At a glance
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is a takeaway food spot on Main Street U.S.A., in Disneyland Park, close to Discovery Arcade. Its name refers to the "Gibson Girl", the idealised figure of the young American woman of the early twentieth century, made popular by the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson.
The setting follows the North American Victorian style of the land: an ornate frontage, a richly decorated sign and garlands. Inside, it takes its cues from period "ice cream parlours", with wooden furniture, plaster mouldings and retro posters that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
The offer focuses on ice creams and frozen desserts, in a range of classic and more original flavours, plus drinks to go with them.
A Belle Epoque ice cream parlour. This Victorian ice cream parlour pays tribute to the illustrations of Charles Gibson. The counters make waffle cones baked on site and Mickey ice creams topped with sweet extras. Designed for takeaway, it gets very busy on summer afternoons on Main Street U.S.A.
Prices, packages and booking
Prices
- Adult set menu
- from €9
Discount given with the Disneyland Pass.
Meal plans accepted
Arriving up to 31 March 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 3-scoop Mickey ice cream
- Service Afternoon snack
History
Opened on 12 April 1992, The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is one of the original ice cream parlours of Main Street U.S.A. The name is a tribute to the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson from the 1900s.
From 2007 to 2023, it partnered with the Ben & Jerry’s brand, later replaced by Carte d’Or, but the overall Edwardian look of the place has always been preserved.
- Opened
- 1992
Theme & story
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Affordable prices
- Victorian, nostalgic setting
- Wide range of ice cream flavours
Weak points
- No seating of its own
- Choice limited to frozen desserts
- Very busy on sunny days
My verdict
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is a Victorian ice cream parlour on Main Street U.S.A., known for its indulgent ice creams. Its strong point is the great range of flavours in a very well done nostalgic setting.
I’ve eaten here several times and I agree with most visitors: the ice creams, including the famous three-scoop Mickey ice cream, live up to their reputation, for around €9. The setting of this spot, open since 1992, is charming, but there’s no seating of its own. The choice is limited to frozen desserts and it gets very busy on sunny days. It’s a sweet Main Street institution.
I recommend it for a proper indulgent ice cream break with the family. Less suited if you hate queues or want somewhere to sit down.
Map & getting there
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is on Main Street U.S.A., close to Discovery Arcade.
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 much does a meal cost at Disneyland Paris?
Prices vary a lot depending on the type of restaurant. As a rough guide (prices change), allow around €15 to €25 per adult at a quick-service counter (€), €30 to €50 at a classic table-service restaurant (€€), and €60 and over at the premium buffets or signature restaurants (€€€ and €€€€). To give you some concrete benchmarks: the Agrabah Café buffet is €45 per adult / €25 per child, Cape Cod €45 / €25, La Cantina €35 / €20. Character dining set menus such as Auberge de Cendrillon go up to €60-95 per adult. For snacks (ice cream, waffle, churros), allow €5 to €10. These ranges are approximate, and you can check the exact price on each restaurant’s menu.
