Cheapest possible Eurodisney break for next year

shrewdmum

Really need to take the kids to eurodisney next year for a few days, can anyone help with suggestions of the cheapest way to do it for 2 adults and 2 children, we all need passports so will be on a very tight budget after paying for those!

Are there any loyalty schemes which would be helpful in getting a cheap deal such as avios which I have heard of but don't really understand. I've just got into maximising Tesco points so would that be of any help?

We're in Leeds so a long drive to catch a ferry so am wondering if it would be cheaper to fly.

Also as it is DD1s sats year it would have to be in school holidays or after the sats but would rather not take them out of school unless its essential.

All suggestions gratefully received, thank you.

balletshoes

there is a huge Disneyland Paris thread here -

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/527819

Feb half term is by far the cheapest of the school holidays to go - you get 2 nights free on a 4-night stay at that time of year (January to March each year, plus kids under 12 are free). The prices for Feb next year are already on the official DLP website, so you could have a look now and see what you think.

Then its May half term (but be careful with that one next year, as there is a major French public holiday in the middle of May half term next year so the parks could be very busy for some of that week).

Then its April (avoiding Easter weekend altogether).

Then its October (but I'd avoid avoid avoid that one completely because all French, and most European, schools are off the last week of October each year).

Then its the summer holidays, then its Christmas.

February is in the middle of main refurb season at DLP, so as well as it being cold, you may find a few rides/attractions closed for the duration of your stay.

May half term next year before 29th should be alright, its generally decent weather too.

The Sun newspaper generally does park entrance for one day for £19.50 in half term Feb each year, so look out for that, if its just a couple of days you want to do.

Generally speaking, for a first trip, I'd suggest at least 2 nights and 3 days park access, so you can get a real feel of the parks and resort.

lindsayr2403

shrewdmum wrote: »

Really need to take the kids to eurodisney next year for a few days, can anyone help with suggestions of the cheapest way to do it for 2 adults and 2 children, we all need passports so will be on a very tight budget after paying for those!

Are there any loyalty schemes which would be helpful in getting a cheap deal such as avios which I have heard of but don't really understand. I've just got into maximising Tesco points so would that be of any help?

We're in Leeds so a long drive to catch a ferry so am wondering if it would be cheaper to fly.

Also as it is DD1s sats year it would have to be in school holidays or after the sats but would rather not take them out of school unless its essential.

All suggestions gratefully received, thank you.

I'm looking at this summer holiday - we went last year and notices lots of signs for annual passes as we drove in. We were only going for one day so it wasnt worth it - however, for the basic pass - which isn't really restrictive against our term dates, its €119 - far cheaper than buying a 4 day for the price of 3 pass. You would also get discounts in the shops etc.
I'd save up the clubcard points for the free eurotunnel - which is what we do. Whilst we are located in hertfordshire, and the drive is less, its definitely a money saver - our crossing would be £154 but we've got the lot on the clubcard vouchers. If you feel its too far to drive, without the break on the ferry, then stay in a local ish hotel (using clubcard vouchers again) for the evening, get an early shuttle (which are MUCH cheaper) and 3hr drive and you're there. Are you staying in a hotel? We've got a good campsite/caravan site 20 mins away from the resort. Hope this helps you.

balletshoes

lindsay are you intending buying your annual passes at DLP? Its just that they could be a lot cheaper for the same passes through cemultiavantages, depending on the ages of your children?

http://www.ce-multiavantages.com/404/passeports-annuels-promos.html?depart=0

also - the Francillien annual passes have 2 non-contractual days on them, so you can use them on your first day at DLP, but then you can't use them for park access etc on days 2 or 3.

lindsayr2403

balletshoes wrote: »

lindsay are you intending buying your annual passes at DLP? Its just that they could be a lot cheaper for the same passes through cemultiavantages, depending on the ages of your children?

http://www.ce-multiavantages.com/404/passeports-annuels-promos.html?depart=0

also - the Francillien annual passes have 2 non-contractual days on them, so you can use them on your first day at DLP, but then you can't use them for park access etc on days 2 or 3.

Hi - yes, ive just discovered this website - thanks! It would be cheaper - they are 15, 11 and 8. Having said that, just discovered to the 2 day one for 59€ which seems amazing to me. failing that - we are camping locally (20 mins away) for 11 days so leaving a 2 day gap between visits wouldnt be a problem....
on a tight budget (from selling bits and pieces in the house all year!) so we have our campsite money sorted and we aim for 100€ per day -so this will be a big treat for us to do... that said, 295€ isnt too much over our budget - and we will definitely take a picnic with us! (though thats not including the 20€ membership and 7€ delivery)
thanks for this