Disneyland Resort Paris
Disneyland Park & Walt Disney Studios
Two Parks, Double the magic!
Christmas is my favourite time of year to visit Disneyland Resort in Paris. Thousands of sparkling lights adorn the resort & light up the sky, festively dressed cast members & characters share the holiday cheer and the Parisien winter sunshine creates a stunning backdrop, making it the perfect place to make some magical merry memories.
But whatever time of year you visit, the Walt Disney vision of delivering a seamless magical experience to all guests can be felt throughout the park. Although, in my opinion, it doesn't sparkle quite as brightly as Walt Disney World in Florida, it never fails to capture hearts & inspire imagination through a whole host of parades, attractions, themed hotels, fireworks, shows and delicious Mickey shaped treats.
Disneyland Park
Adventurous Attractions
Best for...
Smiles: Madhatter’s Teacups
Screams: Phantom Manor
Character Spots: Princess Pavilion in Fantasyland
Tiny Tots: Le Pays des Contes de Fees in Fantasyland
Resting tired legs: Disneyland Railroad in Discoveryland
Waking sleepy heads: Space Mountain: Mission 2
The whole gang: It’s a Small World
Ending the night with a bang: Disney Dreams Nighttime Spectacular
Disney Dining
Breakfast: Auberge de Cendrillon (dine with the Princesses)
Lunch: Market House Deli on Main Street
Dinner: Rainforest Café in Disney Village
Coffee & Cake: Starbucks on Main Street
Quick Bites: Casey’s Corner Hotdogs on Main Street (Walt’s favourite food!)
Little Bundles
The Baby Care Centre (located by Plaza Gardens Restaurant) has a fully equipped baby care room with bottle warming facilities, feeding & baby change area. There are items to purchase, including
nappies, wipes, and baby food.
Discovery Arcade & Liberty Arcade- These are undercover walkways that run parallel either side of Main Street so if you're looking
for a quiet seat with your bambino or need to shelter from the rain
then this is the place to be! You can still access the shops and
restaurants from inside the walkway.
A little extra magic
Don’t miss the Disney Magic on Parade at 17:30 daily in Disneyland Park. The best Parade viewing area is outside the Pizzeria Bella Notte in Fantasyland, it’s much quieter than on Main Street so you’ll get a much better view!
Walt Disney Studios Park
Where the wonders of cinema, television and animation are brought to life in Spellbinding Shows and Rides!
Adventurous Attractions
Best for...
Smiles: Stitch Live
Screams: Tower of Terror
Character Spots: Outside the Blockbuster Cafe
Tiny Tots: Place de Remy
Resting tired legs: Animagique Show
Waking sleepy heads: Rockin’ Rollercoaster
The Whole Family: Les Tapis Volants
Disney Culture & History: The Art of Disney Animation
Disney Dining
Breakfast: Earl of Sandwich at Disney Village
Lunch: Restaurant Des Stars
Dinner: Bistrot Chez Remy
Coffee & Cake: Blockbuster Cafe
Quick Bites: Restaurant en Coulisse
Disney Village
A magical mix of restaurants, live shows, street performers, bars and shops,definitely worth a visit!
Restaurants include Planet Hollywood, Rainforest Café, Annette’s Diner & Billy Bob’s Country Saloon. There’s also a Mcdonalds, Starbucks and Earl of Sandwich for quick bites.
You can access the village without Disney Park tickets, so it’s the perfect place to visit in the evenings for a wander round the shops and indulge in a little Disney magic!
There’s also an air balloon ride by the lake; it’s tethered and doesn’t go very high so is perfect for all the family.
Festive Fun
The Holiday Season is well underway at Disneyland Paris, with the merry magic running from 7th November 2015- 7th January 2016.
Here are our favourite Christmas festivities taking place across the resort:
Christmas Parade- a merry musical procession featuring your favourite characters and of course Santa on his sleigh!
Disney Dreams of Christmas- A seasonal twist to the nighttime fireworks spectacular, with appearances from Frozen characters! Takes place daily at Park closing time.
Frozen Sing-along and Royal welcome. Anna & Elsa will be rolling through the streets of Disneyland Park in a horse drawn carriage. Check times when you arrive.
Disney village will be covered in a blanket of snow and twinkling fairy lights while hosting festive street entertainment, live concerts & sparkling surprises.
And a few final thoughts…
Park Ticket Prices (correct as of Winter 2015):
£69 per adult or £64 per child for a 1 day/2 Parks Pass
Download the free Disneyland Paris App for your phone to access information about show times, plus wait times for rides and any ride closures.
Photopass- Let the professionals take photos of the whole family as you make your way around the park and on rides. You can purchase in advance on the website or any of the main shops when you arrive at the park.
Transportation is so easy; the Eurostar takes you directly from London to Disneyland, so you're amidst the magic from the moment you step off the train. Most of the hotels nearby provide shuttle service to & from the parks so there's no need to worry about driving.
