Disneyland Paris/EuroDisney - Questions & Answers

balletshoes

loz1967 wrote: »

We are looking at going to DLP for the first time at the end of September (we have only ever been to Florida before) but I am waiting to see if there are any betters offers. We were going to book when the 30% offer was on but then I read on a few websites that they normally offer 40% and sometimes 50% off.

Does anyone know when these normally come out or is it just a case of waiting. Any help would be appreciated.

its just a case of waiting I'm afraid - they have offered 40% off for the last 2 years, but no-one knows for sure if they will offer it this year.

jen15_2

Have been reading this thread with interest over last few days, as am a DLP virgin but considering a holiday there next year for OH's 40th birthday.

Just a few quick questions - when will dates for April next year become available to book? We will have to go in school holidays as DS is 7 by then and OH is a teacher.

My DD will have turned 3 by then - is it likely to be much more expensive for us if we go after she is 3, as opposed to going while she is still 2? I see that under 7s play and stay free at the moment so her being 3 wouldn't be a problem (except for the fact that my DS will be 7 by then!)

If we were to go this year whilst they are younger it would have to be Oct half term. Is the park really 'Halloweened up' then? We don't do Halloween and I think my 2 yr old wouldn't like it anyway, so don't want to go then if we are surrounded by Halloween themed everything.

Great thread by the way - loads of useful info.

Thanks

balletshoes

the prices for DLP are released twice a year - once for winter dates (November up to the very beginning of April) and once for summer (April to beginning of November). The winter 2011 dates aren't released yet, expected estimated end of May now I think I've read. So Easter holidays next year (early-mid April?) will be published at least 2-3 months after that.

Halloween at DLP is very themed - but not scary themed. Its orange and pumpkins - and orange pumpkins :rotfl:.

If you don't mind the cold and are happy to wrap up warm, Feb half term would be the best value for money for you if you have to go in school holidays. Its generally the quietest of the UK school holidays at DLP, usually under-12s stay and play free (so both your children would be free) and there are usually better discount offers for the winter season, compared to the summer one.

jen15_2

Thank you balletshoes.

Have considered feb half term, but was a bit unsure as have read posts on here from people who've visited then and said it was disappointing (no characters wandering around, things being refurbished etc). Will keep an eye out for winter dates, and see if the price difference is enough to convince me!

Thanks again

NMSE12

Quick quetion.
Considering DLP next year, was looking at stayin gwith Eurocamp for 3 nights, but looking ta park might work out same price (ish)

We are adults 3 children family, (youngest will be 4, eldest 9) Am i right in thinking tht we will have to have 2 rooms?
If this is the case, is the Davy lodge better option?

balletshoes

jen15 wrote: »

Thank you balletshoes.

Have considered feb half term, but was a bit unsure as have read posts on here from people who've visited then and said it was disappointing (no characters wandering around, things being refurbished etc). Will keep an eye out for winter dates, and see if the price difference is enough to convince me!

Thanks again

I see your point, and to be honest, the best thing about waiting until after the 1st week of April 2012 is, it then becomes 20th anniversary year at DLP - so the park will be at its sparkly birthday best .

blue_monkey_2

I'd definately recommend going for the 1 week of 'Xmas' just after fireworks night going Mon-Thursday. It is usually pretty quiet as it follows the French Bank Holiday and which chilly, it is not that bad.

blue_monkey_2

For the person asking about May half term, there is hardly any availability for that week. Certainly nothing in Santa Fe, Hotel Cheyenne, Sequoia Lodge. We are trying to change hotels but it seems there is nothing from 29th May til 1st June. 1st June om it will get very busy becaue of the bank holiday so we want to check out this day. I'd have thought that the Eurostar would be full too but driving would be an option.

minxtress

Hi

As promised im giving you all prior notice of the new Disney offer starting tomorrow.

Details of the offer is as follows:

Save up to 25% on hotel, park tickets(1) and transport(2)
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Free Hotel & Park tickets for Kids under 7(3)

Your holiday package includes:-

Accommodation in a Disney hotel
Tickets for the 2 Disney® Parks for each day
Breakfast in your hotel
Transport with a selected partner: Eurostar, Flybe or Eurotunnel.

On sale date 5th May 2011

Book by 30th June 2011, for arrivals between 9th May - 7th November 2011
There are 3 offers available:

Offer 1: 25% discount on Hotel & Park tickets plus Free Hotel and Park tickets for Kid’s under 7
Adult & Kid’s aged 7 -11 years old : 25% discount on Room and Park ticket
Kids below 7 years old: room and Park ticket free
This offer is applicable for a minimum 2N/3D stay and only cumulative with our selected transport offer (see offer 3)
Specific conditions : minimum 1 paying adult per room booked (3)
Following exclusion dates apply: arrivals on or between 27th May-3rd June and 21st-28th June 2011
Offer 2: 15% discount on Hotel & Park Tickets plus Free Hotel and Park tickets for Kid’s under 7
Adult & Kid’s aged 7 -11 years old : 15% discount on Room and Park ticket
Kids below 7 years old: room and Park ticket free
This offer is applicable for a minimum 2N/3D stay and only cumulative with our selected transport offer (see offer 3)
Specific conditions : minimum 1 paying adult per room booked (3)
Offers 1 and 2 will be revenue managed according to the discount level. Should -25% discount not be available on a particular date then it will revert to -15% discount
Offer 3: transport offer : -25% flat discount on Eurostar , Flybe and Eurotunnel only (2)
The -25% flat discount transport offer is combinable with offers 1 and 2 above
Specific conditions : see terms and conditions below
Terms & Conditions

(1). Offer valid for a minimum 2-night / 3-day stay, in one Disney hotel per arrival date. If this offer is not available on your requested hotel or travel date, please select another hotel or another date or contact us for more details. Offer valid for new bookings only and for all room types (except Empire State Club rooms, Castle Club rooms and Suites). Not applicable to other options and insurance but these can be added to your reservation. Offer is applicable to 'additional night' and is combinable only with “Free Hotel & Park tickets for Kids under 7” offer.

(2) 25% transport discount valid for new bookings including transport with either Eurostar or Eurotunnel for arrival dates from 10th May - 7th November 2011 with a last return date of 11th November 2011 or Flybe for arrivals from 10th May - 6th November 2011 with a last return date of 8th November 2011 . Transport travel dates will be equal to the duration of your Disneyland® Paris stay in a Disney hotel. Offer available for Eurostar direct trains only from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Marne-la-Vall!e/Chessy. Packages include Disney express luggage service or VEA shuttle bus transfer where applicable. City and carrier must be the same for departure and return.

(3) Minimum paying adult per room booked. For each adult package booked, all children under 7 (on the arrival date) are offered the same package without transport, up to maximum occupancy of hotel room. Valid for new bookings only for arrivals until 7th November 2011. Transport, options and insurance can be added but are not free for children aged 3 and above Proof of age required at check-in.

Subject to availability and Disneyland Paris standard terms &

blue_monkey_2

minx, this Following exclusion dates apply: arrivals on or between 27th May-3rd June and 21st-28th June 2011

Does this apply to offer 1 only or offer 2 as well?

Today I called DLP to price Disneyland Hotel for May 29th and lady from Disney told me to call back tomorrow for a discounted price. Trying to find out whether I'll get get 15% off £1800? 25% would be fab but I do not think we'll get that because of the date.