Every year, World Architecture Day celebrates the talent of architects around the world. At Disneyland® Paris, architecture is more than just a backdrop – it’s a magical means of transporting us into worlds we’ve never seen before. Join us on a journey through some of the most iconic spots in our parks, where every façade, every curve and every roof tile tells a story.
La Place de Rémy – a slice of Paris
In the heart of Walt Disney Studios Park, La Place de Rémy invites you to discover the elegance of Haussmann architecture with its zinc roofs and elegant façades typical of the great Parisian boulevards. It’s directly inspired by Place Dauphine, a pretty and historic square located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
At the centre stands a beautiful fountain inspired by the fountains of Place des Vosges, topped with a tribute to Remy, the little chef from Disney Pixar’s classic film Ratatouille!
The queue is also packed with details that pay homage to the City of Light. The attraction’s outside queue is reminiscent of covered market halls, inspired by Pavillon Baltard, the famous 19th-century Parisian market.
Disneyland® Hotel – a tribute to Victorian style… à la française
The majestic Disneyland® Hotel takes its inspiration from another Disney landmark – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Florida – which is itself a tribute to the grandeur of Victorian-era hotels.
Since its renovation, the lobby’s interior has become a stunning tribute to the magnificent libraries found in some of the world’s greatest châteaux. In this vein, La Table de Lumière restaurant takes inspiration from the Hall of Mirrors at the Château de Versailles, Louis XIV’s opulent palace.
Disney Newport Bay Club® – the elegant charm of the American East Coast
Inspired by a Victorian New England seaside mansion, the Disney Newport Bay Club® evokes the charm and elegance of early 20th-century seaside holidays. Its cream-coloured façade, sloping gables, spacious verandas, and abundant use of wood reflect the glamour of these upscale seaside resorts, creating a soft and luminous atmosphere.
Pirates of the Caribbean – the Spanish fort
The entrance to Pirates of the Caribbean stands proudly like an 18th-century Spanish fort in the Caribbean, with its rough-hewn stone and sturdy wooden beams. It’s crowned by an imposing tower, bleached white by the sea foam, which rises above the fortification guarded by a battery of cannons, on constant look-out for fearsome pirates.
Agrabah Café Restaurant – a North African-inspired souk
Agrabah Café Restaurant transports you to the heart of a lavish covered passageway, with the Imagineers drawing their inspiration from the traditional souks of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. Archways, lanterns and winding passageways create a warm, atmospheric setting – the perfect place to delight your eyes and satisfy your appetite with a thousand colours!
Sleeping Beauty Castle – a dream shaped by many influences
As the ultimate symbol of Disneyland Paris, Sleeping Beauty Castle combines rich historical influences with imaginative artistry. The design created by the Imagineers was inspired by the illustrations in the famous medieval Book of Hours Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, as well as the sets created by legendary Disney artist Eyvind Earle.
The way the castle appears to spiral out of the ground also recalls the architecture of France’s world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel, creating a fairytale castle beautifully grounded in reality.
City Hall – Victorian elegance and patriotism
City Hall, on Main Street, U.S.A.® is directly influenced by the Western Union Telegraph Building in New York, which was the city’s tallest building in 1875. Its Victorian façade, with its rich colours, ornate mouldings and patriotic symbols such as the red, white and blue bunting and golden eagle embody the American spirit of yesteryear in all its splendour.
Have you spotted all the inspirations hidden around our resort? At Disneyland Paris, architecture serves as an invitation to travel – through historic styles, global influences, and meticulous attention to detail, with each building playing its part in telling a story.