What is the ‘absolute’ must do in terms of food and snacks at Disneyland Paris? While many will mention the Mickey Waffles, the Cake Pops, the food booths outside It’s a Small World and Rataouille, the clear and undisputed king snack of Disneyland Paris is the not-so-humble Croque Monsieur.
I know what you’re thinking – Have I really just made an entire post about a ham and cheese sandwich…
The answer is yes… clearly. But to call it a ‘ham and cheese sandwich’ does this a massive injustice – this is not the throw-together toastie you’re making in the George Foreman! A Croque Monsieur is a French delicacy, requiring the right type of everything to make the magic happen.
What’s in Disneyland Paris’s Croque Monsieur?
- The bread – sourdough bread is required for the right taste.
- The ham – Specially selected French ham bind the cheese and sauce together.
- The cheese – Only the best Gruyere cheese, thickly sliced, is used.
- The sauce – this is where the magic is – a special Beschemel sauce is created using flour, chicken broth, milk, provolone, parmesan, swiss cheese, and shallots and butter.
Check out a link to a recipe here to make from home!
Is it worth getting a Croque Monsieur at Disneyland Paris?
It is definitely worth getting at least one – but to be clear, that ONE sandwich currently costs €10, and they are not even full sandwiches (rather HALF sandwiches). No matter what way you cut it (the price, not the bread), thats very expensive. You want 4 of these sandwiches? €40. That is NOT worth it.
A much better suggestion is to share to try. This is not going to be your full lunch, its very much a taster or something to satisfy for 1 hour. Unfortunately, Disney do know that this is a cash-cow in Disneyland Paris (where food is already hugely overpriced) so it is always recommended to bring in your own drinks/snacks to Disney, and try little things here and there.
Would I get it a Croque Monsieur again?
Yes, I will definitely have at least one Croque Monsieur on my Disneyland Paris trip, though I think the days of buying 4 for all the family are gone.
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