Chose DLP (and London and Paris) over a Treasure cruise

[brentm77]

We had the Treasure booked for next year but have been feeling the pull to head back to Europe. After crunching the numbers, it felt a little absurd to drop $8K on a 7-day cruise hitting ports we've already seen multiple times—especially when that money could go toward our first trip to London and Paris (plus a couple of days at the parks).

1) For Disneyland Paris, is there a dinner spot you'd recommend for three adults who enjoy good food without needing a fine-dining experience? We're not picky eaters and enjoy everything from casual bites to more elevated meals. Cost isn’t a concern, but we also don’t want dinner to become a two-hour production. Our prepaid meal experiences at Tokyo Disneyland were underwhelming—very limited options and not much flexibility—so I’m hoping DLP will offer a better experience.

2) We’ll watch some videos to get a better sense of each park, but for a family that’s already done Disneyland, WDW, and TDL, are there any attractions at DLP that are truly unique or different enough to be must-dos?

P.S., if anyone has wheelchair experience at DLP or London and Paris, I would love to hear any tips. My daughter is ambulatory and may not need hers by the time we travel, as she is still getting used to long walks with her prosthesis, but I want to prepare in case she does.

 

[MartyParty]

We had the Treasure booked for next year but have been feeling the pull to head back to Europe. After crunching the numbers, it felt a little absurd to drop $8K on a 7-day cruise hitting ports we've already seen multiple times—especially when that money could go toward our first trip to London and Paris (plus a couple of days at the parks).

1) For Disneyland Paris, is there a dinner spot you'd recommend for three adults who enjoy good food without needing a fine-dining experience? We're not picky eaters and enjoy everything from casual bites to more elevated meals. Cost isn’t a concern, but we also don’t want dinner to become a two-hour production. Our prepaid meal experiences at Tokyo Disneyland were underwhelming—very limited options and not much flexibility—so I’m hoping DLP will offer a better experience.

2) We’ll watch some videos to get a better sense of each park, but for a family that’s already done Disneyland, WDW, and TDL, are there any attractions at DLP that are truly unique or different enough to be must-dos?

P.S., if anyone has wheelchair experience at DLP or London and Paris, I would love to hear any tips. My daughter is ambulatory and may not need hers by the time we travel, as she is still getting used to long walks with her prosthesis, but I want to prepare in case she does.

Just returned from Paris and DLP a couple of weeks ago.

Here is the link to our trip report that will has insights to some of your questions.

Thread 'Disneyland Paris Trip Report - May 28, 2025'

Jun 2, 2025

Just returned from a wonderful trip to Paris! The main reason for the trip was to experience Paris itself, but being so close to Disneyland Paris, we couldn’t resist a visit. While Paris was the focus, this trip report covers only our day at Disneyland Paris (DLP).

Getting There​

We stayed at a hotel near Gare de Lyon, which turned out to be a great location for getting to DLP via the regional RER A train line. The cost was €2.50 per person one way, and the ride took about 40 minutes. The train drops you off at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, which is conveniently located between the DLP...

• MartyParty
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[brentm77]

Just returned from Paris and DLP a couple of weeks ago.

Here is the link to our trip report that will has insights to some of your questions.

Thread 'Disneyland Paris Trip Report - May 28, 2025'

Jun 2, 2025

Just returned from a wonderful trip to Paris! The main reason for the trip was to experience Paris itself, but being so close to Disneyland Paris, we couldn’t resist a visit. While Paris was the focus, this trip report covers only our day at Disneyland Paris (DLP).

Getting There​

We stayed at a hotel near Gare de Lyon, which turned out to be a great location for getting to DLP via the regional RER A train line. The cost was €2.50 per person one way, and the ride took about 40 minutes. The train drops you off at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, which is conveniently located between the DLP...

• MartyParty
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I liked that you did quick service only. That seems to fit our style better for a first visit to a park. It's hard to gauge when you are going to want to eat and how hungry you will be for a first visit. How were the lines? That was one thing that was difficult about Tokyo Disneyland quick service, the lines were very very long compared to the U.S.

 

[Huskerpal]

We had the Treasure booked for next year but have been feeling the pull to head back to Europe. After crunching the numbers, it felt a little absurd to drop $8K on a 7-day cruise hitting ports we've already seen multiple times—especially when that money could go toward our first trip to London and Paris (plus a couple of days at the parks).

1) For Disneyland Paris, is there a dinner spot you'd recommend for three adults who enjoy good food without needing a fine-dining experience? We're not picky eaters and enjoy everything from casual bites to more elevated meals. Cost isn’t a concern, but we also don’t want dinner to become a two-hour production. Our prepaid meal experiences at Tokyo Disneyland were underwhelming—very limited options and not much flexibility—so I’m hoping DLP will offer a better experience.

2) We’ll watch some videos to get a better sense of each park, but for a family that’s already done Disneyland, WDW, and TDL, are there any attractions at DLP that are truly unique or different enough to be must-dos?

P.S., if anyone has wheelchair experience at DLP or London and Paris, I would love to hear any tips. My daughter is ambulatory and may not need hers by the time we travel, as she is still getting used to long walks with her prosthesis, but I want to prepare in case she does.

First, I think you made the right choice. Last summer we went to London - Eurostar to DLP - then back to London for a few days.

1) For a sit-down meal in the park I would choose Bistrot Chez Rémy. We thought the food was good, but the venue was even better. We also ate at Walt 's - I would not recommend this restaurant. In Disney Village we ate at Brasserie Rosalie which we really liked (French bistro). They have a pre-fixe menu for lunch and dinner with lunch at 20 euro, so not bad. We also liked the food booths they have in front of Remy's and Small World. Each one covered food from a different region of France. Quick and easy, with unique dishes (plus wine if you want it, which my wife did).

2) Attractions unique to DLP I would say for Disneyland Paris - Phantom Manor, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates, Space Mountain, (I liked the storybook canal boats, wife not so much). Studios - Tower of Terror, maybe Remy just to see Chez Remy at the end.

Have fun!

 

[MartyParty]

I liked that you did quick service only. That seems to fit our style better for a first visit to a park. It's hard to gauge when you are going to want to eat and how hungry you will be for a first visit. How were the lines? That was one thing that was difficult about Tokyo Disneyland quick service, the lines were very very long compared to the U.S.

We ate at Colonel Hathi’s Oupost (Mickey shaped pizzas). This is what my wife wanted. Zero wait and sat down inside.

I forget the names but there were several carts behind the carousal having chocolate waffles, beignets, paninis, mini crepes poffertjes au crepes, apple slush, espresso, etc.

The place I wanted to go to but the family had no interest was Agrabah Cafe. Not sure the rating. It serves Moroccan and Middle Eastern food.

Overall, we only had one day at both parks. Not enough time to consider the food options at a sit down.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Do it!!

We were there in 2017 so honestly I can't recall any names of food places. We splurged on club level at Newport Bay Club which felt much like our Yacht Club and it's an easy walk to the parks. I would highly recommend it. Their security was much stricter than ours. In fact, we had some SWA credits expiring so we took a long weekend trip to WDW a few weeks after our DLP visit. They were just starting to install a few metal detectors at MK which they would randomly pull people to enter. Even ds17 laughed and said this security is a joke here.
At our hotel at DLP, the guard at the entry gate had our driver open the trunk/back door and inspected/unzipped some luggage. They had a canopy outside the front entry with airport-like metal detectors set up with full emptying pockets etc. Once we entered the lobby, we had another guard wand over us before going to check in. It's a little off putting at first but I have to say I felt safe while in the parks. We had to pass through a similar set up while walking to parks too.

I really loved their It's a Small World and Hyperspace Mountain ride and it was a big deal back then to go on Ratatouille before it was in WDW. Their Lego store was amazing too and we all loved how much it felt like a real park, garden-like, not just a theme park. I wish I bought more souvenirs but it was already a pricey trip.

We flew to Paris because there had recently been a train bombing in Spain which made me nervous with the whole English Channel above us. It was not expensive to fly. I had always wanted to take the train and sometimes regret letting my fears get the best of me.

We loved both of our hotel locations in London & Paris. Marriott County Hall (next to London Eye) and Résidence Charles Floquet in Paris, next to Eiffel Tower. We booked their "duplex" room and gave us a free upgrade to the penthouse. Stunning views of the ET. Ds25 was 17 then and still very rebellious and sometimes really quite annoying. When he walked into our apartment/hotel living room, he jumped about 2' straight up in the air shouting, "OMG MOM! You did it! You DID it!" Just in awe of the view and the place just oozes with charm. When we took our walking tour around Paris, he actually held my hand as we walked down the street. If someone told me this would happen, I never would have believed it.

If you have time, I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend visiting Omaha Beach if anyone in your family has a slight interest in history. After I had our trip all planned out, my older ds who was then 20, pleaded to just spend one day in Normandy. I found a tour company that picked us up at our Paris hotel, drove the 3.5 hours to Normandy and took us all over and back to our hotel. It was a 13-hour day door to door but so worth it. We paid the extra 200 Euros to add on St. Mere Eglise to our tour. I developed a whole new respect for Europe's way of preserving history; they truly blew us away with how many things they saved and have on display at the Paratrooper Museum. I was not even into history and loved it. I could have spent a whole day there.

Have a blast!! I so love DCL but the Treasure will still be there later. You are making the right choice!!
I too am questioning my sanity in booking the Treasure for next April but we are longing for a 7-nt.

 

[Smugpugmug]

My parents will be at Disneyland Paris later this month and they plan on doing a few sit down meals so I can report back with their experience.

 

[MartyParty]

The really tough thing with sit down meals at Disneyland Paris, it's just not going to compete with dining in Paris proper.

 

[Karin1984]

1. Manhattan at the Marvel Hotel, the best restaurant onsite, in my opinion.

2. Here is a list of the unique rides:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/karin’s-disneyland-paris-first-timer-tips-2024.3950886/#post-65637284

 

[MartyParty]

FYI: Sharing this YouTube video of Hyperspace Mountain. I only got to ride it once, but I really wish I had known how much I’d enjoy it. I would’ve loved to ride it two or three more times!

Unexpectedly, I think this ended up being my favorite ride at DLP. I think what threw me off was the name Space Mountain and the fact that it used to be themed after From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. It's a different ride than WDW or DL California for Space Mountain.

https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...F520BF95287F60C26ECBF520BF95287F60&ajaxhist=0

 

[Huskerpal]

One thing I failed to mention is to make sure you take your time and soak up the beauty of the Disneyland Park itself. It is visually stunning. Just walking around taking it all in should be listed as an attraction. I can't wait to go back again (likely after all the Studios work is done).