The Disneyland Hotel officially reopens on Thursday, January 25, 2024, after a two-year makeover, signifying a significant change in Disneyland Paris hotels and the destination itself. Following the successful launch of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in 2021, the reopening of Disneyland Hotel is a vital part of the resort’s strategy to enhance guest experiences with Disney storytelling and outstanding service from Cast Members who bring the magic to life.
With 5,700 rooms and suites, Disneyland Paris is the leading hotel chain in France for families. The reopening of Disneyland Hotel is a major step in the ongoing investment in the entire resort, including a hotel transformation plan initiated in 2012 and accelerated in 2017 to refresh existing properties with beloved Disney stories, benefiting guests, Cast Members, and the French and European economies.
Built for the grand opening in 1992, Disneyland Hotel has been an iconic spot in the resort. Today, it continues that legacy as the first Disney hotel to offer a five-star experience celebrating royal Disney stories, allowing guests to immerse themselves in their chosen royal story and create their own.
Located at the heart of Europe’s top tourist destination, Disneyland Hotel stands out among theme park hotels with vibrant storytelling, unique entertainment, creative dining, and all the expected amenities of an international five-star hotel, even for the youngest guests.
The immersive experience at Disneyland Hotel is thanks to the hard work of Disneyland Paris teams, including Walt Disney Imagineering and their collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. Over 200 French and European companies, such as Tissage des Flandres, Atelier Bournillat, and Maison Pierre Mignon, have contributed, integrating rich cultural elements into this unique hotel experience.
Combining creativity with the expertise of European suppliers and craftspeople, the Walt Disney Imagineering Paris team has developed a singular, immersive experience that pays vibrant homage to both Disney royal stories and celebrated European landmarks such as Le Château de Versailles or Neuschwanstein Castle.
The hotel’s new refined design includes regal-themed lobby, restaurants, bar and lounges, offering guests a unique entertainment program with beloved royal Disney Characters, including Mickey, Minnie, and friends in new exclusive regal attire.
All 487 rooms and suites are entirely redesigned with an elegant atmosphere and modern comfort. Disney storytelling can be found in every room and suite, from artwork to subtle touches celebrating iconic elements of Walt Disney Animation Studios royal stories.
The redesigned Disneyland Hotel promises a captivating stay celebrating royal and iconic Disney stories and Characters, such as Sleeping Beauty, Sword in the Stone, Moana, Frozen, and Raya and the Last Dragon. The immersive royal experience begins in the grand lobby, an architectural masterpiece inspired by the libraries of world-famous French castles, with a monumental chandelier representing Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Guests receive a fairytale welcome from a Royal Greeter upon entering the lobby, while La Troupe Royale Disney, a joyful duo of comedians, perform surprise sing-alongs or interactive royal tales – a unique immersive experience available in no other Disney Hotel, sometimes accompanied by a Disney Character like Cinderella or Rapunzel.
The Castle Club, an exclusive hotel within the Disneyland Hotel, provides the ultimate guest experience, turning a memorable stay into an unforgettable one with special benefits and added magic. Balancing privacy and personalization, this hotel-within-a-hotel creates a refined, distinctly Disney atmosphere, offering pampering akin to a Disney five-star hotel. Situated on the top two floors, it includes a private elevator, a dedicated check-in area, and all-new luxury amenities.
Guests staying in a Castle Club room or suite enjoy access to the Castle Club Lounge, where they can have breakfast with Disney Princess Characters.
In the stunning Royal Suite, guests are transported to Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace atop the North Mountain from Frozen. This suite offers the grandest and most immersive experience with a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, and dining room adorned with ice magic. A shimmering ice chandelier enhances the room’s elegant silver and blue décor, while transparent materials, lights, and reflections elevate every detail, creating an emotional connection with the beloved story. To top it off, this unique suite features a balcony overlooking Disneyland Park, providing a breathtaking view of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle.
At La Table de Lumière, guests experience a table service dinner in a setting inspired by the Beauty and the Beast ballroom, which drew inspiration from the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles Castle. The space is adorned with elegant mirrors and crystal, creating a sparkling atmosphere complemented by distinguished tableware, including rose-emblazoned china and thorn-themed napkin rings.
The menu at this fine dining restaurant features French cuisine with local, gourmet delicacies, such as roses from Provins. Seafood lovers can indulge in dishes like sole fished off the coast of France or European lobster with white cabbage and Meaux mustard remoulade.
For those with a taste for quality meat, the open rotisserie is a delight. Plant-based options include a delicate mushroom velouté with sourdough bread croutons and roasted hazelnut served with pepper-spiked Isigny cream, a famous French dairy product paying homage to Walt “D’Isigny” ancestors in Normandy. The menu also offers quinoa with broad beans and morels, along with vegetable juice featuring red peppers and pomegranate seeds.
A extensive selection of wine and champagne complements the dishes created by the hotel’s chefs. To conclude the gourmet experience, guests can enjoy desserts inspired by royal Disney stories, and special occasions can be marked with a celebration cake inspired by Belle’s rose.
At the Fleur de Lys Bar, guests can enjoy a relaxing toast to their day of adventure in the Disney Parks. The bar offers a spectacular view of Fantasia Gardens, set in a theme inspired by the fleur-de-lys, a French royal symbol, with regal shades of blue and silver. The whole family can quench their thirst with flower-themed signature cocktails and a diverse selection of quality wines available all day long.
For those seeking more, the bar offers an exclusive premium afternoon tea, a snacking option, and a Champagne experience featuring premium products and the exclusive Disneyland Hotel Cuvée. This cuvée is produced by Maison Pierre Mignon, a 5-generation family champagne producer near Epernay (France).
Outside the bar, guests can marvel at the central rotunda, an elegant lounge area providing access to all hotel wings and restaurants. The space is adorned with blue décor featuring fleur-de-lys stitching, a dramatic cathedral ceiling, mirrored walls, and a central banquette shaped like a royal crown. The design is a collaboration with a French family-owned business specializing in fittings and joinery since 1877, which has contributed to various features of the hotel, including the libraries of the lobby and the Royal Kids Club.
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