Rainforest Cafe Winds Down Early at Disneyland Paris
Published September 30, 2026
Rainforest Cafe at Disneyland Paris has reportedly started winding down operations ahead of its permanent closure, according to reports published Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Part of the restaurant’s gift shop has already been emptied of merchandise and converted into stroller parking.
As of Wednesday, September 30, the restaurant is still serving guests in Disney Village. Disney has confirmed the location will close permanently by the end of 2026 but has not announced a final operating date.
The closure was originally set for September 2026 and was later moved to late in the year. Reports point to November as the likeliest window, which would leave a matter of weeks for guests who want a last meal there.
The cleared shop space previously held plush toys, most of which have reportedly disappeared from shelves. A new restaurant, Casa Giulia, is expected to open at a nearby Disney Village location around the same period.
This affects only the Disneyland Paris location. Rainforest Cafe continues to operate at Walt Disney World — at Disney Springs, open since 1996, and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, open since 1998 — as well as at Ikspiari at Tokyo Disney Resort.
What we know
- Rainforest Cafe, Disney Village, Disneyland Paris — closing permanently by the end of 2026; no final date announced.
- Gift shop — part of the retail space cleared of merchandise and reassigned to stroller parking.
- Closure timing — originally September 2026, pushed to late 2026; November reported as most likely.
- Casa Giulia — a new restaurant reportedly opening at a nearby Disney Village site around the same time.
- Walt Disney World’s Rainforest Cafe locations at Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom — unaffected.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not announced a closing date, has not said whether the restaurant will keep full service until the last day, and has not confirmed the November timeframe — that comes from reports, not an official statement. The opening date for Casa Giulia has not been announced either.
What it means for your trip
- If you have a Disneyland Paris trip before the end of 2026 and Rainforest Cafe is on your list, treat it as a now-or-never booking rather than a flexible one. A wind-down usually means reduced hours or limited service before the doors actually close.
- Do not build a park day around it. With no confirmed final date, the safer plan is a backup Disney Village option you would be happy with anyway.
- Nothing here changes a Walt Disney World trip. The Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom locations are operating normally, and Animal Kingdom’s Rainforest Cafe remains a useful pre-park-opening breakfast option because it sits outside the entrance turnstiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rainforest Cafe at Disneyland Paris still open?
Yes. As of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, it is still operating in Disney Village, though part of its gift shop has been cleared and repurposed as stroller parking.
When does it close for good?
Disney has confirmed only that the closure happens by the end of 2026. Reports suggest November is the most likely window, but no final date has been announced.
Does this affect Rainforest Cafe at Walt Disney World?
No. The Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom locations are not part of this closure and continue to operate.
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