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2024 Disneyland Paris Planning Guide

Our Disneyland Paris vacation planning guide for 2024 covers info & tips for visiting the theme parks in France, plus hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, ride ratings, and theme park itineraries. It’s current info and advice, with regular revisions based on what’s new & next at DLP and Walt Disney Studios Park. ( Updated December 27, 2023 .)

Disneyland Paris will enter a time of transition in 2024. The 30th Anniversary is over and planned expansion for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, World of Frozen: The Kingdom of Arendelle, has been delayed until 20225. In the meantime, Christmas is being celebrated until January 7, 2024.

The very next day, Disneyland Paris will gradually begin introducing a series of exciting experiences that will add color to cloudy winter days: Disney Symphony of Colours. This seasonal event includes a new nighttime drone sequence, a new daytime show, and brand-new decorations!

To be sure, Disney Symphony of Colours looks like a nice little off-season offering. In particular, the Disney Electrical Sky Parade–a nighttime drone parade in the sky–looks fantastic! This new nighttime show will combine synchronised drones, video projections, lights and fountains across Sleeping Beauty Castle.

However, this seasonal event won’t be nearly on par with the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary. Nor should it be–that was a milestone celebration, and this is a wintertime event. Beyond Disney Symphony of Colours, it’s unknown what Disneyland Paris will do in 2024. Halloween and Christmas celebrations are a given, but those won’t begin until September.

In between, there’s the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. That will be a  huge  deal for the city, and as the biggest tourist destination in Europe, the games are likely to draw huge crowds to Disneyland Paris. It’s our expectation that the parks will do something to celebrate–and help absorb the crowds–we just don’t know what.

As mentioned above, the new Frozen land in Walt Disney Studios Park (WDSP) was supposed to be done in time for the Olympics. Instead, it looks like WDSP will be a vertiable construction zone, with the front of the park torn up and construction ongoing on the lake, new areas and attractions.

The good news is that Disneyland Paris continues to make progress in expanding and adding new things. The park has brought back “Disney Stars on Parade” and “Disney Illuminations,” and has been rolling out more new entertainment, including “Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure” and more.

The only modification still in place (for now) is that an online reservation system is in use to manage attendance. Guests who purchase dated tickets to Disneyland Paris or Walt Disney Studios Park do not need to register and reserve a date. Likewise, guests with hotel + ticket packages that include park admittance will receive admission for the duration of their stay and do not need to use the new online reservation system.

There’s also been an overhaul of the Annual Pass program, which essentially amounts to a nearly 50% price increase coupled with a reduction of benefits. Suffice to say, diehard fans have been upset, with a petition gaining traction along with threats to protest. But that probably isn’t relevant to the overwhelming majority of people reading this Disneyland Paris planning guide.

Whether you are considering a day at Disneyland Paris–the most popular tourist destination in Europe–as part of a non-Disney trip to France, or are a huge Disney fan planning an international trip for Disneyland Paris, this guide has you covered. We will detail everything from hotels to dining, and answer the important question of when is a good time to visit Disneyland Paris?

First, a bit of a primer about Disneyland Paris. Located in Marne-la-Vallée, which is actually a suburb of Paris, Disneyland Paris is about 45 minutes from the city center by train–and significantly closer to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The entire resort consists of 7 official Disney-themed hotels, several partner hotels, the Disney Village entertainment and shopping district, and the two parks: Parc Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios Park.

The resort as a whole of Disneyland Paris is larger than Disneyland Resort and smaller than Walt Disney World. While we’d never recommend visiting France and only seeing Disneyland Paris, it is a bona fide vacation destination in itself if you wanted to make it one. Moreover, Parc Disneyland is an absolutely amazing theme park, much like the original Disneyland, albeit with far fewer rides. It does have a treasure trove of beautiful details, seasonal entertainment, and much more.

In fact, in our Best & Worst Disney Theme Parks in the World post, Parc Disneyland ranks #4, ahead of popular parks like Disney California Adventure and Epcot. It mostly scores so high because of its beauty. Before I get ahead of myself gushing over Disneyland Paris’ beauty, let’s cover the question of when you should visit Disneyland Paris…

When to Visit Disneyland Paris?

If you have your choice of dates and seasons for visiting Disneyland Paris, our strong recommendation would be to visit Disneyland Paris during spring, fall, or winter, particularly during shoulder seasons outside of France’s peak tourist seasons. In particular, we love Christmas at Disneyland Paris (see this Info & Tips post) , which is a great time to visit so long as you avoid Christmas week through New Year’s Eve.

We typically recommend avoiding the months of June through August, both because of crowds and recent heat waves that have swept over Europe the last couple summers. The only downside to not visiting during the summer is missing the Lion King Jungle Festival, which draws rave reviews. However, nothing is worth the poor weather and crowds.

Speaking of which, we find the weather to be best in Paris in April and May, and late September through November. These are the most temperate times of the year, and even though it can snow in the winter, it’s usually not too cold in mid-November. (Mid-to late December might be pushing your luck, though.)

Christmas is an excellent time to visit Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park for a flurry of additional seasonal entertainment, and for the beautiful decorations all around the park. Plus, you cannot beat the feel of the City of Paris during the holiday months.

If you’re thinking more long-term, there’s also the question of whether to visit in 2024 or to wait. Disneyland Paris has huge long-term plans that as part of a $2.5 billion revitalization to the Walt Disney Studios Park (see concept art above) .

This redevelopment of Walt Disney Studios Park will roll out in phases leading up to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics through 2025 or 2026. The first component was Avengers Campus, which is now open. The Kingdom of Arendelle is up next after that, and is likely to open in Summer 2025.

Another land should be coming after World of Frozen/Arendelle. It’s unclear whether that’s still the plan, though. Previously, a version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was slated to be built as part of the Walt Disney Studios Park expansion, but it seems like that plan was abandoned after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge underperformed in the United States.

For everything else on the horizon at Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park, consult our Guide to What’s New & Next in 2024 at Disneyland Paris . That covers all of the projects slated for the parks and hotels, when you can expect new attractions to debut, resort closures, and refurbishments.

Now that we know nothing is opening in time for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, we’d recommend visiting Disneyland Paris in the first half of 2024 in order to beat the Olympics crowds. Typically, the host cities of Olympics see bumps in tourism thanks to the marketing value of the games.

It’s not as if Paris needs Olympics coverage to put it on the map, but we’d still expect elevated visitor numbers to France in the second half of 2024 and 2025. Disneyland Paris will likely benefit from that, and see higher crowds as a result.

Of course, there’s a lot to France beyond Disneyland Paris and you should also plan your travel dates around when it’s best to visit other spots on your itinerary. The city of Paris is our second-favorite city in the world, and we highly recommend spending at least several days there.

As for traveling to the rest of France and within Europe, we highly recommend it! We offer extensive travel tips in our Ultimate Guide to Paris, France over on TravelCaffeine.com , our non-Disney travel blog. That’s a good place to start planning the other days of your vacation.

We’ve visited multiple locations in Europe, including Normandy, the Loire Valley, and Côte d’Azur regions of France. Outside of France, we’ve traveled to Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

While we love Disney–and Disneyland Paris–many of these other real-world locations have been the highlights of our trips. Europe is full of amazing places that leave an indelible mark on a person. There’s so much beyond the parks at Disneyland Paris, and truly something for everyone. From history to modern culture to shady red light districts (because we’re so sure Disney fans are into that sort of thing! 😉 ), there’s truly something for everyone.

If this has you tempted to travel to Europe to see Disneyland Paris and other lasting cultural experiences, or if you were already planning a visit and want more info and tips, let’s start planning! (All links open in new tabs, so feel free to click away and head down the rabbit hole!)

How Many Days?

Based upon the foregoing, when planning a trip to Disneyland Paris, you should not just plan a quick trip to see Disneyland Resort Paris, but should also plan on visiting at least Paris and another European city or two. On our first trip, we flew into Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, then spent equal amounts of time in Disneyland Paris and Paris, before taking the Eurostar to London and then flying out of London’s Heathrow airport.

When it comes to Europe as a whole, you should visit for as many days as you can. The reality of things is that vacation time is finite, and travel is costly, so most people probably are looking at maybe a week or so on the vacation. My strong advice would be to try and stretch the trip to at least 10 days even if that requires saving money and vacation time a bit longer.

How much time you’ll want to spend on each leg of your trip is largely a personal question. If you aren’t a Disney fan and are just going for the sake of your kids or because it’s on your list of highlights near Paris, my recommendation would probably be to just go for 1 day, spending it entirely at Parc Disneyland, experiencing some of the best attractions, and enjoying the ambiance.

If you are a Disney fan, I’d recommend 3 days at Disneyland Paris. There’s a lot to explore in Parc Disneyland, and the park is incredibly detailed, so planning on allocating 2 or 2.5 days for that park is advisable. On our trips to France, we’ve done as few days as 2 and as many as 5. Two felt like too few, and 5 was too many.

Most people can accomplish the Walt Disney Studios park in half a day or a day. There is an assortment of enjoyable attractions there, but the park is mostly ugly. I wouldn’t downright encourage anyone to skip this park, but it’s not going to be the highlight of anyone’s trip. It’s getting better, and should be a park worthy of the “Disney” name by 2024.

The best part of Walt Disney Studios Park is the La Place de Rémy mini-land, which is like a “Streets of Paris” area based upon Ratatouille. If your interest is piqued in this area, check out my Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy Review and Bistrot Chez Rémy Review . Avengers Campus is also a nice addition, although the industrial style is more of the same at WDSP. Ultimately, if you only have one day to experience Disneyland Paris, skip the Studios and just do the Disneyland park.

In addition to time for exploring Parc Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios Park, you will want to set aside a bit of time to explore the hotels and Disney Village, too. The hotels are pretty cool, whereas Disney Village is a mostly dated, sad take on Downtown Disney. The highlights of Disney Village are Earl of Sandwich and Five Guys, which are great late night meals after the parks close.

Depending upon your level of interest and stamina, seeing these areas can probably be accomplished after the parks close, depending upon what time the parks close. During my visits, even on busier days, the latest the parks closed was 10 pm; many nights the parks closed as early as 7 pm.

Most Parisians eat late dinners, so hotel restaurants are frequently open until 11 pm or 12 am (with the bars and lounges open even later), giving us ample time to enjoy the hotels after our days at the park were complete. During the summer months, the parks may be open until 11 pm or midnight, so you may have to find another time to visit the hotels and Disney Village.

Vacation Packages

Once you’ve determined how many days to visit Disneyland Paris, you need to decide whether a vacation package is for you. These work a lot like vacation packages at other Disney Parks in that they can contain a hotel, park tickets, and meal plan, or just a hotel stay.

Many of the best discounts for Disneyland Paris bundle these components together. In fact, to save money on a hotel, you almost always have to purchase park tickets from Disneyland Paris (unless you have an Annual Pass). Sometimes, the discount will be for a percentage off the room, sometimes it will include free a Half Board or Full Board Meal Package (more on this below), sometimes it’ll include free park tickets, and sometimes it will include free nights.

For example, Disneyland Paris promotions often include 30% off a room plus free Half Board dining and buy 2 nights get 2 nights free at a hotel. (Both promos include park tickets.) Alternatively, there are hotel discounts available for Annual Passholders of up to 40% off. All of these discounts are pretty representative of what’s generally offered.

What further complicates matters is that different versions of the Disneyland Paris website (e.g. the United Kingdom version, Belgium, Germany, etc.) offer different prices for the same promotion. I recently priced out a December trip, and it was ~$120 more expensive on the U.S. site than the U.K. site. Since you can book via any of these sites, regardless of where you live, it’s best to comparison shop among the different versions of the site, and book where it’s cheapest.

This can all be pretty challenging if you’re a newbie, particularly given the language barriers and default currencies on the various Disneyland Paris sites. However, it’s worth it because you’ll save the most money this way. Aside from the comparison shopping to get the best price, planning a Disneyland Paris vacation is easy as compared to a Walt Disney World vacation.

Getting There

I’m going to make the assumption that anyone reading this is flying to Europe from overseas, not a European driving to Disneyland Paris for a day trip (if you’re driving and looking for advice…try Google Maps, I guess?). From Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris there are three main options: TGV, RER, or VEA shuttle.

The TGV is the best of these options, and it drops you off right outside Disneyland Paris’ gates. The process is very simple; head to Terminal 2 and purchase a ticket for the TGV at a kiosk in the airport with a destination of “Marne La Vallee Ches.”

This train takes 10 minutes to get from CDG to Disneyland Paris (it’s literally the first stop). The caveats here are that this train is substantially more expensive (one-way ticket prices vary, but are typically $15-30) and there can be over an hour gap between trains. Moreover, we do not recommend buying a ticket for this in advance due to flight delays, customs, etc.

The Magical Shuttle is the second-best option, but it stops at a number of hotels (think Disney’s Magical Express). However, it’s convenient and pretty easy. Prices for this vary, but it’s generally the most expensive option. You can book tickets here .

The RER is the final option. This can be time consuming, as you have to go from CDG airport to central Paris and switch lines to head back to Marne-la-Vallee. Both CDG and MLV are outside Paris, so doing this essentially means you have to backtrack. It’d be like taking a flight from Chicago to Detroit with a layover in St. Louis. However, if you’re buying a RER pass or your hotel is on the RER line, this may be your best option. It’s relatively straightforward, it just takes about an hour to accomplish.

If you’re coming from somewhere other than CDG airport, consider the Eurostar train, which also drops you off right outside Disneyland Paris’ gates. We traveled the Eurostar (aka the “Chunnel”) and it was an excellent experience. This is a great way to get to Disneyland Paris if you’re primarily visiting another major city in Europe. What’s especially nice is that a Eurostar station is right in MLV. My assumption is that this was built as part of Disney’s agreement to bring a park to Paris…because there’s no other reason why little ‘ole Marne-la-Vallee would have a Eurostar station.

All of this seems complicated and intimidating at first (at least it did to us), but it’s really simple once you understand the basics.

Where to Stay

Disneyland Paris has seven official resorts, with a variety of nearby “off-site” hotels. We have a Disneyland Paris Hotel Comparison post that compares and contrasts the hotels, offering our recommendations on where to stay. We’ll cover some of the same ground below, but if you’re debating which hotel to book, that’s really the post to read.

We’ve stayed in the recently renovated Sequoia Lodge ( click here to read our Sequoia Lodge Review ) and Hotel New York ( click here to read our Hotel New York Review ). We’ve also stayed at Newport Bay Club ( click here to read our Newport Bay Club Review ) and several off-site hotels.

Other hotels include Disneyland Hotel (the flagship Victorian-themed hotel), Hotel Cheyenne (themed to be the ‘streets’ of a Western town), and Hotel Santa Fe (designed with a cold, Southwestern pueblo style). If you were schooled by Count von Count, you probably noticed that I only mention six of the seven resorts. The last, Davy Crockett Ranch, is a campground located a bit further away that I did not visit.

Assuming you don’t have a car for your visit to France, you’ll have a few ways to get to and from Disneyland Paris: your feet, taxi, RER train, or shuttle. The 6 on-site hotels can each by accessed by walking (or shuttle). Disneyland Hotel is about a one minute walk from the turnstiles, Hotel New York is ~10 minute walk, Sequoia Lodge is ~12 minute walk, Newport Bay Club is ~15 minute walk, with Hotels Cheyenne and Santa Fe a tad above the 15 minute mark.

In terms of pricing, Hotel Cheyenne and Santa Fe are on the low end of the scale, with ascending prices for Sequoia Lodge, Newport Bay Club, Hotel New York, and finally, Disneyland Hotel. Nightly rates range from ~$100/night for Hotel Santa Fe to over $1,000/night for Disneyland Hotel. Average rates for each hotels are all over the place depending upon what kind of discount you can score.

These price fluctuations can make booking a Disneyland Paris hotel a bit frustrating. Generally speaking, we far prefer staying on-site rather than off-site. However, we are not paying over $400/night for Newport Bay Club or Sequoia Lodge. Conversely, ~$150/night makes those resorts a no-brainer (we’d even be willing to pay around $200/night).

Hotel New York has reopened after a multi-year closure for a top to bottom redo during which time it was converted to “Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel.”

This new-look resort celebrates 80 years of Marvel storytelling in a typical New York setting, with a contemporary Art Deco style. Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel is inspired by a New York art gallery, paying tribute to the city that is home to many iconic Marvel characters and the artists who created them.

The next resort to receive a multi-year reimagining is the flagship Disneyland Hotel. This iconic property overlooking Parc Disneyland is currently closed for an ambitious transformation at Disneyland Paris, reopening in Winter 2024 with a royal theme inspired by Disney princesses.

In addition to the room reimagining, the layout of the hotel’s public spaces and equipment in the rooms will also be enhanced. Guests will benefit from a larger pool area, an expanded spa, and updated restaurants & lounges. The totality of which is aimed at earning Disneyland Hotel a five-star rating.

This complete refurbishment is the next step in an ambitious renovation plan for all Disneyland Paris hotels spanning years and more than 5,700 rooms. The ambitious transformation plan demonstrates Disneyland Paris’s ongoing commitment to continually invest in the guest experience and improving the resort. See Reimagined Disneyland Hotel in Paris Opening Date, Concept Art, Room & Restaurant Details  for more info!

Off-Site Lodging

We’ve stayed at several off-site hotels in Val d’Europe, which is the first stop from Disneyland Resort Paris on the RER A line. Combining the time it takes to walk from Disneyland Paris to the RER station (3 minutes), the time it took on the train (5-15 minutes, depending upon the train schedule), and the time it took to walk from the station in Val d’Europe to our hotel (3 minutes), you have about a 25 minute commute, at worst. Several of these hotels are also within walking distance of Disneyland Paris (25-35 minute walks, depending upon the hotel).

The whole town of Val d’Europe is relatively new, having been master-planned in conjunction with Disney. It has a Celebration/suburbia vibe to it, but with traditional French stylization. While it doesn’t have the same historical allure of the quaint villages in France, it has its own modern charm and is not too cookie cutter. All of this is to say that the hotels of Val d’Europe are probably solid options if you don’t want to pay the insane prices of Disneyland Paris hotels.

Generally, these hotels in Val d’Europe can be booked for $75-150/night, which makes them (typically) cheaper than Disneyland Paris on-site hotels. You can also walk from some of the hotels to Disneyland Paris (Hipark Serris is the hotel closest to the parks, for what it’s worth), which is much more convenient than taking the RER, we think.

Another option, particularly if you’re spending time elsewhere in France, is Airbnb…

We have a post that discusses our Tips for Using Airbnb in case you’re unfamiliar with the service. We’ve used it several times in Europe, including a couple of times in Paris. It’s an inexpensive alternative to a hotel, and nice because it also allows you to live like a local, whether that means doing some laundry halfway through your trip or just going to the market to get fresh produce (and cheese…AND WINE!) to prepare you own meals.

Other than that, the biggest upside is price. You can find sometimes find deals on hotels in Val d’Europe, but deals on nice accommodations are less common in Paris (proper) or other cities. The value proposition of renting your own apartment or flat is significantly greater than booking a hotel.

We’ve had some really great Airbnb experiences all around the world, and wouldn’t hesitate to use it again near Disneyland Paris, or anywhere in Europe, for that matter.

Off-Site v. On-Site?

For us, the Disney on-site hotel experience isn’t just about the room. All things considered, the Disney hotels we’ve stayed in at Disneyland Paris are nicer overall than the off-site hotels. Aside from price, the one upside to the Val d’Europe hotels is getting more spacious suites and multi-room villas.

Beyond being immersed in the Disney bubble, there are some perks to staying on-site at Disneyland Paris. The big ones are being within walking distance of the parks, Extra Magic Hours, taking advantage of the Full or Half Board Meal Plans, and exclusive character meets.

By far, the biggest of these is the Extra Magic Hour perk. Guests staying in the Disney-owned hotels are able to enter the parks 2 hours before the general public to experience select attractions every morning. The first hour of Extra Magic Hours is generally pretty dead–it’s easy to get totally empty photos of Main Street, and you can experience attractions like Peter Pan’s Flight with minimal waits.

If you do decide to stay on-site, my unscientific recommendations for hotels would be: Hotel Cheyenne (value), Sequoia Lodge (moderate), or Disneyland Hotel (deluxe). Hotel Cheyenne had a fun feel to it and no pretenses of being artfully designed, likely making it a hotel kids would enjoy. Sequoia Lodge has theming is reminiscent of a National Park lodge, except with Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration oddly found throughout the architecture.

If you’re thinking about booking a Disneyland Paris vacation package, you should know about the various Meal Plans the on-site hotels offer. These are sometimes bundled into packages for “free” or available as an add-on.

This is somewhat like the Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World, except it uses pre-paid physical vouchers. Disneyland Paris offers Full and Half Board Meal Plans: the Half Board plan includes 1 meal voucher for lunch or dinner, plus a breakfast voucher. The Full Board plan includes 2 meal vouches for lunch and dinner, plus a breakfast voucher.

There are four different tiers to each of these Meal Plans available, escalating in price and what’s included. At the lowest end of the spectrum is the Hotel plan, which includes breakfast and dinner at your hotel only. Standard gives you a choice of 5+ buffet restaurants. Plus provides access to 15+ buffet and table service restaurants. Premium is available at almost every table service restaurant in Disneyland Paris, including character meals.

The bottom line with these Meal Plans is that they can be a really good value if you do a little research and book expensive restaurants. For example, even though the Premium Plan is $100+ per person, per night, doing daily meals at places like California Grill and Auberge de Cendrillon could amount to a daily value of over $150. Same goes for the lower tiers.

On the other hand, if you choose an expensive plan and end up doing mostly counter service meals, there’s the potential for losing a lot of money each day on the Disneyland Paris Meal Plans.

Our ultimate take is that the Meal Plans are a good option if dining is an important part of your trip and you plan to do your research ahead of time to determine where to eat (and make reservations ~60 days in advance). If dining isn’t so important or you don’t intend upon doing the research, skip the Disneyland Paris Meals. There’s one big reason for this…

The reason is that a lot of the food at Disneyland Paris is not very good. Given that this is France , you’d expect Disneyland Paris to have some stellar dining options. Unfortunately, expectations here don’t comport with reality. Restaurants at Disneyland Paris are not that good and are not that “French.”

The good news is that dining has been improving in the last few years, and we’ve had some good meals at Walt’s – An American Restaurant and Captain Jack’s. Nevertheless, we are still cautious about Disneyland Paris dining, as we’ve had hit or miss success in the ast.

We’ve since tried out many other restaurants at Disneyland Paris, some good, some really bad. The general trend is towards improvement, which is definitely reassuring. For reviews of individual restaurants, read our Disneyland Paris Restaurant Reviews . We also have a Guide to Drinking at Disneyland Paris for those who want to go out after the parks close!

If you want to avoid disappointment, we’d recommend approaching dining at Disneyland Paris from the perspective of experiencing restaurants with cool themes. Our Top 10 Themed Restaurants at Disneyland Paris post should help with this.

This is how we have approached dining there, and it has worked pretty well. The two restaurants at which we ate the first time, Walt’s and Captain Jack’s, were beautiful, and worth the experience, even considering the food. Walt’s has a similar feel to Club 33 at Disneyland, and Captain Jack’s overlooks the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, much like Blue Bayou at Disneyland.

Counter Service meals are generally okay. It’s about what you’d expect from average counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. In general, the options are not adventurous, but rather, are stereotypical theme park foods. Lots of pizza, burgers, salads, and fried foods.

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as portion sizes are large and prices are not out of line (by normal Disney standards). In addition, the design of many of these restaurants is truly impressive. Toad Hall features more detail than all of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland, and serves some pretty good fish & chips, too.

In terms of portions, the only portion size that will be smaller in Disneyland Paris is soda. There are no free refills in any restaurant (this is typical of Europe) and soda sizes in general are much smaller. So, if you’re a Coke addict, a trip to Disneyland Paris might prove costly!

Although not as good as what you’ll find in the city of Paris, Disneyland Paris snacks are solid. We highly recommend the Cable Car Bake Shop on Main Street. Not just for its sweets, but also because it’s a beautifully designed, intimate location.

One thing to mention so that you don’t get too excited while planning specific places to eat is that Disneyland Paris often closes some of its restaurants depending upon crowds. This has been a huge issue in the last few years, and judging by the calendars published thus far, it will remain a huge problem throughout the rest of this year.

This can be very frustrating for planning purposes, and playing the “ what’s open today? ” game while in the park is equally frustrating, as the signs up indicating which restaurants are open differ from spot to spot. You often don’t know what is open until you walk up to a particular restaurant.

To make matters worse, even the limited slate of restaurants that is open often closes before 5 pm. This means that lines for dinner at the 2-3 restaurants that are open into the evening hours are ridiculously long. We’ve heard frequent reports of guests waiting 45 minutes for a (terrible) burger at Cafe Hyperion. Don’t make that mistake.

One of the easiest ways to avoid this issue is to pack snacks and eat dinner in Disney Village. There are several good options there that are all open late, including Earl of Sandwich, McDonald’s, and Five Guys. All of these restaurants are comparable to their U.S. counterparts.

Earl of Sandwich is our favorite pick; it serves most of the same sandwiches as the Earl of Sandwich locations in the United States and is reasonably priced. It’s definitely disappointing to be in one of the world’s greatest food cities and eat at U.S. chains after the park closes, but unfortunately, that’s the sad reality of dining at Disneyland Paris.

Our over-arching recommendation for those with finite travel budgets would be to save your money for dining in the city of Paris and eat on the cheap in Disneyland Paris. You may want to give at least one table service meal a try before adopting this strategy, though.

We’ve found that most people visit Disneyland Paris for 2 days, and if that’s your plan, our 1-Day Disneyland Paris Park Itinerary and 1-Day Walt Disney Studios Park Itinerary provide step-by-step touring plans for “perfect” days in each of the parks. If you have 3 days or more, simply explore at a leisurely pace in those additional days.

Additionally, we have tips for buying Disneyland Paris tickets in our Disneyland Paris Ticket Tips & Info post, which covers where to find discount park tickets, and the pros & cons of getting an Annual Pass versus buying single day tickets (it’s a closer call than you might think!). Remember that if you’re staying on-site at a Disneyland Paris hotel, there’s a good chance your package will include park tickets.

Then there’s the attractions. Chances are you’ve visited a Disney theme park some time in your life, and you have an idea of what attractions are worth experiencing. The biggest differences in Disneyland Paris are park design, layout, and level of detail. Many of the attractions are very similar in general nature to their US counterparts.

If you’re interested in developing a strategy for attractions or figuring out which to do and which to skip, check out our Disneyland Paris Attractions Guide and our Walt Disney Studios Park Attractions Guide . These guides have ratings for every attraction in Parc Disneyland and WDSP, and our recommendations for doing them.

In general, Disneyland Paris excels because it offers a lot to explore and excellent execution on theme. A die-hard Disney fan will notice differences in many attractions from the US versions, making every attraction a worthwhile experience. A casual guest will probably find that many attractions are “exactly the same” as their US counterparts.

Regardless of where you fall in that spectrum, you will enjoy the details and design if you slow down to enjoy them. That’s what we strongly recommend doing, and that’s how we believe Disneyland Paris is best enjoyed. Spend some time in the shops on Main Street, wander through the restaurants, and look for clues about the backstory.

What About Maintenance?

If you’ve done any research into Disneyland Paris, you might’ve already read horror stories about the park’s upkeep. Historically, it has been so bad that we’re dedicating an entire section in this guide to the topic. Thankfully, this is not nearly as big of a problem as it once was. By and large, maintenance at Disneyland Paris is now close to on par with the U.S. Disney Parks.

A dramatic refresh to the entire resort called “Project Sparkle” has revitalized several popular attractions and entire lands. This is finished in the parks and is now continuing with the hotels.

Thankfully, Disneyland Paris has already turned a corner in terms of maintenance and refreshing the park. Now, we are seeing all of the hard work and refurbishments pay off, and Disneyland Paris is sparkling as a result. Let’s just hope it stays that way!

What to Pack

The items on our Unique Disney Packing List will be helpful in any of the Disney theme parks. Specific to Paris, one thing you will need is a voltage converter. We highly recommend this BESTEK Portable Travel Converter with multiple outlets. You can find cheaper ones, but they will be larger, heavier, and take up valuable real estate in your suitcase.

Another thing we recommend, particularly if you plan on traveling internationally beyond France, is purchasing a pocket MiFi unit. For years, we rented these when traveling, until we did a bit of research and discovered they’re fairly cheap to purchase.

I bought this Huawei 4G LTE Mobile Wifi Hotspot and then purchased a cheap (~$40 Orange Holiday) 10 GB SIM card at a Relay store in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport when we landed. If you have an unlocked phone, you can just put the SIM card directly into that, but we prefer the MiFi unit so that we can connect multiple devices. We find this to be a more efficient strategy when traveling internationally.

If you are going to be staying in multiple hotels during your European vacation, we highly recommend packing cubes or compression bags (I prefer the cubes) for organization. You can read more of our “carry-on philosophy” and which types of bags we use here . Seriously, this is really critical if you’re going to spend time on the rails or walking through Europe. So much easier than dragging around a ton of luggage!

When packing, also keep in mind that the climate of Paris is not the same as that of Orlando or Anaheim. Paris has legitimate winters, complete with snow and all. If you’re visiting any time from October through March, you should pack for cooler weather. Our Packing for Disney in Winter Guide is a start, but during the height of winter, you will want really warm clothes for many days.

Other Wisdom

It should come as no surprise that Europe does not use the US dollar as a currency. You can order euro from your bank prior to your trip, but withdrawing from an ATM is the better and easier route so long as your bank doesn’t charge exorbitant fees. It didn’t used to be the case, but now this is typically the better option.

Ideally, you’ll have a chipped credit card and will use that for the vast majority of your purchases. Chipped cards make international travel a breeze because they largely eliminate the need to deal in cash (besides from street vendors and other “older” retailers that don’t accept cash). We used chipped credit cards throughout our trip and just carried a bit of cash that we almost never used.

Moving on to another important “issue” for many people: smoking. While Disneyland Paris’ website will lead you to believe that smoking is only allowed in designated areas, the reality is that people smoke in every outdoor area. This is part and parcel of European culture, and something to keep in mind if smoke bothers you.

Free wireless internet is now available throughout Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park, the Disney Village, and all resort hotels. This is a relatively new development that roughly coincided with the rollout of the official Disneyland Paris app. There’s also free WiFi at the Disney Village McDonald’s and Earl of Sandwich, and most of the off-site hotels.

The toilets at Disneyland Paris are all highly advanced prototype “SMRT-1” devices that feature facial recognition, and will greet you by saying, “How do you do, sir/m’am?” It is customary and appropriate to respond to this by saying, “I’m well, how are you?” It is not considered rude to decline to respond to any of the toilet’s additional conversation.

Just kidding on that last tip…although it is a foreign country, it’s not a foreign universe! If you can navigate the US parks, you’ll be fine in Disneyland Paris!

For the most part, this should cover everything you need for planning for a trip to Disneyland Paris. I update this guide regularly based on changes in Disneyland Paris (and I have a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass burning a hole in my pocket, so I plan on making another return trip soon), so rest assured that the information here is current. With that said, if you have any unresolved questions, please feel free to ask in the comments.

If you need help planning your Disneyland Paris vacation beyond this, we recommend contacting an experienced (no fee), Authorized Disney Vacation Planner , which will also help you find the best deals. Want to see more photos or read about Disneyland Paris in agonizing detail? Check out our “Impressions de Bricker” Disneyland Paris Report , which covers our visit during the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon, or our Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary Trip Report , which covers our first visit to Disneyland Paris!

Your Thoughts

Have you been to Disneyland Paris? What did you think? Planning and trip and have questions? Please leave them in the comments! If you’re a Disneyland Paris “regular” and you have tips of your own, please add them in the comments. I might just borrow them for the guide itself.

Written by Tom Bricker

I plan on going to Disney Paris mid October 2025 we are planing a 3 night 4 day stay at the Disneyland Hotel My question is after Disney I want to go to Burge In Belgium what is the best way to get there and than back to the CDG airport to stay one night before we fly home there is 5 of us 3 adults and 2 kids COULD USE SOME HELP. THANK YOU

Taking the train from the DLP site to and from CDG is pretty easy. You can also go into Paris on the train and from the main station there anywhere in Europe. You might need or want to take an Uber ride from the commuter train line to the main metro station rather than ride it all the way, I just don’t recall for certain how we did it. One thing we noted was that first class tickets were very little more than the commoners class and well worth it. We went into the city one day, I think the train ride was an hour or so.

We are planning on going to London, Normandy and Paris next May/June. We are Disney fans so I would love to give my kids a break from history and museums for a fun day at Disney. I don’t think I want to commit to more than 1 day since it’s not really why we are in Europe. Should we stay near Disneyland or is a straightforward commute from Paris? Is it doable to do just one day? Is a Park Hopper worth it to see both parks? Or should I just suck it up and try and see if we can afford 2 days?

Hello Brittany,

I live in Paris, and often visit Disneyland Paris. I also go to Normandy if that’s of any interest. If you have only 1 day, I would suggest staying in Paris, and use teh very efficient RER A. It is a 40 min commute from central Paris, and they are frequent and easy. For the same money you’ll be able to afford much better accomodation in a nice area in Paris. You can get them very early in the morning and late at night, and arrive before the crowds, which would be my advice. If you prepare well (checking maps for instance), you can do just fine in 1 day. I wouldn’t park hop and the studios are frankly a mess right now.

I hope you’ll have a fantastic trip !

What are your thoughts on traveling April of 2025? Our April break next year ends on Easter Sunday. Thank you!

THANK YOU for all of this insight. We went to DLP in late March 2023 with our 8 year old daughter and this guidance was key.

Staying in Serris in an AirBNB was great and felt almost “on-site”, because the village is so themed. There is a little boulangerie on the Main Street that would not be out of place in the parks.

The 30th Anniversary show with the drones was astonishing – I’ve never heard the sound of that many people gasping in unison.

“Un Monde die S’Illumine”, for parents of an 8 year old who had been in pandemic lockdown since she was 5 – the lyrics “We’re gonna dream a little bigger / Laugh a little harder / Sing a little louder now”, were really cathartic and moving. Like an announcement that the world is coming back.

The restaurant review link is broken, FYI

Tom, the Disneyland Paris Restaurant Reviews link remains broken.

i have never beem to paris

Thank you for the detail & all of the links to your other articles!! We are planning a very cold early Feb 2024 visit (due to other plans) and when I try to book a hotel package, it won’t let me change the number of ticket days. I need 4 nights and 3 days b ut it will only give my 4 nights and 5 days of tickets. Any experience or tips with this??

DL Paris isn’t one of the US parks where we can customize our packages! DL Paris makes you buy one more day of ticket than nights of hotel stay. We bought a 4 day ticket with 3 nights for next month. We really only wanted a 3 day and 3 night package.

I read somewhere online you can call Disney Land Paris and book hotel and tickets seperately as opposed to a package. Maybe that will work?

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How to Plan the Perfect Paris to Disneyland Day Trip

Last Updated: April 26, 2021

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Planning a day trip to Disneyland Paris? This guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how to get from Paris to Disneyland for a day trip, how to get the best deal on tickets, and more.

There are few things in this world that get me as excited as Disney.

Seriously – mention the name and I regress into a sugar-crazed child, Mickey ears magically perched on my head before you can blink.

And so, living in Europe, one of my favourite days out has become the day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris, a trip that I have now done three times… once even for my 22nd birthday, an adequately grown up way to ring in adulthood.

And throughout these visits, I have learned a thing or two about how to plan THE perfect day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris, and having the most magical day ever without splashing out thousands on a parkside hotel (along with countless Paris tips in general).

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So, if you’re planning your own trip to Disneyland Paris from Paris, this guide is for you, with plenty of tried and tested wisdom to help you conquer your day trip with the swiftness of a coursing river and the force of a great typhoon.

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… Not sorry. Let’s begin!

*** Buying Tickets for Your Disneyland Paris Day Trip ***

Park tickets:.

If I could offer you a single tip, it would be to buy your tickets in advance here , 100%.

Lines get long, and the last thing you want to do during your Disneyland Paris day trip is rot in line while anonymous children sneeze on you.

You can get tickets easily online.

Personally, I’ve always found the official Disneyland Paris site to be overwhelming as a day tripper because they usually try to upsell you on packages and hotels, but here’s a trick – you can actually buy day passes (1 park and 2 park) quickly here on GetYourGuide for the same price as the official site, except it’s much faster and less confusing.

Transport tickets:

Later in this post, I’ll detail step by step how to buy the right ticket to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris, but first I want to warn you against common ticket scams.

Due to the high volume of tourists they receive, it’s an unfortunate truth that there are a lot of scammers in Paris who are keen to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors.

SO let’s get this out of the way, if someone random comes up to you at the train station and tries to help you buy a ticket, beware.

Often they are trying to sell you a fake ticket and pocketing the profit, or will be distracting you while someone else comes to pick your pockets.

Be on guard, because sometimes these scammers even have fake employee badges!

First – How Far is Disneyland Paris from Paris?

Alright – now let’s get to the good stuff.

To start, you should know that Disneyland Paris is located 32km east of the Paris city center, with plenty of transportation links that bring you there in about 40 minutes.

Driving takes a similar amount of time, but keep in mind you’ll need to find parking.

More conveniently, the train station is a 2 minute walk from the park gates, which means you can pretty much run from the train to the park and be there in a solid minute, undoubtedly leaving a trail of drool in your blaze of magical glory.

Getting to Disneyland Paris: Step by Step

Getting to Disneyland Paris is really easy, whether you choose to book a tour for convenience or do it yourself with public transportation. Below I’ll break down the different options for getting to Disneyland Paris, whether you’re coming from central Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport or ORLY airport.

1. How to get from Paris to Disneyland

If you’re already in Paris and simply want to add a day in Disneyland Paris as part of your itinerary, then here are the different ways you can get to Disneyland Paris.

OPTION A (Easiest!): Book a private transfer

Of course, the easiest and most stress-free way to reach Disneyland Paris from Paris is by booking a private transfer.

There are many options out there for this, but this highly rated option includes a private chaffeur, pickup/drop-off from your Paris accommodation and a park ticket all in one easy package.

OPTION B (Cheapest!): By RER A Train

The Disneyland Paris train station is known as Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station (sometimes abbreviated as MLV – Cheesy) , and is linked to central Paris by the RER A train which you can catch from the following stations in central Paris: Charles de Gaulle Etoile, Auber, Chatelet Les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Nation.

Overall, it takes about 40 minutes and cost €7.60.

This is the option I go for because to be honest with you, many private transfers/tours to Disneyland Paris are overpriced and every time I’ve visited Disneyland Paris, I have done so on my own by taking the RER A train.

This should be an easy enough option if you’re an experienced traveller and are travelling light.

That said, I would strongly consider a private transfer instead if you are new to Europe, to Paris, are travelling with large bags or have kids/older folks in your party.

Train travel in France isn’t difficult, but it can be intimidating for newbies and certainly not worth the stress if your goal is to simply have the most magical trip possible to Disneyland Paris.

BUT hey if you want an easy and affordable way to reach Disneyland Paris from central Paris, the RER A is a great option.

Below I’ll break down how to buy the right ticket!

How to Buy the Right Paris to Disneyland Paris Train Ticket

The Disneyland Paris train from Paris is (besides a tongue twister) known locally as the RER A. This is what you should be looking for on any signage or ticket machines, and the station you want to end up at is known as Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station.

Getting tickets at the machine can be deceptively confusing at first, so here’s a little guide on how to 100% buy the right ticket.

Choose English (or your language of choice) to avoid any linguistic confusion.

Many of the screens are touch-activated these days but some machines still rely on a rolling bar thing below the screen.

If your machine has one of these rolling bars, all you need to do is roll it to highlight your selection, then press the button adjacent to the bar to select it.

Sorry for babying you, but I got really confused by this on my first visit so I want to give you mega-thorough instructions juuust in case ; )

Choose “Tickets for Paris region”. Disneyland Paris, despite its name, is not in the actual Paris city center, so you need to choose region.

Alternatively, depending on what stop you’re at, you might see the option “Tickets for MLV Chessy Disney” like in the photo below.

You can also select that for a shortcut, but it isn’t available on all machines.

STEP THREE:

If you have chosen the “Tickets for Paris region” option, you will now need to type in your final destination to get the right ticket, which is Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy.

Usually just typing the first few letters will be enough to get the option to pop up.

Choose either “Full Fare” or “Reduced Fare”. Most of you will be Full Fare, but Reduced Fare applies to children aged 4-10, and a variety of other groups. Click here to see a full list.

TIP: You might want to consider buying two tickets per person so that you have your return ticket already.

This is fine because tickets aren’t validated here until you feed them through the machine.

If you choose to pre-purchase your return tickets, just make sure to keep them somewhere safe and don’t mix them up with your other tickets!

Pay up and dance! You should now have the correct ticket. Make sure you hang onto it because you’ll need it to exit the fare gates at the Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station.

NOTE: It goes without saying, but make sure you are getting on the right train! The RER A has two routes, only one of which will get you to Disneyland Paris (the one that says it’s going in the direction of Marne-la-Vallée).

At the stations, look for a sign that indicates the direction/final destination of the train, or even a light-up sign that shows you which stops the train will be stopping at like in the photo below. 

The last thing you want is to end up somewhere faaaar away from the park!

OPTION C: Drive

I have never personally driven from central Paris to Disneyland Paris but I have heard it is a reasonably easy drive as Disneyland Paris is connected to the city by the A4 Motorway.

Click here for info from the official website about parking fees and logistics.

OPTION D (Not Recommended!): The Disneyland Paris Express

Lastly, I’m including this option as a bit of a cautionary tale to not book it (haha – don’t fight me for being honest!)

I see a lot of sites recommending the Disneyland Paris Express bus as a good option to get from central Paris to Disneyland Paris but at 109 euros a head, I don’t really see it as good value, especially since (according to the product description) you return to Paris at 8:30pm which means you miss the amazing Disney Illuminations show.

You could take public transportation for half that price, or pay a little bit extra to get a private transfer with pickup/dropoff at your own Paris accommodation here.

There are also quite a few reviews that say the buses can get full and are a bit of a logistical nightmare, so I would honestly refer to one of the options I recommended above instead.

Getting to Disneyland Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport

If you’ll be visiting Disneyland Paris straight from Charles de Gaulle airport, then here are the different options at your disposal:

By far the most convenient way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Disneyland Paris is booking a private transfer, especially if you have a lot of luggage in tow or perhaps young kids/older individuals in your group.

Surprisingly, this can be quite affordable if you’re travelling with several people.

This company for instance offers private transfers with pickup at Charles de Gaulle for less than 80 euros, which evens out to just over 26 euros per person, a small price to pay for a private pick-up and ease of mind in my opinion. Click here to browse prices and availability.

NOTE: I would recommend going with a pre-booked transfer rather than getting a taxi on the spot because I have heard a lot of nightmare stories about taxi scams in Paris and people being forced to pay well over 100 euros for a taxi ride because of factors like traffic. It would make a lot more sense to pre-book and have it at one fixed rate.

OPTION B (Fastest!): Take a TGV Train

Get this: if you hop on a TGV train from Charles de Gaulle Airport, you can be at Disneyland Paris in 10 minutes! 10 minutes! You’d usually spend more time than that waiting for your luggage or trying to find your way out of the airport.

This is how I got to the airport after my latest Disneyland Paris trip and it was very simple, albeit quite crowded.

If you are travelling light, and don’t mind potentially standing for the duration of the ride (I had to, as all seats were reserved), then this is an amazing option for less than 20 euros.

I always use Omio to compare/book options because they can show you alternative routes and times at a glance.

OPTION C (Cheapest!): Use public transportation

If you don’t mind a little bus travel, here is a secret trick to getting from Charles de Gaulle to Disneyland Paris for under 6 euros!

Catch a bus from Charles de Gaulle Terminal 3 to Torcy, then take the RER A from Torcy to Charles de Gaulle.

This might not be ideal if you have giant suitcases or impatient kids, but it’s great for saving a few bucks.

Otherwise, take the RER B and transfer onto the RER A at Chatelet Les Halles station to reach Disneyland Paris, which should cost €17.30 at full price according to the official RATP website.

OPTION D: Book a shuttle bus

Lastly, if you want a more convenient transfer but don’t want to cough up the high price tag of a private transfer, there’s a shuttle bus company called Magical Shuttle that offers one-way rides from Charles de Gaulle Airport for 23 euros one way.

Click here to check prices and availability for Magical Shuttle.

Getting to Disneyland Paris from Paris Orly Airport

And if you’ll be visiting Disneyland Paris straight from Orly airport, then here are the different options at your disposal:

By far the most convenient way to get from Orly Airport to Disneyland Paris is booking a private transfer, especially if you have a lot of luggage in tow or perhaps young kids/older individuals in your group.

This company for instance offers private transfers with pickup at Orly Airport for less than 80 euros, which evens out to just over 26 euros per person, a small price to pay for a private pick-up and ease of mind in my opinion. Click here to browse prices and availability.

OPTION B (Cheapest!): Use public transportation

For a much more affordable option, you can take public transportation to get from Orly Airport to Disneyland Paris. The downside here is of course that you have to transfer twice, and it takes longer than a private shuttle.

To get to Disneyland Paris from Orly, you would need to take the Orlyval express train to Antony (direction: Antony), hop on the RER B to Châtelet les Halles (direction: Charles de Gaulle 2), then transfer onto the RER A Marne La Vallée Chessy station (direction: direction Marne La Vallée Chessy).

When in doubt, look for the Mickey ears!

Going Home – How to get from Disneyland Paris to Paris

Alright, if you’ve made it to Disneyland Paris without a hitch, I have every confidence that you’ll make it back to Paris just fine.

What you need to be mindful of though (if you’re travelling by train) are the final train times. On my last visit, I was having a bit too much fun around Disney Village and almost missed the last RER A train out of Marne la Vallée Station.

SO, don’t make the same mistake as me, make sure you know the final RER A train departure back to Paris from Disneyland Paris. The full (and confusing timetable) can be found here.

Definitely double check the timetable for yourself, but the final RER A trains from Marne la Vallée – Chessy appear to be as follows:

Monday – Friday (non holiday): 12:24am

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 12:20am

NOTE: There are annoyingly many exceptions and random changes which is why I would advise to double check on the day of by asking a staff member or by consulting the official RATP website here.

Tips for your Disneyland Paris Day Trip

I have already written a list of my top Disneyland Paris tips , but in terms of coming up with a game plan for a 1 day Disneyland Paris day trip, I do have a few more words of advice to offer.

Since creating the perfect itinerary will vary hugely depending on your priorities (e.g. rides, attractions, meeting characters, etc.), I want to give you some loose tips rather than a structured breakdown of where to go and when… so here are my best tips for creating that perfect one day itinerary for yourself!

• Read up on Fastpasses and create a plan around them
• Pick your top priority rides/attractions then organize your day around them
• Remember Walt Disney Studios closes earlier, and Disney Village is open late, so work around that
• Download the Disneyland Paris app in advance so you can see ride times/attractions at a glance

Disneyland Paris Day Trip FAQ

Alright – almost to the end now. I assume most of your questions should be answered at this point, but if you have any more questions, here are some frequently asked questions about doing Disneyland Paris as a day trip:

Is Eurodisney the same thing as Disneyland Paris?

Short answer: yes! You might know Disneyland Paris as Eurodisney, but that’s simply an old name that isn’t really used anymore.

Is Disneyland Paris actually in Paris?

It’s in the Paris region, but you won’t find Disneyland Paris anywhere near the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe.

Instead, Disneyland Paris is officially in Marne-la-Vallée, about 32km east of Paris.

How much will a day trip to Disneyland Paris cost?

This 100% depends on your willpower!

Any day out at a Disney park is bound to be expensive, but there are of course ways to save.

At minimum, you should expect to spend 100 euros total for the day, and this is assuming you’re extremely frugal and don’t buy any souvenirs.

A 1 park ticket alone costs 56 euros, and the cheapest transport option will be about 15 euros roundtrip.

Assuming you bring your own food/snacks and refrain from buying any merch, you’ll be spending about 75 euros minimum for the day.

Of course, that’s not a realistic estimate for most!

After all, where’s the Disney magic if you don’t buy some food to eat and some souvenirs to take home?

If you plan to indulge a bit, your costs will stack up quickly.

The cheapest possible meals you can get will still be about 10-15 euros, with high end options being easily 7x that! Even the most iconic souvenir (Mickey ears) will set you back 13-20 euros depending on the pair you get.

I hope that gives you an idea of how much a Disneyland Paris day trip will cost! It’s not cheap, but I assure you that Disney is fun on any budget, and even just being there is enough to make for the most magical day.

When is the best time to visit Disneyland Paris as a day trip?

Weekdays and non-holidays in shoulder and off-season are always the best time to visit Disneyland Paris. If you’re hoping to avoid crowds, a good rule of thumb would be to avoid any times that there might be school holidays.

Otherwise, the Christmas season is especially magical with all the Christmassy decor. Click here to learn more about Christmas festivities at DLP.

What considerations should I make if I/a member of my party are differently abled?

Luckily, Disneyland Paris is very proactive on the accessibility front, with a wide variety of programs in place to help ensure that all guests have a magical time.

These programs include wheelchair rentals, priority access cards, and more.  Click here to learn more about the different accessibility measures in place at the park.

Can I rent a stroller or pushchair during my Disneyland Paris day trip?

Yes! Disneyland Paris offers (paid) stroller and pushchair rentals in two locations: 1) the Town Square Terrace near the Disneyland Park entrance and 2) at Studio Services at the Walt Disney Studios Park entrance.

Any more questions about doing a day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris?

This was a long and thorough read, but I hope you found it helpful! Feel free to let me know in the comments if you have any more questions about planning the perfect Disneyland Paris day trip. Safe travels!

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Disneyland Paris and Champagne Tour – An introduction

After the thrilling experience at the French Open , I visited Disneyland Paris, the world-renowned amusement park best known for its ability to transport visitors to a fantasy world. Nestled in the heart of Marne-la-Vallée, France, this captivating destination has delighted visitors since its grand opening on April 12, 1992. The park encompasses two distinct sections: Disneyland Park, with its iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle as the centrepiece, and Walt Disney Studios Park, celebrating the magic of filmmaking and animation.

In addition, I also enjoyed a Champagne tour just outside of Paris, which rounded out a perfect two weeks in France.

Where to Stay – Moxy Val D’Europe

For my visit to Disneyland Paris, I stayed for four nights at the Moxy Paris Val D’Europe . The hotel was a half-hour’s walk or a 5-minute train stop to Disney.

Moxy Val D’Eupore – Exterior

This was my first Moxy experience where the bar doubled as a welcome desk and the bartender the check-in staff. The hotel has a youthful and energetic feel with colourful and vibrant spaces. Moxy hotels are known for being functional stay options for the young and hip who do not need the added luxuries of a fridge, microwave or even a phone for a wake-up call in the room – 185 sq ft of a “small but smart” space.

Moxy Val D’Europe

Moxy – Interior

I received a Titanium upgrade to a suite at check-in, but even this upgraded room was small. I had two double beds, one of which was a converted sofa bed.

Moxy – Upgraded Room

The fitness room had treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, free weights and a punching bag.

Moxy – Gym

Breakfast was  €15 per person per day, but Bonvoy Platinum members and higher get a €10 a day welcome amenity to offset that. The breakfast had a great selection. Bacon, sausage and eggs, pancakes, cereals, assorted meats and cheeses, deluxe coffee machine, bread, jams, spreads, yogurt, fruit, milk, juices and baked items.

Moxy – Breakfast setup

Moxy – Breakfast Area

Overall my experience at the hotel was positive, with great staff, good breakfast and an ideal location given its proximity to Disney.

Disneyland Paris

The park was celebrating its 30th Anniversary through September 30, 2023. Unlike the Disney Theme parks in the USA, you can’t use Disney Gift cards bought at the grocery store to pay for park tickets and souvenirs. But I booked using my Scotiabank Gold Amex Card to save on the FX fee and was pleasantly surprised that it coded as travel, and I was able to use my Scene + points to offset the cost of my Disney Admission tickets 🙂

Disney tickets are cheaper the farther ahead they are purchased and if you buy multiple days. Of note, a dated two or 3-day key is for consecutive days, and an additional fee is a premier access pass that gives you a fast pass on most rides.  And just like in the US, solo visitors have access to “single rider” fast lines on a few rides if they are okay with being separated from their group. Most park ride announcements are bi-lingual, in French and English, though a few are only in French. I did learn how to say “To Infinity and Beyond” en Français 😄

Disney Building

Rides are similar to Orlando and California Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear; It’s a Small World, and Star Wars Star Tours. Unlike the US parks, the Indiana Jones ride at DP was more of a roller coaster with a 360-degree loop. There was a Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Rollercoaster ride and an Alice in Wonderland’s Curious Labyrinth “ride” unique to Disney Paris, which I don’t recall seeing in the US parks last year.

The evening fireworks show starts at 22:50, 10 minutes before the park closes, with a drone light show that lasts about 7 minutes, followed by a fireworks show for 20 minutes that is not to be missed.

Disneyland Paris – Light Show

Check the weather forecast to see if you need a light jacket, as it gets cooler at night.  Every staff member I spoke with was bilingual, knowledgeable about the park, and valuable. It is easy to navigate but download the park app which has a great map feature on how to get everywhere in the park.

The restaurants in Paris also sell out like the ones in the US, so book early. On the day of my visit, of the 12 restaurants available for a last-minute reservation, only two were inside the park, while the others were in Disney Hotels.

Walt Disney Studios

Walt Disney Studios was much smaller than Disney Paris and doesn’t take a whole day to complete, in my opinion. The rides I tried included;

• Spiderman Ride: Worldwide Engineering Brigade (W.E.B.) Adventure Ride, Ratatouille: The Adventure and Tower of Terror are all in the US parks though the dialogue for the rides is in French.
• Avengers Ensemble: Flight Force, Crush’s Coaster ( this was the longest line at WDS for a ride not available last year at the US Parks ), Les Tapis Volants: Flying carpets over Agrabah and Toy Soldier’s Parachute drop, Cars Road Trip and Slinky Dog Zig Zag Spin ride were a some of the different rides that were unique to Paris.

My favourite ride, not found in the US, was the Avengers Ride. Again not getting the Disney Premier Access Pass was a good idea, as the only lineup of over an hour was Crush’s Coaster.

The park closes an hour earlier than Disney Paris. And since no trip to Disney is complete without dining in at least one restaurant, I went with Chez Remy and their French Themed 3-course Fixed price menu for €55.

Champagne Tour

And when in France, the Disney trip was followed by a Champagne tour. With so many options for Champagne tours from Paris, the deciding factor was the hotel pick up and drop off,  brands I had heard of and, of course, price.

Champagne Region

I opted for the Paris Champagne Tour for  €195 – the tour included a light breakfast of pastries, coffee and juice, then a stop at a smaller winery ( Champagne Cuperly ) for a tasting, lunch ( 3 courses including wine and coffee) and then a stop at the Reims Cathedral ( UNESCO Protected ) and then to Champagne Pommery that included another tasting. 6 – 8 tastings in all, and they weren’t stingy on the pour either!

Champagne Cuperly – Cellar

Champagne Pommery – Exterior

Champagne Pommery – Interior

Among the interesting facts, I learned on this tour :

• The longer the Champagne is aged, the smaller the bubbles.
• The three main types of grapes used to make Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
• Champagne is in a valley and is generally excellent throughout the year, which is ideal for producing Champagne.
• Champagne is aged in cold cellars at about 10 degrees.
• After about 30 years, Champagne turns into vinegar, so don’t bother storing bottles for a lifetime for a special occasion.
• Champagne made in the Champagne Province can be called Champagne on the label. Otherwise, it’s sparkling wine or prosecco. One exception I found is that in California, there are a few wineries that sell ” California Champagne.” These wineries have been around long enough that they have been grandfathered, allowing them to be an exception to the rule.

Overall great tour and insight into the process of how Champagne is made.  It would have been nice to have visited a 3rd Champagne house; however, the drive there from Paris is 1.5hrs, one way, so the best way to see three would be to overnight in Reims and save the 3 hours of travel time and do a tour that picks up and drops off in Reims.

Disneyland Paris and Champagne Tour – TakeAway

The Champagne tour was a wonderful way to cap off the two weeks in France, where I witnessed the best of The French Open followed by a trip to Disneyland Paris to check off a few more bucket list items. As with any tour, the biggest takeaway was to book tickets and restaurant reservations in advance. It was great to explore yet another facet of France, beyond the city of Paris.

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What a fantastic guide to Disneyland Paris and the Champagne Tour! For those planning their trip, I highly recommend checking out Easy Go Shuttle for seamless Disneyland Paris transfers. Their service ensures a smooth and enjoyable start to your adventure!

Loved Paris Disney in mid February 2023. Nice and cold, and crowds were lighter than we expected, despite going on a Saturday. We just rode 5 rides and soaked in the park surroundings. Totally fun for us boomers. 😄

We found the lines significantly longer than Disney US parks but you might have gone during the right 2-4 weeks when many people in Paris leave and go to south/middle of France for their summer vacation. We were there earlier in summer – June timeframe.

Hi Sarah. Having been my first time to the park I had nothing to compare to other peak seasons at the park. I may have had luck on my side with the line ups as I was told it was not yet summer holiday season at the schools 😁 Plus being a single rider does help on a few Disney rides in most of the Disney parks.

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21 Best (And Worst!) Disneyland Paris Rides And Attractions

January 9, 2020 //  by  Jessie Wolf //   Leave a Comment

Are you interested in discovering the very best Disneyland Paris rides so you have the most magical trip imaginable? Do you want to know which rides to head to first, and which ones to avoid? Then look no further. We know it can be a real struggle to fit everything into your trip to the park. You don’t want to miss out on any of the great rides, and you certainly don’t want to waste precious time queuing for rides that are not worth it. We’re here to help.

Disneyland Paris has two parks to offer, both providing great (and some rubbish) rides for you to enjoy. This handy guide to the best Disneyland Paris rides will help you across both parks, all in one place. We want to make it the easiest it can possibly be for you to have the absolute best time while you are in the most magical place in the world. There are rides for everyone at Disneyland Paris but we’ll signpost which rides are best for which people, so there is no disappointment when you arrive.

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A Guide to the Parks

Spread across 140 acres of land, Disneyland Paris can be a bit of maze to get around. It can be easy to get lost and end up traipsing from one end of the park to the other for no good reason! Both parks have helpfully created different lands (called Lots in the Studio Park) so you can navigate the park a little easier.

There are around 50 attractions across the two parks. Don’t worry, this does seem like a lot of things to pack into your time in Disneyland Paris, especially if you are only there for one or two days. But with this list you’ll know which ones are really worth your time. In case you still want to hit all 50, we’ve included a list of every attraction, split into the different lands so you know which ones are nearby to each other.

Disneyland Park

Fantasyland

‘it’s a small world’

Alice’s Curious Labyrinth

Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant

La Taniere du Dragon

Le Carrousel de Lancelot

Le Pays des Contes de Fees

Le Voyages de Pinocchio

Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups

Peter Pan’s Flight

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Adventureland

Adventure Isle

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril

La Cabane des Robinson

Pirate Galleon

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates’ Beach

Le Passage Enchante d’Aladdin

Discoveryland

Les Mysteres du Nautilus

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Hyperspace Mountain

Frontierland

Big Thunder Mountain

Frontierland Playground

Phantom Manor

Rustler Roundup Shootin’ Gallery

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing

Main Street U.S.A.

Discovery Arcade

Horse-Drawn Streetcars

Liberty Arcade

Main Street Vehicles

Walt Disney Studio Park

Toon Studio

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Crush’s Coaster

Flying Carpets Over Agrabah

Ratatouille: The Adventure

Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop

Disney Studio 1

Production Courtyard

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Studio tram tour.

Best Disneyland Paris Rides

Pirates of the caribbean.

If you’ve been on the Pirates of the Caribbean rides at the other Disney resorts, you might think that you can skip the Parisian offering. But this would be a big mistake! Whilst the Pirates of the Caribbean ride is a great ride in the other parks (it even features on our best Magic Kingdom rides list ), it’s by far the best at Disneyland Paris.

Not only does it feature two drops, rather than the standard one, it is much darker and creepier than the other versions of this ride. Head to Adventureland and sail your ship through the many adventures of Captain Jack and the other pirates to the iconic sound of the movies and old sea shanties. You may get wet on this ride and younger children, or those who don’t like the dark, could find it a bit too scary. It also has a tendency to break down (at least whenever we’re on it!) but then you get to have an adventure of your own through the backstage areas of the ride. It is still definitely one of the best Disneyland Paris rides.

Having just reopened in 2019, after a huge renovation, Phantom Manor is one of the best rides at Disneyland Paris. Strap in for a creepy tour through the haunted manor with all new details and a much better storyline to follow. Located in the heart of Frontierland, Disneyland has really pushed the boat out with this ride. The outside of the ride is designed to look just as creepy as what you will find inside which adds to the whole experience. The story is told in both French and English so you don’t need to worry if you don’t speak French, you’ll still get to enjoy the whole ride.

It is a fairly slow moving ride and anyone is welcome to ride so it’s a good ride for the whole family. However, as a haunted mansion, it is designed to be a little dark and a little scary so it may not be the best ride for those of a more nervous disposition. That being said it is an interesting and wonderfully designed ride that should feature on most peoples list of the best Disneyland Paris rides.

Big Thunder Mountain 

Forming the iconic backdrop of Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain is a fast-paced, runaway train ride that is great for the whole family. Big Thunder Mountain is one of the bigger, more rollercoastery rides at Disneyland Paris so a height restriction of 1.02m does apply. Once you’ve passed the height restriction, you are in for a real treat.

Travelling at some speed through the mountains, twist and turn as the runaway mine cart takes you on an incredible journey. The train journeys through an abandoned (and apparently haunted) mining town, which is stunningly created along the tracks. It is quite a bumpy ride – especially during the explosion – but it’s great fun and has been scientifically proven to break up kidney stones, so it has health benefits as well!

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain

Fly through the galaxy as a rebel fighter in this Star Wars themed roller coaster in Discoveryland. Featuring big drops and fast turns, this is not a roller coaster for the faint hearted. This is a really unique take on a roller coaster as you fly around X-Wings and Tie-Fighters, all while dodging laser blasts with rebel radio chatter in your ears. It’s such a fun ride and great for fans of Star Wars. The queues can be quite long so it’s best to get a fast pass, or if you’re ok with your group being split then there is a single rider line which means you get onto the ride a lot quicker.

Hyperspace Mountain is one of the biggest roller coasters at Disneyland Paris and features big drops and is very fast so it does have a height restriction of 1.2m. This makes it better for older kids and above, and the storyline makes it much more immersive for Star Wars fans. Whilst anyone would be able to enjoy it even if you’re not a big Star Wars fan, we find it’s a better all round experience if you can appreciate the smaller elements. Then you’ll understand – it’s a trap!

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

If you’re a fan of Star Wars and aren’t tall enough to ride Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, Star Tours is a great alternative to get your Star Wars fix. In fact, everyone should ride it at least once! It’s a truly immersive experience, even the queue gives you plenty to take in while you wait. Star Tours is a virtual reality ride which means it’s good for everyone (over 1.02m due to safety restraints).

With over 60 different missions, you can ride it again and again and still experience something new. And before each mission, one guest is “spotted” as a rebel spy so make sure you smile for the camera – you never know who it might be! It is quite similar to ones in the other parks, so if you’ve been on one of those you could possibly skip it but it’s still a great ride that offers a fast pass, and every ride is unique.

Unique to Disneyland Paris, the iconic castle is an attraction in its own right. You can explore inside the castle and see the story of la Belle au Bois Dormant, or Sleeping Beauty as she’s more commonly known. There are incredible details throughout the castle that are a real wonder to behold, including a life size animatronic dragon in the dungeons! The stained glass windows that tell the story are also stunning, especially when hit by the wonderful Parisian summer sun.

As it’s an attraction rather than a ride, it can often be overlooked but it’s a really great experience for everyone and easy to fit in around all the other amazing Disneyland Paris rides you want to fit in. It never gets overly busy but first thing in the morning you can generally walk around on your own, so it’s easy to pretend you’re in your own castle! It’s also a scenic way to get into Fantasyland so even your walk between rides is magical!

Feed your competitive side with this great Disneyland Paris ride in Discoveryland, where you get to shoot lasers at the Evil Emperor Zurg – competing to get the highest score! This ride is not unique to Disneyland Paris and you can ride the Laser Blast at the other parks, but in our opinion, the Disneyland Paris offering is much better than the others. This version of the ride is longer than that of the other parks and features more different scenes for you to shoot at.

It usually has good fast pass availability so you can ride it over and over (especially if you’re like us and can’t ever win first time!). Not only do you receive individual scores so you know who won out of your party, it also tells you what level you reached which then corresponds with a code name you can discover on your way out of the ride. There’s also a camera on this ride so you can get some epic shots of sheer concentration whilst you’re battling your way through the universe.

Peter Pan’s Flight

Peter Pan’s Flight is a very popular ride at Disney, regardless of which park you are in and it is no different at Disneyland Paris. And for good reason. Peter Pan’s Flight is a magical ride for all ages and features absolutely incredible feats of Imagineering that can make a believer out of anyone. Everyone will love the gentle enchanted ship ride through the story of Peter Pan, the flight over London is someone everyone should see at least once in their life, at least!

Unlike the other parks, the Disneyland Paris ride offers a fastpass so you can skip the queue. Even if you don’t get a fastpass for Peter Pan’s Flight, the queues are often a lot shorter here than any other Disney park. For the best chance for a short queue, it’s good to go first thing in the morning and set yourself up for a magical day with Peter.

It’s A Small World

No list of Disneyland Paris rides is complete without the absolute classic that is ‘it’s a small world’. A true gift, ‘it’s a small world’ takes you on a journey across the world whilst you’re safe inside your little boat. Production has spared no detail when creating ‘it’s a small world’ and every country is represented, down to their costumes being created with materials from the country.

It’s a happy ride, fun for the whole family. You start outside and travel into the ride where you are surrounded by smiling animatronics, singing a song that is likely to stay with you the rest of the trip! Enjoy the many different nationalities, sharing a song designed to show guests that no one is that different and to be kind to others. Then travel back out into the sunshine, hopefully feeling happier than when you went in. It’s a beautiful ride and a classic that everyone should ride.

Snow White Ride (Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains)

Located in Fantasyland, the Snow Ride is a stunning ride to see. The outside, with it’s stone and wood look, is a beautiful fairy tale of a building. The ride itself is also beautifully designed, however as the name would suggest it is in French. Whilst this does make sense (it is Disneyland Paris after all), it does mean that the story being told is also in French so non-French speakers don’t get the full effect of the ride. That being said, even without understanding the commentary, you can follow the ride quite easily and the visuals are stunning.

Worst Disneyland Paris Rides

Whilst Dumbo was a very special elephant, Dumbo the ride is nothing special. It is a standard spinning ride in Fantasyland, suitable for all ages, where you can choose the height of your elephant. This element of control does make it fun for little ones, however it is a very short and repetitive ride.

Another spinning ride, Orbitron is located in Discoveryland and is designed more for bigger kids. It is a pretty generic spinning ride, going slightly faster than Dumbo but without much more to it than that. It’s interestingly designed on Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings of the solar system, but that’s really where the interest stops. The queues are also quite long for what it is so it’s best to avoid unless you’ve done everything else you want to do.

Mad Hatter’s Teacups

The teacups are a staple part of any theme park so it would be remiss of Disneyland Paris not to have one. However, they are exactly the same as any other teacups you could ride anywhere in the world. The only benefit of this ride at Disneyland Paris is that each turn takes a large amount of people so the queue goes down very quickly. It’s bright and good fun for the kids, but not a must-do.

One of the first sights of Fantasyland, the Carrousel is a small filler ride without much special going for it. It’s a pretty standard carrousel so it shouldn’t top anyone’s list of first things to do, but it’s good for if you want to squeeze a little ride in between bigger rides. It does look rather impressive when it’s lit up at night and the queue is generally short but it’s not one of the best rides at Disneyland Paris.

Best Walt Disney Studios Park Rides

In our opinion, Ratatouille is not only one of the best rides at Walt Disney Studios Park but one of the best rides at Disneyland Paris as a whole. Ratatouille, set in Paris, comes alive with this incredible ride. Disneyland Paris is the only park that currently has this ride (it will be arriving at Epcot in Summer 2020) and it is phenomenal. Even the queue area is themed perfectly to the film, including an appearance from Gusteau himself!

Ratatouille is a 4D adventure that is so different from the other rides at Disneyland Paris which makes it so much better. You can really immerse yourself in the adventures of Remy as you are encased in your very own rat. The different perspectives this ride offers is great and it’s a real winner. Everyone should ride this and everyone can as it’s suitable for all heights and ages. You can also get a fastpass for the ride and there is a single rider line if you don’t mind your group being split. It’s worth the wait regardless!

Prepare to enter the Twilight Zone, a place past the 5 th dimension. This ride is not for the faint hearted. Prepare to rocket up a hotel in a spooky elevator and plummet back down, again and again! The view over the park at the top is definitely worth the gut wrenching feeling as you fall back down. There are now 3 different horrors that await you when the doors open so you can experience even more chills and a different ride each time you enter the Tower of Terror. This also means that you’ll get a different experience than the Tower of Terror at Disney World (although we love that one too and included it on our best Hollywood Studios rides list!).

The cast members working this ride are always great at upping the creepy so you get to truly experience a great immersive ride at Disneyland Paris. Every little detail is carefully honed to make it as spooky as possible. As such, younger children or the nervous may not enjoy this ride as much but it is 100% worth it! A must ride! The queues do get long so it’s recommended to get a fastpass for this ride.

Crush’s Coaster

The wait times for Crush’s Coaster can get INSANE, but it’s worth the wait! The cart on its own is worth waiting in line – how often do you get to hurtle around a rollercoaster in a turtle shell? It’s also a great rollercoaster, with plenty of twists and turns and the design of the cart means that you get to experience it all at different angles then you’re used to. The detailing before and during the ride are also great and you really feel like you’re underwater.

The ride doesn’t last for very long and the long queues may put you off but there is a single rider line which means you can get on a lot quicker if you don’t mind being split up. It’s also a good idea to get there early before the park fills to get the best chance of a short wait time. Even still, it is one of the best Disneyland Paris rides.

RC Racer is a swinging ship-type ride, where RC Racer rides up and down a large and bright orange U. It’s not a particularly common style of ride for Disneyland so it makes RC Racer at Disneyland Paris quite a unique experience. RC Racer is a really fun ride and generally has a really short queue so you don’t have to wait too long to get on.

You can find it in Toy Story Land and everything is themed magnificently around it so you really do feel you have entered a land of toys, including a the iconic pixar ball right next to RC Racer. Due to the safety restraints, guests do need to be 1.2m in order to ride RC Racer so it does rule out the littlest of kids but it’s a great ride for the thrill seeking older ones.

The Studio Tram Tour is one of the most relaxing rides at Disneyland Paris but don’t let the slow pace fool you. The Studio Tram Tour takes you around the backlots of Disneyland Paris and shows you behind the scenes of how some of the best loved Disney movies and TV shows are made. It’s a really interesting ride and gives kids plenty to focus on around them so you can avoid bored kids stuck on a tram.

There’s never normally more than a 15 minute wait time so it’s something you can quite easily slot into your day to wind down a little bit whilst still enjoying magical Disney moments. Often overlooked, the Studio Tram Tour is one our favourite Disneyland Paris rides and everyone should experience it at least once. You never know what you’ll learn, or be inspired to create!

Worst Walt Disney Studios Park Rides:

Flying carpets.

Similar to the Dumbo ride at the Disneyland park, the Flying Carpets over Agrabah is a spinning ride that is mostly overrated. The design of the ride is quite good, with the Genie director, and the queue is generally relatively short. However, the ride itself is mostly boring. It also has the added downfall that you can only control the height of the carpet if you’re sat in the front two seats so you could end up with someone being disappointed they didn’t get to change the heights.

Slinky Dog Spin

Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin is one of the worst Disneyland Paris rides ever. Unless you have very tiny tots, it’s one you can definitely skip. It’s a simple circular coaster ride with some slight bumps on the track. The only good thing about the ride is you get to sit inside a giant Slinky Dog but even then it’s not for a long and not for a very enjoyable time anyway. The short line may draw you in but just remember, it’s short for a reason.

Which rides at Disneyland Paris are your favorite? Any that you recommend skipping? Let us know in the comments!

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