I'm so happy for you going on this trip! We LOVED it when we did it, and it wasn't the special Dis one so you know it's going to be even better.
*There's a coach sometimes but not always. I did a small purse and pretty much wanted my jacket all the time as I stayed cold.
*We took a train down to Hampton Court. It was awesome. Very worth the trip if you're a Tudors fan
*In France on dinner on our own we ate at The Impala Lounge which was very near the hotel and a rec from our guide. It was the best food on our trip. The waitress didn't speak a word of English really, but was kind and patient anyway. When the head waiter found out we spoke English he came over and introduced himself and made sure our travel plans were all taken care of and had a few recs himself for things not to miss.
*Also discovered that some of the restrooms I used were unisex. As in you walk out of the stall and start washing your hands next to a dude. I know it's silly, but my face has never been so red. I was so worried I was in the wrong place truthfully. But I wasn't!
*The lunch at Platform 51 at the Eiffle Tower is not good. Just so you know. When we were there there were SO many people pushing around to get up the tower I kinda wished we had just ducked out and headed up on our own instead of sitting at the table.
*Behind Notre Dame if you just follow around the side of the church is a little garden area and some benches next to the river if you need a little spot to take a break. I was running on fumes on this day and it was great to just take a load off for a bit and rest my feet and try to quiet my mind. It's just all so much beauty (and information) to take in!
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Disneyland Paris *sigh* is so beautiful. The landscaping is the best in any of the parks I've been to so far, IMO. They actually have seasons there! We saw cast members is "real" costumes and not the light weight stuff they wear in FL. It makes the Pirates folks look very pirate-y. Pirate cast members had pistols and swords too!
*They are not as concerned about lighting in the parks as they are in the States. Some of the line areas getting to the rides are super dark. I had to put my hands on my DH's shoulders and let him lead me I know for sure on Pirates and going to see the Dragon, but I can't remember if there were others. I would use the light on my cell now or maybe take a small flashlight. It was dark leaving the park and going through their DTD back to the hotel too.
*These folks do not line up well for parades or for character photos. I really wanted a photo of Robin Hood who comes out in the parks over there. I wound up having to take a photo of him in a parade because the crowd of people (big mob) were so close to him that you couldn't get a good photo. No one really seemed to have a handler at all. I was kinda worried for the fur characters as it really looked like they could be pushed over by accident. Think one big screen left the day after Thanksgiving at Walmart and you'll have the mood! The parade viewing was equally a pain with the pushing and the people. Hopefully being on the special add on with the Dis these will not be problems for you. I hope so!
You're going to have the best time ever!
I can't wait to read all about it when you get back!
We're getting Landon and Adam as our Adventure Guides. Has anyone traveled with either of them?
Heaven knows what the weather is going to be like! Thanks, beachcat.
I'll definitely pass on the greetings!
