Disney’s theme parks are known for crafting memorable experiences, but for one unfortunate guest at Disneyland Paris, the memory involved moldy food.
On the whole, Disney’s parks have made significant strides in enhancing their food offerings over the years. From creative snacks to gourmet meals, the company’s culinary landscape has flourished, with Disney World even boasting the world’s first Michelin-starred theme park restaurant in the form of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
However, there are still a few notable exceptions.
Disneyland Paris, despite being located in France, a country celebrated for its cuisine, continues to underwhelm when it comes to food quality and variety.
Guests have long lamented the park’s limited (yet still expensive) dining options and inconsistent service. Some restaurants, such as Victoria’s, operate on restrictive schedules, with some open for as little as five hours a day. The resort’s hotels lack convenient quick-service venues, unlike Walt Disney World’s All-Star Resorts, and Disney Village, a key dining area, remains under extensive renovation, leaving guests with few choices.
These frustrations came to a head recently when a visitor reported being served moldy bread at The Steakhouse, one of Disney Village’s pricier dining establishments. The guest shared a photo of the moldy bread on Reddit, accompanied by the caption, “Mouldy bread from the Steakhouse today.”
Mouldy bread from the steakhouse today
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The Steakhouse, inspired by 1950s Chicago, is known for its premium pricing, with steak dishes costing up to €44 (USD $46). Despite its upscale image, the restaurant has struggled to deliver on expectations. The affected guest noted that while the moldy bread was replaced, the staff offered no apology. Their overall impression of the venue was damning, calling it “overpriced and genuinely poor.”
Other Disney fans echoed similar sentiments online. One described The Steakhouse as “the worst restaurant I’ve eaten at anywhere in the world.” Another recounted being served a frozen Mickey doughnut and questioned why a theme park in France, of all places, fails to deliver fresh croissants or crepes. They criticized Disneyland Paris for “cheaping out on food while charging a premium.”
The resort’s dining woes come at a time of significant change. Walt Disney Studios Park is undergoing a massive transformation, with new attractions like World of Frozen, a Tangled (2010)-themed ride, and a Lion King (1994)-inspired area set to debut alongside a rebranded entrance land, World Premiere.
Additionally, the park—soon to be renamed Disney Adventure World—will welcome The Hollywood Garden Restaurant, a new dining venue that many hope will elevate the resort’s food scene.
What do you think about the food at Disneyland Paris?
