An Unexpected Disney Trip

[B2B-2008]

Well I didn't think I would be posting on any Disney planning boards for many years yet but we have just booked a very unexpected trip to Disneyland Paris.

I must admit I'm in two minds about this trip as I never thought we would return to Disneyland Paris but we have had a vary rare chance to spend time with our Australian family (husband's sister) that we couldn't let pass us by.

The last time we went to Disneyland Paris was in 2010 and I looked like this



I was 33 weeks pregnant and I was turning 30. Unfortunately both me and my mum caught the Norovirus whilst there, our last day, and I was admitted to hospital on our return to England. We have also been spoilt by WDW so we are quite nervous to return.

But we are returning with open minds and I'm quite looking forward to the fact that we will see Disney dressed for Christmas, as that is something I have always wanted to do.

So I'm here to ask you all for some lovely advise.

Firstly our son is autistic so any hints and tips that you may have on that subject would be very helpful?

We were able to get eurostar tickets with our airmiles but we have to travel into Paris on the way there but are getting the direct train back from Disney. How do we get from Paris to Disney? What does it cost?

We are booked in the Hotel Cheyenne, anything we should know?

We were lucky as we got the free meal vouchers, where are the must do places to eat? And can we book these?

We have booked lunch/dinner for Cafe Mickeys but the family we are traveling with haven't. They have meal vouchers, can they use these at face value there so that they can join us?

I have seen that the Disneyland park closes at 7pm on our nights there and I know they have a Dreams show. There is also something about a Christmas tree lighting and possible parade. Does anyone know what times these things are on? I was thinking if these are more late afternoon it would be better to have a big lunch so we don't miss anything as we only really have two full days in the park.

I'm sure I will have lots of questions as we have to be prepared with our son but I think I have asked enough for now.

Thanks in advance for all your help

 

[Ware Bears]

Goodness, I hope you don't return with such an unwelcome souvenir this time around. It must have completely spoilt your holiday and even the more scary as you were pregnant.

It's simple to get to DLP from Paris, you need to take the RER A4 line to Marne la Vallee - Chessy (Parcs Disneyland), it's the last station on the line so you won't miss it but just make sure you take the A4.

You can use meal vouchers at face value if they're not the right category for the restaurant (see here at DLRPMagic for further info) or if they are but you don't fancy the set menu as these are quite restrictive.

Meals can be booked up to 60 days in days in advance by telephoning 00 33 1 60 30 40 50 although thankfully there isn't the same urgency as with WDW to do this the minute the booking window opens.

Regarding where else to eat - what sort of meals do you like? Character dining? Buffets? Take a look at the menus on DLRP Magic, even if they're not up to date it'll give you a good idea of what each restaurant offers and there's also a review thread on here at the top of the page.

 

[tennisfan]

Dreams and the Tree lighting will be at the end of the day most likely Dreams will be last at 7pm

 

[B2B-2008]

Sorry it takes me so long to reply, I don't get much time for planning now!

Regarding where else to eat - what sort of meals do you like? Character dining? Buffets? Take a look at the menus on DLRP Magic, even if they're not up to date it'll give you a good idea of what each restaurant offers and there's also a review thread on here at the top of the page.

Thanks for all your help. Yes the sickness bug did spoil the memory of it a little bit. Really hope this trip makes good memories.

I will take a look at the menus and see what is available.

Dreams and the Tree lighting will be at the end of the day most likely Dreams will be last at 7pm

Thank you I think we will be having two long days in the parks.