Disneyland Paris has opened a new, three-story McDonald’s restaurant in Disney Village, replacing a long-standing location. The new establishment represents a €20 million investment, forming a key part of the ongoing multi-year transformation of the resort’s retail, dining, and entertainment district.
The original McDonald’s site in Disney Village is now permanently closed and slated for demolition. Its replacement is described as an ultramodern building, designed to meet high standards in sustainable construction and significantly increase guest capacity.
The new facility spans three floors and offers seating for 600 guests. This includes 200 seats distributed across outdoor terraces. Operational enhancements feature 23 self-service kiosks, dual kitchens, five dumbwaiters, and a three-story indoor play area. A panoramic elevator services all floors.
Sustainability was a central design principle. The building incorporates 250 square meters of solar panels and 350 square meters of green space on its roof and in planters. A 120-square-meter living wall further promotes biodiversity. The structure complies with RE2020 environmental regulations, with 75% of its raw ingredients sourced from French producers.
Ordering processes have been streamlined to improve guest experience. In addition to the self-service kiosks, guests can order food directly to their tables using QR codes and geolocation technology. The spacious reception area was designed to mitigate congestion during peak operating periods.
Jo Sempels, President and CEO of McDonald’s France, emphasized the opening as a new milestone. The restaurant employs 220 staff members, collectively fluent in 16 languages, to assist international visitors.
Boris Solbach, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Disneyland Paris, highlighted the restaurant’s role in the broader Disney Village transformation. This overhaul aims to elevate the district into a more polished and destination-worthy extension of the theme parks.
The McDonald’s opening follows other recent additions and upgrades within Disney Village. These include the reimagined Disney Style, Disney Glamour, Deco by Disney stores, the Petite Rosalie terrace restaurant, and a new LEGO Store. Casa Giulia, an Italian restaurant, is scheduled to open later this year in the former Planet Hollywood space.
The investment in the new McDonald’s reflects a strategic decision to modernize Disney Village. The goal is to enhance guest flow, increase dining capacity, and integrate advanced sustainable practices. This move aligns with a broader industry trend of redeveloping older retail and dining districts within major theme park resorts to meet evolving guest expectations for convenience and contemporary design.
