At a glance
La Confiserie des Trois Fées is Fantasyland’s sweet shop, set in the courtyard of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Along with Boardwalk Candy Palace, it is one of only two sweet shops in Disneyland Park. Its theme comes from the Disney classic Sleeping Beauty (1959), adapted from Charles Perrault’s fairy tale.
The building takes the form of a pink stone cottage set against the castle galleries: exposed beams, an orange-tiled roof and a little turret. The pink flowers in the windows refer to the nickname "Rose" given to Princess Aurora by the three fairies who hid her in the woods. On the front, intertwined leaves frame the shop’s name and the painted portraits of Flora, Fauna and Merryweather.
Inside, gnarled tree trunks punctuate the main room. The stained-glass windows let in coloured light and show sweets, treats and flowers. Copper pans and pots, rolling pins and wicker baskets recall the scene of the birthday cake baked by Fauna in the film. Behind the counter, the brick fireplace hides the loveliest detail: the three fairies appear there in miniature, fluttering about thanks to a pane of glass placed between visitors and the wall, the same "Pepper’s ghost" optical trick used in the ballroom scene of Phantom Manor.
The range includes sweets, chocolates, candyfloss, popcorn, cakes, Disney food products, kitchen utensils, aprons, tea towels, tableware and Munchlings figurines.
The three fairies flutter above the counter. Behind the till, a brick fireplace hosts an illusion in which Flora, Fauna and Merryweather appear in miniature form and flutter about, thanks to a pane of glass placed between visitors and the wall. The colourful stained-glass windows show sweets and flowers, and the copper pans recall Aurora’s birthday cake, baked by Fauna in the film.
What you’ll find
History
The sweet shop opened on 12 April 1992 with the park. It was originally sponsored by the sweet brand Smarties, as part of the agreement between Euro Disney and Nestlé France. The partnership ended in 2007 and was replaced on 12 April 2007, for the resort’s 15th anniversary, by a deal with Kinder, which has since ended too.
Theme & story
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Special effect of the three fairies fluttering in the fireplace behind the till
- Highly detailed theming, faithful to the Sleeping Beauty classic
- Varied range of sweets
Weak points
- Small shop floor
- Food range mostly focused on sweet treats
- Limited room to move at busy times
My verdict
Julie’s tip
Best time to visit
Come at park opening or at afternoon snack time, and keep an eye on the fireplace behind the counter.
Map & getting there
La Confiserie des Trois Fées is in Fantasyland, close to Auberge de Cendrillon.
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.
