Our last visit was in May and we weren't planning on returning until next year at the earliest. But then I came across the Expedia offer of £60ish per night for the Cheyenne and as it was fully refundable I booked it on a whim. Then Eurostar sent me an offer on train tickets and that sealed the deal!
So, the cast...
Me (37) - complete Disney convert since our first trip last year but obviously this trip is mostly for the children
DD (8) + DS (5) - both Disney fans. Not big character hunters but love the rides and shows.
DH is not joining us this time. He has enjoyed our DLP trips so far but doesn't share my desire to return as often as possible! (I know
)
When...
Sunday 2nd December to Tuesday 4th December, with a stay in Kent the night before.
How...
Eurostar from Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. We've only gone direct in the past but taking the RER seems quite straightforward plus we get to DLP an hour earlier than the direct train!
Where...
The Cheyenne. Hoping to get a room near the facilities and bus stop this time as I don't think the walk to and from the park will quite as nice in the colder weather!
The Plan....
Sunday
Arrive at the Gare du Nord at 11.47. Should be at DLP by 1pm. Straight to the hotel to drop off bags and arrange breakfast. Hoping to do breakfast in the park one morning if possible. Then straight back to the Disneyland Park to collect our Annual Passes and soak up the atmosphere. May head to the DLH at 4pm to see the characters and decorations. Dinner at Earl of Sandwich. Dreams will be on at 10pm so we'll see if we have the energy to stay up for it.
Monday
Morning in the studios with possible lunch at the Blockbuster Cafe. Then back over the the Disneyland Park for rides and parades. Hope to watch Dreams at 7pm. Reservation at Hunters Grill for 8.15pm.
Tuesday
Last day. Will head to the station first thing to leave luggage in a locker and pick up RER tickets. Then into the park to do whatever we've missed or want to do again. Need to leave parks at 3.30 ish to collect luggage at catch RER at 4pm for 6.15 train from GdN.
Things we want to do...
Watch the parades
Watch the tree-lighting ceremony
Watch Dreams at least once
See the decorations in the DLH
Ride Pirates as many times as possible
Ditto for BTM
Have cocktails in the Redwood Bar
Things we want to buy
Christmas Decorations
Pins
The 20th anniversary music CD
Roll on December 1st!!
So, the cast...
Me (37) - complete Disney convert since our first trip last year but obviously this trip is mostly for the children
DD (8) + DS (5) - both Disney fans. Not big character hunters but love the rides and shows.
DH is not joining us this time. He has enjoyed our DLP trips so far but doesn't share my desire to return as often as possible! (I know
)When...
Sunday 2nd December to Tuesday 4th December, with a stay in Kent the night before.
How...
Eurostar from Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. We've only gone direct in the past but taking the RER seems quite straightforward plus we get to DLP an hour earlier than the direct train!
Where...
The Cheyenne. Hoping to get a room near the facilities and bus stop this time as I don't think the walk to and from the park will quite as nice in the colder weather!
The Plan....
Sunday
Arrive at the Gare du Nord at 11.47. Should be at DLP by 1pm. Straight to the hotel to drop off bags and arrange breakfast. Hoping to do breakfast in the park one morning if possible. Then straight back to the Disneyland Park to collect our Annual Passes and soak up the atmosphere. May head to the DLH at 4pm to see the characters and decorations. Dinner at Earl of Sandwich. Dreams will be on at 10pm so we'll see if we have the energy to stay up for it.
Monday
Morning in the studios with possible lunch at the Blockbuster Cafe. Then back over the the Disneyland Park for rides and parades. Hope to watch Dreams at 7pm. Reservation at Hunters Grill for 8.15pm.
Tuesday
Last day. Will head to the station first thing to leave luggage in a locker and pick up RER tickets. Then into the park to do whatever we've missed or want to do again. Need to leave parks at 3.30 ish to collect luggage at catch RER at 4pm for 6.15 train from GdN.
Things we want to do...
Watch the parades
Watch the tree-lighting ceremony
Watch Dreams at least once
See the decorations in the DLH
Ride Pirates as many times as possible
Ditto for BTM
Have cocktails in the Redwood Bar
Things we want to buy
Christmas Decorations
Pins
The 20th anniversary music CD
Roll on December 1st!!
