Disneyland Paris is home to some wonderful Disney Princesses and there are Princess experiences in both parks. From meeting a Princess at the ever-popular Princess Pavilion to enjoying a royal dining experience at Auberge de Cendrillon and Regal View or catching a glimpse of the Frozen Queens, we have you covered! Read on to discover how to see a Disney Princess in Disneyland Paris!
1 | Auberge de Cendrillon (Princesses Dining)
Auberge de Cendrillon, or ‘Cinderella’s Inn’, is the setting for princess dining in Disneyland Paris. It is an absolute must for princess fans and it’s one of the hottest reservations in the park – a breakfast sitting has recently returned alongside lunch and dinner. During Princess Dining guests are treated to meet and greets with 3 or 4 of the Disney Princesses and Cinderella’s mice, Suzy and Perla.
Since Plaza Gardens closed for a refurbishment, a very regal Mickey Mouse often replaces one of the Princesses at Auberge de Cendrillon.
The princess dining is set in a beautiful dining hall with Cinderella’s Carriage residing in the courtyard outside. We were really impressed with the entire 3 courses of French food and the wonderful princess-themed desserts. Our kids enjoyed the fruit cocktail, the Mickey Mouse-shaped toast accompanying the salmon starter, the pasta main and the Cinderella surprise for dessert.
Many of the young guests wear prince and princess costumes for their Royal dining – we picked up some lovely (and relatively inexpensive) outfits prior to travelling.
Princess dining costs €100 for adults and €50 for children – check availability now!
Disney Princesses at Disneyland Paris tip: Cinderella almost always holds court at Auberge de Cendrillon, which is no surprise given it’s her inn! Most of the other Princesses do make appearances: we’ve met Ariel, Aurora, Rapunzel, Merida and Snow White. Belle, Raya and Pocahontas are very unlikely, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen any of them feature in the line up. Minnie Mouse occasionally attends in her princess outfit.
How to reserve princess dining at Auberge de Cendrillon
Princess dining is hugely popular and reservations can be hard to come by. There are two ways to book princess dining:
Guests staying at a Disney hotel: guests who are staying at a Disney Hotel can reserve dining at the time of making their hotel and tickets package – we book all our trips through the official website disneylandparis.com and add our princess and character dining at the time of booking. Along with Extra Magic Hour and the easy walk to the parks from the onsite hotel, this is one of the best perks. We’ve stayed in all of the Disney Hotels – if you are planning to stay onsite click here to read our guide to the best Disneyland Paris Disney Hotels.
If you have already reserved your hotel you can log into your account at disneylandparis.com and add princess dining in extras)
Other guests: Park guests staying outside of the Disney hotels (or those who reserve room-only rates, for example through booking.com) will have access to princess dining up to 2 months in advance for lunch/dinner and around 3 days for breakfast on the app. During busy periods, it is often booked up well in advance of this although you might get a late cancellation.
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2 | Princess Pavilion
The Princess Pavilion is the name given to the Disney Princess meet and greets in Disneyland Paris. You will need to use the Disneyland Paris Virtual Queue system to meet a Princess at the Princess Pavilion – we have a full guide to the Disneyland Paris Virtual Queues here.
Once guests enter the Princess Pavilion they will see stained glass windows depicting the story of each Disney Princess along with a recognisable item from the story – this includes Cinderella’s shoe and the cursed apple the Evil Queen offered to Snow White. Guests meet one Disney Princess in the pavilion and their identity is a surprise until they reach the top of the queue.
We’ve met Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White, Mulan, Merida and Tiana at the Princess Pavilion. You can read our full guide to the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Paris.
Disney Princesses at Disneyland Paris tip: The Princess Pavilion is one of the most popular meet and greets in the park so it can be quite hard to get a spot in the Virtual Queue.
3 | Disneyland Hotel
The magnificent 5* Disneyland Hotel is the place to hangout if you are a Princess fan – check out the Disneyland Hotel here!
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During a recent stay in the Disneyland Hotel in Paris, we met Ariel, Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Belle and Jasmine. We met the Princesses at the Disney Royal Encounter, the hotel’s exclusive and complimentary meet and greet for guests.
Some of the Princesses make regular appearances in the musical performances in the hotel lobby
The hotel is also home to My Royal Dream, a Royal Makeover experience.
At the moment, access to the Disneyland Hotel is restricted to guests of any Disney Hotel and those with a reservation (for dining, the spa or My Royal Dream). This is subject to change.
4 | La Table de Lumière
La Table de Lumière is a fine dining restaurant inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles with elements of Beauty and the Beast in its decor. Guests are joined by Princesses (who are often accompanied by their Princes) during an evening at La Table de Lumière – on our most recent visit, we met Belle, Ariel and Prince Eric and Aurora and Prince Phillip.
La Table de Lumière is a wonderful experience and we really enjoyed meeting the Royal Couples for the first time.
At the moment, La Table de Lumière can only be reserved in advance by Disneyland Hotel guests – check out Disneyland Hotel rates here! Other guests can check for availability on the day.
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5 | A Royal Encounter with Anna and Elsa
Ok, they are not strictly princesses, but we’re including the Frozen Queens! Guests can meet Anna and Elsa in World of Frozen in Disney Adventure World. This is another Virtual Queue so check out our guide for further info.
6 | Regal View
The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge is the newest Princess Dining experience at Disneyland Paris. Located on Adventure Way in Disney Adventure World, the beautiful restaurant overlooks Adventure Bay and is imagined as a summer residence where the Disney Princesses can relax between their adventures.
Guests are joined by Disney Princesses throughout their meal. The exact line-up varies and specific Princesses are never guaranteed, but characters who feature include Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Merida and Mulan.
One of our favourite things about Regal View is that some of the Princesses appear in different outfits to those we usually see around Disneyland Paris. Merida and Jasmine appear in their traditional gowns while some Princesses, including Ariel, Belle, Aurora and Mulan, wear their beautiful village-style outfits.
Lunch and dinner currently cost €100 for adults and €50 for children aged 3 to 11, including a starter, main course and dessert. The restaurant also serves Princess Character Dining at breakfast and it costs €60 adult / €48 child.
Disney Hotel guests can reserve Regal View once their hotel booking is confirmed. Other guests can generally reserve up to 2 months in advance for lunch/dinner and around 3 days in advance for breakfast through the Disneyland Paris app or website.
7 | Disneyland Paris Live Theatre and Stage Shows
There are some incredible theatre and stage shows at Disneyland Paris and Mickey and the Magician features some of the most popular Disney princesses.
Sleeping Beauty’s Royal Waltz
Sleeping Beauty’s Royal Waltz is currently performed several times a day on Castle Stage. This beautiful show sees Aurora and Prince Phillip joined by a changing line-up of Disney Princesses. I’m not sure if this is a seasonal show so let’s see what happens as we move towards Halloween. Check the Disneyland Paris app for current show dates and times.
Mickey and the Magician
Belle, Cinderella and Elsa feature in the spectacular Mickey and the Magician alongside other popular characters including Olaf from Frozen, Lumiere and Beast from Beauty and the Beast, and Rafiki from Lion King.
Mickey and the Magician runs in Disney Adventure World and the long-running show is a must-see. It follows Mickey as he learns the tricks of the trade and the stage, performance and music are spectacular – check out Mickey and the Magician on the official DLP website!
8 | Disneyland Paris Parades
The Disney Princesses star in the parades at Disneyland Paris:
Disney Stars on Parade: Ariel, Merida, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Aurora and Jasmine have all appeared on the Discover Romance Float in Disney Stars on Parade. Elsa and Anna lead the Frozen stars on the Discover Wonder Float.
The princesses can also feature in the seasonal parades and star in Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade.
9 | Disney Princess Cavalcade
One of the best new ways to see the Disney Princesses is the Disney Princess Cavalcade in Disney Adventure World.
The cavalcade stars Rapunzel, Tiana, Moana and Raya, with each Princess travelling on her own beautifully themed float inspired by her story. The Disney Princess Cavalcade takes place several times each day along the shores of Adventure Bay. It travels from the area beside the future Lion King land towards The Regal View Restaurant before making its way back again.
This isn’t just a mini parade either! Partway through the cavalcade, the Princesses leave their floats for an interactive section with music and choreography. Some lucky guests are invited to join in with the Princesses and their adventure companions.
Disney Princesses at Disneyland Paris tip: this is a fantastic way to see Raya who we rarely see in Disneyland Paris. Check the Disneyland Paris app on the day for current performance times.
10 | Princess Secret Spot
If you want to catch a glimpse of the characters as they make their way to meet and greets, dining and live shows then you need to know about this secret spot in Disneyland Paris.
Located close to Small World and Pizzeria Bella Notte, there is a set of gates which is the location the daily parades start from. Some Disney characters also use this entrance as they travel through the park.
If you are lucky and chance upon it at the right time, you might spot a Disney Princess as they make their way to Princess Pavilion or are en route to the princess dining at Auberge de Cendrillon. The princesses are really friendly and, while they don’t have time to stop to chat, they will wave at guests as they pass by.
There is another walk-by location close to Auberge de Cendrillon. There is a metal fence and gate to the left of the restaurant (if you are facing Cinderella’s carriage in the courtyard of Auberge de Cendrillon). Sometimes the princesses pass through here on their way to the restaurant and you can get some photos and wave as they pass through.
Other Princess-Themed Experiences at Disneyland Paris
As well as seeing the Princesses, there are a few other Princess related things to see and experiences at Disneyland Paris:
11 | Sleeping Beauty Castle
The spectacular Sleeping Beauty Castle is the icon of Disneyland Paris.
Painted in 14 shades of pink, the castle is home to a 90-foot-long dragon in the dungeon and the beautiful La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Gallery) on the upper floor. There is also a Christmas shop in the Castle which is open all year round.
The Sleeping Beauty Gallery, with its stained glass windows and tapestries illustrating the famous fairytale, is unmissable.
12 | Princess Face Painting
Both Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World have face-painting stations where guests can have their faces painted in a variety of Disney and Marvel-inspired themes. There are some excellent princess options which add a really special touch if your kids are dressing up for Auberge de Cendrillon or the Princess Pavilion. The face painting artists do a fantastic job and our kids are always spoiled with lovely compliments from cast members they met throughout the day.
Face painting is located at:
- Sir Mickey’s Boutique (Fantasyland, Disneyland Park): the permanent face-painting location behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, close to Auberge de Cendrillon. Disneyland Paris specifically advertises this location for Princess and Frozen-themed face painting.
- Entrance to World Premiere (Disney Adventure World): a face-painting stand is located at the entrance to the World Premiere building. This location offers a range of Disney designs and tiara/face-painting options.
- Fjord View Shop (World of Frozen, Disney Adventure World): Frozen-inspired face painting and Nordic-style hair treatments are available at the face-painting/hair station beside the Fjord View Shop in Arendelle.
13 | Cinderella’s Carriage
Take your prince or princess for a photo in front of Cinderella’s Carriage. It is located in the courtyard of Auberge de Cendrillon and makes for an awesome backdrop.
14 | La Chaumière des Sept Nains
La Chaumière des Sept Nains, or The Cottage of the Seven Dwarves, is a magical Fantasyland shop with decor inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The store is full to the brim of princess themed merchandise – we spotted an abundance of princess dresses, dolls, soft toys, playsets, souvenirs and accessories on our most recent visit.
15 | My Royal Dream
The 5* Disneyland Hotel hosts a fabulous Princess experience called My Royal Dream. My Royal Dream is a royal makeover for princesses and knights which includes hair, make-up and face painting and a royal photoshoot. There is the option of upgrading to the purchase of a princess dress or Knight costume and accessories – you can read more about My Royal Dream on the Disneyland Paris website here
Our princess and prince enjoyed a Royal Makeover during our recent stay at the Disneyland Hotel and both loved every second of it – check out our full guide to My Royal Dream
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16 | World Princess Week
In recent years, Disneyland Paris has hosted World Princess Week in celebration of the Disney Princesses. It usually takes place in the second half of August but dates are only announced closer to the time.
During Princess week we typically see special shows, Princess meet and greets and Princess themed drinks and snacks.
Disney Princesses: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most popular questions we get asked about the Disneyland Paris Princesses.
Which Princesses can I meet at Disneyland Paris?
There are 13 official Disney Princesses: Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Aurora, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Merida, Mulan, Moana, Raya and Pocahontas. Anna and Elsa aren’t part of the official Disney Princess line-up, but we’re including the Frozen Queens as they’re obviously hugely popular with Princess fans!
Based on our experiences and from what I’ve read online these are the Disney Princesses you are most likely to see/meet at Disneyland Paris:
- Auberge de Cendrillon: all the Princesses feature on a random basis but Moana, Belle, Raya and Pocahontas are very unlikely.
- Regal View: Merida and Jasmine in their traditional ballgowns and Mulan, Ariel, Belle and Aurora in their traditional village outfits.
- Princess Cavalcade: Rapunzel, Moana, Raya and Tiana
- Princess Pavilion: Raya and Pocahontas are very unlikely
- Disney Stars on Parade: Ariel, Merida, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, Merida (Discover Romance Float) and Elsa and Anna (Discover Wonder Float).
- Mickey and the Magician: Belle, Cinderella and Elsa
Can I meet Elsa and Anna from Frozen at Disneyland Paris?
Yes! Anna and Elsa now have their own dedicated meet and greet in World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World.
The experience, called Rencontre Royale, takes place inside Arendelle Castle where guests are welcomed for a private audience with Anna and Elsa. It is a lovely experience and one of the best character meets at Disneyland Paris for Frozen fans.
A Virtual Queue reservation is required and spaces are limited. You can join the Virtual Queue on the day of your visit through the Disneyland Paris app once you are inside the Disney Parks. We recommend linking your tickets or Hotel + Tickets package to the app before your visit so you’re ready to join when the queue opens.
Anna and Elsa aren’t the only Frozen characters you can see in World of Frozen. You may also spot characters including Olaf, Oaken and Mossie around Arendelle, and Olaf and Kristoff feature in the daytime show A Celebration in Arendelle on the lake.
Disney Princesses at Disneyland Paris tip: Rencontre Royale is one of the most popular Virtual Queues at Disneyland Paris and availability can disappear very quickly, so make sure you are ready to join when reservations open.
Is there a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland Paris?
There is no Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland Paris. The My Royal Dream experience at the Disneyland Hotel is the closest offering at Disneyland Paris.
Disney Princesses at Disneyland Paris tip: the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Walt Disney World Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California offer makeovers for 3 to 12 year olds and guests can have their hair, makeup and nails styled as well as choose a princess dress and accessories. You can check out our Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience in Walt Disney World if you want to compare!
