At a glance
Restaurant Hakuna Matata is a quick-service restaurant in Adventureland, at Disneyland Park, near Le Passage Enchanté d’Aladdin. The building opened in 1992 as Aux Épices Enchantées before being rethemed and renamed Hakuna Matata in 1995, following the success of the film The Lion King (1994).
The architecture recalls a low African hut with cob walls, decorated with colourful geometric patterns and topped with a thatched roof, with a grain store attached to the front. Inside, two connecting dining rooms called Place Pumbaa and Terrasse Timon each have their own atmosphere, with African masks on the walls, cave paintings, pottery, branch chandeliers, vines and tropical plants, as well as murals of Timon and Pumbaa. A large shaded outdoor terrace looks out over the land, with the soundtrack of The Lion King playing.
The food is African inspired, with very mildly spiced dishes such as chicken yassa, plantains and corn fries. The restaurant offers Mobile Order (Click & Collect) through the mobile app. The phrase "hakuna matata", from Swahili, means "no worries".
African dishes from The Lion King. This quick-service restaurant features colourful murals of Timon and Pumbaa under large thatched roofs. The menu offers chicken yassa, fried plantains and corn fries. Counter service includes the Click & Collect option to cut the wait at the till.
Prices, packages and booking
Prices
- Adult set menu
- from €16
- Kids’ menu
- from €10
Discount given with the Disneyland Pass.
Meal plans accepted
Arriving up to 31 March 2027
Arriving from 1 April 2027
Booking
Take a look at the menu
Have a look at the menu before you go: you’ll know straight away whether this restaurant suits you and you won’t waste time choosing on the spot.
Good to know
- Speciality Chicken yassa
- Service Lunchtime, Afternoon snack, Evening
History
Opened in 1995, Restaurant Hakuna Matata stands on the site of the former Aux Épices Enchantées, which had been there since 12 April 1992.
Following the worldwide release of The Lion King in 1994, Disneyland Paris decided to rename the restaurant and add elements from the animated film to the existing African architecture. The main structure with its thatched roof stayed the same.
- Opened
- 1995
Theme & story
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Richly themed African setting
- Several shaded dining rooms and terraces
- Click & Collect available
Weak points
- Queues at peak times
- Spicy flavours that not everyone will like
- Limited opening hours
My verdict
Restaurant Hakuna Matata is an Adventureland counter service restaurant themed around The Lion King, serving African food you won’t find anywhere else in the park. Its big plus is this unusual menu served in a beautifully crafted setting.
I’ve eaten here several times and the lovely mural inside sets the scene straight away. Allow around €16 per adult and €10 per child in this restaurant, open since 1995, with several shaded dining rooms and terraces and a Click & Collect service. I really recommend the sweet potato fries, and the chicken yassa makes a nice change. The flavours are a little spicy and the queue can get long at lunchtime.
I recommend it for anyone curious about African food and families looking to get away from burgers. Less suited if you’re wary of slightly spicy flavours.
Map & getting there
Restaurant Hakuna Matata is in Adventureland, between Le Passage Enchanté d’Aladdin and Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant.
Your questions about this restaurant
01 Where can you eat cheaply in the Disneyland Paris parks?
To keep costs down, go for the quick-service counters rated €. Casey’s Corner serves hot dogs on Main Street, Café Hyperion does burgers and nuggets in Discoveryland, Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant serves pizza slices in Adventureland, and Cowboy Cookout Barbecue in Frontierland is still a good deal. Over at Disney Adventure World, Stark Factory and Super Diner remain affordable. Tip: Mobile Order (Click & Collect) in the app also lets you order at some counters without having to queue. And if you’re a bit peckish, a snack (waffle, churros, ice cream) for €5 to €10 does the job nicely.
02 Are there kids’ menus in the Disney restaurants?
Yes, almost all Disneyland Paris restaurants offer a child price (ages 3-11). In the all-you-can-eat buffets, children pay around half price: Agrabah Café at €25, Cape Cod at €25, La Cantina at €20. Classic table-service restaurants also have a children’s set menu with a suitable starter, main course and dessert. At the quick-service counters, you’ll find kids’ set meals with a drink and a dessert included. You can ask for a high chair when you book, using the "special request" field.
03 Are there vegetarian and vegan options in the Disneyland Paris restaurants?
Yes, more and more Disneyland Paris restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan options. The Lucky Nugget Saloon in Frontierland serves a full vegan set menu, and Toad Hall Restaurant in Fantasyland has really nice breaded plant-based crispy bites. Most other table-service restaurants and buffets have at least one vegetarian dish on the menu. Simpler buffets such as Agrabah Café or Cape Cod also offer meat-free alternatives. To check the details, download my free file by email with all the Disneyland Paris restaurant menus: that way you can spot the veggie options before your visit.
04 Where can you get an afternoon snack or a quick bite in the parks?
The parks are full of kiosks and snack stands for when you’re a bit peckish. For something sweet, there’s Cookie Kitchen on Main Street U.S.A., March Hare Refreshments in Fantasyland, waffle and churros stands just about everywhere, and roaming popcorn and ice cream sellers. For something savoury, the hot dogs at Casey’s Corner. Allow €5 to €10 per snack. Little tip: some stands sell reusable collectible popcorn buckets that make lovely souvenirs and give you refills at a reduced price all day.
05 How does Mobile Order (Click & Collect) work for Disney restaurants, and which ones take part?
Mobile Order (Click & Collect) lets you pre-order your meal in the official Disneyland Paris mobile app and pick it up at the time you choose, without queuing. Log in to the app, choose the restaurant and the time slot, select your dishes, pay online (the annual pass code can be applied) and get your voucher by email. The 8 participating restaurants are: Au Chalet de la Marionnette (Fantasyland), Café Hyperion (Discoveryland), Casa de Coco (Frontierland), Casey’s Corner (Main Street), Cowboy Cookout Barbecue (Frontierland), Hakuna Matata (Adventureland), Last Chance Cafe (Frontierland) and The Hollywood Gardens Restaurant (World Premiere at Disney Adventure World). The service is free, but orders are for the same day only.
