Karin’s Disneyland Paris First Timer Tips - 2024

[Teamubr]

So I can log into the UK site (from the US) and book early? I usually go to the French site to compare € to $.

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[Karin1984]

So I can log into the UK site (from the US) and book early? I usually go to the French site to compare € to $.

j

Yes you can. But to be honest, a week later wouldn't make a huge difference. It is probably more to spread traffic to the DLP website.

 

[Teamubr]

But to be honest, a week later wouldn't make a huge difference. It is probably more to spread traffic to the DLP website.

Agreed. I'm one of those people with bad FOMO.

j

 

[Mathmagicland]

I cannot book room only / I want to book less park days than a package deal
True. This is not possible on the Disneyland Paris website.
They only sell packages with hotel & park tickets combined. You can book a room only via platforms like hotels.com, booking.com etc. but it is possible this is not going to be a huge money saver. The package deals can include discounts or meal plans. Do the math.

Hi - is it possible to book a hotel/tickets package thru Disney and also a single night at the same hotel and room category thru one of the third party platforms, and then will a request be honored to stay in the same room for both bookings? Not sure I would make full use of an arrival or departure day park ticket, so exploring options. Thanks.

 

[steve_rob]

Hi - is it possible to book a hotel/tickets package thru Disney and also a single night at the same hotel and room category thru one of the third party platforms, and then will a request be honored to stay in the same room for both bookings? Not sure I would make full use of an arrival or departure day park ticket, so exploring options. Thanks.

I don’t think you can guarantee it but I’m pretty sure they would try to do their best to keep you in the same room for both reservations as long as you flag it up with them as soon as you check in. In fact if you can get hold of an e-mail address for the front desk of your hotel (they are out there if you search the web) give them a heads up about a week before.

However having said all that, I would be surprised if this saves you any money - it might even end up costing you more. Once you get to the 3rd or 4th day of your stay, the cost of adding on an extra day is almost totally down to the hotel cost; the ticket cost is virtually nothing in comparison. And a single day without tickets from a third party site could well be more than the package cost.

 

[Mathmagicland]

I don’t think you can guarantee it but I’m pretty sure they would try to do their best to keep you in the same room for both reservations as long as you flag it up with them as soon as you check in. In fact if you can get hold of an e-mail address for the front desk of your hotel (they are out there if you search the web) give them a heads up about a week before.

However having said all that, I would be surprised if this saves you any money - it might even end up costing you more. Once you get to the 3rd or 4th day of your stay, the cost of adding on an extra day is almost totally down to the hotel cost; the ticket cost is virtually nothing in comparison. And a single day without tickets from a third party site could well be more than the package cost.

Thanks for the insights!

 

[outlaw269]

I purchased a hotel + ticket package for October. I made the first payment and have the remainder balance owing.
When I go on the app, it shows my hotel (linked) and the two dining reservations I made.
What it does not show is the ticket. Does this come later after final payment? Or after you check in?

 

[Jillikins]

Does anyone know if you can use Disney Rewards dollars to pay for the hotel package or for food/merchandise onsite? I have a ton of them from my Chase Visa card and would like to use them if I can. I wasn't able to use the card when booking online but hoping there is a workaround.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

I purchased a hotel + ticket package for October. I made the first payment and have the remainder balance owing.
When I go on the app, it shows my hotel (linked) and the two dining reservations I made.
What it does not show is the ticket. Does this come later after final payment? Or after you check in?

It wont show the tickets. As long as it shows the hotel you are good to go. When you check in, everything will be loaded onto your room key, the park tickets, and if you have a dining plan. You scan your room key at the park entry turnstyles and they will swipe your room key at restaurants if you have a dining plan.

Does anyone know if you can use Disney Rewards dollars to pay for the hotel package or for food/merchandise onsite? I have a ton of them from my Chase Visa card and would like to use them if I can. I wasn't able to use the card when booking online but hoping there is a workaround.

Disneyland. Paris is located in France and France uses the Euros currency. You can not use US Dollars in France. There is no work around. Just like you can not use Disney Gift Cards in Disneyland Paris as they are in US Dollars.

 

[galligan4]

Planning a trip and this is fabulous information.
thanks so much!

 

[Mathmagicland]

When can I make ADRs / restaurant reservations?
If you are staying onsite, you can make your reservations after receiving your booking confirmation.
When you do not stay onsite you can make reservations 2 months in advance.

Hello - I have my onsite stay booked for next June. What time ranges would you suggest might be best for lunch or dinner ADRs, to best work around probable summer entertainment, since the schedules are not yet out? I would not want to be inside during a parade or evening lights shows, for example, if at all possible. Thank you for the help!

 

[Karin1984]

Hello - I have my onsite stay booked for next June. What time ranges would you suggest might be best for lunch or dinner ADRs, to best work around probable summer entertainment, since the schedules are not yet out? I would not want to be inside during a parade or evening lights shows, for example, if at all possible. Thank you for the help!

Hey there, I was on a Disney cruise, and couldn't answer
Usually there is no entertainment after 8pm, in the Summer fireworks are at 10:40 pm.
Next summer we will have the return of the hub show Million Splashes of Colour, which runs several times a day. So if you are on a multiday visit, you should be able to see this show at least once, and the other days enjoy a table service lunch or dinner.