I need help! March or May 2026?

[kyrkea333]

We are currently in the planning stages for a trip to Paris and Disneyland Paris. We will spend 10 days in and around Paris, then 5 nights at DLP. I need that many nights as I have a blood cancer (in remission with active treatment) that messes with my energy, so everything takes me twice as long. I should be eligible for the easy access pass.

I’ve narrowed it down to either mid March or mid May. I’m leaning towards May because — May in Paris!!! My concern is that Frozen might have opened and the parks will be slammed. Although, I’m hoping if that’s the case, everyone will be in Arendelle and the other areas will be fine
My benchmark is Disneyland California if that helps.

Possibly overthinking this, but I’d love to have everyone’s crystal ball predictions
Thanks!

 

[steve_rob]

May sees a better chance of good weather, but you'll want to avoid the first week, as Parisian schools are off until at least the 4th.

Then UK schools are out for a week from the 25th, which while it won't affect the parks to the same level, still would lead to increased crowds and also prices.

 

[kyrkea333]

May sees a better chance of good weather, but you'll want to avoid the first week, as Parisian schools are off until at least the 4th.

Then UK schools are out for a week from the 25th, which while it won't affect the parks to the same level, still would lead to increased crowds and also prices.

Thank you! I saw the Paris school vacations but wasn't aware of the UK schools. We are looking at May 17-22, so that hopefully will land us in the sweet spot!

 

[Teamubr]

I would do May. The weather alone would convince me. March in Paris can still be chilly and I don't like cold weather.

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[zavandor]

May without a doubt, so you can visit the new areas.

 

[kyrkea333]

May without a doubt, so you can visit the new areas.

Thanks zavandor andTeamubr. It will be May after all. I was concerned about how busy the parks will be with the opening of Arendelle, but it will be what it will be

 

[zavandor]

Thanks zavandor andTeamubr. It will be May after all. I was concerned about how busy the parks will be with the opening of Arendelle, but it will be what it will be

The vast majority of people going to DLP come from Paris and Ile de France. If you can avoid school holidays and weekends, I think you'll be good. There might be an uptick in people coming from Europe to visit the new areas, but I don't think there'll be a particular huge rush after the first few weeks. It will be a busy summer, but May should be fine. More people will be balanced by more things to do.