Colonel Hathi's, the beloved Jungle Book (1967)-inspired restaurant in Adventureland at Disneyland Park, has closed its doors for refurbishment, allowing theme park fans to voice long-standing concerns about the aging dining location.
Colonel Hathi's Closes for Repairs
Disneyland Paris Resort confirmed this month that Colonel Hathi's, a Quick-Service restaurant located in Adventureland, has closed for refurbishment. The restaurant draws its name from Hathi, the elephant character featured in both Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Jungle Book and Rudyard Kipling's original 1894 Mowgli stories that inspired the film.
X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DLPReport shared photos on September 10 showing the restaurant now surrounded by wooden construction walls, with a large brown door providing Disney cast member access to the site. The user wrote:
🔧 Colonel Hathi's is now closed for refurbishment until October 15. There's a lot to fix here, especially outside, and maybe we're getting some ordering kiosks.
🔧 Colonel Hathi’s is now closed for refurbishment until October 15. There’s a lot to fix here, especially outside, and maybe we’re getting some ordering kiosks. pic.twitter.com/xfIPQqS23f
— DLP Report (@DLPReport) September 10, 2026
Signage posted on the construction walls reads, in both French and English:
“This area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment.”
Disney Parks Fans Share Their Wish Lists
While Disneyland Paris Resort hasn't detailed exactly what changes are coming, European Disney Parks fans have plenty of opinions about what needs fixing. X user @Orbitron92 shared side-by-side photos comparing the restaurant's once-functional waterfall in 1992 to its current state, captioning the post:
Adventureland 🌴
1992 vs. actual state.
It's a shame…
https://twitter.com/Orbitron92/status/1790387956584230922
Another user, @grassebiloute, focused on the food itself, commenting:
The menu should also be changed.
The menu should also be changed.
— madame patate (@grassebiloute) September 10, 2026
What's on the Menu
Colonel Hathi's currently serves a blend of Indian cuisine staples, including Butter Chicken and Lentil dahl, alongside Mickey Mouse-shaped pizzas and pastas. Whether the restaurant will debut an updated menu when it reopens on October 15, 2026, remains to be seen.
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