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Changes Arrive for Disney’s Frontierland After Fire Damage Is Repaired

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Thousands of Disneyland Park guests will have to find alternative dining options as one of the Disney park’s restaurants recently shut down for repairs. The closure comes months after a devastating fire impacted the Quick Service restaurant.

On December 15, 2023, a fire broke out at Cowboy Cookout Barbecue in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris Resort. Guests in Frontierland and nearby Fantasyland were evacuated to other areas of Disneyland Park as fire rescue teams rushed to the scene. Luckily, no Disney cast members or guests were injured.

Outdoor café with red and white striped umbrellas, bustling with guests seated at tables, enjoying a sunny day. The restaurant is set in a scenic area with elaborate buildings, greenery, and a clear blue sky in the background.

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Frontierland reopened just a few hours after the fire, allowing Disney Park guests to assess the building’s exterior damage. In photos posted online, the roof of Cowboy Cookout Barbecue appeared damaged. The dining location remained closed, and Disney cast members directed guests to other restaurants.

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Two days later, on December 17, Cowboy Cookout Barbecue reopened to Disneyland Park guests. X (formerly Twitter) user @ED92Magic visited the restaurant when it reopened and shared these photos. The only visible indoor change was that the fireplace was off.

In only what can be described as an early Christmas 🎅 miracle the cowboy cookout has reopened after last weeks 🔥 with the only sign anything ever happened the fireplace being off. So glad to see that this much loved restaurant has not been badly impacted. A major credit to the fire and repair teams!

For months, Cowboy Cookout Barbecue operated normally, but tarps remained on the damaged roof areas.

As of August 28, 2024, Disneyland Paris Resort is finally repairing the damaged areas of Cowboy Cookout Barbecue. The Quick Service location is closed, and Disney Park guests must visit other restaurants.

Cowboy Cookout Barbecue exterior

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X user @Pixiedust_be posted these pictures of the walled-off Frontierland restaurant and the construction progress on the roof:

Time to repair the fire damage from December 2023 at Cowboy Cookout Restaurant in Frontierland #disneylandparis We are glad that the restaurant stayed open all that time as this is our favorite at the Disneyland Park

It’s unclear exactly when the dining location will reopen.

Cowboy Cookout Barbeque is located deep in Frontierland’s Wild West. Step into one of the largest restaurants at Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park for classic barbecues, burgers, and other delicacies.

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About Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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