Need advice to travel to Disneyland Paris

I flew in Feb Heathrow to CDG and going again in August and am driving (live close to Eurotunnel)
Flying was fine, account for at least 50 euros for Uber each way from airport to site. Driving is generally cheaper if you factor in a hotel stay for an early flight from Heathrow and transfers.
Done Eurostar before, again it’s fine but the direct trains arrive quite late in the day so you
lose half a day on arrival day. The direct trains are far more expensive than the normal trains, where you can change at Lille pretty easily and arrive at Marne le Vallée at the park gates.

We always stay on site because the daily park tickets are so expensive other wise that, for us it’s always worked out the same if not cheaper (usually Sequioa lodge or sometimes Santa Fe). Your mileage may vary and the extra Magic Hour for hotel guests is really good for getting on 3-4 rides before the park officially opens.

There’s a few small rides on the studios, there is a Mickey junior show in the studios.
2 days is probably enough depending on n your arrival/departure time. If you had older child(ren) then you’d want longer but if you plan ahead and know what you want to do most during the 2 days, it should be enough. Most of the attractions for 3 year old will be fantasyland and train, maybe the boat in Adventureland.

cant help with park tickets, but I’m sure there will be others who know more than I do

Any follow up questions, feel free to ask

deleted8937802/05/2022 21:54

I am 40 and never been to Disneyland. Am I tool old for it?

I wouldn't bother with the French one, more for adults at other Disney parks

Yes 2 days is enough I recommend going to both parks.There is a direct train from east Paris to there. I flew & stayed in Central Paris.I bought the tickets at the main gate didn't seem discounted when I went.

2 days should be enough depending on queues. We did 4 days first visit and never had any downtime / nobody got bored (wife and 3 year old also).

Out of those two options I'd say train is best if you live near London as you can get direct trains to DLP assuming you're staying on site. My preference has always been to drive and stay offsite (Marne La Vallee, Chessy, Noisy all have decent chain hotels) as this gives you the ability to work to your own schedule but we had annual passes so parking was included. Not sure how much parking is although some hotels may offer shuttles to the parks.

Disney studios - plenty for the little one. Stitch live is always a good shout as kids love the interactivity. My 3 year old was in 'stitches'. Also Dumbo, Toy Story, Ratatouille rides all in Studios. Definitely worth doing both parks although you could probably get most of Studios done in 1/2 or 3/4 day then head into the main park, queues dependent.

For two days you can get a 2day 2 park ticket from attraction tickets or similar. If you end up going longer I would consider annual passes as they tend to come in a bit cheaper but check out for exclusion days / restrictions for certain passes. Happy to answer any other questions you may have.

lukeo4402/05/2022 21:39

I flew in Feb Heathrow to CDG and going again in August and am driving …I flew in Feb Heathrow to CDG and going again in August and am driving (live close to Eurotunnel)Flying was fine, account for at least 50 euros for Uber each way from airport to site. Driving is generally cheaper if you factor in a hotel stay for an early flight from Heathrow and transfers. Done Eurostar before, again it’s fine but the direct trains arrive quite late in the day so youlose half a day on arrival day. The direct trains are far more expensive than the normal trains, where you can change at Lille pretty easily and arrive at Marne le Vallée at the park gates.We always stay on site because the daily park tickets are so expensive other wise that, for us it’s always worked out the same if not cheaper (usually Sequioa lodge or sometimes Santa Fe). Your mileage may vary and the extra Magic Hour for hotel guests is really good for getting on 3-4 rides before the park officially opens.There’s a few small rides on the studios, there is a Mickey junior show in the studios. 2 days is probably enough depending on n your arrival/departure time. If you had older child(ren) then you’d want longer but if you plan ahead and know what you want to do most during the 2 days, it should be enough. Most of the attractions for 3 year old will be fantasyland and train, maybe the boat in Adventureland.cant help with park tickets, but I’m sure there will be others who know more than I doAny follow up questions, feel free to askRead lessRead more

I am 40 and never been to Disneyland. Am I tool old for it?

deleted8937802/05/2022 21:54

I am 40 and never been to Disneyland. Am I tool old for it?

No, not at all! There’s something for everyone there

lukeo4402/05/2022 21:39

I flew in Feb Heathrow to CDG and going again in August and am driving …I flew in Feb Heathrow to CDG and going again in August and am driving (live close to Eurotunnel)Flying was fine, account for at least 50 euros for Uber each way from airport to site. Driving is generally cheaper if you factor in a hotel stay for an early flight from Heathrow and transfers. Done Eurostar before, again it’s fine but the direct trains arrive quite late in the day so youlose half a day on arrival day. The direct trains are far more expensive than the normal trains, where you can change at Lille pretty easily and arrive at Marne le Vallée at the park gates.We always stay on site because the daily park tickets are so expensive other wise that, for us it’s always worked out the same if not cheaper (usually Sequioa lodge or sometimes Santa Fe). Your mileage may vary and the extra Magic Hour for hotel guests is really good for getting on 3-4 rides before the park officially opens.There’s a few small rides on the studios, there is a Mickey junior show in the studios. 2 days is probably enough depending on n your arrival/departure time. If you had older child(ren) then you’d want longer but if you plan ahead and know what you want to do most during the 2 days, it should be enough. Most of the attractions for 3 year old will be fantasyland and train, maybe the boat in Adventureland.cant help with park tickets, but I’m sure there will be others who know more than I doAny follow up questions, feel free to askRead lessRead more

To get the tickets seems to be a minefield as not sure which is the best place to buy. Also will it be viable to rent a apartment close to Disney via air b&b. Forgive me for asking so many questions but just trying to see what will be the best option..I do really appreciate all your responses.
One bit for sure I will take the train as I live in london not sure the benefits of flight ( may be less expensive and travel time may be less but the train from airport may take same time and will be cost the same ( just guessing)
Also what about food options is better to pack food from outside or are there enough options within the park. (edited)

Done this quite a few years ago, but train was brilliant with young kids, stayed on resort. Walked from the train to hotel to resort. One of those family trips to concentrate on making it easy on yourselves. Good luck with discounts, Disney are renowned for not giving stuff away.

utkarsh2702/05/2022 22:26

To get the tickets seems to be a minefield as not sure which is the best …To get the tickets seems to be a minefield as not sure which is the best place to buy. Also will it be viable to rent a apartment close to Disney via air b&b. Forgive me for asking so many questions but just trying to see what will be the best option..I do really appreciate all your responses.One bit for sure I will take the train as I live in london not sure the benefits of flight ( may be less expensive and travel time may be less but the train from airport may take same time and will be cost the same ( just guessing)Also what about food options is better to pack food from outside or are there enough options within the park.Read lessRead more

AirBNB would be an option, just make sure you’re within close walking distance to an RER station or even bus stop to get to the parks (I’m sure most AirBnB listings will have this in the description)

I would read through and ask questions on the TripAdvisor forum:

tripadvisor.co.uk/Sho…tml

You should be able to get all the info you need there.

deleted8937802/05/2022 21:54

I am 40 and never been to Disneyland. Am I tool old for it?

I'm 40 too, shall we go Legoland instead?

JoShmo03/05/2022 13:00

I'm 40 too, shall we go Legoland instead?

That is as exciting as going to Thomasland!

deleted8937803/05/2022 13:11

That is as exciting as going to Thomasland!

Ill have to take your word for it.