How to book restaurants at Disneyland® Paris after booking?

A visit to Disneyland® Paris is always a magical experience, and dining at its famous restaurants is always an important part of the adventure. On an average day, upwards of 50,000 people walk through the gates meaning there are usually a lot of mouths to feed.

To make sure you get the most out of your magical trip, it is essential to plan and book your dining reservations well in advance. Here at MagicBreaks, we know there is a lot to a Disney holiday, so we have written an article on how to secure your dining reservations.

Book Early to Secure Your Spot

To ensure availability, especially for popular restaurants, guests should make their reservation as soon as possible after booking their holiday, this can be done up to 12 months in advance for Disney hotel guests. This is crucial for securing dining spots at popular restaurants like Bistrot Chez Remy and Captain Jack’s, and most importantly, any character dining experiences.

One of the biggest benefits of staying at a Disneyland Paris hotel and adding meal plans is  you will receive your Disney Reference within 48 hours. This will allow you to start making reservations immediately once the booking is synchronised with the Disney app.

Upgrading to Character Dining with a Meal Plan

If you have booked your Disney holiday with a meal plan and wish to upgrade further to a character dining experience, the process is so straightforward. If you have booked with a MagicBreaks agent, then simply speak directly to your booking agent to help secure your preferred timing.

If you have booked online, you can contact live chat support and a friendly agent will be on hand to help you, just make sure you have your booking reference handy. For detailed information on character dining options, visit our Character Meals information page.

Recommended Dining Experiences

Disneyland® Paris has over 70 wonderfully themed restaurants dishing up a wide variety of fresh and tasty food. You can choose from  all-you-can-eat buffets, sweet and sticky BBQs, succulent steaks, warming Tex-Mex, right through to fancy high-end cuisine in the Disneyland Hotel.

It is important to look ahead at the many restaurants available and select which ones you want to visit.

La Table de Lumiere
As part of the Disneyland Hotel’s incredible refurbishment, the flagship restaurant La Table de Lumiere serves lucky diners the finest of French cuisine alongside a selection of royal Disney characters. Each dish tells a story, with freshly poached langoustine, seared fillet of sole, lobster, herb-crusted roast lamb washed down with a glass or two of Taittinger champagne for the ultimate dining experience. Exclusive to the Disneyland Hotel guests.

Bistrot Chez Remy

Continuing with the French theming, Bistrot Chez Remy transports guests to the animated streets of Paris in homage to one of our favourite Disney/Pixar films, Ratatouille. Upon entering, guests are ‘shrunken’ down to the size of a rat with giant plates and cutlery creating a playful magical atmosphere. Dishes include the famous Ratatouille, French onion soup, grilled steaks, and roasted chicken and fish.

Captain Jacks – Restaurant des Pirates

For the adventurers, Captain Jack’s – Restaurant des Pirates is a wonderful choice for those wanting an adventurous dining experience at Disneyland® Paris. Located in Adventureland, diners will find themselves in the heart of a pirate's lair. Dim lighting combined with the tropical tavern feel creates a mysterious atmosphere which is hard to beat. The menu features Caribbean-inspired dishes including mahi-mahi fish, jerk pork, cod fritters and tonka bean flavoured tart.

Manhattan Restaurant

For a more upmarket and sophisticated meal, you may want to consider booking a table at the Manhattan Restaurant located inside Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. The restaurant brings the chic and trendy ambiance of New York City to Disneyland® Paris alongside subtle Marvel-themed artwork and décor. American Italian is on the menu here, with herb-roasted suckling pig the star of the show, alongside veal chops, sea bass, other meats, and pasta dishes.

Character Dining Experiences

For an unforgettable breakfast or dinner, why not join some of your favourite Disney Characters for an all-you-can-eat buffet held at the stunning Victorian pavilion in Disneyland Park?

To avoid disappointment, for all these popular restaurants, it is recommended to book your table up to 12 months in advance which you can do over on the Disneyland® Paris official app.

Flexibility in Dining Reservations

Disneyland® Paris is huge, with so many attractions, shows and restaurants it can be easy to get caught up in the moment. Understandably, plans can change in an instant. Luckily, Disneyland Paris offers flexibility for such instances with free cancellation for dining reservations up to the day of the reservation which can be done via the Disneyland Paris app.

Simply head to the “My table bookings” section of your account and choose the dining option you would like to cancel. Likewise, if you are staying at a Disney hotel, you can make dining reservations through the app as soon as you make your resort booking making it easier than ever to book lunch or dinner.

If you are not staying at a Disney resort, you can still make dining reservations, but there are some restrictions. For Standard Dining Reservations, these are available 60 days before your visit. For Character breakfast dining reservations, these can be booked 3 days before your visit so make sure you keep an eye out on the days leading up to your visit! Often people cancel at the last moment meaning there are usually some tables available on the day and some restaurant do allow walk ins.

Summary

To summarise, making dining reservations at Disneyland Paris requires some planning to ensure you will have a magical and stress-free experience. Remember to book as soon as possible, especially for popular spots, and use the Disneyland Paris app for easy management of your reservations.

With the right planning, the magic does not stop with the rides and attractions but carries on with the incredible dining experiences too! If you have any questions regarding booking restaurants, don’t hesitate to get in contact with a friendly member of the MagicBreaks team!