England & France: Cities of Knights & Lights (London & Paris) Meets Thread

[sayhello]

I chose this resort due to the location. Convenience is exactly what I am looking for. We booked it using DVC points and they were nearly double the number of points as the other resorts This is why I am hoping one room for 4 adults will be ok. The location convinced me to do it despite the number of points required. Looking forward to seeing the pictures and thank you for sharing! I will put Crush Coaster and Pirates down as a "must do" things in addition to Walt's Restaurant.

Here's some shots of the room. As you can see, it's really quite spacious!

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[calypso726]

I loved Space Mt, BTM, and Haunted Mansion. Many of the fantasyland attractions were similar to DL and WDW version but with a subtle difference. Most of all I just l loved walking around and taking in the atmosphere. Besides the Studios, the only thing I was a little disappointed in was I could not find any cool logo shirts to buy. They had a couple of things, but nothing great. I did buy a couple of neat pins.

Good to know. Thank you

Here's some shots of the room. As you can see, it's really quite spacious!

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Thank you SO much for posting pics. I seems like we will be fine with the 4 of us for 2 nights. It does seem to have a Grand Floridian feel to it.

 

[meajuly5]

We (my wife, 15-y/o twins, and I) just signed up for the July 25-Aug 1 K & L trip. This will be our 3rd ABD adventure, but the first one outside of the US. My wife really wants to see a show at the West End. Any suggestions on getting tickets? Would the concierge at the hotel be of any help?

Www.seetickets.com
You can get tickets to just about anything, wise range if seating and very little fees over ticket price. They are highly recommended by various travel organizations.

 

[sayhello]

Www.seetickets.com
You can get tickets to just about anything, wise range if seating and very little fees over ticket price. They are highly recommended by various travel organizations.

Ooo! Thanks! I might check out a show during my pre-days in London. But it's weird, I'm not getting to select a seat for "Matilda". Are the theaters general seating within category? Or do I just get whatever seat they think is best? Not sure I like that...

Guess I need to contact the theater.

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[meajuly5]

Ooo! Thanks! I might check out a show during my pre-days in London. But it's weird, I'm not getting to select a seat for "Matilda". Are the theaters general seating within category? Or do I just get whatever seat they think is best? Not sure I like that... Guess I need to contact the theater. Sayhello

hmmm. I am not sure. I picked my seats through see tickets. To Mathilda. Show was excellent. Cast was phenomenal. Very very well done. I had no problems picking up tix at will call. Try again, maybe it was a glitch.

 

[meajuly5]

hmmm. I am not sure. I picked my seats through see tickets. To Mathilda. Show was excellent. Cast was phenomenal. Very very well done. I had no problems picking up tix at will call. Try again, maybe it was a glitch.

the tickets we got where first row mezz... I think caled dress circle. They may pop up as best avail but I defin had the choice before purchase

 

[bcvlover]

Thinking of going next summer....

 

[sayhello]

hmmm. I am not sure. I picked my seats through see tickets. To Mathilda. Show was excellent. Cast was phenomenal. Very very well done. I had no problems picking up tix at will call. Try again, maybe it was a glitch.

the tickets we got where first row mezz... I think caled dress circle. They may pop up as best avail but I defin had the choice before purchase

Thanks! I'll check again.

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[sayhello]

Thinking of going next summer....

Do it! It's a fabulous trip!

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[NewDVCaddict]

Thinking about doing the London/Paris ABD for our 15th wedding anniversary next summer (June 2015). Also interested in adding on a post-trip-stay at Disneyland Paris - possibly using some DVC points for that. I read in someone's trip report that ABD helped with the post-trip transportation, tickets, and room (?), but I'm confused why that wouldn't have already been arranged through a travel agent prior? Does going through ABD afford some extra discounts? Would it be more beneficial to book through ABD than to use DVC? Thanks in advance for any help here....I'm a newbie!

 

[sayhello]

Thinking about doing the London/Paris ABD for our 15th wedding anniversary next summer (June 2015). Also interested in adding on a post-trip-stay at Disneyland Paris - possibly using some DVC points for that. I read in someone's trip report that ABD helped with the post-trip transportation, tickets, and room (?), but I'm confused why that wouldn't have already been arranged through a travel agent prior? Does going through ABD afford some extra discounts? Would it be more beneficial to book through ABD than to use DVC? Thanks in advance for any help here....I'm a newbie!

The advantages to doing it through ABD is that your transportation from Paris to DLP and back to Charles DeGaulle airport afterwards are included, and you get VIP Fastpasses as a part of your package. I'm not sure if you'd be better off price-wise if you went through ABD or DVC. ABD does not usually give you much of a discount (if any) on post-days. I think you'd need to price both to figure that out. I don't know if DVC includes VIP fastpasses or not, as I'm not DVC.

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[calypso726]

Thinking about doing the London/Paris ABD for our 15th wedding anniversary next summer (June 2015). Also interested in adding on a post-trip-stay at Disneyland Paris - possibly using some DVC points for that. I read in someone's trip report that ABD helped with the post-trip transportation, tickets, and room (?), but I'm confused why that wouldn't have already been arranged through a travel agent prior? Does going through ABD afford some extra discounts? Would it be more beneficial to book through ABD than to use DVC? Thanks in advance for any help here....I'm a newbie!

The advantages to doing it through ABD is that your transportation from Paris to DLP and back to Charles DeGaulle airport afterwards are included, and you get VIP Fastpasses as a part of your package. I'm not sure if you'd be better off price-wise if you went through ABD or DVC. ABD does not usually give you much of a discount (if any) on post-days. I think you'd need to price both to figure that out. I don't know if DVC includes VIP fastpasses or not, as I'm not DVC.

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We inquired about a post trip as well. The ABD post trip (2 nights) includes your accommodations at DLP, along with your DLP tix, VIP FPs (I think breakfast too) and transportation back to CDG airport. We thought about going this route but decided for the price we would do it on our own and used DVC points to book at the Disneyland Paris Hotel. You are not able to use DVC points and get the rest of the post trip package with ABD for a prorated amount. It is all or nothing. I hope this helps.

 

[bliscum]

I did this a few years ago and used my DVC points as payment. It is very easy to get from DLP to the airport on public transport. The trains leave directly from the park area. This is how I got there as well. I also went one day back into Paris. It is very easy and not expensive.

 

[NewDVCaddict]

Thanks for the info everyone! I feel more comfortable knowing about the public transportation to/from DLP and think we are gonna just use DVC points for the post-trip on our own. Another question as we await for the London/Paris 2015 dates to be released....I see that the deposit is $300 pp and is nonrefunable after 14 days of booking. If you move your trip to another date - would you lose that deposit or can it be rolled over like DCL dummy bookings? We know we want in/near June 2015, but I am wondering if we can check out airline rates and go with the best rates there....since I had heard booking through Dreams Unlimited would gaurantee DVC members the lowest advertised (1st day) prices for ABD?

 

[sayhello]

Thanks for the info everyone! I feel more comfortable knowing about the public transportation to/from DLP and think we are gonna just use DVC points for the post-trip on our own. Another question as we await for the London/Paris 2015 dates to be released....I see that the deposit is $300 pp and is nonrefunable after 14 days of booking. If you move your trip to another date - would you lose that deposit or can it be rolled over like DCL dummy bookings? We know we want in/near June 2015, but I am wondering if we can check out airline rates and go with the best rates there....since I had heard booking through Dreams Unlimited would gaurantee DVC members the lowest advertised (1st day) prices for ABD?

Unfortunately, the policy is that changing the date is considered cancelling your original trip and booking a new one. Here's the wording from their Terms and Conditions:

If you make changes to the vacation commencement date or chosen vacation, it will be deemed a cancellation by you.

So no, you can't move your trip to another date without losing the deposit (after 14 days). Now, personally, I've never tried to change the date, so I'm not sure how strict they are with that policy. Hopefully someone who has actually tried it will chime in here.

And actually, I believe the DVC members getting the opening day prices no matter when they book is an ABD policy for any DVC member booking an ABD.

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[SingingMom]

FYI - the VIP fast passes for DLP were included if you stay in a DLP hotel - we were there this past October, while visiting DD20 during her London semester, not with ABD.
I booked a two night package at the Disneyland Hotel, which included two breakfasts each, park hopper tickets for three days, and VIP fast passes.

As PP said, train station is right there. Tremendously convenient!

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[mathgeek]

And actually, I believe the DVC members getting the opening day prices no matter when they book is an ABD policy for any DVC member booking an ABD.

This is what I was told when I booked, and I got an additional discount for booking on my Disney cruise last summer.

FYI - the VIP fast passes for DLP were included if you stay in a DLP hotel

From what I understand, the VIP fast passes are only available if you're at the Disneyland Resort or if you book your post stay with ABD. You don't get them if you're at a different resort unless it's through the ABD add-on. That's what I was told when I booked my post stay through ABD.

 

[SingingMom]

This is what I was told when I booked, and I got an additional discount for booking on my Disney cruise last summer. From what I understand, the VIP fast passes are only available if you're at the Disneyland Resort or if you book your post stay with ABD. You don't get them if you're at a different resort unless it's through the ABD add-on. That's what I was told when I booked my post stay through ABD.

We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel when we were there and went during DD 's semester in London, not during our ABD trip. The VIP fast passes came with the package I booked with the hotel.

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[mathgeek]

The VIP fast passes came with the package I booked with the hotel.

The add-on price to stay at the Disneyland Hotel was twice as much as Hotel NY so I was glad to hear that I get the VIP fast passes since it's through the ABD add-on. I don't want to be stuck in lines all day.

That must have been a nice stay, SingingMom!

 

[SingingMom]

The add-on price to stay at the Disneyland Hotel was twice as much as Hotel NY so I was glad to hear that I get the VIP fast passes since it's through the ABD add-on. I don't want to be stuck in lines all day. That must have been a nice stay, SingingMom!

The hotel was lovely! Very similar to the Grand Floridian in WDW. My DD was in London for a semester and DH couldn't take the time off work, so I went on my own for ten days during her midterm break. We spent time in London then took the Eurostar to Disneyland Paris for two nights so DD could see an international operation, since she hopes to wok fir Disney after graduation! We had a wonderful time together! DLP was interesting. Compact. Rides seemed shorter, but more intense. Not many people around in the beginning of October. Not as organized as WDW. Good experience, glad we went, wouldn't make another trip there unless I was in the area.

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