Planning advice for July trip appreciated!

[tazz23]

Hi everyone,

I am in the midst of planning a holiday to Disneyland Paris for my brother's 16th and beginning to struggle. (For those who don't know, our mum passed away in January so I am trying to make his 16th a bit special and create new memories). We've been to Disneyworld a few times but are newbies to Disneyland Paris (We did go in 2002 but memory is a little fuzzy) so I would appreciate any advice!

There is a total of 6 people going. Myself and DBF, both 23 and 4 teenagers, all 16 (brother turns 16 while we're there). They are all good kids and my brother is very mature for his age so not worried about them running riot!

So we need 2 rooms and looking for 3/4 nights. The teenagers have part time jobs and GCSE exams so the earliest we can go is Sunday 6th July.

We've had a quote for £266 each for 3 nights at Santa Fe, tickets and direct eurostar. Is this reasonable?
We are willing to stay offsite and book our own eurostar (we are all 'youths' so return eurostar is about £50). Have seen the information on annual passes, but am confused on how it works and the recommending a friend option?

Also strategy wise, is there a 'Tour Guide Mike' for Paris? Do people who stay onsite get early entry? I am prepared for crowds but want to be one step ahead if possible!

Any advice appreciated! Thank you

 

[britchic4]

That price sounds quite reasonable to me for July but perhaps someone else will chip in. One thing you might want to be aware of is that most Disney rooms do sleep 4 but they have 2 double beds. Just in case your teenagers don't like that! If you stay in a Disney hotel you get EMH which gets you in at 8am instead of 10am at the moment.

 

[Cyrano]

Also strategy wise, is there a 'Tour Guide Mike' for Paris?

It is the DLP board

 

[BRobson]

It sounds like you will have a fantastic time

The price sounds reasonable to me but if the beds were going to be an issue you could try the Explorers as they can offer you an adjoining bunk room.

If you stay at a Disney hotel you will get Extra Magic Hours which will let you into the park before the park officially opens - if you stayed at the Explorers you would not have that option.

The annual passes work out value for money if you are returning within the year usually.

If you want touring tips the Brits Guide to DLP guide book has a few options. The parks will be busier in July but if you can get 4 teenagers early enough into the parks do all the bigger rides first then you can take it from there

Any other questions - just ask