Guide to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris Guide

Disneyland Park is one of two parks in Paris, France.  This particular park embodies the essence of what Disney is all about. The attractions, characters, and parades feature the classic Disney movies that we all know and love. The park is very similar to Florida’s Magic Kingdom park.

At the heart of the park is Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, which is surrounded by five whimsical lands. These include Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland and Adventureland.

On this page, you will find information regarding the Attractions, Live Shows, Playgrounds, Character Experiences, Restaurants and Eateries.

 

Key Information

Address: 77777 Marne-la-Vallée, France

Opening Times: Opening time 10am, closing time varies depending on the day.

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Attractions

🙂 All Heights and Ages                 ⭐ FastPass+                           🐻 Single Rider

❤ Baby Switch                                 ❗ Extra Magic hours

 

Must-do:

A Night Time Spectacular Show: Disney Illuminations (Outdoor Show, Main Street USA) 🙂

Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Walk-Through Exhibit, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Walk through retelling of Sleeping Beauty, features illustrated books, rich tapestries and stained glass windows

Big Thunder Mountain (Roller coaster, Frontierland) ⭐ >3

  • Runaway mine train cart takes you inside haunted mountain
  • Must be 1.02 m to ride

Pirates of the Caribbean (Boat Ride, Adventureland) 🙂

  • 9-minute cruise through famous sites from movie to find Jack Sparrow

 

Recommended:

Alice’s Curious Labyrinth (Walkthrough, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Walk through Labyrinth and castle, encounter characters along the way
  • Gives a beautiful view of Fantasyland and Alice’s Curious Labyrinth.

Phantom Manor (Track Ride, Frontierland) 🙂

  • Ride doom buggy through haunted house

Orbitron (Spinner, Discoveryland) 🙂 ❗

  • Pilot spaceship, control how high you fly by pulling or pushing the lever

Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains (Dark ride, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Ride a mine cart through the magical land of Snow White, see 7 dwarfs helped her defeat the evil queen

La Cabane des Robinson/Swiss Family Treehouse (Walkthrough. Adventureland) 🙂

  • Walk-through tour of Swiss family Robinson’s famous home inside a towering tree.

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain (Roller coaster, Discoveryland) ⭐ 🐻 >3

  • Pilot a reconnaissance vessel and spy on an Imperial Star Destroyer.
  • Must be 55 inches to ride

It’s a small world (Dark ride, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • musical boat tour hosted by the children of the world
  • 10-minute journey

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (Motion Base Show, Discoveryland) ❗ >3

  • 3D, motion-simulated space flight
  • Must be 40in (102cm) or taller

Peter Pan’s Flight (Dark ride, Fantasyland) ⭐ 🙂 ❗

  • Board a flying pirate ship for a trip through the skies above London, before setting off to Never Land to follow the adventures of Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys.

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast (Shooter Ride, Discoveryland) ⭐ 🙂 ❗

  • Fire lasers to defeat Zurg in this shooting-gallery game

Le Carrousel de Lancelot (Carousel, Fantasyland) 🙂 ❗

  • Beautiful ornate carousel horses

 

Time Permitting:

Les Mysteres du Nautilus (Walkthrough, Discoveryland) 🙂

  • Walkthrough exhibition of Captain Nemo’s submarine

Les Voyages de Pinocchio (Dark ride, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Board a wooden car for a trip through the retelling of Pinocchio

Disneyland Railroad (Railroad, Main Street USA) 🙂

  • 20-minute Grand Circle Tour onboard an authentic steam-powered train
  • Stops at Main Street, U.S.A, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland
  • Only one train, very long wait time

Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups (Flat ride, Fantasyland) 🙂 ❗

  • tea cup spinning ride, allows you to control the direction and speed of spin

Casey Jr. Circus Train/Casey Jr. – le Petit Train du Cirque (Track ride, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Board a small train and tour fairytale homes and villages

Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril/ Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril (Roller coaster, Adventureland) ⭐ >3

  • Board railed vehicle for a coaster ride through temple
  • Must be 55 inches to ride

Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing (Boat ride, Frontierland) 🙂

  • Board a 19-century old paddle steamer for a relaxing riverboat ride through the Old West

Dumbo the Flying Elephant (Spinner, Fantasyland) 🙂 ❗

  • Board a flying elephant for a spinner ride
  • Control the height at which you fly

Le Pays des Contes de Fees (Tour, Fantasyland) 🙂

  • Board a boat and visit the miniature lands of your favourite Disney movies

Autopia (Track ride, Discoveryland)

  • zoom around a track with colourful scenery in your very own futuristic car
  • Must be 81 cm

Le Passage Enchante d’Aladdin (Walk through, Adventureland)

  • Walk through exhibition of Agrabah (mostly dioramas) and see story of Aladdin unfold

 

Live Entertainment 

Following Performances are from March 27th 2017. They are continually reinvented, so check the Disney Paris website for up-to-date information.

Disney Stars on Parade

  • Vibrant Floats featuring Disney Princesses, Mickey and Friends, Action & Adventure, Classic Characters
  • Duration 25 mins

The Starlit Princess Walt (Royal Castle Stage)

  • Celebration of Disney princess, which includes Aurora, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Ariel, Rapunzel  Snow White and Tiana
  • Duration 20 mins

Mickey presents: “Happy Anniversary Disneyland® Paris (Royal Castle Stage)

  • See some of your favourite characters perform in song and dance
  • Includes Goofy, Chip n Dale, Max, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Alice, Mad Hatter, Stitch, King Louie, Baloo, Mickey
  • Duration 15 mins

A Night Time Spectacular Show: Disney Illuminations

  • Lasers and fireworks light up Sleeping Beauty Castle in Night time show
  • Features songs and performances from Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Up, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella.
  • Duration 20 mins

 

Play Grounds

Adventure Isle (Adventureland)

Pirate Beach (Playground, Adventureland)

Pocahontas Indian Village (Playground, Frontierland)

 

Character Experiences

Meet and Greet with Mickey Mouse (Fantasyland)

Meet and Greet with Minnie or friends (Main Street USA)

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Donald or friends (Main Street USA)

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Daisy or friends (Main Street USA)

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Chip and Dale or friends (Adventureland)

Meet and Greet with Disney Princesses: a Royal Invitation  (Fantasyland)

Meet and Greet with Woody or friends  from Toy Story (Frontierland)

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Baloo or friends from The Jungle Book (Adventureland)

Meet ‘n’ Greet with Aladdin or friends from Aladdin (Adventureland)

Meet and Greet with Jack Sparrow or friends from Pirates of the Carribean (Adventureland)

Meet and Greet with Alice or friends from Alice in Wonderland  (Fantasyland)

Meet and Greet: An Encounter with Darth Vader from Star Wars (Discoveryland)

 

Restaurants:

Highly Recommended:

Auberge de Cendrillon (Table Service, Character Meal, Fantasyland)

  • Be greeted by Cinderella’s mice friends and taken to a romantic booth in the majestic medieval banquet hall.

  • Royal backdrop of stone archways, house flags and stainglass windows
  • Fine Dining French Cuisine
  • 75 Euro per person, Premium meal plan

Walt’s – an American Restaurant (Table Service, Main Street USA)

  • Contemporary American cuisine with European influences
  • 6 themed rooms depicting the journey of Walt, including the creation of Mickey Mouse to the release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  • Each room has its own unique decor and features sketches from different films
  • 36-65 euro each, Premium meal plan

Restaurant Agrabah Cafe (Buffet, Adventureland)

  • Styled as an old Arabian bazaar
  • Moroccan and Middle Eastern buffet
  • 33 euro each, Standard meal plan

 

Recommended:

Blue Lagoon Restaurant (Table service, Adventureland)

  • Nearby and styled like Pirates of the Carribean
  • Seafood, creole menu, also serve chicken and beef
  • 31 euro each, Plus & Premium Meal Plan

Cafe Hyperion (Counter service, Discoveryland)

  • Housed in futuristic home of the airship Hyperion
  • Serves burgers (fish, chicken, beef), with salads or fries
  • Watch a movie or catching a live show in this high-tech hangar while dining
  • From 29 March 2017, breakfast will be offered (no booking)
  • 15 euro each

 

Time Permitting:

Silver Spur Steakhouse (Table service, Frontierland)

  • Western-style gentlemen’s club, specialising in steak
  • Also serves, salads, chicken, pork, prawns, vegetarian
  • Mains $22-33, Plus & Premium Meal Plan

Plaza Gardens Restaurant (Buffet, Main Street USA)

  • Main Street’s oldest building, styled with antique furniture, porcelain, bevelled mirrors and velvet drapes
  • Character breakfast from 29 March 2017, International cuisine
  • 35 euro, Standard Meal Plan

Restaurant Hakuna Matata (Counter service, Adventureland)

  • Lion King-themed eatery
  • Serves meatballs, chicken strips or kebab sandwich,  yassa chicken and vegetables; with salad, corn fries or rice
  • Meal deals 13-16 euros

The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour (Counter service, Main Street USA)

  • Early 20th Century ice cream parlour serving  Ben and Jerry by the scoop

Cowboy Cookout Barbecue (Counter service, Frontierland)

  • Cottonwood Creek Ranch, one of the biggest restaurants at Disney Paris
  • Tex-Mex Cuisine, serving Grilled Pork Sausage, Smoked Chicken, Beef Burger, or Smoked Pork Ribs with salad or potatoes
  • Meal deals 13-16 euros

Au Chalet de la Marionette (Counter service, Fantasyland)

  • Chalet-style eatery straight from the world of Pinocchio.
  • Serves hotdog, beef bagel/burger or roasted chicken with salad or fries
  • Meal deals 13-16 euros

Last Chance Cafe (Counter service, Frontierland)

  • Old West outpost serving Tex-Mex Cuisine
  • Serving soup, salad, chicken wings, potato skins, pork sausage, chicken wrap, star nuggets
  • 3.5-11 euros

Market House Deli (Counter service, Main Street USA)

  • Early 20th Century New York-style deli
  • Serves baguette sandwiches (ham/salmon/veggie), salads, chicken wraps, croque-monsieur, bruschetta
  • Meal deals 6.5-7.5 euro

Victoria’s Home Style Restaurant (Counter service, Main Street USA)

  • 1890’s Victorian boarding house, filled with Victorian decor and popular American art objects.
  • Serves sandwiches straight from hot giant cast-iron oven
  • Roast beef, turkey and vegetarian sandwiches

Pizzeria Bella Notte (Counter service, Fantasyland)

  • Italian inspired by the Disney classic Lady and the Tramp.
  • Serves lasagna, pasta, pizza with salad or garlic bread
  • Meal deals 13-15 euros

Toad Hall Restaurant (Counter service, Fantasyland)

  • English countryside stately home for traditional British fare in a grand setting inspired by The Wind in the Willows
  • Meal deals of Fish & Chips or Chicken Muffin Sandwich 13-15 euro
  • Also serves Veggie burger, salads, nuggets 7-11 euros

Casey’s Corner (Counter service, Main Street USA)

  • Baseball-themed diner, serving American fare
  • Serves selection of hotdogs, star nuggets, salad, french fries
  • 3.6-8 euros

 

Not Recommended:

The Lucky Nugget Saloon (Counter service, Frontierland)

  • Gold rush saloon bar, serving Tex-Mex Cuisine
  • Serves pork spare ribes, cheese burger, fish and chips, vanilla flavoured sundaes
  • Meal deals 22-23 euros

Buzz Lightyear’s Pizza Planet (Buffet, Discoveryland)

  • 3D world of Toy Story serving buffet of pizza, pasta, salad bar, cold drinks and desserts

Colonel Hathi’s Pizza Outpost (Counter service, Adventureland)

  • Themed as a Colonel Hathi’s British Colonial-style retreat from The Jungle Book
  • Serves lasagna, pasta or pizza with salad or garlic bread
  • Meal deals 13-15 euros

Fuente del Oro Restaurante (Counter service, Frontierland)

  • Traditional South-West restaurant serving Tex-Mex Cuisine
  • Serves loaded fries, Beef Tortillas and Chicken Fajitas with salad or rice
  • Meal Deal for 13-15 euros

 

For more information visit:

Disneyland Paris Attractions and Restaurants, Theme Park Insider

Meal Plans at Disneyland® Paris: Dining Made Easy