First time to DLRP- Going alone

[brandibondoc]

Hi there!
I just found out I'm heading to Europe THIS WEEKEND for a business trip and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit Disneyland Paris for the first time. I booked a room at the Dream Castle hotel and plan on taking the TGV to and from the airport. I'm a Disneyland local and visit WDW a few times a year, so I get the general idea of touring the parks. Just a few questions:

1. Is there a huge language barrier? I speak absolutely zero French and am worried that it may be difficult to communicate.
2. What should I do with my luggage when I arrive? I get in around 10 and can't check in until 3. Can I just leave my bags at the parks or is it worth it to go to my hotel and come back?
3. Any restaurant recommendations? Especially for someone eating alone. I normally have no problem with this, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb in a restaurant that is mainly meant for children, couples, etc.
4. Does anyone have a general plan in touring the parks, ie which attractions to hit first to avoids long wait times? Single rider lines?
5. Any fun tips, secrets, Hidden Mickeys, or just interesting facts.

Thanks so much!!!

 

[ellenbenny]

Hi there!
I just found out I'm heading to Europe THIS WEEKEND for a business trip and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit Disneyland Paris for the first time. I booked a room at the Dream Castle hotel and plan on taking the TGV to and from the airport. I'm a Disneyland local and visit WDW a few times a year, so I get the general idea of touring the parks. Just a few questions:

1. Is there a huge language barrier? I speak absolutely zero French and am worried that it may be difficult to communicate.
2. What should I do with my luggage when I arrive? I get in around 10 and can't check in until 3. Can I just leave my bags at the parks or is it worth it to go to my hotel and come back?
3. Any restaurant recommendations? Especially for someone eating alone. I normally have no problem with this, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb in a restaurant that is mainly meant for children, couples, etc.
4. Does anyone have a general plan in touring the parks, ie which attractions to hit first to avoids long wait times? Single rider lines?
5. Any fun tips, secrets, Hidden Mickeys, or just interesting facts.

Thanks so much!!!

Sorry I don't have any advice, but I am considering doing the same after a business trip in November, and am interested to know if you ended up doing this? Do you have any advice for travelling alone and any answers to your questions? Thanks so much!