As Disneyland Pariscontinuesto expand Walt Disney Studios, soon to be renamed Disney Adventure World,Disney Village is also undergoing a major transformation. Announced in March 2021, on the occasion of Disneyland Paris's 30th anniversary, this multi-year renovation project aims to completely modernize the park's shopping and entertainment district. According to OutsidEars, the work covers more than 40,000 m² and is expected to take between five and six years, making the Disney Village project one of the most ambitious ever undertaken on the site.
A brand-new visual identity for Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, offering a timeless, family-friendly setting that will be complemented by attractive new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. During the day, stores and restaurants will attract visitors, while at night, thousands of lights will transform the area into a lively, enchanting place. Promenades around the lake, embellished walkways and other green spaces complete the picture, for a new breathing zone on the resort.
"Our Disney Village transformation project is yet another example of how we continue to reinvent our destination, in line with the major multi-year expansion plan we have undertaken at Walt Disney Studios Park," explained Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris. She continued:"We're excited to enrich Disney Village with new, iconic and timeless concepts that will appeal to a new generation of visitors from our destination hotels and surrounding towns. We look forward to surprising and delighting our visitors with all these new features."
On December 2, 2022, Greg Ashton, the project's chief architect, will say more, explaining that he was inspired by the Parisian art of living:"Our team wasn't inspired by a single, specific location. It was primarily interested in the active, dynamic lifestyle that our visitors are looking for". Thechallenge," he continues,"is to integrate this dimension into the Disneyland Paris context and make it viable all year round.
He continues,"For Disney Village, our approach is more focused on celebrating the stories and experiences that visitors love so much." He concludes by explaining that this new Disney Village will include"illuminations, music and a series of original art installations that represent our characters and stories in contemporary styles".
The Café Mickey, located near Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel, has been completely transformed into a typically Parisian brasserie run by the Bertrand group. Named Rosalie, this new contemporary brasserie now offers traditional cuisine combining regional diversity and seasonal produce, as well as the best of French art de vivre, in a resolutely modern and elegant setting. The brasserie also offers an écailler.
The 500-seat restaurant opened its doors in December 2023. Table service will be offered, complemented by counter service, with a full range of viennoiseries and products from French bakeries. A terrace overlooking Lake Disney is also planned.
Opposite Rosalie, The Royal Pub opened in February 2023, replacing King Ludwig's Castle. A restaurant in the purest tradition of British pubs, offering the best of English gastronomy! Guinness beef, pies, finger food, fish & chips... A real treat! And of course, the restaurant also offers an English breakfast!
The restaurant remained open during Rosalie's refurbishment, allowing visitors to enjoy lunch in complete peace of mind. The decor is in keeping with the British pub theme, with plenty of reminders of the local London pub.
And in place of Planet Hollywood, which is currently being demolished, there will be a brand new restaurant serving Italian cuisine. With the sweet name of Casa Giulia, it will offer table service as well as takeaway options. It is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.
For the next stage, it was Jean-Marc Mounet, Senior Project Manager for the Disney Village transformation, who gave a preview. It will be the façade of the Disney Fashion Junior boutique: "This will be the first of many new façades along the entire street.It will also serve as a concept test, meaning we can use it to test and adjust our design and construction techniques for subsequent facades," he points out.
Disney Style and Disney Glamour even have an opening date! From March 8, 2025, the stores will offer fashion, accessories, jewelry and collaborations, as well as homewares and jewelry. At Disney Style, fans will find numerous references to Edna Mode, the talented and eccentric creator of The Indestructibles, notably in the store's visual identity and decor. You can even personalize certain items in a dedicated corner, or enjoy macaroons between purchases.
The Disney Glamour boutique completes the offer, with a fine range of elegant jewelry, clothing and accessories, including creations by Pandora, as well as capsule collections by other brands. Where there's fashion, there's decoration! That's what déco by Disney will be offering from April 2025, with a multitude of products for the home, for all interior design enthusiasts. On the program: decorative objects, limited-edition Disney collectibles, as well as the possibility of printing Disney works of art with the Art on Demand service.
Sports fans won't be left out either... Next to the Sports Bar & Lounge, a soccer-themed store will also open its doors. Pelé Soccer will offer a wide range of jerseys and other sports accessories, similar to the stores in Downtown Disney and Disney Springs in the United States.
"As part of the transformation of Disney Village, we wanted to offer a totally new shopping experience to surprise our visitors," explainsJean-David Marque, Director of Merchandise & Retail at Disneyland Paris. He continues: "We wanted to offer unique and exclusive products, collaborations, personalization and much more".
As for the LEGO Store (which opened 10 years ago), the store has been upgraded and, starting April 19, 2025, will feature sculptures at the entrance, popular LEGO products exclusive to Disney Village, and interactive installations. Andfor the Disney Store, products will evolve with the seasons and franchises. Its opening is scheduled for later. Also note that the Sports Bar & Lounge will be renovated and is scheduled to open on November 22, 2025. The same goes for McDonald's, which is set to open a few meters from its original location in 2026. As for Annette's Diner, it will undergo a complete overhaul, without changing the façade or the 1950s atmosphere. Work is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2026. In short, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the village and its shops, and enjoy the moment with family or friends!
