10 Things to Know Before Going to Paris Disneyland

Do you want to visit Disneyland on your Paris trip? Great idea! We’ve prepared some advice about Paris Disneyland just for you. And the main one is to buy your ticket in advance online!

Is it worth going to Paris Disneyland?

Of course! This is the only place where you can go to Sleeping Beauty’s castle, see amazing shows, take head-spinning rides and meet all your favorite Disney characters! 15 million tourists can’t be wrong about where to go on a family vacation every year. Every meter here is an incredible photo opportunity, and each building is right out of your favorite childhood movies! Believe me, it will be a memorable trip for all. Disneyland isn’t just for kids: you won’t be able to remain indifferent, serious adults in the park! You can find tickets to Paris Disneyland here.

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Buy your Disneyland tickets in advance!

The ticket you buy at Disneyland gives you the right to ride all the rides for one day. That is, you buy a pass to the park, and all the entertainment inside will already be included.

We advise you to get tickets to the park in advance (see tickets at this link). You can no longer buy a ticket at the entrance. Generally, Disneyland tickets are sold with a specific date. If you happen to have an open-date ticket, you must be sure to register for a visit to Disneyland on a specific date at this link. Or you can choose a date right here and buy a 1-day ticket to 1 park:

You can find a Disneyland ticket with shuttle service from downtown Paris at the following link.

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What’s the best time to go to Disneyland?

The least busy season for Paris Disneyland is from November to March, excluding New Year’s. The busiest season is from May to August. This is when kids don’t have school in Europe. The lines will be much longer in the summer, especially on the weekends. The best days to visit Disneyland are weekdays, other than Wednesday (it’s a day off for elementary school kids).

How many days do I need?

Many people wonder how much time they need to spend in the park. The first thing to keep in mind is that Disneyland is actually two parks. Each of them will take at least one full day if you want to do everything, and that’s if you have no lines. One day is enough for an adult to ride everything, but if you have kids, it’s better to take two or three days.

Where is the park?

It’s paradoxical, but Paris Disneyland isn’t actually in Paris. It’s at RER Marne-la-Vallee station in the fifth transport zone. It’ll take you 40 to 60 minutes from the center of Paris to Disneyland on public transport, and taxis are a bit faster (you can order one online). There’s another option: you can rent a car and not depend on the public transport schedule. You can choose and book a car by using this link.

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Where should I stay?

If you’ve decided to extend your stay here to two or three days, then it’s better to pick a hotel near the park or in Disneyland itself. One big advantage if you choose a Disney hotel is that the park opens an hour earlier for those staying nearby. This’ll give you the opportunity to go on a few rides without lines. If you use this link, you’ll find all the hotels near Paris Disneyland.

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Why stay in a hotel near Disneyland?

Disneyland, as we wrote above, is not in Paris itself. The trip takes time, and if the RER line is working or there’s a strike, you’ll have to call a cab.

• You can spend 2 or 3 days at Disneyland without worrying and visit all the parks.
• You can quickly return to the hotel in the afternoon if the kids need a nap or you yourself want a break. With a short break, you can wait for both the parade of heroes and the evening show.
• Many hotels provide their guests with additional fast passes, and for guests of Disneyland Park itself opens an hour earlier. That is, you can visit some of the attractions without queuing.
• Hotels in Disneyland is a continuation of the tale. The decor of the rooms, restaurants, the food itself – everything is thematic and amazes even adults, not to mention children. Together with Disneyland hotels are prepared for various holidays. For example, at Christmas, a small Christmas tree appears in every room.

The downside of hotels in Disneyland is, of course, the price. But often the cost of the room does not exceed the price of a similar hotel in central Paris. Look and compare prices for different hotels around Disneyland. The choice is up to you.

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Disneyland Map

At the entrance to the park you can get a paper booklet with a map and schedule of events for the current day. But it’s much more convenient to have it all on your smartphone. Install the Disneyland app in advance so you can easily navigate the parks, know the show schedule, and make it everywhere in time.

The most interesting rides

Disneyland is two parks that are separated into thematic zones of Disney live action and animated movies. Someone might want to go to Indiana Jones, and another will prefer Pirates of the Caribbean. A classis is always Mickey Mouse and his friends. According to the reviews, the best ride in Paris Disneyland is the space roller coaster in the Jules Verne zone. But not everyone has tried the new rides with Iron Man and Captain Marvel, which opened July 20, 2022.

Attraction safety

All the rides in the park are safe. There have been two times in the past 30 years that a ride has gone out of service, but not due to injuries. So don’t worry about safety, and just be prepared to have a lot of fun.

Fast pass

The most popular rides in Paris Disneyland have fast passes. You can use your entry ticket and get a free ticket for a fast line for a ride. It will have a specific time when you need to show up, and then you can get through the line quickly. This will save you some time and you can plan your day as it’s comfortable for you. In the Disneyland app, you can buy such fastpasses for any attraction, even if you’ve already used your free opportunity.

Where can I eat?

You can eat, sleep, and buy a ton of souvenirs in Disneyland. However, the food here is more expensive than in Paris, and much of it is American hot dogs and sandwiches. And tables in good restaurants need to be booked in advance (for example, in the app). Some French visitors bring food with them to save money.

 

We recommend:

Downloading our audio guide of Paris with the main tourist attractions and interesting routes. Here’s a link for you.

Have a nice trip to Paris Disneyland!