Disneyland Paris/EuroDisney - Questions & Answers

Gels

romeospadre wrote: »

... is that to old for Disneyland?

:rotfl: I know I'm in good company with my reply:
You can NEVER be too old for Disney, not even 40 somethings, like me.

Alan_Bowen

I don't think you can ever be too old for Disney, I was nearly 30 the first time....

If you trust the 16 year old, then I would think you could leave them to their own devices, but I actually think they might love Paris and you would be much better taking them with you. Don't think of driving into Paris though, leave the car behind and take the RER train which takes around 40 minutes to the centre

balletshoes

romeospadre wrote: »

Hi fellow earthlings :~)


Thinking of going EuroDisney next year and have had a good read through some of the more recent posts ....


Plan is to drive and book an apartment and self cater. I personally would like to see some of Paris whilst the kids enjoy the park so would I need to chaperone? If I am chaperoning would there be enough things over there to keep adults busy? My 3 kids will be 13, 14 and 16 next year ... is that to old for Disneyland?


Maybe it is something I should have done a few years ago but was never in a financial position to do.


Thanks in advance

I think I would chaperone them at first, then when they get their bearings in the parks, you wouldn't need to be with them.

And you're NEVER too old for Disney .

JimmyTheWig

I agree with balletshoes. Go with them the first day and play it by ear after that.
Some young people that age would be fine. Others wouldn't.

I'd say it was worth you having a look at staying at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch. It's self catered, which you want, but you'd also get tickets to the parks for all of you plus free parking at Disney where you could drop the children off and get the train into central Paris.
[Obvioulsly there may be better options to suit you.]

Gels

Just for info, if anyone is booked or looking to book a crossing with My Ferry Link, they had been ordered to sell off the business or cease trading later this year. The judgement has now been successfully overturned (unless CMA want to appeal, but they would need a very good case to do so) according to DoverForum and BBC (links below)

http://www.doverforum.com/sea-news/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-32749848

Good job too, as we sail with them next month! :T

yellowmonkey

Alan_Bowen wrote: »

I don't think you can ever be too old for Disney, I was nearly 30 the first time....

Too true I was 46

balletshoes wrote: »

And you're NEVER too old for Disney .

Spot on

Mumto2

I'm researching a trip in Oct for me plus 3 kids (13,12,7). Will travel by Eurostar, stay at off-site hotel, so it's working out fairly cheap so far.
Planning on 2 days at park (one full day, one day until 4.30ish so we can catch train).
Looking at tickets on AttractionsTix which seem good value as include Fastpass - do these prices vary much or stay same regardless of how far in advance you book? I was going to book Eurostar first as I think that will change in price, then do hotel next month, then tickets so I spread the cost a little.
Is that enough time in the parks - happy to do full-on days.
Thanks for advice.

balletshoes

Mumto2 wrote: »

I'm researching a trip in Oct for me plus 3 kids (13,12,7). Will travel by Eurostar, stay at off-site hotel, so it's working out fairly cheap so far.
Planning on 2 days at park (one full day, one day until 4.30ish so we can catch train).
Looking at tickets on AttractionsTix which seem good value as include Fastpass - do these prices vary much or stay same regardless of how far in advance you book? I was going to book Eurostar first as I think that will change in price, then do hotel next month, then tickets so I spread the cost a little.
Is that enough time in the parks - happy to do full-on days.
Thanks for advice.

what dates in october are you planning for?
fastpass is free at DLP, regardless of what type of ticket you have and where you bought it.

Mumto2

balletshoes wrote: »

what dates in october are you planning for?
fastpass is free at DLP, regardless of what type of ticket you have and where you bought it.

We will arrive on 31st Oct, do parks on 1/2 Nov, leaving on evening train on 2nd Nov.

didn't realise all tickets were fast pass - thanks

balletshoes

Mumto2 wrote: »

We will arrive on 31st Oct, do parks on 1/2 Nov, leaving on evening train on 2nd Nov.

didn't realise all tickets were fast pass - thanks

honestly? you're going on just about the busiest couple of days of the DLP park year (especially Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st). Can you go any other time?