Weekend at Disney-Paris. PRICES??

kossohead

Hi,

Want to take the little kiddies to Disneland In Paris for a wekend on Fri 29 Nov 08.
Havn`t a clue on where to stay, etc. Is it best to stay on site or just outside of the complex?
Can anyone give me some moneysaving tips on where to stay and where is the best place to book?
Are there any discount vouchers available?
Is it best to go on the eurostar...

Decided on above dates as I gather the venue is changed into a winter wonderland...

Is disneyland paris anygood?

Sorry about all the questions

cheers
:beer:

Woby_Tide

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=527819

sooz

There is a HUGE thread on here just about disneyland paris.

If you are only gong for the weekend, I'd suggest you stay onsite in one of the official hotels, as you don't want to spend too much time travelling. Don't know if they do it at that time of year, but you also get to go into a bit of the park early, for extra magic hours.

greenface

i stayed at the kiriad hotel just off complex (about 10 mins free bus)but relaxing after a hard days disneying great restraunt food (good price too) and a fine breakfast to start the day on . Its the only one i have stayed at at eurodisney so no personal comparison but speaking to friends who have stayed in others on and around the complex it seems to fair well. Have a big butchers at the huge paris thread good tips

kossohead

Woby_Tide wrote: »

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=527819

The thread has 80 pages so far.

So was looking for feedback to whether its best to stay in the village or just outside.
We have two boys aged 3 and 14 months and was wondering thru experience if it was easier stayin in a hotel on site?
Any recom on hotels in complex.

How long are you on the eurostar for?

thanks

Woby_Tide

kossohead wrote: »

The thread has 80 pages so far.

in which case you'll be very unlucky if someone hasn't already taken the time and effort to post some info that will be relevant to your questions I'd imagine

susancs

As going for a short break, it is probably best to stay onsite at one of the Disney Hotels. They do a bus from the hotels to the park and you can pop back and come out later if the little ones get tired. To be honest you don't spend a lot of time in the hotel, so I would just get the cheapest on site i.e. the Sante Fe. I booked on the Disney site both times as it offered the cheapest deal. We went via euro star and very quick the first time. But the second time we booked only a couple of months before going and it was cheaper to fly to Charles De Gaul and get the train from there.

Jeanmd128

Just come back from a weekend at Disneyland Paris - stayed at the Explorers hotel - very good value as there were 5 in our room - possible to have 6 as rooms have 2 singles and a double in one room and bunk beds in an adjoining room- it was a bit manic as it was a hen weekend and 5 women had to share 1 bathroom (at the least the toilet is separate). Easy peasy to get to the parks on the frequent shuttle buses and the Explorer has the added advantage of being first place to pick up and drop off. Best to avoid the opening or closing times if possible- especially if you have a pushchair.
Disneyland Parc is very similar in format to Magic Kingdom. VERY disappointed that they do not do either a light parade or have any fireworks - just the daytime parade and a quick show at night. Not quite the same effect as WDW. They offer free fast passes for some of the rides but if the park gets busy they suspend them. The Walt Disney Studio park is quite small and apart from the Motor Stunt show there is very little live action compared to Hollywood Studios in Florida. Good introduction to Disney and but save up to see the real thing another time. You will be very limited as to what you can go on with small children as it is very big ride orientated. As least you can go between the parks freely. For eating and drinking there is lots of choice at Disney Village too and for those who want an alcoholic drink remember that the Sports Bar in Disney Village is the only place that you can get alcohol without having to buy something to eat.
We went Eurostar too as it was booked a fair while ago - check out the Eurostar website for what is happening but this weekend you had to turn up and get allocated a train on arrival. We were put through the check in at this point and there were far too many people there to find a seat. You may have to wait some time and that may not be great with small children as there were queues everywhere. This situation will probably continue for some time so I would look into flights if at all possible.

pondie1

greenface wrote: »

i stayed at the kiriad hotel just off complex (about 10 mins free bus)but relaxing after a hard days disneying great restraunt food (good price too) and a fine breakfast to start the day on . Its the only one i have stayed at at eurodisney so no personal comparison but speaking to friends who have stayed in others on and around the complex it seems to fair well. Have a big butchers at the huge paris thread good tips

do you know if theres late night trains buses from paris back to disney,my girls fancy seeing moulin rouge show but also gonna visit disney,also has anyone stayed at
http://paris-disneyland-paris.residhome-prestige-val-deurope.tobook.com/France/Hotels/Residhome-Prestige-Val-D'Europe?citypname=Paris-disneyland-paris

delwynshd

hello pondie, there is a train station at the gate of disney marne le valle, there is a metro system there.

marshmallowsryummy

Hi,just back from there myself.In answer to the Eurostar Question,it's 2hrs 55mins.The train drops you at park gates + all 'Disney Hotels ' have free shuttles,which is necessary if laden with cases.There is a facility to book 'Disney Express' and have cases transferred to Hotels so you can go straight to the parks,thus losing no time.
We were there for 3nights/4 days so had plenty of time.Stayed at Sequoia Lodge..very nice but no tea/coffe facilities in the room was my biggest gripe,esp when you have little ones who go to bed early + you cant buy a tea for less than 2 euros ( some may think am whingeing but a 3* hotel should have that facility).
We walked to parks every morning,easier with a pushchair than on + off a shuttle + it is only 5 mins or 10 if taking it slowly......good for the cardiovascular system too!
would advise midweek if poss as queues double in waiting times on saturday,we were there wed to sat + other days we queued no more than 20 mins ,save some of the bigger rides.
Extra magic hours good but only few rides open in discoveryland + fantasyland so we only did it once,Buzz lightyear + space mountain ,so worth it for that,technical problems allowing ( and there were a few too many of those during our stay..in America you would be entertained + explained to.but this is France so prepare to be confused + mis-informed + you wont be disappointed).
Studios better than parc disneyland better for character spotting + organised queues but splash out + book a meal in cafe Mickey around 5:30pm ,just before the place becomes alive with all your favourite characters (manager told me usually 12 in at a time over the 2 floors).It was truly the highlight of our stay but don't expect gourmet cuisine.Fish + chips oddly enough probably the best choice,my salad was all lettuce/dressing with tiny piece of salmon + a bite of avocado + kids mickey pizza is just that (no bigger than an adult hand).Similar prices to Rainforest Cafe (better in London) but more atmospheric.
well my short reply.........not so short so PM me if can help any further + have a fabulous time !
Rebecca