Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia will be opening at Disneyland Paris on July 29th. There are some Coco inspired Easter eggs that can be found only at this restaurant.
What’s Happening:
- Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia is opening July 29th at Disneyland Paris, and Disney Imagineers have been working closely to give guests the full experience for fans of the Pixar movie Coco.
- Here are five unique items that you can discover in this restaurant, according to the Disney Parks Blog.
A Statue to Live on Forever
- Once you step foot 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 Remember Me.
Papel Picados That Make Us “un poco loco”
- 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 movie’s 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.
The Colorful Power of Alebrijes
- Alebrijes, which are spirit guides to the Land of the Dead, are another Mexican art form that inspired both Pixar artists and Imagineers.
- You will even find a huge carved and colorful alebrije reminiscent of Dante, Miguel’s spirit guide, before ordering at the counter.
A Guitar to Remember
- In la Sala de Música, the crown jewel of Miguel’s rediscovered family’s heritage is proudly displayed among many musical instruments.
- Héctor’s 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.
Celebrating una Familia de Zapateros
- 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, shoemaker’s tools and shoe boxes featuring the family brand proudly showcase the craftsmanship and expertise of the Riveras inherited from Mamá Imelda and the generations that followed.
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