Setting the Groundwork

If it is your first trip to a Disney Theme Park or Resort, or even if it is your hundredth trip, it is useful to do the groundwork beforehand. To get a feel for the parks and to take a note of the things that are a 'must see' for you and your companions. Part of the reason I started this blog was to allow people who are visiting Disneyland Paris, especially those from overseas, get an idea of what they want to see and do while they are there.

As we are approaching the main holiday season, I thought I would let you know some of the books that I have found very useful in preparing for various Disneyland Paris trips. There are not many books out there, so hopefully you can find this blog just as useful!

The first book I recommend is The Brit's Guide to Disneyland Resort Paris - I have the 2006-07 edition, but the most recent edition is 2010-11. This book is fantastic, with handy tip boxes aimed at the British population but really useful for all nationalities. There are fantastic pictures throughout too! My only negative is that the dining references are mixed in with the attractions - but this may have been changed in future editions. There is also information regarding visits to Paris itself.
Another book is in a handy pocket size, and is the AA Essential Disneyland Resort Paris guide. This is one of the more basic travel books, but is handy to keep in your pocket or bag when visiting the parks. There is a great chapter on excursions to Paris, and the dining in the parks is in a separate section, along with the shopping highlights.

A book that is to be released later in the year is the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland Paris. This one I am looking forward to, and will be reviewed once it has been released!