Itâs time to seize your moment as Casa de Coco â Restaurante de Familia will open on July 29 at Disneyland Paris! Disney Imagineers worked closely with Disneyland Paris teams and Pixar Animation Studios to immerse guests in the beloved movie âCoco.â From HĂ©ctor Riveraâs guitar to the many tools used to make traditional shoes, Miguelâs family heritage is showcased everywhere in the restaurant. Letâs take a look at five unique items youâll discover at this âCocoâ inspired restaurant!
Once you step afoot on the terrace, a familiar face will welcome you! Dressed in traditional mariachi charro, Miguel is standing proudly as a life-size bronze statue. You might recognize some familiar tunes from traditional Mexican songs to the unforgettable âRemember Me.â
As you continue your journey and enter the patio, just look above to see the colorful papel picados! This Mexican tradition inspired Pixar artists to use papel picados as a way to introduce us to the past of the Rivera family in the movieâs opening scene. For the restaurant, nearly 200 papel picados were created by Imagineers who found inspiration for the motifs in Mexican folklore, music and floral elements!
Alebrijes, which are spirit guides to the Land of the Dead, are another Mexican art form that inspired both Pixar artists and Imagineers. Towering above, a huge carved and colorful alebrije reminiscent of Dante, Miguelâs spirit guide, playfully stretches to either side of the counter!Â
In la Sala de MĂșsica, the crown jewel of Miguelâs rediscovered familyâs heritage is proudly displayed among many musical instruments. HĂ©ctorâs guitar takes a place of pride, and towards the back of the room, you can also read notes from pages of his diary! To translate these unique elements from screen to reality, no details were spared as Pixar shared their original references with Imagineers.
On the other side, in la Sala de Familia, portraits of beloved family members are front and center, both honoring them and ensuring their stories live on. The room also displays the trade that brought this family together: shoemaking! Traditional woven fabrics, shoemakerâs tools and shoe boxes featuring the family brand proudly showcase the craftsmanship and expertise of the Riveras inherited from MamĂĄ Imelda and the generations that followed. Â
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