We have just had the latest press release from the Eurostar press office, highlighting an increase in the direct services to DLP this summer. Here's what they say:
AS IF BY MAGIC EUROSTAR INTRODUCES EXTRA DIRECT SERVICES TO DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS FOR THE SUMMER
Eurostar direct services to Disneyland Resort Paris grow in popularity - 33,000 extra Eurostar seats
Departure times and through fares ideal for travellers from UK regions; Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 18 March 2008
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service linking the UK with mainland Europe, will introduce for the summer extra new services between St Pancras International/Ashford International and Disneyland Resort Paris, starting on Thursday 18 July 2008. These extra trains will provide an additional 33,000 seats to and from the resort and tickets go on sale on 18 March 2008.
The daily direct services to Disneyland Resort Paris have always been popular and the demand has increased further with the opening of St Pancras International and the launch of High Speed 1, the UKs first 186 mph line, last November.
The extra direct trains will run on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from London St Pancras International/Ashford International and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Disneyland Resort Paris.
To celebrate the introduction of the extra services Eurostar is hosting a Disney extravaganza at its Bluewater store over the Easter weekend. The Disney jazz band will be on hand to entertain shoppers and there will be competitions and giveaways for children.
Eurostars Director of Communications, Simon Montague, commented: These extra services will make it even easier for families and friends to visit Europes leading tourist attraction during the summer holidays. The midday departure times are ideal for travellers living in towns and cities beyond London, who can buy through fares and use domestic rail to St Pancras International, Kings Cross and Euston to connect with Eurostar high-speed trains.
The timetable will be as follows:
From St Pancras International to Disneyland Resort Paris
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 18 July to 23 August
From Disneyland Resort Paris to St Pancras International
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 21 July to 26 August
St Pancras International 12h49 Marne la Vallée Chessy* 14h40**
Ashford International 13h24 Ashford International 15h36**
Marne la Vallée Chessy* 16h17 St Pancras International 16h11**
* Marne la Vallée Chessy is the station at the gates of the Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios and the Disneyland Village.
** On 18, 19 and 25 August, the train will depart at 15h40, call at Ashford International at 16h36 and arrive in St Pancras International at 17h11
Disneyland Resort Paris is 2 hours and a half away from London and two hours from Ashford International. The station Marne la Vallée Chessy is only a few steps away from the gates of the two theme parks Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
Fares on the direct services start from £59 return and children under the age of 4 travel for free. Tickets are available from Eurostar.com or 08705 186 186.
AS IF BY MAGIC EUROSTAR INTRODUCES EXTRA DIRECT SERVICES TO DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS FOR THE SUMMER
Eurostar direct services to Disneyland Resort Paris grow in popularity - 33,000 extra Eurostar seats
Departure times and through fares ideal for travellers from UK regions; Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 18 March 2008
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service linking the UK with mainland Europe, will introduce for the summer extra new services between St Pancras International/Ashford International and Disneyland Resort Paris, starting on Thursday 18 July 2008. These extra trains will provide an additional 33,000 seats to and from the resort and tickets go on sale on 18 March 2008.
The daily direct services to Disneyland Resort Paris have always been popular and the demand has increased further with the opening of St Pancras International and the launch of High Speed 1, the UKs first 186 mph line, last November.
The extra direct trains will run on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from London St Pancras International/Ashford International and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Disneyland Resort Paris.
To celebrate the introduction of the extra services Eurostar is hosting a Disney extravaganza at its Bluewater store over the Easter weekend. The Disney jazz band will be on hand to entertain shoppers and there will be competitions and giveaways for children.
Eurostars Director of Communications, Simon Montague, commented: These extra services will make it even easier for families and friends to visit Europes leading tourist attraction during the summer holidays. The midday departure times are ideal for travellers living in towns and cities beyond London, who can buy through fares and use domestic rail to St Pancras International, Kings Cross and Euston to connect with Eurostar high-speed trains.
The timetable will be as follows:
From St Pancras International to Disneyland Resort Paris
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 18 July to 23 August
From Disneyland Resort Paris to St Pancras International
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 21 July to 26 August
St Pancras International 12h49 Marne la Vallée Chessy* 14h40**
Ashford International 13h24 Ashford International 15h36**
Marne la Vallée Chessy* 16h17 St Pancras International 16h11**
* Marne la Vallée Chessy is the station at the gates of the Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios and the Disneyland Village.
** On 18, 19 and 25 August, the train will depart at 15h40, call at Ashford International at 16h36 and arrive in St Pancras International at 17h11
Disneyland Resort Paris is 2 hours and a half away from London and two hours from Ashford International. The station Marne la Vallée Chessy is only a few steps away from the gates of the two theme parks Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
Fares on the direct services start from £59 return and children under the age of 4 travel for free. Tickets are available from Eurostar.com or 08705 186 186.
