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Disneyland Hotel Paris grand reopening welcomes celebrities for a magical experience

Celebrities at the grand reopening of the Disneyland Hotel Paris

Disneyland Paris rolled out the red carpet for a galaxy of stars as it celebrated the grand reopening of the iconic five-star Disneyland Hotel. Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton), Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), and musician Isabel Getty, joined Lucas Bravo, Pierre Gasly, and Christian Louboutin at the event.

Emerging from a two-year renovation, the Disneyland Hotel has been positioned as a haven dedicated to Disney’s royal stories. The flagship property offers 487 bedrooms and suites, many inspired by Disney classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and Frozen. Disney characters are featured throughout the hotel. Visitors are promised a fully immersive experience.

The flagship property offers 487 bedrooms and suites, many inspired by Disney classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and Frozen…

To celebrate the reopening, the lobby was transformed into a magical ballroom while the façade of the Disneyland Hotel was brought to life with a unique projection show.

The Disneyland Hotel experience naturally extended to culinary magic too, culminating in a spectacular Royal Banquet dinner, within a gallery adorned with paintings depicting a universe of Disney royalty.

Sharing their thoughts on the all-new Disneyland Hotel experience, Nicola Coughlan said “The Disneyland Hotel is incredible; it’s magical, immersive, and so much fun!” Eleanor Tomlinson added, “I feel like a princess, I really do. The Disneyland Hotel is gorgeous; it’s just spectacular in every way.” 

Isabel Getty remarked, “It’s new, it’s vibrant, it’s creative, the energy is so fantastic, and everyone just wants to have a good time. You really feel like you’re in this kind of dream world.”

As the third-largest hotel owner-operator in France, Disneyland Paris caters for families with seven distinct Disney hotels, offering over 5,700 rooms and suites. The resort remains the top choice for families in France and leads as the number one hotel operator among European theme parks.

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