Disney Village is the resort's shopping and entertainment street, and it is open to anyone with no admission charge and no park ticket. It sits between Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station and the entrances to the two parks, so you pass through it on the way in and out. You will find themed restaurants, a Disney store, a LEGO store and other shops, a multiplex cinema, a tethered balloon ride, and bars and live entertainment that change with the season. At Christmas the street is decorated and busy. It is a good place for an arrival-day dinner, a late meal after the parks close, a rainy afternoon or a gentle evening stroll with children. You will pay for what you buy and eat, and the balloon ride and cinema carry their own prices, but simply walking through costs nothing. It is also a useful meeting point for groups, given its position next to the station.
What to do
Browse the shops for souvenirs without queues, which is much calmer than the park shops at closing time. Eat at one of the restaurants, which range from casual burgers and pizza to themed diners and a pub, and check the opening times because they vary by season. The cinema shows recent films, often in the original language, which makes a good wet-weather option. The balloon ride gives an aerial view over the resort and the lake on clear days.
Planning around it
The village is generally open from late morning until late evening, with restaurants and bars staying open later, but hours change by season and by event, so check the resort's website for your date. It is crowded after the parks close and at weekends, so eat a little earlier or later than the rush. If you are travelling with young children, it is a gentler evening than the parks and the lights make it pleasant after dark.
Making the most of it
Arrive-day visitors can drop their bags at a hotel, walk through the village and have dinner without buying a park ticket, which is a good way to ease in. On departure day, the village is useful for lunch and last souvenirs before you catch the train. Because it is outdoors, dress for the weather, and use it as a base for a hot chocolate break between park sessions on a cold day. It is also a short walk from the Disney hotels.
What to expect
The experience
A free, outdoor street of shops, restaurants, a cinema and entertainment, open to anyone without a park ticket.
Best time
Arrival evening, after the parks close, or a rainy afternoon, ideally avoiding the rush right after the parks shut.
How long
An hour for a stroll and a few shops, and up to three hours with dinner and a film.
Tips
Check seasonal opening hours, eat slightly early or late and dress for the weather, because the street is mostly outdoors.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Anyone who wants some Disney atmosphere without buying a park ticket, plus a good place to eat near the station.
- Families
- Easy and gentle, with shops, casual restaurants and the cinema, and no queue for entry.
- Couples
- Walk the lights after dinner and have a drink at one of the bars.
- Pair with
- A park day, a Disney hotel stay or the evening show at Christmas.
- Time needed
- One to three hours.
Good questions
Is Disney Village free?+
Yes, entry is free and you do not need a park ticket. You pay only for what you buy, eat or do, such as the cinema or balloon ride.
Where is Disney Village?+
It sits between Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station and the entrances to the two parks, so it is on your route in and out. The Disney hotels are a short walk or shuttle away.
What is there to do?+
Shops including a Disney store and a LEGO store, restaurants and bars, a cinema, a tethered balloon ride and seasonal entertainment. Check the current line-up before you go, as venues change.
What time does it open?+
It is generally open from late morning until late evening, with restaurants and bars open later. Hours vary by season, so check the website for your date.
Is it worth visiting without a park ticket?+
Yes, especially for an arrival-day dinner, an evening out or a rainy afternoon. It is a good low-cost way to see the resort.
