Euro Disney?

[kaygela]

We're thinking about going to Paris in April. Does any one know of a discussion board like this for Euro Disney? Any good tips out there? I was excited about the idea of going to Paris and then when I remembered there's a disneyland there, well, I became ecstatic!

 

[Baloo]

Well you've come to the right place...we have a Disneyland Paris Board right here at the Dis! http://disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77

Bon Voyage!

 

[dbanzai]

If you're going to Paris already and you have the time, then go. The MK is like those at WDW or DL. I got a special kick out of Star Tours, hearing protocal droid C-3PO speak English and French... Maybe he does know 6 million languages afterall!

I was there when there was a DTD area, but not since they built the studio lot or most of the resorts.

The RER commuter trains go out to EuroDis (or "Disneyland Paris" as it is called these days) frequently. You can get to and from Paris easily. Also now the TGV high-speed trains go there too.

 

[The french Disneyan]

personaly I think our french magik kingdom is the best of the world but For "walt Disney studios"it's different I think our movies park is very small and we don't have more attraction inside this theme park.to conclude ;inside the "walt Disney studios" I prefer Rock'nroller coaster,cinemagique and moteur actionthe stunt show.

 

[momsgoofy]

personaly I think our french magik kingdom is the best of the world but For "walt Disney studios"it's different I think our movies park is very small and we don't have more attraction inside this theme park.to conclude ;inside the "walt Disney studios" I prefer Rock'nroller coaster,cinemagique and moteur actionthe stunt show.

The French Disneyan...

I'm curious about the hours for Disneyland Paris? We just joined the DVC and naturally DLP is one of the places we can visit...DH took high school French and wants to visit France as does DS who wants to travel to any location he possibly can...ah, yes, he's my son! In any case, the DVC book that came with our packet only had some dates...not the entire 12 months, so I am curious if there are any months the parks are closed due to the weather or anything.

Or if I can find this information at the DIS DLParis boards...I will look there. Does anyone know?

Merci! Thanks!

Laura ºoº

 

[The french Disneyan]

dear Momsgoofy
Disneyland resort paris was open every day 365 day by years.The opening hour was in general 9h00 to 23h00 or 20h00 any dayto our magic kingdom.
The opening hour was different to our studios park :9h00 to 18h00 and the possibilities for the studios guest to go inside the Kingdom from 18h00 to the closed hour(20h00 or 23h00).
When the weather forecast is bad we have more arcadeinside the park:
inside the kingdom(2 arcade at main street left liberty arcade dedicate to the liberty statue building and right Discovery arcade dedicate to the discover(Jules verne...)and inventions;from the end of main street to frontierland 1 western style arcade;from frontierland to adventureland 1 western style arcade and from adventureland to fantasyland 1 adventure style arcade.

inside the studios the hollywood blvrd is inside a building....

 

[Michelle2]

My husband and I were there beginning of December 2001. I know that was a few years ago, but being the Disney fan I am, had to see it while in Paris. I loved it! We stayed at the Disneyland resort right in the entrance to the park, and the crowds were not bad at all considering we had late starts in the days. The only thing was the cold at that time. With jet lag, and being a few months pregnant I was pretty much toast when it started getting dark around 4:30-5:00. I wish I would have taken advantage of the hours more, but I can just remember being so cold and tired! LOL
I checked out a Disneyland Paris book from our local library. They have touring plans in them, and most the information that you need to know, like alot of the questions you were asking. I am sure they would have a more up to date version available now because of all the English speaking UK guests that visit there. Maybe if you did a search online it could be bought.
The Studios opened up right after we left, so we didnt get to see it, and I know that info was not in the 2000 guidebook, but it was still great planning, and maps and just getting acquainted with a NEW Disney park! The resorts are beautiful, I hope to make it back to see Disney Studios someday. Have fun planning!!

 

[missypie]

Our family was in Paris for a week last March and spent 2 days at DLP. We had a great time. At the time 2 day park hoppers cost 10 euro more than 2 regular tickets, so we didn't buy park hoppers. I think the pricing may have changed. But your Studios ticket lets you go to the MK part during the last 3 hours of the day anyway.

DLP is a lovely park. The castle is terrific.

Don't skip the Studios. They are trashed on the various boards but I enjoyed them...maybe not a "desination" but fun. There are so many sit down shows that after the day was done, my feet weren't throbbing!

We didn't go on two consecutive days. We went on a Tuesday and a Thursday. Crowds were very manageable. Almost everything was a walk on at the Studios. As for a touring plan, just do any of the Fantasyland rides you want to do ASAP.

Guide books: I was told that the Unofficial Guide to DLP is terrible. Everyone recommended "The Brits Guide to DLP." I bought mine from uk amazon. It as pretty helpful.

Before you go, read the hilarious husband/wife trip report on mouseplanet.

 

[alyssa810]

we went last April on our honeymoon, and we were kind of disappointed. we were there Easter weekend, and it was really crowded but we were able to do everything we wanted. I was very disappointed in the fact that there were no CMs taking pictures when we walked into the two parks, and I found that most CMs didn't seem to have that "Disney" charm and cheeriness that you see in Florida and California. My DH is an avid pin trader and we found CMs that wouldn't trade with us, or wouldn't accept what we wanted to trade...Don't get me wrong though, not everyone was like that, and the food in the restaurants were really good. We stayed at the Newport Yacht Club, and let me just say, it was well below the standard of what I thought a deluxe Disney resort should be.
The studios was almost a half day park; if they added more, it could be awesome, but it's definitely not something to miss. I was most nervous about being able to find English speakers, and other stuff in English, but that wasn't a problem. Honey I Shrunk the audience was dubbed in French, which was pretty funny to watch, and our translator thing at the Timekeeper wasn't working right...The Space Mountain there is really, really awesome though. And if you like creme brulee, you can find it all over...YUM!

 

[Longsx3]

We're thinking about going to Paris in April. Does any one know of a discussion board like this for Euro Disney? Any good tips out there? I was excited about the idea of going to Paris and then when I remembered there's a disneyland there, well, I became ecstatic!

We live 3-4 hour from DLP and have been twice, actually DD and I have an AP. The one thing that I notice is the cost of food is more expensive and I am not cheap at WDW. DD and I ate the Character meal for lunch...it is a buffet...the price does NOt include drinks and you pay per drink NO refills. Now this the european way but still not something I expect from Disney. Plus with how bad the Dollar is doing it is REALLY expensive right now! The other thing I notice is the height requirement are stricter at DLP I believe Space Mountain is 54"....DD can't ride it yet but has been riding the one at WDW for a few years.


Like others have said if you are going to Paris it is worth the visit but I wouldn't go to DLP and then visit Paris, KWIM?

 

[FatCow]

How about the tendency of cutting in line? I went to Paris several times (before the EuroDis era) and people over there tend to cut in line. Is this still true?

 

[Michael623]

Yes and once you get in line there are no instructions or arrows telling you where to go. We were in line for space mountain (I think) and the line forked. Sticking with the right path we walked another 2 minutes and ended up back outside. Very frustrating. As far as line cutting every line is like a mosh pit. Everyone just pushes and shoves. I've heard Disneyland Japan is even worse.

 

[FatCow]

I went to Tokyo Disneyland when It was first open. At the time, everybody was very disciplined. No pushing, no shoving. I don't know about now.

Regardless, if EuroDis is like that, then it's not the place for me.

Thanks for the info.

 

[The french Disneyan]

the problem of a bad castmember is particular it's true to say many cast members was not happy but they are just a small part of the cast member.
the majority of casts was sympatic

 

[Michael623]

I disagree, I met maybe 2 or 3 really friendly cast members in 3 days I was there.

 

[missypie]

Possibly borad overstatement, but I don't think people in the rest of the world queue as cooperatively as Americans do.

At DLP, they don't queue AT ALL for the characters. Almost impossible to get character autographs (my girls gave up). But if you have the energy to be vigilant in the lines to the rides, you can keep people from getting ahead of you.

When leaving Paris, at the airport we were in a very long, wide line for the metal detector. I was watching this guy holding a Nigerian passport move his way up in line. It was just fascinating and masterful. He started out way behind us, and ended up about 3 groups ahead of us...but then he got stopped by this guy going to New York who had been watching him, too. No words were exchanged, but the New Yorker held his ground and would not let him sneak by. It was pretty amusing to watch.

I had a similar experience at Disneyland in line to see Mickey at ToonTown. There was an Italian teenager and his dad and I watched them move up the line. I was determined that they WERE NOT going to pass our family. It wasn't hard to stop them, but it was pretty funny to watch them try!

 

[Longsx3]

I disagree, I met maybe 2 or 3 really friendly cast members in 3 days I was there.

I would have to agree but I think it is due to cultral differences...one thing I can say is that in Europe customer service is not the same as in the U.S.

We had a problem with a AP coupon at the Studios in Paris and I went to guest relations...they weren't helpful and wanted me to go over to the DLP to the pass holders center, in the middle of the park, to reslove the problem. When I inisisted they have a manger come to me to fix the problem they looked at me as if I had just grown two heads, LOL, I stood my ground and they reluctantly gave in and eventually the manager came over but it was not the type of service I would have recieved at WDW or even Busch Gardens for that matter.

 

[Danauk]

I spent 5 wonderful nights at DLP last year. We stayed in the New York hotel (and recieved an upgrade to a water room which was great.) As Missypie pointed out many Europeans don't like to wait in line as much as Americans and English people do. However I didn't find this too much of a problem. Many of the people there are very friendly (I had a wonderful concersation with a French man on my first day there when my DH and our friends were sleeping after the journey but I was not sleepy so I went for a walk around the lake.)

The service isn't as great as at WDW (Europeans are not well know for their customer service.) Saying that we had an outstanding meal at the California Grill, possibly better than the one at WDW.

I also prefer the MK at DLP to the one at WDW. Although it is smaller I find it better to get around. Plus as the rides are newer they seem to be better, especially if you enjoy rollercoasters. However the studios is dissapointing. They are much smaller than MGM and although are fun, can be done in a day at the most.

I did love DLP and would go there again but only for 3/4 nights.

 

[Brian Noble]

I don't think people in the rest of the world queue as cooperatively as Americans do

Maybe true in airports, but I certainly didn't experience that at DLP. I was only there for a half day, but I've seen more teens line-jumping at Disneyland in CA than at DLP, without question.

 

[dbanzai]

The cast was great my times there, but that was a while ago.