At a glance
Constellations sits at the entrance to Discoveryland, next to the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast ride, whose world it carries on.
Since 2006, the shop has been themed on the galactic world of Buzz Lightyear and Toy Story. The centrepiece of the shop floor is a plush toy island topped by a statue of Buzz Lightyear in a heroic pose, facing the main entrance and visible from outside.
Outside, a sculpted mural pays tribute to Discoveryland and its best-known attractions. At the end of this mural, a display case from 1992 survives: this leftover from the Jules Verne era shows inventions of the past, a trace of the shop’s first retro-futuristic theme, back when Le Visionarium was next door.
The range covers plush toys, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie costumes, Toy Story, Marvel and Pixar toys, accessories, pin trading, mugs, bowls and glasses, hats, lollipops and sweets, as well as cold drinks.
A Buzz Lightyear statue in the middle of the shop. The centrepiece of the shop is a plush toy island topped by a statue of Buzz Lightyear in a heroic pose, visible from outside. The shop has had a Pixar theme since 2006. Before that, it followed the retro-futuristic Jules Verne look of Le Visionarium, the attraction that stood next door at the time.
What you’ll find
History
When the park opened in 1992, the shop followed the retro-futuristic theme of Discoveryland, in keeping with the former attraction Le Visionarium, a tribute to visionaries such as Jules Verne. It has been themed on the world of Buzz Lightyear and Toy Story since 2006.
Theme & story
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Giant Buzz Lightyear statue in the middle of the shop floor
- Right next to the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast ride
- Sculpted mural paying tribute to the symbols of Discoveryland
Weak points
- Shop floor often crowded
- Products similar to other shops in the park
- Current theme out of step with Discoveryland’s original retro-futuristic identity
My verdict
Julie’s tip
Best time to visit
Right after your turn on Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, as the shop is right next door.
Map & getting there
The Constellations shop is in Discoveryland, close to the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast ride.
Your questions about this shop
01 Where can you shop for Disney merchandise at Disneyland Paris?
You have four main options: the shops in Disneyland Park (mainly on Main Street U.S.A. and in each land), the shops in Disney Adventure World, the shops in Disney Village (no park ticket needed) and your hotel shop if you’re staying at an official Disney Hotel. I go through the main shops in my dedicated article.
02 Can you shop without carrying your bags all day?
Yes. The Shopping Service lets you have your purchases sent to a collection point, to pick up later in the shop, or as you leave the park in another shop, or even in the shop at your Disney Hotel. The service is free in most shops (above a minimum spend). Just ask the sales assistant when you pay.
03 What are the shops’ opening hours?
The shops in the parks roughly follow the parks’ opening hours, often opening a little earlier on Main Street U.S.A. and closing a little later after the night-time show. The Disney Village shops have their own opening hours, usually later into the evening. The exact times are in the Disneyland Paris app.
04 Can you order Disneyland Paris merchandise online?
There’s no official Disneyland Paris online shop. To buy from home, you can go to the Disney Store website (formerly shopDisney), which sells official Disney merchandise and sometimes a few Disneyland Paris-specific products. At the resort, you buy directly in the shops.
