Crush’s Coaster is a spinning steel roller coaster at Disneyland Paris, located within what was long known as Walt Disney Studios Park and is now branded as part of Disney Adventure World following the resort’s March 2026 rebrand. Opened on June 9, 2007, the ride reimagines Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo, sending riders through a mostly enclosed building to experience the East Australian Current alongside Crush the sea turtle.
Built by Maurer Rides, the coaster pairs a slow-moving dark ride segment, complete with animated projection effects, with a short but energetic spinning coaster finale. Each of its four-seat spinning cars twists unpredictably through the layout, giving every rider a slightly different experience on the same track. As of September 2026, the attraction is closed for its most extensive refurbishment since opening, with reopening planned for summer 2027.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Disneyland Paris (Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park)
- Manufacturer: Maurer Rides
- Opened: June 9, 2007
- Height: About 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Top speed: About 60.7 km/h (37.7 mph)
- Length: About 545 m (1,788 ft)
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Guests board single-car, four-seat vehicles that first glide through a darkened dark-ride portion of the attraction, where large video projections place riders directly into underwater scenes alongside Crush and other Finding Nemo characters. A short lift leads to a drop outside the building before cars swing back indoors for the coaster’s main event.
Inside, the layout becomes a genuine spinning coaster: cars rotate freely on their axis as they twist through the East Australian Current-themed track, meaning no two rides feel exactly alike. With zero inversions and a runtime of just under two minutes, it’s designed as a family-friendly thrill rather than an extreme coaster, though the spinning can catch first-time riders off guard.
Design and Refurbishment
Crush’s Coaster represents an extended version of Maurer Rides’ SC2000 spinning coaster platform, with Walt Disney Imagineering Paris handling the Finding Nemo theming layered over the mechanical ride system. Riders must be at least 107 cm (3 ft 6 in) tall to board.
In September 2026, Disneyland Paris closed the attraction for its largest technical overhaul since it opened nearly two decades earlier, with teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris and the resort’s Central Workshops handling the work. The park has stated the ride is expected to reopen in summer 2027.
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Crush’s Coaster FAQs
Is Crush’s Coaster currently open?
No. The ride closed on September 7, 2026 for an extensive refurbishment and is expected to reopen in summer 2027.
Does Crush’s Coaster have any loops or inversions?
No, it has zero inversions. It’s a spinning coaster where the cars rotate freely rather than a ride with loops.
What is Crush’s Coaster based on?
It’s themed around Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo, putting riders on the East Australian Current with Crush the sea turtle.
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