Travel to and from parks

[Travelbug12]

Hi,

I've been trying to read all you're threads so please excuse me if this was already discussed. I am thinking of staying "off premises". I believe the name is "explorers". Now they have shuttles to the parks, but is this just once per day or do they run frequently. Also, I am used to going to the parks in america and I know its very non-european of me but how are the lines. As I hate to stand in them I usually go to the parks in America at 7:00 am and run to all the rides (I know its sounds real funny probably) and am back in my hotel by 1 pm having seen everything already. While I may not have to run to the attractions I still would like to go early and relax at the hotel later in the day. How easy is it to get back and forth from a off site hotel and how do you get from park to park.

When I'm in America I always have a car. Should I consider this? I'd rather not spend the extra money but will if I have to.

On this note, I get the impression that if I don't get a car, I will have to eat either at the hotel or in the park. As this must get expensive, I'm wondering what the alternatives are. Also, its seems like its not too far to paris. Would it be feesible to go to "town" for the eveing? They say the trains are all right there. Can you just walk to them or do you need some other type of transportation.

Thanks in advance for all your help

Travelbug 12

 

[wideeyes]

hi, i usally stay on site but i do think that the buses run rrequently i am sure that some one else will be able to help with how often or you could ring your hotel and ask them.


I would not really bother with the car, and it will be hard to find other resturants nearby unless you were planning to drive quite a distance. i would not recemend driving in paris most people find it a nightmare.

We used the RER to go to paris and it takes about 35minutes and you can get one ticket that you can use on the train to get to different parts the city which i think is the quickest way around paris, It would be really easy to go into paris for the eveing, the last train back is about midnight and we found it really easy to use.

The sation is next to disneyland so you could go straight from the theme park or get the shuttle bus from your hotel.

There is an infomation office which you can get a map of the network and they will give you advice on where to get of.

Also there is a shopping centre thats one stop on the RER just a couple of minutes so you might find some places to eat here.

 

[Ware Bears]

Hi,

I believe the name is "explorers". Now they have shuttles to the parks, but is this just once per day or do they run frequently.

We stay at the Explorers. There is a no.54 pink shuttle bus that serves this hotel plus the Holiday Inn, Movenpick and Kyriad. It runs from approx 6am to midnight and is supposed to be every 20 minutes You usually find there are two together and then you will wait half an hour for the next one!

Also, I am used to going to the parks in america and I know its very non-european of me but how are the lines.

If you get to the park for opening you can collect fastpasses for all the attractions that have them (you can hold fastpasses for all the rides here at the same time unlike America where you can only have one) plus the lines should be no more then 5 - 10 minutes in the first hour.

How easy is it to get back and forth from a off site hotel and how do you get from park to park.

The buses are very easy to use, especially during the day when they are quieter. They can get a bit manic at park opening and park closing, just remember that Europeans do NOT queue politely like British and Americans. They are not being rude, it is just that queueing is not part of their culture and if you wait politely in line you will be there all day...and night! We just develop bat arms and use the philosophy of "when in Rome etc etc". We often walk to and from the parks, it is a very pleasant walk through Disney Village and along the Rio Grande canal. It takes about 20 minutes.
It is very easy to get from one park to the other, less than 5 minutes walk.

On this note, I get the impression that if I don't get a car, I will have to eat either at the hotel or in the park. As this must get expensive, I'm wondering what the alternatives are.

There are so many different places to eat in the parks, the Village and all the hotels that will suit all budgets. There are fixed price menus which are very reasonable. It is like America, you can eat at any of the hotels, although I would avoid eating at the off-site ones apart from breakfast. You will be paying Disney prices without Disney theming! I think the prices are comparative to the prices you will pay onsite for food in America, or in Paris itself.
Hope I have been of some help.

 

[Cyrano]

Hi Travelbug12 and welcome to DLP DIS board We're a friendly bunch here so please join in any other thread or start a new one for new questions or advice

Hi,

I've been trying to read all you're threads so please excuse me if this was already discussed. I am thinking of staying "off premises". I believe the name is "explorers". Now they have shuttles to the parks, but is this just once per day or do they run frequently.

We stayed at Holiday Inn which is in the same area as Explorers and never waited more than 20 minutes for a shuttle.
You'll therefore be fine without a car

I will have to eat either at the hotel or in the park. As this must get expensive, I'm wondering what the alternatives are.

You have a range of snack, counter service as well as table service restaurants which should suit any pocket.

Have fun

 

[Father_and_Son]

The buses are very easy to use, especially during the day when they are quieter. They can get a bit manic at park opening and park closing, just remember that Europeans do NOT queue politely like British and Americans.

Didn´t know that Great Britain isn´t part of Europe

But put the jokes beside.

The Shutlebuses from the partnerhotels are going at regular intervals of 15 to 30 minutes.

Regarding the queing, you didn´t mentioned in your post in which time of the year you are going to dlrp. Because beside the Peakweeks (Holidays, bank holidays and weekends) the problems with queues aren´t so bad.

And for the cost of Eating I have one tip . When we go we take a electric kettle with us. It sounds a bit cheap but we celebrate our watching Disneychanell and eating Cup noodles and Chips at least one evening per stay.

At least; Welcome on the Board

 

[Travelbug12]

Thanks so much for your speedy replies. It seems that the off premises will be OK maybe I'll have to wait a little but the shuttles will come. I love this forum and yes your a really friendly lot. I usually get told off by europeans.

THanks again.

PS any general hints would be great...I am going the 24th of March.

 

[Rosie]

Hello Travelbug12!

Late March is usually a lovely time to visit Paris and the Weather should be very comfortable. As you arrive on a Saturday you may find the Parks busy. Both Parks will probably open at 9.00am - so you may not get the early start you do in the U.S. Fastpass is a big help, and as has been mentioned before its a bonus to be able to have one for each FP attraction.

Are you just visiting DLRP or will you be touring? I hope you get some good tips and enjoy planning your trip.

I usually get told off by europeans.

I promise not to tell you off!

 

[Ware Bears]

Didn´t know that Great Britain isn´t part of Europe

I have just read my post through again and hope I did not cause any offence with my remark about Europeans and queuing. I would not wish to upset anyone, after all we are one big happy DIS family on here, long may it stay that way.

 

[Travelbug12]

THanks so much you are so kind. The trip happened because I always get frustrated going to disney because although I love it I feel that for the same money I could go to Europe...and here I am Europe and disney at the same time!! After Disney we will stay in paris for five days and hope to get a lot of sightseeing done especially museums.

 

[Rosie]

Its hard choosing between Disney and other destinations isn't it?

I visited WDW for the first time in April and loved it so much that all I could think about for a while was how to get back there! On reflection I know that there are many wonderful places that I want to visit, plus DH won't agree to visit WDW again for a few years.

I'm sure that you will have a great time, we split a holiday between DLRP and Paris in 2003 and it worked really well. Have you considered making the DLRP part of your trip on weekdays rather than at the weekend? The number of visitors is much lower on weekdays.

 

[urglewurgle]

just remember that Europeans do NOT queue politely like British and Americans. They are not being rude, it is just that queueing is not part of their culture and if you wait politely in line you will be there all day...and night! We just develop bat arms and use the philosophy of "when in Rome etc etc".

she's right.... each time we've started off the break getting annoyed with people pushing in, standing on our toes, dirving over us with pushchairs - without even looking in our direction nevermind saying sorry!... being polite... saying "pardon" everytime we slightly bump someone.... after a few hours of being stood on by grown men lol and hit round the head by small children with flashing mickey mouse wands... you learn to stop being so "British" about the whole thing... i guess we're just brought up differently...