| Restaurant Hakuna Matata | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Area |
Adventureland, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Paris |
| Opened |
April 12, 1992 |
| Closed |
March 14, 2020 (temporarily; due to the COVID-19 pandemic) |
| Type |
Restaurant |
| Status |
Undetermined |
Restaurant Hakuna Matata is a restaurant inspired by The Lion King. It is located in Adventureland at Disneyland Paris.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Hakuna Matata, along with the rest of Disneyland Paris, closed on March 14, 2020.[1] Although the park as a whole re-opened on July 15, 2020, it is unknown if Restaurant Hakuna Matata is currently operating.[2]
Official description[]
"Little lions and lionesses can feast on flavoursome African favourites, such as kebabs, salads and rice dishes, in this mud-walled, thatch-roofed watering hole—perfect for feeding their appetite for the adventure ahead."[3]
Information[]
Overview[]
The entire complex, with the entrance to the restaurant in view
Originally, when Disneyland Paris opened in 1992, the restaurant was known as “Les Epices Enchantées” (“The Enchanted Spices”). As the main building of the African area of Adventureland, it features many African artifacts in the setting of a peaceful jungle.
With the release of The Lion King in 1994, the perfect theme came through to link the restaurant to the Disney universe. Therefore, it was renamed “Restaurant Hakuna Matata” around 1995. The building itself remains unaltered except for murals of Timon and Pumbaa, which were added later.
Menu[]
The menu for Restaurant Hakuna Matata can be found here.
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