Immersive dining may be having a moment across the attractions world, but Disneyland Paris has been quietly setting the bar higher. In March 2025, the resort officially opened La Forêt Secrète, a new fine-dining restaurant located inside the Disneyland Hotel, placing elevated gastronomy squarely within the heart of the destination’s storytelling ecosystem.
At the center of the concept is Jean Imbert, the Paris-born chef best known for blending classic French technique with pop-culture influence. Imbert holds a Michelin star and has earned a reputation for turning personal passions—films, music, travel—into narrative-driven menus. For La Forêt Secrète, that passion is deeply personal: he grew up visiting Disneyland Paris, and many of the films that inspired the restaurant are the same ones that shaped his childhood.
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Rather than novelty, La Forêt Secrète takes a refined approach. The restaurant is designed as an enchanted forest, creating a calm, cinematic atmosphere that contrasts with the energy of the parks outside. Within that setting, guests choose from three- or five-course menus that reinterpret iconic Disney stories through French fine dining.
The dishes themselves are subtle, imaginative translations rather than literal recreations. A seafood starter evokes The Little Mermaid. A root-vegetable ravioli with truffle broth references Beauty and the Beast. Main courses include a date- and fruit-stuffed chicken tagine inspired by Aladdin, Mediterranean bluefin tuna tied to Pirates of the Caribbean, and a polished homage to Ratatouille—a fitting nod given the film’s Parisian roots.
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In a first for Imbert, the restaurant also features a dedicated children’s menu, extending the immersive experience to younger guests with dishes inspired by films like Tangled, but prepared with the same care as the adult offerings.
Desserts tread further into nostalgia, with playful yet elegant creations inspired by Mickey, Chip ’n’ Dale and classic adventure themes.
By anchoring a Michelin-starred chef, cinematic storytelling and fine dining in one space, La Forêt Secrète is proving that immersive experiences don’t stop at rides—they can unfold course by course.
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