Information to Visiting Disneyland Paris

Since 1992, Disneyland Paris (then referred to as Euro Disney) has welcomed greater than 250 million friends to its magical theme parks and resorts. Made up of two parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park), seven resorts, and a eating and buying district referred to as Disney Village, the theme park resort has grown right into a full-blown trip vacation spot, and it’s solely getting higher. Contemporary off its Thirtieth-anniversary celebration, the opening of Avengers Campus, and the reimagining of Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris just lately introduced large plans to utterly remodel Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Journey World.

I’ve visited 10 of the 12 Disney theme parks all over the world, and Disneyland Park in Paris is essentially the most lovely iteration of the traditional fortress park I’ve visited, with gorgeously crafted immersive worlds surrounding a surprising pink fortress impressed by French chateaux. I went again to Disneyland Paris final month to see every part new and thrilling (and re-ride every part I beloved the primary time) to curate a brand new information that includes the very best of the resort. With distinctive interpretations of traditional Disney sights and some memorable rides you may’t discover wherever else, the resort is a worthwhile day journey from Paris or a multi-day getaway. From can’t-miss rides to the very best eating places and locations to remain, right here’s every part you should find out about visiting Disneyland Paris. 

Finest Time to Go to

With regards to excessive and low seasons, Disneyland Paris is much like its U.S. counterparts: Crowds are largest throughout college breaks and public holidays. The summer season months, lengthy weekends, and the winter vacation season are all among the many busiest occasions to go to Disneyland Paris, and mid-January by mid-March and mid-April by mid-Could are usually much less busy occasions to go to. This summer season will undoubtedly be further busy for Disneyland Paris as vacationers worldwide flock to the French capital for the Olympics. To keep away from the heaviest crowds all year long, plan to go to Tuesday by Thursday (and keep away from weekends). 

Because of the lineup of festive annual occasions, a fall journey to Disneyland Paris is at all times a good suggestion. Annually, Disneyland Paris hosts Halloween and Christmas occasions with seasonal decorations and eats; this yr, Disney Halloween Pageant will happen from Oct. 1 to Nov. 3, and Disney Enchanted Christmas will final from Nov. 9 to Jan. 6. 

It’s value noting that American vacationers are probably used to the nice and cozy climate discovered year-round on the home parks in California and Florida, however Paris experiences all 4 seasons. Be sure you examine the forecast and pack appropriately — it was very chilly after I visited in February one yr, and we had to purchase Mickey beanies to remain heat. 

Tickets 

Disneyland Paris sells dated and undated tickets, with a number of variations relying on what number of days you go to and which parks you need to go to. You should purchase dated tickets for one to 4 days for each parks (or a single-day, single-park dated ticket). You can too buy a single-day undated ticket to 1 or each parks, however these are usually dearer. Disney makes use of dynamic ticket pricing, so you may try the ticket calendar to see when you might go to to avoid wasting a couple of dollars on admission. (Trace: cheaper days imply decrease crowd ranges.) For 2024, the most affordable one-park, one-day ticket at the moment ranges from $73 to $148. 

Annual Passes

Disneyland Paris additionally gives three tiers of annual passes: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Bronze is 289 euros and permits holders to go to 170 days a yr. The Silver Go is 499 euros and permits friends to entry the parks 300 out of three hundred and sixty five days annually. Silver move holders may get pleasure from 10 % reductions at retailers and eating places. The Gold Go is 699 euros, permits entry day-after-day of the yr, gives a 15 % low cost at retailers and eating places, and consists of Further Magic Time and an annual PhotoPass.

Disney Premier Entry

Wish to skip the road for the preferred sights? Disney Premier Entry works equally to the outdated FastPass or newer Genie+ on the U.S. parks in that it lets you skip the primary standby line, however there are some nuances you’ll need to know earlier than you buy. Sure, buy — that is a further price, identical to Genie+ Lightning Lanes within the U.S. You should purchase Disney Premier Entry One for particular person sights to achieve a time slot for the Premier Entry queue on the day you go to through the Disneyland Paris app. Or you may splurge on the Disney Premier Entry Final, an all-day move that lets you skip the road as soon as for each taking part attraction. You should purchase the Final move the day of or prematurely.

I examined Disney Premier Entry Final throughout my current journey, and I might trip every part I wished throughout my two-day journey, even whereas preventing jet lag. In fact, if you happen to’re a single rider, you can even make the most of the devoted single-rider queues, however even these had lengthy waits for a number of the prime rides, like Crush’s Coaster. 

Disneyland Park 

Is that this essentially the most lovely Disney theme park on this planet? It simply is likely to be, with its dazzling pink fortress impressed by Mont St. Michel and intricately themed lands that function improbable variations of traditional Disney rides. Disneyland Park is France’s “fortress park,” a time period used within the theme park neighborhood to explain the Disney parks centered round the primary princess fortress with a hub-and-spoke structure that includes lands like Adventureland and Fantasyland (assume Disneyland Park in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida). Disneyland Paris has 5 most important lands — Discoveryland (much like Tomorrowland), Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland, and Foremost Road, U.S.A. Don’t miss the nightly Disney Electrical Sky Parade that includes drones, projections, and fountains for a enjoyable new tackle the beloved parade. 

Finest Rides

You could find traditional sights like It’s a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Autopia at Disneyland Park. Nonetheless, I like to recommend prioritizing the one-of-a-kind rides you may’t discover within the U.S. parks and the distinctive variations of sights you’re already aware of if you happen to’re quick on time. I beloved Phantom Manor, a spookier model of the Haunted Mansions in Florida and California. I additionally loved the European park’s tackle Pirates of the Caribbean and Massive Thunder Mountain. Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is an exhilarating, Star Wars-themed tackle the traditional indoor coaster. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril is an intense outside curler coaster distinctive to this park (although Tokyo DisneySea has the same trip). 

Take the time to tour Sleeping Magnificence Fort (the views from the terrace are lovely, as is the stained-glass depiction of the fairy story) and the Dragon’s Lair (dwelling to a powerful audio-animatronic dragon). 

Finest Eating places

Many desk and quick-service eating places are situated across the park, from French meals with princesses at Auberge de Cendrillon to Tex Mex at Casa de Coco. I loved my meal at Walt’s, an American restaurant themed to Walt Disney’s life, with dishes impressed by his favourite meals, like his well-known chili. Get a desk by the window to get pleasure from nice people-watching on Foremost Road, U.S.A. Discover Mickey-shaped pizza at Pizzeria Bella Notte, or strive the French model of a Dole Whip at Cafe de la Brousse. When you plan to eat at a table-service restaurant that accepts reservations, make reservations as quickly as attainable to make sure you can dine whenever you need. 

Walt Disney Studios Park 

Walt Disney Studios Park might be reworked solely into Disney Journey World — building kicked off in April. This new model of the park will see vital modifications, together with the addition of World of Frozen, however Walt Disney Studios Park remains to be open amid the transformation. That stated, as a result of a lot is altering at this park, we’re simply going to hit the highlights for guests who plan to go to quickly earlier than the park is full. 

Finest Rides

Walt Disney Studios Park is dwelling to a few of Disneyland Paris’s prime sights, together with rides you received’t discover wherever else. At Avengers Campus, you may sling webs at Spider-Man W.E.B. Journey (which additionally exists at Disney California Journey Park) or go on a high-speed mission on the distinctive Avengers Assemble: Flight Pressure that includes Iron Man and Captain Marvel. (Enjoyable reality: this trip was once Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster, so count on an exhilarating launch begin and a number of inversions.) Discovering Nemo-themed Crush’s Coaster is a super-popular spinning coaster principally indoors; it’s value buying Premier Entry if you happen to go to throughout a busy time. The unique Ratatouille: The Journey could be discovered on this park, together with Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and a few smaller sights good for youths within the Pixar space of the park. This park additionally options a number of exhibits, together with The Disney Junior Dream Manufacturing unit, Sew Stay!, Mickey and the Magician, and Frozen: A Musical Invitation. 

Finest Eating places

Bistrot Chez Rémy is hands-down the very best restaurant in Walt Disney Studios Park. Shrink right down to the scale of a rat at this “Ratatouille”-themed restaurant serving up dishes like steak and roast cod with sides of ratatouille, in fact. There are additionally a number of meals vehicles all through the park and a few superhero-themed eateries at Avengers Campus. 

Disney Village

Disney Village is Disneyland Paris’s model of Downtown Disney with a number of buying and eating shops, together with American favorites like 5 Guys and Earl of Sandwich and sit-down eating places. Cease by the Disney Retailer to seize some souvenirs earlier than heading out. 

Motels

Disneyland Paris has seven themed resorts (listed right here from most luxurious to most reasonably priced): Disneyland Resort, Disney Resort New York – The Artwork of Marvel, Disney Newport Bay Membership, Disney Sequoia Lodge, Disney Resort Cheyenne, Disney Resort Santa Fe, Disney Davy Crockett Ranch. All besides Disney Davy Crockett Ranch supply free shuttles or are inside strolling distance of the parks. Many resorts have U.S.-inspired themes, like nautical New England at Disney Newport Bay Membership and Outdated West at Disney Resort Cheyenne. I stayed on the just lately reimagined Disneyland Resort; it’s among the best Disney resorts on this planet, situated proper on the entrance of Disneyland Park. 

Disneyland Resort 

The pink Disneyland Resort looks like a fortress in its personal proper, with a foyer that appears like a royal library and a number of facilities that assure a magical trip. Strolling by the foyer, I’d spot Disney princesses waving to friends — and little princes and princesses who simply had makeovers on the Royal Assortment Boutique waving again.

The resort additionally has a free Royal Youngsters Membership, a pool, a health middle, a spa by Clarins, a bar, and two character eating eating places, Royal Banquet and La Desk de Lumière. I had the possibility to go to each eating places throughout my keep and beloved my expertise at each; if I had to decide on a favourite, I’d choose La Desk de Lumiere for the lovable character interactions. I’m at all times blown away by how the characters can talk in lots of languages on the worldwide Disney parks, and these interactions with the princes and princesses had been so enjoyable and memorable.

Total, I had an exquisite keep at Disneyland Resort. The just lately renovated rooms had upscale decor impressed by iconic Disney fairy tales (mine had a Snow White theme) and considerate particulars that supplied a five-star expertise. Plus, it took me only a few minutes to stroll from my room to the park entrance — an unimaginable perk you received’t discover at many Disney resorts. 

Getting There

Attending to Disneyland Paris from town is surprisingly simple. Take the RER A (an categorical practice line) to the Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy/Parcs Disneyland cease only a few minutes from the park gates. You can too take the Disneyland Paris Categorical shuttle bus, however I extremely advocate taking the RER. You can too take a TGV practice to this cease from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport; I did this on my current journey, and it took about 10 minutes to take the practice from the airport cease to Disneyland Paris (although it was very crowded on the weekend).  

Disneyland Paris Day Journey Itinerary

Though the resort has beautiful resorts which might be properly value a keep for vacationers who need to discover the parks for greater than a day, many guests come to Disneyland Paris for a day journey from the capital. I like to recommend planning to reach on the theme parks earlier than opening so you may rope drop any of your top-priority sights. Get a two-park move, and think about paying for Premier Entry (for one or all sights) to profit from in the future. I’d advocate beginning at Walt Disney Studios Park to trip Crush’s Coaster, Tower of Terror, the Avenger’s Campus sights, and Ratatouille: The Journey. Schedule a sit-down meal at Bistrot Chez Remy or Walt’s for lunch, then spend the remainder of the day in Disneyland Park and watch the Disney Electrical Sky Parade earlier than you allow.