La Tanière du Dragon

As a child, the Dragon terrified me, but returning as an adult, I found him unchanged, while I had grown. Now, I understand his frustration with the endless stream of tourists. In the end, we’ve become unlikely friends.

One of my favorite parts about the park!!! Seeing Maleficent under the castle is one of the coolest things that you won’t find in any other park. It’s located on the left side of the castle so don’t miss it when visiting slip

La Tanière du Dragon is a fascinating animated dragon attraction located in the dungeon of the castle at Disneyland Paris. The lifelike dragon is impressive and especially captivating for small children, making it a fun and slightly mysterious experience. It can be easily accessed through the souvenir shop inside the castle, so keep an eye out for the entrance. A hidden gem that adds an extra layer of magic to the castle visit!

The Dragon’s Lair is situated beneath the Disneyland Castle, and is a must visit walkthrough ride at the theme park. It might not be immediately obvious where the entrance is for people who have never previously been on the ride. There’s an external entrance outside the castle and internal steps down into the lair. The walkthrough consists of a dimly lit cavern with a large dragon sleeping silently. Occasionally it will 'wake up', puffing smoke and growling. Young kids might find the dragon scary depending on how sensitive they are.

it took forever to find but well worth the journey! there's a secret back door in one of the shops, but there is also a small and unassuming cave on the left bridge once you enter through the castle gates. nothing to do but stare, but i loved staring!

A hidden gem nestled beneath Sleeping Beauty Castle! This atmospheric walkthrough features an incredible animatronic dragon that occasionally wakes up and growls — a real surprise for first-timers. It’s dark, moody, and very well-themed. It’s very easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there. There are two subtle entrances, one from within the castle and one outside near the side path. Highly recommended for those who love the details and magic of Disney storytelling. 🐲 Features a life-size animatronic dragon. 🏰 Located under Sleeping Beauty Castle. 🚪 Two entrances: inside the castle & from the outside side path. 🌌 Dark, moody atmosphere with detailed theming. 🔍 Easily missed – not heavily signposted. 😮 Unexpected and impressive surprise. ⏳ No queue when we visited – a quick but memorable stop.

I still had memories from 1992 when my parents took me to Disneyland. The dragon felt so lifelike back then. Obviously at my age it doesn't look as unsettlingly real as it did 30 years ago to me, but it sure did the trick for my 5 yo who's convinced these guys have a real living dragon hidden in a basement and that's bound to end in some nasty way sooner than later.

Fun secret underneath the castle—a great way to entertain kids while between rides, or play into the magic and secrets of Disney. Easy to access even with a stroller. 10/10 recommend seeing.