April 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Plaza Gardens Restaurant, which has closed its doors for construction that will continue until early 2027. This lengthy renovation will, upon completion, refresh the guestexperience while preserving the charm of this iconic Victorian restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A®.
Over the coming months, Plaza Gardens Restaurant, one of the most elegant dining venues in Disneyland® Park, will undergo a full renovation, including a complete overhaul of the flooring, facades, and roofing. However, the construction will not be limited to modernising the facilities, both front of house and in the kitchen: thanks to a refreshed colour palette for the exterior facade and interior spaces, the restaurant will radiate a new Victorian spirit that retains its classic style whilst elevating the guest experience.
“As this renovation spans a considerable length of time, we are committed to creating changes that are visible to guests without betraying the original story of Plaza Gardens Restaurant,” explains Stéphanie Bohnhoff, Principal Show Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris. “To further root the restaurant in a lush, verdant atmosphere connected to the gardens outside, we have selected new shades of green celebrating the different seasons.”
Guests will therefore be able to discover beautifully renovated interiors, featuring vibrant colours and carefully chosen materials to highlight the unique elegance of Plaza Gardens Restaurant: new pastel green tiling will complement the new dark green carpet with floral motifs. Inside the dining room, regular guests will appreciate the new layout, accommodating 291 chairs (most of which have been fully reupholstered) and 40 banquettes, which will be redesigned for the comfort of guests.
The iconic buffet area will also benefit from both decorative transformations – with the addition of themed carved wooden elements – and layout changes, including a lower-height buffet adapted for children and new furniture for breakfast, making it a more welcoming space for families and younger guests.
Every detail, right down to the carefully restored stained-glass canopies and repositioned decorative accessories, has been thoughtfully considered to preserve the soul of Plaza Gardens Restaurant. Even the lighting has been given special attention, with fixtures fully refurbished to restore the lustre of bronze and brass metalwork, and modernised with LED technology to ensure a warm and sustainable ambience throughout the restaurant.
When Plaza Gardens Restaurant reopens its doors in 2027, it will once again enchant guests with its carefully crafted theming and elegant Victorian charm. Further information about this significant renovation will be shared in the monthsahead!