Disneyland Paris is considered a magical experience for both parents and children. With careful planning, preparation and our top tips, you’ll have a chance to fulfill childhood fantasies, indulge your imagination and have a stress free holiday!
1. When To Visit
Our research shows that its best to plan your trip during ‘’off season.’’ Off season means that the number of visitors is significantly lower than that of ‘’peak season’’ which means shorter queues and less wait time. It’s best to stay mid-week (Tuesdays to Thursdays) during mid-January through mid-March or mid-April through mid-May. You’ll be free to roam the park at your own pace!
2. Accommodation
Disneyland is located 30km from central Paris making it easily and cheaply accessible by Bus, Taxi, Express Train and Car(if you choose to rent!). If you plan to stay outside the park, always make sure to check multiple websites for the best cost effective travel option as Bus and Train rates fluctuate daily. There are many cost effective hotel and AirBnB options that will be close enough to the Park to ensure a hassle free trip.
There are many websites, including Disney’s official website, with various Disney themed hotel packages that will allow you to stay in the park and will cater to various budgets. One of the many benefits of staying on site in a Disney Hotel is that you can enjoy ‘Magic Time’ whereby guests get the opportunity to enter the park an hour earlier than the general public. This guarantees shorter queues and more opportunities to meet your favourite characters!
3. Planning Attractions and the Disney App
Disney has created an app that allows you to check wait times for various rides and attractions, provides schedules of shows and parades, hosts a variety of different maps of the park and provides park opening time information. It’s available on both iPhone and Android in the Itunes and PlayStore.
Top 3 Staff Recommendations for Disneyland Paris:
1. Meet Your Favourite Characters
There are plenty of opportunities to meet your favourite character (and get that photo for Instagram!) If you want to meet Disney royalty, make sure you visit the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Park.
2. Disney Stars On Parade
Use the app to find out what time the Parade is on and track the route to ensure you get the best viewing spot. The Disneyland parades change regularly to keep the experience fresh for visitors and show off different aspects of the Disney universe and is not to be missed.
3. Illuminations Show
The Illuminations Show begins as the park is closing, finalizing what is sure to be a fantastic day with a combination of fireworks, lasers and fire and water special effects cast over the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. The whole park stops to watch the magic unfold!
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