Imagine you're at Disneyland. The sun is setting and you’re seated comfortably at a table near the hub at the end of main street. The castle is in view, fireworks are scheduled to begin soon, and you’re holding a glass of champagne. It’s not a dream- this is possible at Disneyland Paris, as seating is plentiful and alcohol is readily available throughout both parks.
I thought this $11 Champagne was pretty good. The cost is on par with a glass of sparkling wine at Sonoma Terrace in DCA.
French food culture is known for high quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. That’s not easy to pull off when you’re feeding the masses, so dining at Disneyland Paris might require adjusting your expectations.
Burger and fries from The Lucky Nugget
Overall, the food is fancier at Disneyland Paris. The Lucky Nugget (equivalent to The Golden Horseshoe), provides thick napkins, real glasses, and real silverware. Burgers come with aioli, sauteed mushrooms, and arugula. The french fries are remarkably “boat shaped” which means they are cut lengthwise in a V shape so there is a trench down the center to hold your ketchup. The cost of a burger and fries is $16.55, while at The Golden Horseshoe entrees run between $8.50-$11.50.
Croissant
Some quintessential French food items can be found at Disneyland Paris. I’m sad to report that I find the croissants mediocre- in my mind they’re equivalent to a Starbucks pastry and nothing like the delicate croissants France is known for. At least it only costs $2.20. The crepe, however, is divine. It’s warm, filled with nutella, and exceeds expectations. At $4.40 it's reasonably priced for Disneyland standards.
Crepe with nutella
Speaking of nutella, there are also packs of six small beignets filed with the gooey stuff at a cost of $3.85. It might surprise you that they are served cold, unlike the piping hot beignets at DLR.
Beignet filled with nutella
There are lots of grab and go sandwiches available at Disneyland Paris. I don't know about a lot about wine pairing but I think a crusty sandwich loaded with veggies goes great with champagne and fireworks.
Who can resist a sandwich on a French Baguette?
