donkeys.
You ride in themed cars designed to resemble hand-carved wooden wagons. Each scene sits in near darkness, and black lighting makes every painted color and backdrop glow. Iconic faces cross your path, from Jiminy Cricket to Honest John and Gideon, not to mention the dreaded Monstro the whale.
Moments of wonder alternate with eerie ones, most of all in the fairground scene and around Stromboli’s cages. Things wrap up cheerfully: the Blue Fairy appears, Pinocchio makes it back to Geppetto’s workshop, and his final transformation gets its celebration.
The storybook dark ride of Pinocchio. A ride in small carts past scenes from the movie, from Stromboli’s theater to Pleasure Island and Monstro the whale. The mood is more unsettling than cheerful, true to the spirit of the original tale. Short and smooth-running, it rarely has a long wait.
History
Les Voyages de Pinocchio welcomed its first riders on April 12, 1992, the day the park opened. It’s the Disneyland Paris take on Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, a ride first built in 1983 for both Disneyland Anaheim and Tokyo Disneyland. This Fantasyland dark ride follows the storyline of the 1940 movie Pinocchio.
Technical specs
- Top speed
- 5 km/h
- Duration
- 2 min 50
- Opened
- 1992
- Type Dark ride
- Opening date April 12, 1992
- Duration 2 min 50
- Speed 5 km/h
- Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering
- Inspired by Pinocchio’s Daring Journey (Disneyland California 1983)
Theme & world
Levels & accessibility
- Fear level none
- Thrill level low
- Emotional impact moderate
- Perceived wait moderate
- Height requirement None (open to everyone)
- Recommended age kids, tweens, teens, adults
- Wheelchair access must transfer from wheelchair
- Pregnant visitors not recommended
Premier Access, Single Rider, PhotoPass
Not offered on this ride.
This ride has no Single Rider line. If you want to cut your wait, rely on Premier Access or get there at park opening.
No PhotoPass on this ride.
This ride stays closed during Extra Magic Time and only opens when the park does.
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Faithful to the world of the movie
- A timeless Fantasyland classic
- Visual effects that still hold up
The downsides
- Some scenes can be scary for little ones
- Some riders find it too short
My verdict
Les Voyages de Pinocchio is a dark ride in small carts that takes you into the world of the 1940 movie: you set off from Stromboli’s theater, pass through Pleasure Island and end up inside Monstro the whale. It lasts 2 min 50, has no height requirement, and its visual effects still hold up despite the ride’s age.
I find it a faithful classic, but you should know what to expect if you’re bringing little ones: the Pleasure Island scene and Monstro the whale can really scare kids under 5. If you know the movie, it pulls you right in, but the storyline can feel hard to follow for everyone else. Bonus: Snow White is right next door, which makes it easy to chain classic dark rides one after the other.
Best time to go
Based on this ride’s wait time history, updated every day.
Map & getting there
You’ll find Les Voyages de Pinocchio in Fantasyland, close to Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains.
Your questions about this ride
01 How can you avoid long lines for the most popular rides?
To skip long lines at Disneyland Paris, I mix several strategies. First, Single Rider is free and really speeds things up on the rides that offer it, including Crush’s Coaster, Flight Force, Ratatouille, and Spider-Man, as long as you don’t mind boarding apart from your group. Next, Disney Premier Access is a paid service that guarantees you priority entry on the headline rides. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, Extra Magic Time lets you into the park before official opening, and that’s the best time to ride the popular attractions back to back without waiting. Last, heading to the busiest rides during a parade or a big show empties the lines dramatically.
02 Are the wait times posted in the park accurate?
Yes, the wait times shown in the app or on the park’s screens are generally accurate. They’re often equal to or slightly longer than the real wait, which helps you plan your day better.
03 How can I find out if a ride will be under refurbishment during my vacation?
Disneyland Paris posts the list of rides closed for refurbishment on its official website several weeks ahead of time. Since the parks are open year-round, maintenance crews sometimes work on days the park is open, which leads to temporary closures. My tip: check this calendar (or the one on my blog) before you book, especially if there’s one particular ride you really care about.
04 Which rides might scare young kids?
Several rides at Disneyland Paris can be a bit much for young kids, even with no height requirement. Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains, in Fantasyland, has dark scenes with the witch that can catch them off guard. Les Voyages de Pinocchio also has some unsettling moments. La Tanière du Dragon, beneath Sleeping Beauty Castle, is home to a very impressive animatronic dragon. Phantom Manor, in Frontierland, leans into its ghostly mood and stays pretty intense for little ones. Pirates of the Caribbean switches between cheerful scenes and darker ones. I recommend watching how your child reacts before you board.
05 How far ahead does Disneyland Paris announce ride closures?
Disneyland Paris shares its list of ride closures about 2 to 3 months ahead. For major rides, the park lets guests know about planned construction at least two months before it starts. I recommend checking the official calendar (or my dedicated page) a few weeks before your visit, since dates can change. That way you won’t get the nasty surprise of finding out on the spot that your favorite ride is closed for refurbishment.
