Trains & Lion King Show etc

[michc]

Hi,

Could you tell me if I am right in thinking you can get a little train from just inside the park that goes the whole way around - if so how long does it take. We will be arriving lateish on day 1 with ds who has ASD and was thinking this might be a good introduction without freaking him out - also I just wanna get in there ......

Lion King Show does this (still) exist - more details please .....

Can anyone show me where the thread is for a suggested way of doing the park with little people (sure I saw it before, forgot to print it and now can't find it!)

Finally, am really not sure if to book the half board option (even though I have read the food posts lol) as we are on a fairly limited budget and I think it will make me feel better if dinner is prepaid - although if the vouchers are a rip off or anyone found them a nightmare to use (can u top them up in different restaurants ?) please let me know !

Thanks as always -not going till April but I am such a worrier !

Michelle

 

[winchamwench]

Hi

As far as I know the Lion King show is still running (well it is in December when I go). I believe you no longer have to queue for tickets, you can just show up for the performance time you want, although I always tend to get there a little early just to make sure I get in and seated where I want.

The show takes place in the theatre inside the Cafe Hyperion so you could always skip the q-ing and grab some food and get a table inside to watch it from, although again I suppose you need to get there early to get the food and a decent table.

Although I don't know if others have had this experience the only thing I would say about the counter-service here was that it was very, very slow for us on the particular day we were there. There was only one person in front of me, who didn't seem to be ordering much and I only wanted 4 drinks and it was nearly a 20 minute wait. I am a very patient person but it did nearly drive me to exasperation point.

Can't help you on the other foodie stuff as I tend to just have a list of places I want to eat in and see if I can fit them in whilst I am there. No doubt lots of others will have great advice for you though!

 

[DLPdaft]

Hi,

I can't say I've ever had to wait 20 minutes for counter-service at DLRP - its not the fastest service in the world, granted, but its okay.
I can't comment on the half board option either, having never done it. But there was a post here recently from another member with loads of information about it.

About the train - "Could you tell me if I am right in thinking you can get a little train from just inside the park that goes the whole way around - if so how long does it take. We will be arriving lateish on day 1 with ds who has ASD and was thinking this might be a good introduction without freaking him out - also I just wanna get in there ......"
The train is great, the journey around the park on it takes a good 20 minutes I'd say. But you can be queuing for quite a while at the main station to get on it. The shortest time we waited was about 15 minutes, the longest about half an hour (and I've seen very long lines there that we've just looked at and thought "forget it we're not waiting in that"). If it doesn't look busy when you get to Main St station, its definitely worth getting on. But I'd say its not really worth waiting ages in a queue for.

Elaine

 

[gcmcmsa]

The Lion King Show isn't on Monday's & Tuesdays (or at least that's the way it was when we were there). Unfortunately, we missed it.

 

[newdisneyfan]

Hi there
The comments about the train were certainly right when we visited in March this year- quite a wait at main street station but nevertheless a good way of seeing the whole park and getting to an area without walking.

My son also has autism. If waiting is an issue for you, I'd suggest the Fast Pass, as detailed elsewhere on the disboards or perhaps heading for a particular ride at an off peak time (eg lunch). You don't say how old your son is, but even if he has been out of a buggy for a while, the rented strollers are pretty sturdy and do mean you can get from A to B in the park without having to walk at snail's/kid's pace.

I'd also recommend The Brit's Guide to Disneyland Paris book which is very helpful if you're a planner or a worrier!