At a glance
Rainforest Café is an international franchise operating at Disney Village. The restaurant offers an immersive rainforest-themed setting, with life-size animatronic animals (an elephant, a giraffe, and other species), lush greenery, and jungle sound effects that make for an exotic but noisy atmosphere.
The menu is large and international, and there’s also a gluten-free menu, with vegetarian options available on request.
Service is at the table, in a high price range. Reservations are recommended, since the restaurant is very busy. Ticket Restaurant meal vouchers, Chèques Vacances, and American Express cards are accepted.
A meal in the rainforest. Walking into this big Disney Village restaurant feels like entering thick tropical jungle. Twice an hour, a fake storm rolls in with flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder. Elephants, gorillas, and other animatronic animals move around between huge saltwater tanks filled with tropical fish. Portions on the American menu are generous.
Prices, packages, and booking
Prices
- Adult menu
- from €20
Discount with the Disneyland Pass.
Reservations
Check out the menu
Take a look at the menu before you go: you’ll know right away whether this restaurant appeals to you, and you won’t waste time choosing once you’re there.
Good to know
- Specialty Sparkling Volcano
- Service Lunchtime, Evening
History
Opened in 1999 at Disney Village, Rainforest Café took over the space of the former Key West Seafood restaurant, which had closed a few years after the 1992 opening.
The building was heavily reworked to house the lush scenery typical of the international chain, including animatronic animals, giant aquariums, and a large dome with a themed store right at the entrance.
- Opened
- 1999
Theme & world
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Immersive, heavily themed setting
- Life-size animatronic animals
- Varied international menu
The downsides
- Very noisy
- Service can be slow
- Big crowds in the evening
My verdict
Over at Disney Village, Rainforest Café is known above all for its jungle decor that surrounds you on every side. Kids are won over by the full-size animatronic animals and the over-the-top atmosphere, and that’s what makes it stand out.
I haven’t tried this restaurant yet. My opinion is based on my research and on what I’ve heard from people I know and from Disney fans. Opened in 1999, it serves an international menu with table service for around €20, along with the famous Sparkling Volcano cocktail. Reviews rave about the decor but warn that it’s very noisy, service can be slow, and it gets crowded in the evening. You come here first and foremost for the visuals.
I recommend it for families with kids who love the jungle setting. Less suited if you’re looking for calm or a relaxed meal.
Julie’s tip
Map & getting there
Rainforest Café is at the far end of Disney Village, across from the Disney Style store.
Your questions about this restaurant
01 Where can you find cheap eats in the Disneyland Paris parks?
To keep costs down, stick to the quick-service counters rated €. Casey’s Corner serves hot dogs on Main Street, Café Hyperion offers burgers and nuggets in Discoveryland, Colonel Hathi’s Pizza Outpost has pizza by the slice 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 in the app also lets you order at some counters without waiting in line. And for a little snack, a waffle, churros, or ice cream for €5-10 hits the spot.
02 Do Disney restaurants have kids’ menus?
Yes, nearly every Disneyland Paris restaurant has a child price (ages 3-11). At the all-you-can-eat buffets, kids pay about half price: €25 at Agrabah Café, €25 at Cape Cod, €20 at La Cantina. Classic table-service restaurants also have a kids’ menu with a kid-friendly appetizer, main course, and dessert. At the quick-service counters, you’ll find kids’ menus that include a drink and a dessert. You can ask for a high chair when you book, using the "special request" field.
03 Are there vegetarian and vegan options at Disneyland Paris restaurants?
Yes, a growing number of Disneyland Paris restaurants have vegetarian and vegan choices. In Frontierland, Lucky Nugget Saloon offers an entirely vegan menu, and over in Fantasyland, Toad Hall Restaurant serves breaded plant-based crispy bites that are very good. Most of the other table-service restaurants and buffets list at least one vegetarian dish. Simple buffets such as Agrabah Café or Cape Cod have meatless options too. For the full picture, get my free file by email, which gathers the menus of every Disneyland Paris restaurant: you can check the veggie options ahead of your visit.
04 Which restaurants can you go to at Disney Village without a park ticket?
No park ticket is needed: Disney Village is open to everyone, and that includes its restaurants, roughly fifteen of them. If you want to sit down and be served, there’s Rosalie and Petite Rosalie (a French brasserie), The Steakhouse (Chicago-style grill), and The Royal Pub (British dishes). Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon and La Grange at Billy Bob’s offer Tex-Mex buffets with a show-style atmosphere. Sports Bar is the relaxed option, while Rainforest Café plays up its jungle theme. Need something fast? McDonald’s, Earl of Sandwich, Five Guys, Starbucks Coffee, and Vapiano have you covered. Keep in mind that two places are off the list for now: Annette’s Diner shut for renovation in January 2026 (it should be back around 2027), and Casa Giulia, a new Italian restaurant where Planet Hollywood used to be, opens in late 2026. At Rosalie and The Steakhouse, reserve in advance, especially for dinner.
05 What does a meal at Disneyland Paris cost?
It depends a lot on the kind of restaurant. Roughly speaking (prices change over time), budget around €15-25 per adult at a quick-service spot (€), €30-50 at a standard table-service restaurant (€€), and €60 or more at premium buffets and signature restaurants (€€€ and €€€€). Some real examples: the Agrabah Café buffet costs €45 for adults / €25 for kids, Cape Cod €45 / €25, La Cantina €35 / €20. Character dining like Auberge de Cendrillon runs €60-95 per adult. Snacks such as ice cream, waffles, or churros cost €5-10. Treat these ranges as estimates and check each restaurant’s menu for the exact price.
