Disneyland Paris might not be every parent's cup of tea, but there is no question that kids love it. The opportunity to meet their favourite characters from Disney's ever-popular back catalogue, as well enjoy the themed rides, shows and entertainment will feel like a wish fulfilment, whatever their minders might make of it all. That said, even the grumpiest grown-ups won't be able to deny the surge of adrenaline prompted by Disneyland Paris's thrill rides. The internet is probably the best place to look for cheap holiday deals to Euro Disney.
Disneyland Paris is split into three distinct areas: the original Magic Kingdom, now Disneyland Park, where most of the main rides can be found; Walt Disney Studios Park, where visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of cartoon film making; and the Disney Village with its various Americana themed hotels.
Once settled, most head straight for rides such as Space Mountain Mission 2, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Big Thunder Mountain. Alternatively, younger children might prefer to stick to more sedate options; the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups and the Pirates of the Caribbean experience, for example. A few Gallic twists to attractions at Walt Disney Studios and Discoveryland's Les Mysteres du Nautilus, a chance to see the mechanical submarine from Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea', are salient reminders that you are in Paris, not Orlando.
Booking your visit during out of season is the surest way to avoid the crowds and to ensure you spend less time queuing. Since Paris doesn't benefit from the Floridian climate, late spring and early autumn probably represent the best balance between cold and crowds. However, it is possible to pre book the most popular rides through the "Fastpass" timeslot scheme. If you're visiting any time between 2 April and 8 November, it might be worth considering a Paris Visite travel pass, which gives cut-price entry to Disneyland Paris as well access to all metro, bus RER and SNCF services in the Greater Paris region.
Visitors can choose from five official Disney Hotels as well as seven partner hotels. The official Disney Hotels share a kitsch American theme, ranging from Disney Hotel New York, apparently the Big Apple in microcosm, to the Disney Sequoia Lodge, a faux version of a National Park. For the full experience, the Cinderella-like Disneyland Hotel is ideally located at the park's entrance. Disneyland Paris is approximately 25km east of the capital, and is easily reached by train. Take the RER line A at Gare-de-Lyon or Nation to Mame-la-Vallee/Chessy station, which is just opposite the park gates.
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