Hi
We got back yesterday evening after 6 days away. Thanks to all who have posted on this forum as I went armed with loads of tips and info (including my shareholders card!!!)
We stayed off site at a campsite called Le Chene Gris. It took 25 mins from static caravan to getting out of the car at DLP. Would recommend this site as a cheap way to do DLP - our van was clean and had heating and gave us the option of cooking a couple of nights to keep the costs down. There is a Netto store with cheap petrol next to it on the way to Disney.
We bought annual passes using the family discount and shareholders discount.
HIGHS - Brilliant rides - best were Crush's Coaster (queued for 85 mins and then it broke down for 20 mins but did get going again thank goodness!!!) and kids loved the new Toy Story area.
We also loved Salon Mickey (could hardly drag hubbie out) and the shows and parades fantastic.
Honey I shrunk the audience is no more. Instead its a 3D film show starring Michael Jackson as Captain EO which pleased my 11 yr old son as he is a big fan!
LOWS - long queues!!! Also we ate at the Plaza Gardens and were disappointed with the choice and the long queues to get to the food counters! Ate at the Cheyenne too and thought this had more choice, no queues and was cheaper! (you can also forgo a drink as they have jugs and water which you can fill yourself making it a cheaper option).
Lots of people smoking around the parks even right next to us when queueing to see a character which I didn't like much.
Only drawback is with annual passes we are just going to have to go again to
make proper use of them so have booked an Ibis hotel for 4 nights just before Christmas!!!
We drove to DLP and took the car on the Eurotunnel which was really easy and straightforward and also cheap as we used Clubcard vouchers to pay. The drive was really easy and we managed it without getting lost at all! There didn't seem to be much of a problem with getting petrol most garages seemed to have plenty.
We got back yesterday evening after 6 days away. Thanks to all who have posted on this forum as I went armed with loads of tips and info (including my shareholders card!!!)
We stayed off site at a campsite called Le Chene Gris. It took 25 mins from static caravan to getting out of the car at DLP. Would recommend this site as a cheap way to do DLP - our van was clean and had heating and gave us the option of cooking a couple of nights to keep the costs down. There is a Netto store with cheap petrol next to it on the way to Disney.
We bought annual passes using the family discount and shareholders discount.
HIGHS - Brilliant rides - best were Crush's Coaster (queued for 85 mins and then it broke down for 20 mins but did get going again thank goodness!!!) and kids loved the new Toy Story area.
We also loved Salon Mickey (could hardly drag hubbie out) and the shows and parades fantastic.
Honey I shrunk the audience is no more. Instead its a 3D film show starring Michael Jackson as Captain EO which pleased my 11 yr old son as he is a big fan!
LOWS - long queues!!! Also we ate at the Plaza Gardens and were disappointed with the choice and the long queues to get to the food counters! Ate at the Cheyenne too and thought this had more choice, no queues and was cheaper! (you can also forgo a drink as they have jugs and water which you can fill yourself making it a cheaper option).
Lots of people smoking around the parks even right next to us when queueing to see a character which I didn't like much.
Only drawback is with annual passes we are just going to have to go again to
make proper use of them so have booked an Ibis hotel for 4 nights just before Christmas!!!
We drove to DLP and took the car on the Eurotunnel which was really easy and straightforward and also cheap as we used Clubcard vouchers to pay. The drive was really easy and we managed it without getting lost at all! There didn't seem to be much of a problem with getting petrol most garages seemed to have plenty.
! We pretty much lived in Salon Mickey last week...maybe we crossed paths! It was our only salvation from the humongous crowds!!
