Disneyland Paris is a must do for any hardcore Disney Fan. It’s especially for the fans of the original Disneyland.
The thing that I love the most about the 6 parks around the world that are modelled after Disneyland is not how similar or different they are, but how different the similarities are.
There are elements – Disneyland Paris restaurants, architechture, rides etc that will twist your brain. You may feel very familiar and suddenly, as if in a dream, something will be a little off. It’s a true alternate reality.
If this is your first Disneyland park ever to experience, it will not disappoint. However, the obvious care for the park’s layout makes it a marvel for US Disney park lovers to savor.
But at Disneyland Paris things are a little different and those differences stand out in ways big and small: Big Thunder on an Island; An Old West-themed Haunted Mansion; An enchanted castle on a hill; An alternate future that leans heavily on the literary works of Jules Verne…
More than anything there are all manner of Disneyland Paris restaurants to discover. Some are truly can’t-miss experiences. These are my top 5 picks for Disneyland Park.
Disneyland Paris Restaurants
The Magic Kingdom in the Paris Reality is such a treat to experience, because of all the great ways the imagineers have built and expanded upon the things they had learned before.
While you are exploring Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and even Main Street USA again for the very first time, you are bound to work up an appetite for both lunch and dinner. Here are some of the can’t miss Disneyland Paris restaurants.
Toad Hall
I love Toad Hall. In away it reminds me of Columbia Harbor House in Disney World, because it is the place to go for Fish and Chips.
However, the reason I love this place so much is because it resembles the facade of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in the original Disneyland. Of course this Toad Hall you get to eat in, which is an experience not to pass up on.
The restaurant is a counter service venue, so it is not too pricey and the menu features a selection of salads to choose from and delightful treats different from what you find in the States. However the location is best known for its fish and chips.
The Old Mill
You can’t visit Disneyland Park without stopping once or twice for snacks. The Old Mill is an icon and visiting it is a can’t-miss opportunity as you explore the far reaches of Fantasyland.
Based on the Walt Disney animated short of the same name, the Old Mill offers classics like ice cream and popcorn. It’s a quick stop for a fast treat that won’t break the bank and it really enhances your Fantasyland experience.
The Old Mill is a historic film for Walt Disney as it was the first to use his multiplane camera, a technological advancement that promoted more realistic imagery due to the depth and focus the multiple moveable layers provided.
Walt’s An American Restaurant
This fine dining restaurant strives for creativity as the chefs provide American cuisine with a European twist. Many of the selections on the menu feature elevated versions of some of Walt Disney’s favourite foods.
The Victorian decor evokes the magic of Main Street in a restaurant that pays tribute to Walt Disney and his legacy. It’s very much like a museum and an elegant theme park restaurant all in one.
The restaurant takes up real estate, right where Carnation Cafe stands in the Original Disneyland, but this restaurant, which has dining upstairs, feels much more historic and features fascinating artwork.
Auberge De Cendrillon
Pardon my French, This is the Disneyland Paris version of Cinderella’s Royal Table. It is a Character Dining experience in which guests get to meet the Disney Princesses.
The meal is a Prix Fixe menu that costs 79 Euros (£69) for adults The food here is fantastic and the experience is magical.
It’s on the pricier side, but it’s a splurge that is worth taking if you have the budget for it. However, if you are visiting with children, be sure to go over the menu with them in advance to decide whether this 46 Euro (£40) Prix Fixe meal is right for them.
Agrabah Cafe Restaurant
Another really wonderful place that you have to try while you are in Adventureland is the Agrabah Cafe Restaurant. Those familiar with Disney World will spot similarities to the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot.
Indeed, much of the food provided in this cafe is Moroccan. The food is terrific and it’s a very reasonable priced buffet at only 38 Euro (£32)
The atmosphere here is absolutely stunning. I find myself riveted to Adventureland no matter which Disneyland I am in and this restaurant is a great reason to linger a little longer within the robust theming of the area.
Many More Disneyland Paris Restaurants to Discover
Disneyland Park is best explored in a couple of days’ time, which is why you should be able to enjoy at least 4 out of five of the above restaurants, provided you have the budget.
A day of Walts, paired with The Old Mill and a quick meal at Toad Hall make for one really excellent day of Disneyland Paris restaurants. Honorable mention goes to Captain Jacks Restaurant, which you may wish to enjoy instead of either Toad Hall or Auberge De Cendrillon if you prefer the Caribbean atmosphere and food.
Disneyland Paris restaurants to try go far beyond Disneyland Park, however. There are plenty of exquisite dining locations at the hotels, the Disney Village, and the ever-expanding Walt Disney Studios where you can enjoy immersive worlds like Avengers Campus, Worlds of Pixar, and the up-and-coming fjords of Arendelle.
The restaurants at Disneyland Paris are always changing. So leave a comment all about your recent experiences below so that everyone can be up to date on the can’t-miss experiences. You can also share the Disneyland Paris restaurants that we can probably skip!
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