Disneyland Paris has officially opened a new, expanded McDonald’s restaurant in Disney Village. The €20 million investment marks a significant upgrade, replacing the district’s original McDonald’s location. This development aligns with the ongoing multi-year transformation of Disney Village.
The previous McDonald’s building has been permanently closed. It will be demolished as part of the broader reimagining of the entertainment and shopping district. The new flagship location began welcoming guests this month.
The new McDonald’s spans three floors and offers seating for 600 guests. This includes 200 outdoor terrace seats. The facility features a panoramic elevator, 23 self-service ordering kiosks, and a three-story indoor play area. Dual kitchens and five dumbwaiters support high-volume operations.
Disneyland Paris and McDonald’s France invested heavily in the project. The design emphasizes sustainability and efficiency. The building incorporates 250 square meters of solar panels and 350 square meters of green space across its roof and planters. A 120-square-meter living wall promotes biodiversity.
The restaurant complies with RE2020 environmental regulations. Seventy-five percent of its raw ingredients are sourced from French producers. These features reflect a broader industry push for more sustainable operations within theme park environments.
Operational enhancements aim to improve guest experience. Guests can order directly to their tables using QR codes and geolocation technology. The spacious reception area was designed to reduce congestion during peak visitor periods. Employees fluent in 16 languages are available to assist international guests.
Jo Sempels, President and CEO of McDonald’s France, described the opening as a new milestone. Boris Solbach, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Disneyland Paris, highlighted the restaurant’s role in supporting the wider Disney Village transformation. Over 220 employees staff the new location.
This McDonald’s project is part of a comprehensive overhaul for Disney Village. Recent additions include new Disney Style, Disney Glamour, and Deco by Disney retail outlets. A Petite Rosalie terrace restaurant and a renovated LEGO Store have also opened. Casa Giulia, an Italian restaurant, is scheduled to open later this year in the former Planet Hollywood space.
The strategic intent is to elevate Disney Village from a transitional area to a standalone destination. The investment in upgraded dining and retail aims to enhance the overall guest experience, encouraging longer stays and increased spending outside the theme parks. This trend is visible across major theme park resorts globally, with districts like Universal CityWalk and Disney Springs also receiving continuous updates.
Guest reactions to the new McDonald’s are varied. Some praise the modern design and increased capacity. Others express nostalgia for the original, simpler building. This division reflects a common challenge in theme park development: balancing modernization with the preservation of familiar elements. The new McDonald’s represents a clear move towards a more premium, technologically integrated experience for Disneyland Paris visitors.
It positions Disney Village as a contemporary extension of the resort. The facility is designed for high capacity and efficient service, reflecting the demands of a major international tourist destination. This strategic update indicates Disneyland Paris’s commitment to evolving its guest offerings.
