La Forêt Secrète by Jean Imbert Opens in Disneyland Paris

On Friday, March 7, 2025, La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert opens in the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert invites guests starting tonight to a culinary journey inspired by Disney films. This gastronomic experience begins in the heart of Europe’s most popular travel destination.

Jean Imbert’s New Restaurant at Disneyland Hotel

La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert opens its doors at the iconic Disneyland Hotel on March 7, 2025. Jean Imbert, a Michelin-starred chef shaped by Disney stories and childhood visits to Disneyland Paris, creates an upscale dining experience. “I have a special connection to Disneyland Paris, where the magic of the films I dream of comes alive,” Imbert says. His memories of the park and favorite movies deeply influenced this project. He is excited to showcase French gastronomy in an enchanting forest-themed setting. As the third restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel, it welcomes guests Wednesday through Sunday with reservations, including non-park visitors.

Disney-Inspired Menus for All Ages

La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert offers two adult menus: a five-course option and a three-course à la carte selection. For the first time, Imbert has crafted a dedicated children’s menu. “Under the Sea,” inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Little Mermaid”, features gently cooked langoustines, marinière-style mussels, a touch of caviar, and a surprising sea jelly. “Mrs. Potts’ brew” from “Beauty and the Beast” serves root vegetable ravioli with a vegetable-truffle broth. “Prince Ali’s Tagine” (Aladdin) presents a poultry ballotine stuffed with dates and dried fruits, paired with vegetables, while “Caribbean Casserole” (Pirates of the Caribbean) combines red tuna with passion fruit vinaigrette, Colombo spices, and tamarind. Dishes like “Remy’s ratatouille” with tomato water and white balsamic condiment or “Tony and Joe’s spaghetti” with slow-cooked veal, tomato-veal jus, and Comté emulsion immerse guests in Pixar and Disney Animation worlds.

Children can enjoy “Fairy Godmother’s Soup” (Cinderella) with pumpkin and chestnut gnocchi or “The lantern festival” (Tangled) with fish & chips and tartar sauce. Desserts such as “Lost Ark shortbread” (Indiana Jones) with candied lemon-almond crunch, vanilla mousse, ice cream, and flowing caramel, or “Mickey’s soufflé” with Peruvian chocolate, hazelnut praline, and hazelnut ice cream delight adults. Kids savor “Chip & Dale’s hazelnut ice cream” with hot chocolate foam or “Little Jean’s fruit salad” with crisp biscuit and vanilla sauce. “What I want to convey with this menu is an invitation to travel through Disneyland Paris’s beloved experiences,” Imbert explains, emphasizing his use of seasonal ingredients.

Immersive Design and French Wine Artistry

The design of La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert captivates with a majestic Murano glass chandelier adorned with foliage and birds, casting warm light over the central dining table. A hand-painted mural depicts a forest in a thousand shades of green, complemented by Bernardaud plates with botanical motifs designed exclusively for the restaurant and Christofle cutlery. The wine and champagne list, curated by the in-house sommelier, showcases exceptional vintages from regions like Burgundy, Alsace, and Bordeaux. Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris, states: “At Disneyland Paris, we constantly strive to enhance our guests’ experience, with gastronomy playing a central role.” She praises Imbert’s bold creativity, blending fantasy, tradition, and innovation.

Culinary Vision Meets Disney Magic

Supported by Executive Chef Moussa Konaté and Pastry Chef Axel Michenaud, Jean Imbert brings a vision that merges Disney films with fine dining. “I offer guests a journey from one story to the next through food, from The Little Mermaid to Ratatouille, Indiana Jones, and Pirates of the Caribbean,” he says. Nestled in the Disneyland Hotel, the restaurant invites guests to enjoy an enchanted break in a forest-inspired setting drawn from Disney classics’ legendary woodlands. Rafalski adds: “Food is a true expression of culture and community, especially in France, where it holds a central place in the ‘art de vivre.’”