We at DF'82 want to help people with their trips to Disneyland Paris - we understand that when you visit the Paris parks, especially from overseas, your time is limited and you want to make the most of your visit. It's easy to waste time on rides and attractions, when you could have easily visited them at another point and walked right on! It's also easily to completely overlook something that really should not be missed...I previously had Chris from the fantastic Yet Another Disney Blog contact me with a few questions about his family's upcoming Disneyland Paris, and Europe, trip:
My wife and I are planning to spend a couple of days at Disneyland Paris next April, and we could use some advice on hotel options and travel logistics.
We will fly to/from Paris CDG airport. Our plan is to spend our first two nights near the Parc, then relocate to a hotel in Paris for the remainder of our stay.
So let us see what tips I can give them to help make their trip as magical as possible!
Flying Into Paris CDG Airport
This is the best airport to fly in to if you wish to get to the Disneyland Paris Resort area. There is actually a bus that runs direct to the hotels (both the Disney owned and the Neighbour hotels) from the airport terminals. VEA shuttle (http://www.vea-shuttle.co.uk/roissy-orly-disneyland.asp) is quick and convenient, and leaves every 20 minutes. The shuttle used to depart direct from each terminal, but now there is a shuttle bus that takes you to the actual VEA bus, so everyone is boarding the bus at the one stop. A good point to note is that a lot of European nationalities do not enjoy queuing - you will really need to watch your place in line and do not let anyone else push you about!
If there are only two of you, you're probably cheaper getting the shuttle. A one-way trip on the shuttle for an adult is €17, and €13 for children ages 3-11. You can buy your tickets on the shuttle (using credit cards is acceptable) or online (only for adult tickets). But a taxi is much more convenient, and better at busy times - on our last trip, the Royal Family (three of us) got a taxi and it was only about €10 more. But I think the shuttle is the best bet - it drops you right at the hotels!
Staying In And Around The Resort
With regards to staying near the Resort, there are Disney hotels and there are non-Disney hotels, all within close distance. The non-Disney hotels all provide shuttles to the Parks, as do the Disney ones. The four main Disney hotels are within walking distance. The Santa Fe, one of the cheaper Disney ones, also is within walking distance but a shuttle is slightly easier. I think the distance is about a 20 minute walk - and on early mornings, it can be very pleasant and refreshing. The Disney website is great and you can have a look at different resorts, including those which are in the area but not Disney owned: http://hotels.disneylandparis.co.uk/.
If you have any questions about your trip - or a possible trip - to Disneyland Paris, please email me!
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