IT’S no secret that Brits are obsessed with McDonald’s with over 3.8 million customers visiting every single day.
So when I heard the largest one in the world was opening just outside the UK, I had to see it for myself.
The biggest McDonald’s in the world was in Orlando – until the one at Disney Village in Paris opened just last month.
On the outskirts of the theme park, the new McDonald’s is 2,000sqm and set across three floors.
This makes it the biggest in the world overtaking the Orlando, Florida restaurant which measures 1,800sqm.
The new McDonald’s in France can seat up to 600 customers and has two outdoor terraces, each of which has space for 250 guests.
This is where you get the best views, including of Lake Disney and the PanoraMagique hot air balloon.
Inside is a wall mural of Disneyland Paris and even an indoor soft play area for kids.
During my visit to preview the World of Frozen, which officially opened on March 29, I decided to pop in and see it for myself.
Like other new McDonald’s, this one has opted for a sleek look with dark wooden panelling, glass balconies and neutral tones.
But for those who remember the original next door, I reckon the exterior is a bit of a let-down.
The old restaurant which closed last year after 25 years, was very 90s with the classic golden arches outside, lots of red and white stripes and a real retro feel.
What’s quite sad is that you can still see the remains of it – including the golden arches which now lay on the ground – outside from the pretty sun terraces.
Pushing aside my views on the exterior, I carried on and entered the restaurant where I was greeted by a member of staff who gave me a table number and directed me to one of the twenty-three self-service machines.
The one we went to wasn’t actually working, like quite a few of the touchscreen stations, which was surprising, seeing as the restaurant had been open for less than a month.
Other than that, the downstairs was clean, with a few tables (as most of the seating is on the upper floors) and the entrance to the soft play.
There was also a separate McCafé counter where you could get a coffee as well as a doughnut, McPop or macaron.
There are lots of unique McDonald’s treats that vary depending on which country you’re in, so I had to go for some French-only goodies.
First up, the Croque McDo, which is essentially a cheese and ham toasted sandwich – which set me back €3.70 (£3.21).
For anyone who enjoys a croque monsieur, I’d definitely recommend a Croque McDo, it was a tasty ham and cheese sandwich with crunchy toasted white bread.
I then opted for the Fries Cheddar Fondu-Bacon, which are the classic French fries with melted cheese and bacon bits.
I can’t say the same for the chips, when they finally got to us, they weren’t overly warm and I wasn’t a fan of the cheese topping or bacon bits.
And as a Brit, I’m a sucker for a dry chip dipped in some ketchup.
A medium portion set me back €5.30 (£4.60).
And for dessert, a small pistachio sundae for €2.80 (£2.43) – my favourite of the three.
The soft-serve ice cream came in a little reusable pot and was drizzled in sweet and nutty pistachio sauce – it was delicious, and probably would be even tastier on a hot summer’s day rather than a chilly March morning.
One surprising drink that you can get here – and at McDonald’s restaurants across France – is beer, which is usually a Kronenbourg 1664.
Scrolling through the menu, I sadly didn’t spot any beer – but that was most likely because it was 11am in the morning.
Wanting to enjoy the view of Lake Disney, I headed onto the first-floor sun terrace which I had to say had beautiful views.
Other aspects of the McDonald’s that has people talking is its soft play.
I briefly had a look, and it is spread across all three floors with a huge winding slide going from top to bottom.
While I didn’t step inside, the excited wails of children implied that they were having a fun time.
However, not all experiences at the new McDonald’s have been positive, with some on my social media saying their food was cold, and service was slow.
After exploring Disneyland Paris for myself, I’d say McDonald’s is a quick and easy solution when hunger strikes.
But with so many other restaurants and snack stalls to explore within the theme park, I’d probably take a chance on them before returning to the fast-food chain.
For those who are planning a trip to Disneyland Paris to see the new World of Frozen – here’s everything you need to know before you go.
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