I'm Back (sadly) - some thoughts for anyone about to go.

[Iain Chapman]

Hi All,

Well my trip to DLRP has been - and gone....I'll put up a trip report soon - however, some thoughts for anyone about to go.

Probably already in the forum, but thought I'd share these anyhow:

1) It's cold over there at the moment - wrap up warm

2) Casey Jr
The Park Map says it's closed for the season - certainly open whilst we were there (13 November - 17 November).

3) Parks seem quieter than last year - we visited same week last year and it seems quieter - as did the Eurostar.

4) Shareholders
Push for your 15% discount - I was only getting 10% in some places (although in one place I bizarrely got 25%). Some places only had barcodes for 10% - others had barcodes for both 10% and 15%, and needed some 'pressure' to use the 15%.

5) Characters can be found in Liberty Acarde during the 4pm Christmas Parade

6) Lion King - Whilst tickets are still required (11am - around the back of Videopolis) plenty of people where receiving tickets at the time of the showing.

7) Time flys at a different rate other there - 5 days seemed to fly by (!).

8) If going to Val D'Europe - get the train - it's cheaper.

Can't think of anything else.

Hope this helps someone.

Regards

Iain

 

[cannp123165]

I hope you had a great trip.

 

[Iain Chapman]

Hi cannp123165 - yes thank you, I (we) had a great time - only wish it was for longer. Trying to work on a plan to get back there around Easter!

 

[Miffy2003]

Welcome home!!

Time flys at a different rate other there - 5 days seemed to fly by (!).

Oh how true!

 

[Cyrano]

Welcome home Iain
Interested in how you travelled to Val d'Europe

 

[diberry]

Parks seem quieter than last year - we visited same week last year and it seems quieter

When we were in Town Square visiting Santa we overheard his elf (!) talking to another CM and saying she could never remember the park being as quiet as it was then. This was, of course, good for us but worrying for the long term survival of DLP

Characters can be found in Liberty Acarde during the 4pm Christmas Parade

That's a really good tip Iain - wish we'd known about that!

 

[Lordy]

6 days to go and can't wait , thanks for the tips .

 

[bonhoga]

7) Time flys at a different rate other there - 5 days seemed to fly by (!).

Yes Indeed! Do you think they tinker with the clocks?

Kaye

 

[tialucy]

That was very helpful Iain, Thank you.... looking forward to your Trip report

 

[Cyrano]

When we were in Town Square visiting Santa we overheard his elf (!) talking to another CM and saying she could never remember the park being as quiet as it was then. This was, of course, good for us but worrying for the long term survival of DLP

I agree Di if we want to see continued investment then the park needs visitor - off with my billboard to drum up some trade

 

[diberry]

Well if anyone can fill people with enthusiasm it's you Reid!!! They should put you on commission!!!!

 

[urglewurgle]

When we were in Town Square visiting Santa we overheard his elf (!) talking to another CM and saying she could never remember the park being as quiet as it was then. This was, of course, good for us but worrying for the long term survival of DLP

hopefully this is more to do with the problems in Paris... i know someone has mentioned that the French are reluctant to travel at the moment.... hopefully thing will pick up for DLRP otherwise... if the worst comes to the worst.... i can't afford to go to WDW all the time!

 

[Ware Bears]

I'll do my bit, I just booked for next August last night!

On a serious note, whilst none of us want excessive crowds while we are there, we do need "bums on seats". Perhaps you are right Becks, in thinking that the troubles in Paris have put some locals off going.

Iain, sorry for being so rude. Glad that you had a great time, thanks for the tips especially the shareholders discount one, and I look forward to hearing all about your trip.

 

[diberry]

I'll do my bit, I just booked for next August last night!

 

[Bexx]

Gld you had a great time Iain - and thanks for the tips!!

I'll do my bit, I just booked for next August last night!

Well done Elaine!! I've got my day trip in January and I'm definitely planning another trip for next November!! Anyone else want to help the cause and book another trip?!!!

 

[diberry]

I'm definitely planning another trip for next November!!

Let us know so we can avoid those dates!!!!! (Not really!!!!! )

 

[chrismoo]

Hi All,

4) Shareholders
Push for your 15% discount - I was only getting 10% in some places (although in one place I bizarrely got 25%). Some places only had barcodes for 10% - others had barcodes for both 10% and 15%, and needed some 'pressure' to use the 15%.

Hi,
Thanks for the info,

Is the shareholders discount only for table service restraunts or can I use mine at counter service like Caseys Corrner Hyperion Cafe etc etc?

As I used to be able to get the 10% with my now expired Fantasy Passport.

Thanks, and thanks for all your tips.

 

[Bexx]

Let us know so we can avoid those dates!!!!! (Not really!!!!! )

I was thinking exactly the same thing!!

 

[ely3857]

Thanks for the tips!

Am sooooo excited for my trip in Dec'



Jodie

 

[diberry]

I was thinking exactly the same thing!!