At a glance
World of Disney is the largest souvenir shop at Disneyland Paris, standing at the entrance to Disney Village, right next to the Pathé movie theater. It’s the French version of the World of Disney chain found at the US parks.
The round Art Deco building spreads 1,400 m² of retail space around tall interior columns. The centerpiece shows Mickey and Minnie riding a hot air balloon, hanging above the sales floor. On the ceiling, painted murals illustrate the great Disney animated movies, and several characters appear drawn as constellations. The overall theme, carried all the way to the registers, is a journey through the Disney world and its parks.
The selection spans every category of Disneyland Paris merchandise: plush, clothing for adults and kids, accessories, bags and luggage, baby gear, tableware, toys, pin trading and rare pieces, plus the classics (key chains, magnets, pens, mugs, T-shirts, caps) and even pet products. The lines change with the seasons: Halloween, Christmas, and the year’s big events.
It’s also the recommended pickup point for the Shopping Service: anything you buy in the parks can be sent here for free and collected at the end of the day.
Mickey and Minnie in a hot air balloon overhead. The centerpiece features Mickey and Minnie riding a hot air balloon that hangs above the sales floor, beneath a painted ceiling showing the great Disney animated movies and characters drawn as star constellations. At 1,400 m², it’s the biggest souvenir shop at Disneyland Paris, carrying every type of merchandise sold across the resort.
What you’ll find
History
The shop opened in 2012 at the entrance to Disney Village.
Theme & world
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- The biggest souvenir shop at Disneyland Paris
- Mickey and Minnie hot air balloon centerpiece
- Ceiling murals showing Disney animated movies
- The widest product range in the resort
The downsides
- Very crowded late in the day
- Hard to move around inside during peak season
- Lots of standard items you can also find in the other shops
My verdict
My childhood comfort spot, supersized. This shop brings back so many memories for me, and its theme of Mickey and friends on a trip, with nods to Disney parks around the world, is my favorite decor in the Village.
It’s huge, and surprisingly quiet during the day. Evening is when everyone piles in as the parks empty out. If you can, go in the afternoon.
Julie’s tip
Best time to go
Stop by in the morning or mid-afternoon. In the evening, everyone leaving the parks heads straight here. It’s also the recommended pickup point for the Shopping Service.
Map & getting there
World of Disney is located at Disney Village, close to the Pathé Gaumont movie theater.
Your questions about this shop
01 Where can you buy Disney merchandise at Disneyland Paris?
There are four main places to shop: Disneyland Park (Main Street U.S.A. above all, plus every land), Disney Adventure World, Disney Village (open to everyone, no park ticket required), and, if you book an official Disney hotel, the shop inside your hotel. My dedicated article walks you through the main shops.
02 Can you shop at Disney Village without a park ticket?
Yes. Disney Village is free to enter, with no ticket and no checkpoint. You’ll find several Disney stores there, including the big World of Disney store, along with partner brands. It’s the best option if you only want to shop without paying for park admission.
03 Is there a way to shop without lugging bags around all day?
Yes. The Shopping Service lets you have your purchases sent to a pickup point, so you can collect them later at the same shop, at another shop on your way out of the park, or even at your Disney hotel’s shop. The service is free in most shops (with a minimum purchase). Just ask the cast member at checkout.
04 What are the shop hours?
Shops inside the parks roughly follow park hours, often opening a little earlier on Main Street U.S.A. and closing a little later after the nighttime show. Disney Village shops have their own hours, usually running later into the evening. You’ll find the exact hours in the Disneyland Paris app.
05 Can you buy Disneyland Paris merchandise online?
There’s no official Disneyland Paris online store. To shop from home, you can use the Disney Store website (formerly shopDisney), which sells official Disney merchandise and sometimes a few items specific to Disneyland Paris. At the resort itself, you buy everything directly in the shops.
