Never been to DLP, lots of?????????

[madelinesmum]

HUGE Disney fan here, being going for 30 years to WDW.
I have been to Paris, once........but never to DLP.
I have lots of questions but I'll start here.

1)Does Disney offer head sets so we can hear the shows, parades, rides in English?
2)Is it priced about the same as WDW?
3)Is there a dining plan?
4)How many days do you need in each park, two parks? Correct?
5)Least expensive time to go for flights from US, tickets, rooms.

 

[wideeyes]

most shows are ether bilingual or have headsets, some rides are in french however most people know the story anyway.

I am not sure how the prices compare to wdw, sorry.

The cheapest time for Hotels and tickets is January/february, I am not sure about flights though.

There is no Dining plan like at wdw however you can pre pay for meals with a half board option which is new for this season.

I would say about 3 days to enjoy the park, two for Disneyland and one for the studio.

Sorry I can't be of anymore help.

 

[Bexx]

Welcome to the DLP board

1) Yes, they do for Honey I Shrunk the Audience, so you can use them if the show is done in French, but some days the show is in English anyway. I think there may be another show that has them, but I can't think of it at the moment. Other rides and shows like Star Tours or Animagique are done in a mixture, which makes them pretty easy to understand. Phantom Manor is the only one that I wish could be alternated, as the voice in the stretch room is always in French.

2) I would say it's a bit more expensive

3) No dining plan as comprehensive as WDW's, but you can do the Half Board option. There is a bit of information about it here (click on Restaurants)

4) I don't know how long you are planning to go for, or when. But expect the Studios to take up less of your time. I would still allocate a day, or two half days, there if possible, to enjoy it without rushing.

5) January to about mid February is the least expensive time to visit DLP - as long as you don't mind the cold! Otherwise, have a look at the School Holidays thread, in the Useful Information sticky. As you would expect, when there is a holiday, prices will generally be higher.

 

[madelinesmum]

Hey everybody, thanks so much for all of your helpful informtation!

 

[JoeSam]

As regards question 2, be prepared for a shock at meal times, European food prices are much higher than the US, and I think DLP food is particularly expensive - but it is very good!

It's not necessary to tip 15% or so though - 10% or even less is usually quite acceptable, and you don't have to tip anything if you don't want (or you're really mean!)

Question 1, I would agree with Bexx about Phantom Manor, although you probably know the script off by heart anyway - "there are no windows & no doors!" Art of Animation is the other show with headphones.

 

[pigby]

With regards to difference in food prices, I do not think there is a huge price difference anymore between WDW and DLP - WDW seemed to be more expensive this year to me in table service restaurants (we have been there about 8 times now).

Certainly no Dining Plan at DLP but WDW doesn't do the three course set menus either, which I think are a particularly good deal (approx 22 to 28 euros for dinner or around $30 or so) - oh and kids prices are up to 11 and not 9 as at WDW (a particular bug-bear for me this year!)

 

[kaido]

Hi,

don't tip to much. In France the service is included. If you go to a french town, observe the local residents. Usually they tip only a few coins 0,5-3 Euro, not 10% of the bill. Only tourists do that. Allover France full service restaurants are expensive. You will have a hard time to find a good menu in Paris for under 30 Euro.
In the Art of Disney Animation you have headsets, the Studio Tram Tour and the Stunt Show a bilingual, the Legend of the Lion King Show has performances in English, Armageddon pre-show has subtitles in 8 languages or so and you can make a park or a studio tour in English.
If you want to do all attractions and shows (including Buffalo Bill) and some attractions twice, relax and eat in between, IMHO 4 days is a must

Greets

kaido