Disney Village: Casa Giulia, Annette’s Diner and the end of Rainforest Café, what’s changing by 2027

Disney Village : Casa Giulia, Annette’s Diner et fin du Rainforest Café, ce qui change d’ici 2027
Disneyland Paris • Disney Village

Disney Village continues its transformation through 2027. Disneyland Paris has confirmed the opening of Casa Giulia by the end of 2026, the reopening of Annette’s Diner in the first quarter of 2027, the permanent closure of Rainforest Café before the end of 2026, and a new phase of work on the “South Block” in 2027.

End of 2026Casa Giulia is scheduled to open and Rainforest Café to close permanently.
First quarter of 2027Annette’s Diner is scheduled to reopen after renovation.
2027Work on the transformation of the “South Block” is scheduled to begin.

On September 17, 2026, Disneyland Paris detailed the next stage of the transformation of Disney Village. The goal is to strengthen the role of this area located between the Disney Parks and the Disney Hotels, with a more contemporary identity and a renewed dining, shopping, and entertainment offering.

This announcement complements several projects already followed on Once Upon Magic: Disney Wonders, the renovation of the Pathé cinema, and that of Vapiano.

Casa Giulia will open by the end of 2026

Casa Giulia will be a new family Italian restaurant operated by the Bertrand Group, already a partner of Disneyland Paris for Brasserie Rosalie. Located at the entrance of Disney Village, near the cinema and World of Disney, it will span two levels and offer an atmosphere combining terrazzo, brick, wood, and greenery.

The menu is expected to feature classic Italian dishes, with ingredients changing with the seasons. A Giulia Express area will also offer pizza by the slice, focaccias, Italian pastries, and ice cream to go.

Point of caution: the French and English versions of the official Disneyland Paris sources do not give the same number of seats for Casa Giulia: around 600 in the French version compared to around 260 in the English version, both mentioning an outdoor terrace with 120 seats. Pending clarification, we do not consider either of these figures to be definitive.

Rainforest Café will close permanently before the end of 2026

Disneyland Paris confirms that Rainforest Café will permanently close its doors by the end of 2026. This closure is part of the future transformation on the other side of Disney Village’s main thoroughfare, the “South Block.”

The exact date of the last day of operation and the concept that will replace the restaurant have not yet been announced. Any more specific information about a future restaurant or new brand would therefore remain speculative at this stage.

Annette’s Diner will return in the first quarter of 2027

Annette’s Diner is scheduled to reopen in the first quarter of 2027 after a major renovation. Disneyland Paris wants to preserve the spirit of the 1950s American diner while completely modernizing the space.

Retro boothsPink, blue, and vanilla yellow, inspired by 1950s car interiors.
Restored jukeboxesHistoric models will be restored and incorporated into the new wall decor.
Enlarged kitchensThe former currency exchange and the takeaway area will be repurposed to improve the workspaces.
Redesigned decorChrome, steel, pastel lighting, and burger, milkshake, and jukebox motifs.

A new phase of work on the “South Block” in 2027

With the “North Block” nearing the end of its transformation, Disneyland Paris is already preparing what comes next. Teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris are working on the “South Block,” with work scheduled to begin in 2027.

The first visuals reuse materials already used elsewhere in Disney Village—wood, brick, and perforated steel—but future concepts, restaurants, or shops have not yet been revealed.

What remains to be confirmed

  • the exact opening date of Casa Giulia;
  • the exact closing date of Rainforest Café;
  • the concept that will replace Rainforest Café;
  • the exact reopening date of Annette’s Diner within the first quarter of 2027;
  • the new brands of the future “South Block”;
  • the final number of seats at Casa Giulia, as the two official versions are contradictory.

To also prepare the shopping part of your visit, check out our practical guide to Disneyland Paris shops.

FAQ – Disney Village 2026-2027

When will Casa Giulia open?

Disneyland Paris announces an opening by the end of 2026, with no more precise date for now.

Will Rainforest Café really close?

Yes. Disneyland Paris confirms a permanent closure by the end of 2026.

When will Annette’s Diner reopen?

The reopening is planned for the first quarter of 2027.

Will Annette’s Diner’s retro theme be preserved?

Yes. Disney announces a decor still inspired by 1950s American diners, with colorful booths, restored jukeboxes, chrome, and pastel lighting.

What is the “South Block”?

It is the other side of Disney Village’s main thoroughfare. Its transformation is scheduled to begin in 2027, but future concepts have not yet been unveiled.

Official sources

Information verified from Disneyland Paris News, September 17, 2026 and the official Disney Parks Blog.

Last checked: September 25, 2026. Dates and concepts may change according to future official announcements.