Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant: ordering kiosks after reopening
The Adventureland restaurant is back in service with a practical new feature spotted on site: choose and pay for your meal at a kiosk, then collect it at the counter shown on your receipt.
A discreet but tangible improvement for Disneyland Park visitors. The Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant, in Adventureland, reportedly reopened on 15 October 2026 after a temporary closure, according to an on-site report published on 3 November. As part of this, the restaurant introduced self-service ordering kiosks, photographed by specialist outlet PixieDustDLP.
The new feature is not an attraction or a change in the restaurant’s theme, but the way you order your meal. It forms part of the gradual modernisation of Disneyland Paris’s quick-service dining experience, similar to systems already seen at other venues.
How do the ordering kiosks work?
The process observed by PixieDustDLP is simple: guests select their dishes and pay at a kiosk, then receive a receipt showing the collection counter. Digital screens above the counters then display order progress and when to collect the meal.
The kiosks are reported to offer three languages: French, English and Spanish. This is useful for taking time to browse the menu and tracking an order after payment. However, the report does not specify whether all payment methods are accepted or whether using a kiosk is mandatory when the restaurant is open.
The ordering process, step by step
- Choose your language from the options shown on the kiosk.
- Browse the dishes and check your choices before paying.
- Keep your receipt after payment: it shows which counter to use.
- Watch the screens above the collection point to track progress.
- Collect your order at the relevant counter when it is ready.
For allergies, dietary requirements or assistance, speak to a Cast Member before confirming a purchase.
Theming designed for Adventureland
Rather than simply adding screens in a utility space, the photographed kiosks are integrated into decorative surroundings featuring books and Adventureland-inspired details. The visual aim appears to be to preserve the restaurant’s atmosphere rather than impose an interface disconnected from its setting.
The outlet also reports minor renovation work around the outdoor terrace. No complete architectural transformation, new dining room or capacity expansion is confirmed in the sources consulted.
Where is Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant?
The restaurant is located in Adventureland, in Disneyland Park, near the area leading towards Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril. It is inspired by The Jungle Book and offers a fictional British colonial setting with tropical decor.
The official Disneyland Paris listing confirms its current name, area and quick-service classification. It notes that a valid Disneyland Park ticket is required. To find its opening hours on the day of your visit, check the park app: a dining outlet may be temporarily closed even when nearby attractions are accessible.
What can you eat at Colonel Hathi’s?
The on-site report of 3 November mentions dishes such as butter chicken, lentil dahl with rice and naan or vegetable fritters. It also notes the return of Mickey-shaped pizzas, similar to those served at Pizzeria Bella Notte. This description is indicative: it guarantees neither daily availability nor permanent recipes.
The report does not detail dish prices in a way we can confidently generalise. To avoid presenting old prices as current ones, this article does not invent any prices and refers readers to the menu displayed at the restaurant or the “View menu” section of the official website.
What the reopening actually changes for visitors
The main benefit is a clearer ordering process: choosing items on a screen and receiving an order number or collection counter can make a family meal easier to organise. However, this does not establish that queues are always shorter, that traditional ordering counters no longer exist or that kiosks are permanently available.
People seeking personalised service, allergen explanations or accessibility information can still ask the on-site teams. None of the official information consulted details the accessibility features of the new kiosk interface; it would therefore be premature to attribute unverified settings or guarantees to it.
For other changes at the destination, see our November 2026 attraction closure update and our feature on the new menu at Auberge de Cendrillon. Visitors coming for the holidays can also plan their day with our Christmas 2026 guide to Disneyland Paris.
Locate the kiosk and collection counter, keep your receipt and check the menu information on site. These facilities are Disneyland Paris services: Once Upon Magic does not manage the restaurant’s dining, reservations or payments.
FAQ — New ordering kiosks at Colonel Hathi’s
When did Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant reopen?
An on-site report published on 3 November 2026 dates its reopening to 15 October 2026 following a temporary closure. The restaurant’s general official page consulted does not itself give this reopening date.
Are there really ordering kiosks?
Yes, new kiosks are photographed and described by PixieDustDLP in an article dated 3 November 2026. This is an on-site observation, not a Disney press release announcing their installation date.
Which languages are available?
The report mentions French, English and Spanish. The list may change and should be checked on the available screen during your visit.
How do I know where to collect my meal?
After payment, the receipt indicates the relevant counter. Screens above the collection areas show order progress, according to the process observed.
Is kiosk payment mandatory?
The sources describe the kiosks but do not specify whether they are the only way to order. Ask a Cast Member if you prefer or need to use another method.
Are Mickey pizzas on the menu?
They were noted in the November report, alongside specialities such as dahl and butter chicken. Check the menu and stocks on the day of your visit.
Do you need an admission ticket to eat at Colonel Hathi’s?
Yes. The restaurant is inside Disneyland Park; Disneyland Paris states that a valid admission ticket for this park is required.
Sources and method
On-site report published on 3 November 2026: PixieDustDLP, « Self-Ordering kiosks added at Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant », describing and photographing the kiosks, languages, screens and minor terrace works. The 15 October reopening is reported there: this is not the report’s publication date.
Official location reference: Disneyland Paris — Colonel Hathi’s Outpost Restaurant, the official listing confirming Adventureland, quick service and entry conditions. Editorial verification carried out on 5 November 2026. Opening hours, payment methods and dish availability are not guaranteed by this article.