At a glance
You’ll find The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour, a takeout spot, on Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland Park, close to Discovery Arcade. It’s named after the "Gibson Girl," the early-twentieth-century ideal of the young American woman, which Charles Dana Gibson’s drawings made famous.
The decor matches the land’s North American Victorian style: an ornate facade, a richly decorated sign, and garlands. Inside, the room follows the look of old-fashioned ice cream parlors, with wooden furniture, plaster moldings, and retro posters that create a nostalgic mood.
The menu centers on ice cream and frozen desserts in several flavors, from classic to more unusual, plus drinks to go with them.
A turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor. This Victorian parlor pays tribute to the illustrations of Charles Gibson. Behind the counters, the staff make waffle cones baked on site and Mickey ice creams topped with sugary extras. Since it was designed for takeout, it gets very busy on summer afternoons along Main Street U.S.A.
Prices, packages, and booking
Prices
- Adult menu
- from €9
Discount with the Disneyland Pass.
Meal plans accepted
Arriving through March 31, 2027
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 Mickey 3-scoop ice cream
- Service Afternoon snack
History
Opened on April 12, 1992, The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is one of the original ice cream spots on Main Street, U.S.A.. Its name honors the drawings of Charles Dana Gibson from the 1900s.
Between 2007 and 2023, the parlor worked with Ben & Jerry’s before switching to Carte d’Or, but its Edwardian style was never touched.
- Opened
- 1992
Theme & world
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Affordable prices
- Nostalgic Victorian decor
- Lots of ice cream flavors
The downsides
- No dedicated seating
- Menu limited to frozen desserts
- Big crowds on sunny days
My verdict
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is a Victorian ice cream parlor on Main Street U.S.A., known for its indulgent ice cream. What I like most is the wide choice of flavors in a nostalgic setting that really works.
I’ve eaten here several times, and I agree with most guests: the ice cream, including the famous Mickey three-scoop cone, lives up to its reputation, for around €9. The decor of this spot, open since 1992, is charming, but there’s no seating of its own. The menu only covers frozen desserts, and crowds build up on sunny days. It’s a sweet Main Street institution.
I recommend it for a real ice cream treat with the family. It’s less suited to you if you avoid lines or want somewhere to sit down.
Map & getting there
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour is located on Main Street U.S.A., close to Discovery Arcade.
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 Where should you go for an afternoon treat or a small bite in the parks?
The parks are packed with kiosks and snack stands for when hunger strikes. On the sweet side, there’s Cookie Kitchen on Main Street U.S.A., March Hare Refreshments in Fantasyland, waffle and churro stands all over, and roaming popcorn and ice cream carts. On the savory side, the hot dogs at Casey’s Corner. Plan on €5-10 per snack. Quick tip: some stands sell reusable collectible popcorn buckets that make fun souvenirs and get you discounted refills all day long.
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.
