レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Disneyland Paris opens World of Frozen in major expansion
Disneyland Paris opened World of Frozen on March 29, 2026, as the centerpiece of a 2-billion-euro plan that also renames Walt Disney Studios Park as Disney Adventure World. The new land lets guests step into Arendelle, with an ice mountain, Elsa’s palace, a Nordic-style village, and a family boat ride that carries them past familiar scenes from the movies.
The event was the first major international test for Josh D’Amaro, who became Disney’s chief executive on March 18, 2026, after many years leading the company’s successful parks division, now one of Disney’s most profitable businesses. On stage, he called the opening “a transformational moment” and said that storytelling is central to Disney’s films, parks, cruise ships, and experiences at home.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited on March 27, 2026, describing Disneyland Paris as Europe’s leading tourist destination and an important part of the French economy. The expansion is expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs and build on more than 445 million visits since 1992.
Disney also stressed the land’s European roots. Frozen is loosely based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, and the nearby Tangled ride comes from the Brothers Grimm tale of Rapunzel. A new Lion King area is already under construction, showing that the growth of Disney Adventure World will continue in the coming years.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
centerpiece
中心となるもの
the most important or attractive part of something
The new library is the centerpiece of the school campus.
その新しい図書館は学校のキャンパスの中心となるものです。
transformational
変革をもたらす
causing a major change to something or someone, especially in a way that makes it or them better
Good teachers can have a transformational effect on students.
良い教師は生徒に変革をもたらす影響を与えることがあります。
storytelling
物語を話すこと
the activity of telling or writing stories
Storytelling helps children develop their imagination and understand different perspectives.
物語を語ることは、子どもたちの想像力を育て、さまざまな視点を理解するのに役立ちます。
stress
強調する
to emphasize a fact, an idea, etc.
The coach stressed the importance of teamwork.
コーチはチームワークの大切さを強調した。
loosely
大まかに
not exactly
The movie is loosely based on a true story.
その映画は実話を大まかにもとにしている。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What new attractions and features can visitors experience in the World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris?
Why is the opening of World of Frozen considered important for Disney and the local economy?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever visited a Disney park? If not, would you like to visit one? Why or why not?
What do you think about those theme parks based on a movie or story?
What kind of attractions do you enjoy more at theme parks, like rides, shows, or food? Why?
What challenges do you think there are in creating a theme park based on a specific movie or story?
How do you think large theme parks like this affect local cities and tourism? Why?