Disneyland Paris - Hints & Tips

Welcome! I'm Laura. An ex-castmember (Star Tours pilot woop woop) and a lifelong Disneyland Paris fan. I'm also a shareholder and I've visited the resort regularly since my first trip in 1995. Over the years, I've accumulated a lot of tips, hints and knowledge that could help future guests. Maybe you know some of this already, or perhaps you're going to DLP for the first time and want to get the most out of your time there. Either way, I hope you find this blog helpful and interesting. Check out the INDEX to see topics I've already covered. If you have any specific questions, hit me up in the Ask Box and I'll do my best to help you. Please check the FAQ first! This site features in The Disney Directory DISCLAIMER: I am no way affiliated with Disneyland Paris. This is a fan site. All opinions and suggestions are my own and do not represent those of EuroDisney SCA. rm2d_ki101('0','198','99','4m8d223kzl7','54ff00',40);

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Hiatus

Hi everyone. I know I've not been around for a while. I decided to step back from the blog. I’ve run it for 3 and a half years now and to be honest it's not fun anymore.

If you’ve asked me a question over the last few months and you've been patiently waiting for a reply, or you've already been on your trip to DLP, I'm sorry! 

I've now turned off the ask box so people aren't waiting for answers they'll never get. 

I'll keep the history of the blog up so it can still help you, but I won't be adding to it for the foreseeable future.

L xx

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do you know if there's anywhere i can get a more specific date (even just a month would be great) for when PotC will reopen? my family and i are hoping to visit next summer but it's the only ride we can all go on repeatedly all together (my dad has serious motion sickness, laughs) and their favourite -- but all the sources i've seen have just said 'summer 2017'! thank you so much <3

Hi!

I’m afraid not. Summer 2017 is all that’s been confirmed so far. 

My guess would be earlier than later seeing as it’s a major attraction and it being closed during the busiest period of the 25th anniversary year wouldn’t be brilliant planning on behalf of DLP. But these are the people who closed Star Tours a month after the new movie premiered…

L xx

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Hi Laura, I'm visiting Disney for 5 days at the end of September. I've got the half board plus included with the hotel stay but I'm going with my sister who's vegetarian. Are there any particular places to eat (on the plan or as an extra) that you would recommend? A lot of the menus we've seen seem to be very similar for vegetarian options which could be quite boring for 5 days. I take it all the buffets would have vegetarian options? Thank you!

Hi!

Vegetarianism is rarer in France, so that means the options tend to be less interesting than they might be in other countries. You will find veggie options in all the restaurants, but don’t expect much variation. The same with the buffets. You will be able to eat, but there won’t be many options.

All the menus can be found here. 

Bistrot Chez Remy and Café Mickey look quite nice to me.

Agrabah Café might have some nice options as it’s Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine where vegetarianism is a bit more common. It might be worth asking a cast member what you would be able to eat.

L xx

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Which rides should I avoid if I'm claustrophobic (including queueing?). Thanks very much.

Hi!

I’m not sure on what kind of thing you can cope with, but these are those that might be an issue.

Phantom Manor - Stretching room is enclosed and has no doors. The ride itself is in curved enclosed seats.Pirate of the Carribean- Part of the queue is inside dark corridors.They’re wide though so you might be okay.Star Tours - Enclosed simulator type ride.Tower of Terror - Enclosed elevator drop ride

If over the shoulder restraints are a problem for you avoid Space Mountain, Rock n Roller Coaster, Indiana Jones and RC Racer.

L xx

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Hello, we are planning on getting our annual passes (179e kind) from FNAC, can you please tell me if we have to pay parking on the first day considering that we will already have our annual passes purchased?We only have to exchange them for the temporary once with out photos, once we get to the park. Thank you so much.

Hi!

You shouldn’t have to, but I can’t be sure. Talk to the parking attendant when you arrive and make sure you have you purchase confirmation to hand to show them. Hopefully that should work for you!

L xx

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Hi :) I'm visiting DLP near the end of January. I was wondering what show would be on as Mickey the Magician ends at the start of January. Thank you so much for your help and advice

Hi!

It’s not been announced yet, so you know as much as I do I’m afraid!

Hopefully we find out soon.

L xx

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This is going to be a weird request but I'm desperate - can you ask your followers if anyone who's going to DLP soon can check if the lampposts at Lake Disney still have the Euro Disney brand on them while they're there? And maybe post a pic? I heard a rumor and I'm dying to know if it's true. Thanks for letting me bug you :)

Hi!

Yes it’s true!

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Hi! I'm planning on surprising my partner with a trip to DLP (neither of us have ever been :D). I'm planning on booking it for off peak in January, will 3 full days be enough (with half a day on the days before and after when we travel)? Thanks!

Hi!

That sounds sensible enough to me. You won’t be able to do everything, but you’ll be able to do most things without being too rushed. Off season will make it easier because there won’t be as much queuing.

I hope you enjoy the trip!

L xx

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Hi ^.^ I'm heading to the parks soon and I'm a huge Star Wars fan. Where's the best place to find Star Wars merch? Thanks :)

HI!

At the moment the best place will be World of Disney in Disney Village, or in Walt Disney Studios. There’s a lot of Star Wars merch at the moment so you won’t be struggling to find it!

L xx

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Hello there :) I'm staying at the hotel cheyene and I was wondering if you get any tea making facilities in your room? And if not are they available upon request? Thank you :) hope you're having a magical day!

Hi!

Kettles sometimes come in the room but they’re not guaranteed. You can email a few days before you arrive to request one ([email protected]), or you can request one on arrival. You don’t get supplies of tea bags etc, but you can normally get them at breakfast.

L xx

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Hi, hope you're well. I'm hoping to go to DLP for New Years. Have you ever been at New Years? If so, what was it like?

Hi!

It was New Years when I worked there but I didn’t go to the park over midnight because I was on opening shift New Year’s Day and had to get up at 5! So i can’t really comment on what thats like.

The parks are very busy over that period, but the atmosphere is great. It can get cold, so definitely pack the layers if you do go!

L xx

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Hi Laura, We are visiting DLP for 3 days before our oldest daughter has to go back to school. It is a suprise birthday present for her so I was wondering if there are some things at the park we could get extra as a treat for her birthday (even though it is only a week later than our actual trip)

Hi!

The only specific birthday things you can do is get a cake in a restaurant, or get a sticker from City Hall.

You can do Princess for a Day in the Disneyland Hotel, but that can be very expensive.

But being in Disneyland is treat enough right!?

L xx

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Hi :) I'm heading to Disneyland soon and was wondering if you could tell me a bit about the hot air ballon and how much it would be to get on :) Thank you ^.^

Hi!

The balloon is called Panoramagique and is situated on Lake Disney. It’s a tethered balloon that gradually rises to 100m where it stays for a few minutes and then is pulled back down. You get fantastic views of the area and on clear days can see Paris itself.

You can read more on the official website here.

Current prices are €6 for children age 3 to 11, and €12 for ages 12 and up. Under 3s are free.

L xx

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To the anon who asked for a private reply...

Sorry I can’t reply privately if you’re anon,I don’t have the option.

I’d suggest emailing Hotel Cheyenne and asking for the Pixie Dust before you visit. Email them on  [email protected], or call them at  0033 160 45 62 00.

L xx