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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Reopening Date Set at Disneyland & More: Daily Recap (8/28/24)

M enus (with prices) for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, CFTOD files document for ‘new resort,’ rumored to be Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, and a first look at the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival map — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 .

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Magic kingdom.

• It’s a home run for the Little League team from Lake Mary, Florida, who will be heading to Magic Kingdom this Thursday to celebrate their 2024 World Championship win earlier this week.
• With the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicking off on August 29, the festival menus are finally being rolled out to the Global Marketplaces in the park.
• The official map for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival , which includes exact locations for each of the Global Marketplaces, has been revealed via in-park displays.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Earlier today we saw reports being made that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed new documents for a “new resort,” fueling rumors that work will soon resume on the long-running Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge project .

Other Walt Disney World News

• A new Primark is set to open tomorrow , August 29, at Florida Mall in Orlando. The location is less than 15 miles from Walt Disney World and will have an entire floor dedicated to Disney merchandise.

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort has set a date for the reopening of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Disneyland Park , which was temporarily closed while the former Critter Country is transformed into the newly named Bayou Country.
• We tried the new Pumpkin Espresso Martini and Mickey-shaped Waffles with Maple Syrup at Schmoozies! in Disney California Adventure.
• The Rest in Chocolate Sundae introduced during Halloween Time last year has returned to Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor at Disneyland.
• There are two new Halloween treats available at The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland: Utundu Chicken and Monstropolis Float .
• Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland has joined in on the Halloween festivities with strawberry beignets .
• Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit will be returning to Disneyland Resort for the Halloween season. This year, the scavenger hunt will not only take place in Downtown Disney District , as it has also been added to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

Disneyland Paris

• Images of the newly added scenes aboard Le Pays des Contes de Fées , the Storybook Land Canal Boats, have been shared just days before the attraction reopens this Friday at Disneyland Paris.

Universal Studios

• Take a full photo and video tour of the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store , now open at Universal Studios Florida.
• Ahead of tonight’s Premium Scream Night for Halloween Horror Nights, a new Dead Coconut Club T-shirt is now available at Universal Orlando Resort.
• Universal Orlando Resort is continuing the hype train for Halloween Horror Nights 33 with a new collection of weekly magnet releases that will be available over the course of the haunt season.

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow !

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10 Best Day Trips from Paris

Published : August 28, 2024

Michelle Palmer

Table of contents.

• Palace of Versailles
• Château de Fontainebleau
• Castle Tours in Loire Valley
• Château de Chantilly
• Reims – The Champagne Region of Paris
• Giverny — Claude Monet's House and Garden
• Auvers-sur-Oise — Vincent van Gogh’s Last Residence
• Disneyland Paris
• Saint-Germain-en-Laye

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When planning your trip to Paris, you may want to see a bit more of France than only the capital. It can be a nice way to get out of the busy city for a slower-paced day or to visit an area of special interest. Day trips from Paris not only save you from checking out of your hotel and transporting your luggage to a new city or village but also allow you to see a different side of the beautiful country. Plus, many day trips or only a train ride away, though some are easier to reach by bus tour.

For castles and palaces, the Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly the most popular, but you also can spend a day at Château de Fontainebleau, Loire Valley or Château de Chantilly. If culinary tourism is your thing, consider Champagne region of France and enjoy Champagne tastings accompanied by tours of historic Champagne houses. There are also Paris day trips that appeal to art and history lovers with villages like Giverny where Claude Monet lived and Normandy with strong ties to World War II history.

No matter your interest, with a little planning, you can add a fulfilling day trip from Paris to your vacation itinerary.

1. Palace of Versailles

Suggested tours:

• Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Coach Transfer from Paris
• Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris

How to get there: You can travel to Versailles from Paris on your own by train in about an hour on the C line of the RER train. You need either a Paris Visite pass for zones 1-5 or a point-to-point ticket to Versailles Château Rive Gauche station or a Navigo Day Ticket.

Versailles is a top day trip from Paris with the Palace of Versailles being one of the best things to do in Paris among visitors. This must-see palace is an example of royal opulence, and you can tour the palace and the estate gardens on your own, with an audio guide or on guided tours. The estate is large and a visit here requires a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes. Also plan to spend a few hours here or even an entire day if you want to see the gardens as well as the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon, other residences on the estate. You’ll see where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived as well as learn about their lives and legacy.

If you've been to the Palace of Versailles or want to split your time between the palace and the town, Versailles has more to see. The Gallery of Coaches is a free display of royal carriages located in the royal stables. You can also visit the Marche Notre Dame, a food market where there are stalls selling street foods, and you browse seasonal produce, cheese and wine. The covered portion of the market is open Tuesday through Sunday, and the open-air market is open Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The market closes in the early afternoon.

2. Château de Fontainebleau

• Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
• Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

How to get there: To travel on your own to Château de Fontainebleau, depart from Gare de Lyon station taking the R line on the Transilien train and depart at the Fontainebleau-Avon station, and hop on bus 1 taking it to the Château stop. Opt for a Paris Visite pass or a Navigo Day Ticket for zones 1-5 for this journey.

The Château de Fontainebleau dates back to the Middle Ages, though the palace went through an extensive rebuilding process in the 16th century. It was a residence of French royalty and rulers to the 19th century. This palace is less visited than the Palace of Versailles, so it is a great option for those looking to escape the crowds. A ticket will get you admission to the Grands Appartements and the Napoleon I Museum. You'll have the chance to view murals, paintings and an extensive collection of decorative arts from different rulers. Give yourself at least two hours to tour the palace because you can spend longer, especially if you opt to spend time on the grounds meandering through the gardens.

The village of Fontainebleau also has outdoor activities to enjoy. Bouldering is a popular pastime, and visitors also can enjoy taking on of the many trails in the Fontainebleau forest. Alternatively, you can rent a small rowboat and head out onto Carps Pond. For a unique experience, book a hot-air balloon ride for a bird's-eye view of the region.

3. Castle Tours in Loire Valley

• Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Wine Tasting
• Loire Valley Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
• Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris

How to get there: Many of the castles in the Loire Valley are not easily accessible by public transportation, so the best way to get to the castles is by tour bus or a car rental.

The many castles of the Loire Valley make touring this area one of the best day trips from Paris. You can find tours that visit different castles but two of the most popular options are Château de Chambord and Château Chenonceau. Touring these sites offers an insight into some of the royals of France’s past as well as a chance to see luxurious decorations, furnishings and tapestries as well as paintings by well-known European artists.

Château de Chambord is an enormous structure on which construction started in the early 16th century and was not fully completed until the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV. The architectural style mirrors the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, and while it was never used as a personal residence, it was used to host ambassadors and other dignitaries.

On the other hand, Château Chenonceau , also built in the 16th century, has been a home to several French nobles. This palace is uniquely built with part of the structure spanning across a river held up by a foundation of arches.

4. Château de Chantilly

Suggested tour:

• Chantilly Tour: Great Stables and Renaissance Meal from Paris

How to get there: From Gare du Nord, take a TER train to Gare Chantilly-Gouvieux. The journey takes about 25 minutes. From there, it's a 15- to 25-minute walk to Château de Chantilly. On weekends and holidays, you may be able to catch a shuttle bus that takes tourists up to the castle. Tickets for TER trains can be purchased from the SNCF website or at the train statin. Note that the RER line D has a stop in at Gare Chantilly-Gouvieux, but your journey on the train can increase to a little over an hour depending on your departure station.

The gorgeous Château de Chantilly is a popular Paris day trip to see the impressive interiors decorated in royal colors of deep reds and purples. You can tour the library, private apartments and reception rooms, much of which is decorated in the style of the 18th and 19th centuries. The art here is also a big draw. The collection of Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumale, is on display and is full of paintings from well-known European artists, like Raphael, Titian and Anthony van Dyck.

If you can, time your visit for an equestrian show. Buy your tickets for the show ahead of your visit because of the limited seating. And whether or not you can see the show, you should also tour the Great Stables. There are paintings and sculptures, displays of horse tack from a range of periods. If you visit the house, and stables, and see the equestrian show, your visit will span most of the day. For convenience, have lunch at one of the three on-site restaurants. Service ranges from a full-service restaurant to a cafe serving sandwiches. The full-service restaurant, La Capitainerie, is in one of the palace’s kitchens and takes reservations on weekdays.

5. Reims – The Champagne Region of Paris

• Champagne and Reims Tasting Day Trip from Paris
• Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

How to get there: To travel to Reims on your own, book a ticket on the TVG train. A direct ride from Gare de l'Est in Paris to the train station in Reims takes little more than 45 minutes. Be careful when booking trains. Routes that have stops and transfers can take around 90 minutes or longer. Tickets can be booked through the SNCF website or at the station.

Reims is one of the best Paris day trips to the Champagne Region of France. You can take Champagne-tasting tours to the vineyards and Champagne houses. Trying some of the French bubbly, touring the cellars and learning about the Champagne-making process. In addition to Champagne, Reims also contains historic sites. The town suffered bombings in World War II, and when rebuilding took place, many buildings were constructed in an art deco style.

Some of the popular Champagne houses to visit include Veuve Clicquot , Champagne Pommery and the Taittinger Champagne House . You can book tours and tastings of the Champagne houses directly on your own so you can go at your own pace or find a tour that will take you around the houses and take care of the logistics for you. Don't leave without trying the pink cookies that are a specialty of Reims or perhaps buying a bag for the road. These vanilla-flavored delights are called pink biscuits or biscuits rose and are meant to pair with a glass of Champagne.

6. Giverny — Claude Monet's House and Garden

• Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris
• Giverny and Monet's Garden Tour , a bike tour

How to get there: To travel to Giverny by train, depart from the Gare Saint-Lazare on a TER train to the Vernon stop. From there take the Grandes Lignes exit to get to the bus stop for a shuttle that will take you into Giverny. Tickets for the train can be purchased at the station or online from SNCF, and the fare for the Vernon to Giverny shuttle can be purchased on the shuttle.

Giverny is a small town outside of Paris. The main attraction here is Claude Monet's House and Gardens. Monet is a notable artist from the impressionism art movement, and his work can be found in many museums, including in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. On a visit to his former residence, you can take a self-guided tour of his lounge, kitchen and bedroom as well as his artist studio filled with replicas of his paintings to represent how the studio appeared when he actively used it.

You'll also have the opportunity to tour his gardens, which he built to inspire his art, including the water lilies, a particularly famous subject in his work. The gardens are lush with a pond, colorful blooms and archways covered in climbing plants. The whimsical setting is well worth the day trip from Paris, especially for fans of his art. Expect to spend around two hours at Monet's House and Gardens. The attraction is open from March to early November. If traveling during peak season in summer, purchase tickets ahead of your visit to save time at the entrance.

7. Auvers-sur-Oise — Vincent van Gogh’s Last Residence

• Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with van Gogh House Full Day From Paris
• Hiking Adventure in van Gogh's Footsteps (7.5 miles walk)

How to get there: From Gare Saint-Lazare, take line J to Gare de Pontoise where you'll transfer to line H and depart at Gare d'Auvers-sur-Oise. Tickets can be purchased online from SNCF.

The small village of Auvers-sur-Oise is most known as the last home of Vincent van Gogh. The now-popular artist, most known for paintings like "The Starry Night," lived a short life. Though he was plagued by then little-understood mental illness, he was a prolific painter. Van Gogh only lived in the town for 70 days before his death, but in that time, he painted many scenes around the village, filling some 80 canvases with paint.

While here, you can visit Auberge Ravoux , the inn where van Gogh rented a room where he lived and died during his time in Auvers-sur-Oise. He and his brother Theo are buried in the cemetery. While here, take the Painter's Pathway , a self-guided tour put together by the village's Office of Tourism, for sights to see that are important to not only van Gogh but also to many other painters who were attracted to this village for its scenic beauty.

8. Disneyland Paris

Suggested Activities:

• Disneyland Paris Entrance Ticket
• Disneyland Paris Multi-Day Ticket

How to get there: There are a few options to get to Disneyland Paris. From the city, you can buy tickets on the Disneyland Express bus service that departs between 8:30 and 9 a.m. from the Eiffel Tower area, Opéra Garnier and Châtelet, but the return trip on the shuttle may depart earlier than you care to leave the theme park. The park is also easily accessible via public transportation. From Gare Saint-Lazare take line A on the RER train. Depart at Marne-La-Vallée, and from there, it is a short walk to Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Paris is made up of two parks, Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. At both, you'll find rides similar to those of Disney parks in the U.S., such as Disney World in Orlando , Florida, and also new ones that you may not have seen before. Disneyland Park is divided into lands, Adventureland, Discoverland, Fantasyland and Frontierland. The castle is modeled after the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and next to it, you'll find La Tanière du Dragon (The Dragon's Lair), a ride where you can explore a fantasy dragon's abode. You'll also find Peter Pan-themed areas, an Indiana Jones ride and more. At Walt Disney Studio Park , rides and areas are themed after Pixar, Marvel, Frozen, Aladdin and other animated films. There's also a shopping area outside of the parks that's free to enter called Disney Village .

9. Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Suggested activity: Walking and Tasting Tour of Saint Germain En Laye

How to get there: Saint-Germain-en-Laye can be reached from Paris on the RER line A. It's about a 45-minute travel time from the Gare Saint-Lazare station. This village is in zone 4. You could get a point-to-point ticket, but that doesn't include any other public transportation during the day. To use the busses and other transportation with ease, consider purchasing a Navigo Day Ticket that includes zones 1-4 or a Paris Visite pass for zones 1-5.

Saint-Germain-en-Laye is an old village that has winding roads that are fun to explore, turning corners to see what shop front lies ahead. At Place du Marché each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, vendors set up an open-air market selling mostly produce, but you'll also find baked goods, flowers and other items.

You can also tour the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale (National Archeological Museum) housed in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a palace first built in the 12th century. There are also plenty of parks for strolls if you are looking for some fresh air and green spaces. The historical aspect of the village is great for history buffs; Saint-Germain-en-Laye was the residence of many royals and the birthplace of more than a few, including Louis XIV. It's also an excellent option for people seeking a day trip with a slower pace than the busy Paris attractions, especially during peak travel season in summer.

10. Normandy

• Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris
• Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

How to get there: While you can get to Normandy (specifically Bayeux and Caen) by train, it's best to book a guided tour if you only have one day to see the region because World War II-specific sites are spread out.

It's undeniable that World War II was a significant moment in time, and Normandy, where the Allied troops landed on the beaches on D-Day, remains a popular place for not only World War II history buffs but those who have a more casual interest in the momentous part of history. If you have time, there is enough in Normandy to warrant spending a night or two, but if a day is all you have, you can see several important sites. Prepare for a long day; bus tours from Paris range from 12 to 14 hours in length.

Different tours of course will prioritize different sites, so read the itinerary carefully if there is a specific place you want to visit. Common stops include Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, two of five landing spots on D-Day; the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial , where over 9,000 military personnel are buried, most of whom died during the D-Day Invasion; and Pont du Hoc, a site where German bunkers and machine guns were set up.

Paris is one of the top cities in Europe to visit , but if it's your first time, planning might be intimidating. Check out our guide to Paris for first time visitors for things you need to know like the best time visit Paris, how to navigate the city and more. If you want a little more help planning, contact a AAA Travel Agent , a free service to AAA members , and if you don't want to travel on your own and would rather take a guided vacation, take a look at our AAA Vacations ® offerings for Paris.

Michelle Palmer is a development editor who has over 10 years of experience in the travel publishing industry. She loves telling the stories, histories and culture of places that inspire others to go and experience new destinations. When not traveling, she participates in circus arts, goes to live shows and is a “Murder, She Wrote” aficionado.

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Disneyland Paris

• 1.1 When to visit
• 1.2 Visitor information
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2.1 Coming from the United Kingdom
• 2.3.1 From Paris
• 2.3.2 From elsewhere
• 4.1 Accessibility
• 5.1.1 Main Street U.S.A.
• 5.1.2 Fantasyland
• 5.1.3 Adventureland
• 5.1.4 Frontierland
• 5.1.5 Discoveryland
• 5.2.1 Front Lot
• 5.2.2 Production Courtyard
• 5.2.3 World of Pixar
• 5.2.4 Toon Studio
• 5.2.5 Avengers Campus
• 6.1 Pin-trading
• 8.1 Other hotels
• 10.2 Internet

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The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks and a shopping/entertainment complex.

• Disneyland Park is the main draw of the resort and the first theme park to open in 1992. It is considered to be the most beautiful Disney park in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2022, being the most visited tourist attraction in Europe. The park draws guests from all over France and the continent. If you have only one available day to visit the resort it is recommended to visit Disneyland Park.
• Walt Disney Studios is the second theme park to open in the resort on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then, capturing much of the magic of its sister park. It is still considered the "secondary" destination in the resort but is undergoing a multi-year refurbishment and expansion set to complete in phases from late 2024 to 2026. Set to be renamed to Disney Adventure World in 2025.
• Disney Village is a themed shopping and entertainment complex a few steps from the parks featuring restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema.

When to visit

Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. Factors to consider however when visiting are prices and crowds.

The parks can get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. It is generally recommended to visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours, some rides may be under refurbishment and many of the seasonal offerings will not be available. Ticket and hotel prices are variable : they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around €75 but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris website for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit.

Visitor information

• Disneyland Paris website

Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both international airports in Paris .

• Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office.
• Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ( €5 / €10 / €20 ).
• Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN.
• From Orly Airport ( ORY   IATA ), you will need to take three trains: Orlyval (from Orly Airport to Antony), RER B (from Antony to Chatelet-Les Halles), and finally RER A (from Chatelet-Les Halles to Marne-la-Vallee Chessy).

Alternatively, Magical Shuttle operates buses to Disneyland from both airports, costing €20 for adults and kids 7 and over, and €16 for children aged 3–6 one way. Under 3s travel free. The trip takes about 50 minutes.

One choice if you live in France or in a nearby region (Central Germany, southern regions of the United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) is to drive. The highway system of France is extensive and often quiet. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the A4 (E50) , about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). You should keep a supply of cash and/or credit cards ready, however, as the motorway ( autoroute ) system is tolled and quite expensive. For example, a trip from Frankfurt to Disneyland can cost approximately €30 in toll fees.

Coming from the United Kingdom

If you are driving from the United Kingdom, note that France drives on the right.

Travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of 4 hours.

The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. Note that when booking tickets the official name of the station is Marne-la-Vallée Chessy (that information is more useful for ticket machines as employees all know the station for Disneyland).

RER A runs from central Paris to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. Be aware that a Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads Zones 1-5 and not Zones 1-3 . In either case, using an invalid ticket will result in a €25 fine.

The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER.

From elsewhere

Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several TGV (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as Lyon , Marseille , Bordeaux , Nantes , Lille and Strasbourg . The station is also the hub for the Ouigo network of low-cost TGVs.

You can still travel by train from the UK , changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris.

Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above.

Visiting Disneyland Resort Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are four types of tickets sold. The 1 Day 1 Park Ticket allows you to visit only one of the two parks for a full day. In addition, there are three Park Hopper tickets, which allow you to visit both parks on the same day, available in 1-, 2- and 3-day increments. The 3-Day Park Hopper ticket represents the most economical deal; the ticket price per day is lowest.

There are day tickets with a specified date and day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year) obviously the former are cheaper. The cheapest fixed date day tickets are €59 (12 and above) and €52 (3-11). In this list only the price for the latter will be listed. These are the prices for summer 2024:

Children under age 3 are admitted free.

Also worth investigating hotel+ticket packages available. A hotel+ticket package offers a somewhat reduced price if you plan on staying in the resort than purchasing them separately and unlimited access to any of the two parks all the days of your visit. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Hours which are more thoroughly discussed in the Sleep and See & Do sections.

Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but with different ticket prices. For example the German version of the website might have lower prices than the English or French versions. It is always recommended to do research if you're planning on visiting the resort as cheaply as possible.

Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The parks' entrances are approximately 5 minutes from each other and most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away.

Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and free shuttles that carry guests from the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station. The Disney Village is also a 5 minute walk from the parks. The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is not available for guests without a park ticket.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some rides still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates.

Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect guest experiences:

• The Extra Magic Hours allow guests staying in on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace and Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure.
• Disney Premier Access is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 16 rides and is categorised into to two options. The ultimate option is paid for once and allows premier access to all 16 rides only once, while the one option is paid for once per ride. The more popular rides have a higher price.
• Single Rider is a separate queue for some rides, mostly rollercoasters, where the people waiting fill empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but keep in mind your party will be separated.
• Baby Switch is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again

Disney characters are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some characters may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Also keep in mind that many characters can be found both at Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade.

The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.

Disneyland Park

The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Paris opened on 12 April 1992 and is considered to be the most beautiful Disneyland in the world. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, the park has enough to keep someone occupied for a full day. What places it above other theme parks however is its very rich and elegant theming of every aspect of the park from buildings and rides to pathways and shops. It has a circular shape and consists of five thematic lands that are connected to the central plaza, where the Sleeping Beauty Castle is located.

Main Street U.S.A.

The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the entry plaza, called Town Square , to the central hub and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, inspired by Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draw are its multiple restaurants and shops.

• Disneyland Railroad — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! The station is directly above the park entrance.
• Main Street Vehicles — These unique vehicles go up and down Main Street and guests are able to hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer.
• Horse-Drawn Streetcars — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles.
• Shops — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is Emporium an early 20th-century department store that sells things like costumes, toys, accessories and pins. Other well-known shops are Flora's Unique Boutique (a Parisian-themed photography store), Plaza East & West Boutiques (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), Lilly's Boutique (with tablewear and decorative products) and the Boardwalk Candy Palace (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at Dapper Dan's Haircuts !
• Liberty and Discovery Arcades — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade).

Fantasyland

Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with the most rides. It is themed after a European village with a lot of fairytale elements and is dedicated to the iconic disney characters and stories such as Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either roaming the land or in their exclusive meet n' greets. It is also home to many of the classic rides that the park is known for.

Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.

• Sleeping Beauty Castle — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires and beautiful gardens towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and is the tallest structure in the park. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, taking inspiration from the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany and was constructed in a way that it could be seen from almost anywhere in the resort. Everyone can enter the castle and visit La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of princess Aurora through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also La Taniere du Dragon (Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave with an impressive animatronic dragon. It is accessible to from a pathway to the left of the castle (to the right from Fantasyland).
• Peter Pan's Flight (Premier Access) — One of the most iconic and famous disney rides anywhere has been enchanting people since opening day. In Peter Pan's Flight you board small pirate ships and fly with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above the nighttime sky and glittering lights of London to Neverland where you will see indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from the ceiling so that they never touch the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia not only on children but probably on adults too. Due to its popularity however it usually averages wait times of 45-90 minutes most of the day. Better visited very early in the morning, at night or with Premier Access.
• It's A Small World — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth<", this ride is another classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world, that also sing the ride's song. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity.
• Princess Pavillion — The Princess Pavillion small meet n' greet building next to It's A Small World, that hosts meet-and-greets with the disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the longest lines in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed two hours . If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon).
• Meet Mickey Mouse — Another small building themed as a theater next to Peter Pan's Flight that houses a meet-and-greet, this time with Mickey Mouse. Guests head backstage to meet and chat with the famous mouse. Also a very popular and very crowded meet-and-greet. Better visited early (opens at 10:00) or at closing (closed by mid-afternoon).
• Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains — A standard dark ride through the story of Snow White and how she defeated the evil witch with the help of the seven dwarves. While it has no height requirement, the ride has some scary scenes (a dungeon with hanging skeletons, a haunted forest, appearances from the evil witch) that may frighten younger children. Almost never has a long line.
• Les Voyages de Pinocchio — Another old-school dark ride located next to Snow White, this one goes through the story of Pinocchio and how he escaped the circus and returned back to this father Geppeto. Also has some scarier scenes (appearance from the whale Monstro and Pinocchio in a cage) that may frighten young children. Wait times usually below 30 minutes.
• Casey Jr Circus Train — A charming experience on a board a small train (called Casey Jr. hence the ride's name) that goes on a tour around miniature scenes from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from Tangled, Prince Eric's Castle from the Little Mermaid and Arendelle from Frozen. Lines above 30-40 minutes are rare. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland.
• Le Pays des Contes Fees — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it is close. Less popular than Casey Jr always has short waits. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland.
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant — The iconic spinner ride (and the only ride to be in every disneyland park in the world) where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon.
• Mad Hatter's Teacups — Another classic spinning ride this time on board teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. Always has short waits.
• Alice's Curious Labyrinth — An enjoyable labyrinth themed after Alice in Wonderland. It features appearances from 21 characters from the film including Alice herself and, sometimes, a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Be sure to head up the queen's castle for some amazing views.

Adventureland

In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories.

• Pirates of the Caribbean (Premier Access) — Located within a stone castle is another iconic Disney ride. In Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on an adventurous journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow, visiting iconic locations like Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride also features appearances from the famous characters of the movie series (which was inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has wait times above 45 minutes due to its high capacity (and has a very detailed queue). If it's still a lot ride it early, at night or with Premier Access.
• Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril (1.40 m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the Temple of Peril ) that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. The coaster has a full inversion and can be rough on some parts. The ride is popular so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider.
• Adventure Isle — The small island in the middle of Adventureland is fun to explore and has 3 attractions: La Cabane des Robinson (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the Pirate Galleon (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and Skull Rock (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park.
• Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin — A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin.

Frontierland

Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of ''Thunder Mesa'' , an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain.

• Big Thunder Mountain (1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access) — The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. Its ride is a mine cart rollercoaster that dives below the lake, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very detailed and well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also smooth and family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the most popular ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated).
• Phantom Manor (Premier Access) — This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the Haunted Mansion found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is more fun and wacky than scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. High capacity attraction almost never has a line above 30-40 minutes so good to go all day.
• Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing — A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats, called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset.
• Frontierland Playground — A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas.
• Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery — A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets.

Discoveryland

The equivalent of the Tomorrowland found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors.

• Hyperspace Mountain (1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access) — The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent wait times in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced early in the morning, at night and via Premier Access or Single Rider.
• Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast (Premier Access) — An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the Z insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many visitors ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the Star Command rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride same advice applies here as in Hyperspace Mountain.
• Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (Premier Access) — Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait built as an intergalactic space station with interactive talking robots.
• Autopia (Premier Access) — A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5- to 6-minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but a skippable ride otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days.
• Orbitron — A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. Very slow-loading with long lines, it is generally recommeded to skip this one as it is usually not worth the wait.
• Les Mysteres du Nautilus — A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an actual submarine themed after the Nautilus from the stories of Jules Verne.
• Mickey's Philharmagic — A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like Be Our Guest , You Can Fly and A Whole New World .

Walt Disney Studios Park

The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from late 2024 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas.

The Front Lot functions as the park entrance and is home to Studio 1 , a large sound stage with an indoor boulevard , themed after a Hollywood studio with fake-facade buildings, restaurants and shops. Studio 1 will have a lengthy refurbishment and re-theme starting in April 2024 and will not be open to guests.

Production Courtyard

A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror.

• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access) — The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s tv series The Twilight Zone. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access.
• Disney Junior Dream Factory — A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance.
• Stitch Live — A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests

World of Pixar

This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar characters like Lightning McQueen, Ratatouille, Woody and Nemo.

• Ratatouille: The Adventure (Premier Access) — One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, projections and screens to give a more wholesome experience for the whole family and is the only one of its kind in the resort. Very popular with all guests the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes).
• Crush's Coaster (1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where guests meet Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning, simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Keep in mind that the ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness. Crush's Coaster has by far the longest and most persistent lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider.
• RC Racer (1.20 m height requirement) — A flat ride based on RC Racer from Toy Story, it is an orange halfpipe rollercoaster where the vehicle travels up and down the semicircular track. The ride offers some thrills but it's short, around 1 minute. Head here early or otherwise skip it. It is usually not worth the long lines it gets during the day.
• Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop (81 cm height requirement) — A small drop ride with green parachutes geared towards children and inspired by the toy soldiers from Toy Story. While it offers some great views it is short and slow and like the RC Racer it may not worth its wait.
• Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin — A very small rollercoaster geared for younger children, where you board Slinky from Toy Story and go around a tiny circular track. Never has much of a wait.
• Cars Road Trip — A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, guests are on a tram are wizzed through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's Cars. Generally considered a bad ride and is unpopular with guests.
• Cars Quatre Roues Rallye — Another Cars attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. Never much of a wait.

Toon Studio

Toon Studio is a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions.

• Magic Carpets of Aladdin — A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of painted backdrop. Never has much of a wait but, again, it is geared towards younger children.
• Animation Academy — A themed gift shop.

Avengers Campus

The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters.

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force (1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access) — Set inside the Avengers Headquarters , this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes very rare.
• Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure (Premier Access) — W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon.
• Shows and Meet n' Greets — There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day.

If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. If you come to Disneyland Paris with children, be prepared to reach deep into your pockets. A set of goodies for a child will probably set you back approximately €50 . Add to this plush dolls, t-shirts and action figures, it's easy to spend €50-100 or more a head on "souvenirs".

The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is Main Street USA . The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is Disney Studio 1 , which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. Disney Village has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it.

Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member.

Pin-trading

Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders.

The main pin trading hub is the Pueblo Trading Post shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin trading and collecting.

Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: They're expensive, and in the parks themselves they're universally not very good. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy.

• The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime.
• The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house.
• Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining.
• If you booked yourself into a Disney hotel this includes breakfast - basically an all you can eat buffet of cereal, rolls, yogurt, and so on. The food is not fancy, but it'll feed you well. You should also get vouchers for food in the Park at least once (they may offer more than once depending on the booking situation). The food is the same, but you are admitted to the park one hour before it officially opens, giving you a head start to the rides. Not all the themed "lands" are open for this, you can get a list of the ones that are from your hotel. For instance "It's a Small World" doesn't open until 10:00 and Autopia (cars that the kids can drive) doesn't open until 12:30.
• There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget.
• Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
• There are signs at the entrance stating that there is no picnicking inside the parks. However, this rule is not strictly enforced. Just don't climb all over the ornamental fenced-off grass.

The parks close early in the winter, spring and autumn so it is hard to eat dinner in the park after dark. Also, if you are visiting for a full day, it's a good idea to go to the park early then retire to the Disney Village for lunch, returning into the park later.

Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Hours, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks.

• The Disneyland Hotel (5*) is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having recently received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios.
• New York Art of Marvel (4*) is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has recently been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks.
• Newport Bay (4*) is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. Also a 10-minute walk to the parks.
• Sequoia Lodge (3*) is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. 10-minute walk from the parks.
• Hotel Cheyenne (2*) is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town" and is located 15-20 minutes from the parks. Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story.
• Hotel Santa Fe (2*) is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Again a 15- to 20-minute walk from the parks.
• The Davy Crockett Ranch is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks.

All Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally expensive . The price for a double room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to €400-500 /night. The luxury/moderate/value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.

Other hotels

Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels:

• Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe
• Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee
• Ki Space Hotel and Spa
• Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe
• B&B Hotel

It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages.

• 48.85855 2.78602 1 Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe , 18 Cours de l'Elbe , ☏ +33 164173200 , fax : +33 164173201 , [email protected] . Another cheaper, self-catering option. Free shuttle bus to and from the parks. Apartments spacious, comfortable and self-catering. Designed on the model of a private mansion house, with decor combining an urban style with the spirit of an English garden-city, the residence is next to one of Europe's largest shopping centres.  
• 48.85537 2.80819 2 Radisson Blu Hotel Paris, Marne-La-Vallee , 40 Allée De La Mare Houleuse , ☏ +33 1 60 43 64 00 , [email protected] . The Radisson Blu hotel is ideal for those wanting a bit more space, this modern hotel also boasts the Disneyland Golf course on its door-step so it is ideal for golfing enthusiasts.  

Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. If all else fails, your fellow park visitors are from all over Europe and around the world, so a bystander might be able to translate for you. Besides French, many signs are also written in English and sometimes German as they are the three most commonly used languages in Disneyland.

You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination.

The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app.

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With Vice President Kamala Harris having replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket, her stances on key issues will be scrutinized by both parties and the nation’s voters.

She has a long record in politics: as district attorney of San Francisco, as attorney general of California, as a senator, as a presidential candidate and as vice president.

Here is an overview of where she stands.

Ms. Harris supports legislation that would protect the right to abortion nationally, as Roe v. Wade did before it was overturned in 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

After the Dobbs ruling, she became central to the Biden campaign’s efforts to keep the spotlight on abortion, given that Mr. Biden — with his personal discomfort with abortion and his support for restrictions earlier in his career — was a flawed messenger. In March, she made what was believed to be the first official visit to an abortion clinic by a president or vice president.

She consistently supported abortion rights during her time in the Senate, including cosponsoring legislation that would have banned common state-level restrictions, like requiring doctors to perform specific tests or have hospital admitting privileges in order to provide abortions.

As a presidential candidate in 2019, she argued that states with a history of restricting abortion rights in violation of Roe should be subject to what is known as pre-clearance for new abortion laws — those laws would have to be federally approved before they could take effect. That proposal is not viable now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe.

Climate change

Ms. Harris has supported the Biden administration’s climate efforts , including legislation that provided hundreds of billions of dollars in tax credits and rebates for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

“It is clear the clock is not just ticking, it is banging,” she said in a speech last year , referring to increasingly severe and frequent disasters spurred by climate change. “And that is why, one year ago, President Biden and I made the largest climate investment in America’s history.”

During her 2020 presidential campaign, she emphasized the need for environmental justice , a framework that calls for policies to address the adverse effects that climate change has on poor communities and people of color. She has emphasized that as vice president as well.

In 2019, Ms. Harris, then a senator, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, introduced legislation that would have evaluated environmental rules and laws by how they affected low-income communities. It would have also established an independent Office of Climate and Environmental Justice Accountability and created a “senior adviser on climate justice” within several federal agencies. In 2020, Ms. Harris introduced a more sweeping version of the bill. None of the legislation was passed.

Ms. Harris was tasked with leading the Biden administration’s efforts to secure voting rights legislation, a job she asked for . The legislation — which went through several iterations but was ultimately blocked in the Senate — would have countered voting restrictions in Republican-led states, limited gerrymandering and regulated campaign finance more strictly.

This year, she met with voting rights advocates and described a strategy that included creating a task force on threats to election workers and challenging state voting restrictions in court.

She has condemned former President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. In a speech in 2022 marking the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, she said that day had showed “what our nation would look like if the forces who seek to dismantle our democracy are successful.” She added, “What was at stake then, and now, is the right to have our future decided the way the Constitution prescribes it: by we the people, all the people.”

Economic policy

In campaign events this year, Ms. Harris has promoted the Biden administration’s economic policies, including the infrastructure bill that Mr. Biden signed, funding for small businesses, a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act that capped the cost of insulin for people on Medicare and student debt forgiveness.

She indicated at an event in May that the administration’s policies to combat climate change would also bring economic benefits by creating jobs in the renewable energy industry. At another event , she promoted more than $100 million in Energy Department grants for auto parts manufacturers to pivot to electric vehicles, which she said would “help to keep our auto supply chains here in America.”

As a senator, she introduced legislation that would have provided a tax credit of up to $6,000 for middle- and low-income families, a proposal she emphasized during her presidential campaign as a way to address income inequality.

Immigration

One of Ms. Harris’s mandates as vice president has been to address the root causes of migration from Latin America, like poverty and violence in migrants’ home countries. Last year, she announced $950 million in pledges from private companies to support Central American communities. Similar commitments made previously totaled about $3 billion.

In 2021, she visited the U.S.-Mexico border and said : “This issue cannot be reduced to a political issue. We’re talking about children, we’re talking about families, we are talking about suffering.”

More recently, she backed a bipartisan border security deal that Mr. Biden endorsed but Mr. Trump, by urging Republican lawmakers to kill it , effectively torpedoed. The legislation would have closed the border if crossings reached a set threshold, and it would have funded thousands of new border security agents and asylum officers. “We are very clear, and I think most Americans are clear, that we have a broken immigration system and we need to fix it,” Ms. Harris said in March .

Israel and Gaza

Ms. Harris called in March for an “immediate cease-fire” in Gaza and described the situation there as a “humanitarian catastrophe.” She said that “the threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel must be eliminated” but also that “too many innocent Palestinians have been killed.”

In an interview later that month , she emphasized her opposition to an Israeli invasion of Rafah, the city in southern Gaza to which more than a million people had fled. “I have studied the maps,” she said. “There’s nowhere for those folks to go, and we’re looking at about 1.5 million people in Rafah who are there because they were told to go there, most of them.”

She has said on multiple occasions that she supports a two-state solution.

Racial justice

Racial justice was a theme of Ms. Harris’s presidential campaign. In a memorable debate exchange in 2019 , she denounced Mr. Biden’s past work with segregationist senators and opposition to school busing mandates.

She has called for ending mandatory minimum sentences, cash bail and the death penalty, which disproportionately affect people of color.

Amid the protests that followed the police killing of George Floyd in 2020, she was one of the senators who introduced the Justice in Policing Act, which would have made it easier to prosecute police officers, created a national registry of police misconduct and required officers to complete training on racial profiling. It was not passed.

Her record as a prosecutor also came into play during her presidential campaign. Critics noted that as attorney general of California, she had generally avoided stepping in to investigate police killings.

Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about Maggie Astor

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30 Aug 2024 - 7 min read

20 Romantic Things to Do with Your Loved Ones in Paris

Picture a dreamy getaway to Paris, just a short flight away from Malaysia! Paris is famous for its enchanting atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and delicious cuisine. Whether you stroll along the Seine River hand in hand, gaze at the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, or savor pastries in a charming café, Paris promises unforgettable romantic moments at every turn.

1. Balloon Flight Over Paris

Experience Paris from a whole new perspective with a Balloon Flight Over Paris. Ride the world's largest balloon, the Balloon de Paris Generali, and soar up to 150 meters in the air. Enjoy unobstructed 360º views of the City of Lights as you float gently above the city. Located south of the Eiffel Tower, this balloon ride offers a unique and breathtaking way to see Paris's iconic landmarks and skyline.

Balloon Flight Over Paris

2. Bateaux Parisien - Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Take a look at an elegant evening in Paris with the Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise. Glide along the Seine River and see the City of Lights illuminated at night. Enjoy a four-course meal with a glass of Champagne or wine as you take in the stunning views from a glass-lined boat. With fine French cuisine and live music, this dinner cruise offers a truly unforgettable way to see Paris with your loved ones.

Bateaux Parisien - Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Palais-Bourbon

3. Paris Bus Tour, Seine River Cruise, and Lunch at Eiffel Tower

Discover the beauty of Paris with a Paris Bus Tour, Seine River Cruise, and Lunch at the Eiffel Tower. Begin with an open-top bus tour, exploring iconic landmarks like Place de l'Opera, Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. Then, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine River, taking in the city from a unique view. Finish your adventure with a delicious lunch at the Eiffel Tower, prepared by Chef Thierry Marx, featuring fresh seasonal produce.

Paris Bus Tour, Seine River Cruise, and Lunch at Eiffel Tower

4. Lunch cruise on the River Seine

Enjoy a delightful Lunch Cruise on the River Seine aboard the Bateaux Parisiens. Boarding at the Eiffel Tower, you'll embark on a 2-hour journey showcasing the majestic sights of Paris. Admire iconic landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the City Hall from the comfort of an all-glass boat offering panoramic views. Throughout the cruise, informative commentary will enrich your journey as you savor a delicious 3-course lunch prepared onboard by the Chef.

Lunch cruise on the River Seine

5. Arc de Triomphe (Admission + Rooftop Access)

Let’s head straight to the top for breathtaking views of Paris. Standing 50 meters tall, this Neoclassical monument offers a unique perspective of the Champs-Élysées and a chance to pay homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From the arch's platform, you'll be amazed by the dozen avenues of Paris, providing a panoramic view of the City of Light. It's a must-see landmark that captures the essence of Parisian history and architecture.

Arc de Triomphe: Admission + Rooftop Access

6. Paradis Latin Cabaret Night Show

Experience an unforgettable evening at the Paradis Latin Cabaret Night Show. This lively spectacle features the iconic cancan dance as its centerpiece. Choose from ticket options that include Champagne or indulge in one of the dinner packages: Festival, Star, or Prestige, each offering a three-course meal paired with Bordeaux or Champagne

Paradis Latin Cabaret Night Show

7. Aquarium de Paris

Explore the wonders of the Aquarium de Paris, where you'll see over 10,000 fascinating aquatic creatures from around the world, including those from Tahiti and the local Seine River. It's a delightful experience for everyone. Established in 1867, this historic aquarium offers more than just displays—it features mermaid shows, an aquatic cinema, and a thrilling shark basin.

Aquarium de Paris

8. Eiffel Tower - Summit (Priority Entrance + Audio Guide)

With your purchased ticket from Traveloka , head straight to the second floor and brave the transparent walkway for stunning views. From the summit, gaze out over Paris and spot iconic landmarks like the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and La Grande Arche de la Défense. Enjoy this opportunity to see the city from one of its most famous and breathtaking viewpoints atop the majestic Eiffel Tower, an experience that captures the essence of Paris in every direction.

Eiffel Tower - Summit: Priority Entrance + Audio Guide

9. Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides

Secure your priority entrance into Musée de l'Armée on Traveloka at Les Invalides, where you'll delve into military history and see artifacts from various wars. Visit Napoleon's grand tomb housed within the impressive Dôme des Invalides, and explore one of the world's largest collections of arms and military art.

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides: Priority Entrance

10. Centre Pompidou

Discover Centre Pompidou, home to Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art, stored in a uniquely designed inside-out building. Step inside and encounter masterpieces by Picasso, Max Ernst, Kandinsky, Matisse, and Man Ray, among others. Ascend to the top floor for breathtaking views of Paris. Definitely a great spot you won’t miss if you are in the area.

Centre Pompidou

Hôtel-de-Ville

11. Sainte Chapelle

Visit Sainte-Chapelle, a stunning Gothic architectural marvel built in just seven years during the Rayonnant Gothic period. This chapel, located in the heart of Palais de la Cité. It is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sainte-Chapelle boasts intricate glass windows depicting 1,113 scenes from the Bible.

Sainte Chapelle

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12. Arsene Lupin and the Secret of the Opera Immersive Game

Step into the shoes of Arsene Lupin himself as you embark on a thrilling adventure suitable for all ages. Join forces with your loved ones to unravel the mystery of Count Cagliostro, the elusive puzzle that even Arsene Lupin couldn't crack.

Arsene Lupin and the Secret of the Opera Immersive Game

13. Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie (City of Science and Industry) Museum

Discover the wonders of science at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, one of Europe's pioneering science museums. Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits that bring scientific concepts to life, from exploring the cosmos in the planetarium to discovering the mysteries of light and energy through engaging experiments. You can touch, play, and explore to your heart's content, this museum promises to open your mind to the fascinating world of science in the heart of Paris.

Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie (City of Science and Industry) Museum

Buttes-Chaumont

14. Mont-Saint-Michel Day Tour from Paris (Stop at Port Town Honfleur by Mybus)

Let’s go on a day trip from Paris to the iconic Mont Saint Michel with a stopover in the charming port town of Honfleur. Choose between a guided tour or explore at your own pace with a free tour option, both including admission tickets to Mont Saint Michel. Along the way, you'll receive a map of the island and its surroundings, ensuring you don't miss any of the breathtaking views. Starting from April 2024, indulge in a special treat with Mybus's famous omelet lunch, featuring three courses including the renowned fluffy omelet, a delicious main course, and dessert, accompanied by Normandy's signature cider or fresh apple juice. It's a day filled with history, scenery, and delicious cuisine unique to Normandy.

Mont-Saint-Michel Day Tour from Paris + Stop at Port Town Honfleur by Mybus

15. Paris Twilight Wine Stroll

A walking tour that promises a unique and immersive wine adventure. As you wander through the streets, soak in the enchanting night ambiance of Paris while tasting a variety of wines from renowned French regions like Bordeaux and Beaujolais. Led by a knowledgeable local wine expert, you'll find out the mysteries behind wine labels and gain valuable tips about French wines.

Paris Twilight Wine Stroll | France

Butte-Montmartre

16. The Galeries Lafayette

The Galeries Lafayette is not just a store; it's a piece of history and a cultural landmark in Paris. Welcoming over 100,000 visitors daily, it has been a centerpiece of Parisian fashion since its opening in 1894. This guided tour offers insights into both the store's architectural marvels and its historical significance, making your visit to Galeries Lafayette a journey through time and style.

The Galeries Lafayette

17. Experience the magic of Disneyland Paris

Spend a day at Disneyland Paris, where you can relive childhood memories and create new ones. Enjoy the rides, shows, and the enchanting atmosphere together.

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

Arrondissement de Torcy

18. Have a picnic in Champ de Mars park

Pack a picnic and head to Champ de Mars park, right by the Eiffel Tower. Spread out a blanket, enjoy some delicious food, and relax in the shadow of this iconic landmark.

19. Visit the beautiful gardens of Luxembourg

Spend some time in the Luxembourg Gardens, a peaceful and beautiful spot. Walk through the gardens, relax by the fountain, and enjoy the flowers and greenery.

20. Go ice skating at Hôtel de Ville

If you're visiting in winter, go ice skating at the rink outside Hôtel de Ville. It's a fun and festive activity that will make your trip even more special and romantic.

After exploring all these wonderful romantic things to do in Paris, it's time to start planning your dream trip. For a hassle-free experience, use Traveloka to book your flights, accommodations, and activities. Traveloka makes everything simple and easy, so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your romantic adventure in the City of Love. Start your journey today and make unforgettable memories with your loved one!

Also read: 10 Must-Visit Hotels with Eiffel Tower View in Paris

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Staycity Aparthotels Paris, Marne-La-Vallée ★★★★

Enjoy an independent stay at Staycity Aparthotels Paris, Marne-la-Vallée

Live at your own pace in a tourism residence surrounded by a natural setting! Discover modern and spacious apartments not far from the Golf Paris Val d'Europe and the Disney Parks.

Self-catering apartments

Fully-equipped kitchenette

10 minutes from the Disney Parks (free shuttle)

Heated outdoor pool

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Enjoy a comfortable stay with family or friends in a duplex apartment for up to 4 people, or choose a family-friendly apartment for up to 5 people.

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Park tickets included

One baby cot per apartment and free high chair (on request, subject to abailability)

Free parking (at the aparthotel and Disney Parks)

International TV Channels

Air conditioning

Safety deposit box

Free shuttle service from/to Disney Parks

Breakfast (surcharge)

Luggage Storage

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Espresso machine

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Prepare breakfast in your own kitchen... or indulge in the aparthotel's sweet and savoury buffet! (extra charge) Kid-friendly breakfast buffet

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Heated outdoor pool (with parental supervision)

Fitness Centre

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Review of Center Parcs Villages Nature in Paris

Obviously, there are thousands of places to stay in and around Paris, but if you’re traveling to Paris with a family or a large group and have a few extra days to spare, I 100% highly encourage you to book a stay at Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris .

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Ask my kids about their favorite trip in Europe and all three of them will, without a doubt say, “Staying at Center Parcs.” I know this because I’ve asked them individually and this is what they’ve each said.

See more posts on/about Center Parcs here .

Getting three kids to agree on anything is basically a miracle, so I’d take their recommendation very highly!

I’ll get into all the nitty-gritty details about why we loved Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris in this post. Hopefully, it’ll help you make a decision about where to stay with your family in Paris.

*Note: I’m very sorry for the lack of photos in this post . I usually take more but we visited in the dead of winter and the light wasn’t on my side. That and I was enjoying my vacay with the family and didn’t have my phone with me as often.

**We were not compensated in any way for this stay/review. There are, however, affiliate links within this post. If you book through a link I’ll get a small compensation in return. Thank you in advance. Also, it should go without saying, but all thoughts and opinions are mine.

Overall Thoughts About Center Parcs Villages Nature in Paris

I won’t leave you hanging for the answer. If you’re wondering what we thought of staying at Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris , it’s that we absolutely loved it .

The trip was perfect. And the proximity of Center Parcs to Paris, Versailles, and Disneyland Paris made it a no-brainer for our family.

Oh, and it’s also near a Costco*, so stocking up on food from there was a huge treat.

The cottage we stayed in was wonderful (more on that below), the Aqua Lagon was out of this world, and the playgrounds, restaurants, and stores were just what we needed. And don’t get me started on the location of things.

PRO TIP: If you’re an American living/visiting France and still have your Costco membership you can shop at any Costco around the world. The Paris location does not have day passes, so you’ve gotta have your Costco card on hand. (I did not verify if they can look up your membership. If you check this, please let me know!)

What is Center Parcs?

Okay, let’s talk about  this place . In case you’re not familiar, Center Parcs is a family-friendly, holiday oasis in Europe.

Each Center Parcs location has accommodation for couples all the way up to large groups (this one had a cottage for up to 12 people). I love that these aren’t hotel rooms (although there are hotel rooms available, too). These are like mini houses/apartments complete with a kitchen with multiple rooms and bathrooms.

There’s also a ginormous waterpark with big pools, kiddie pools, and slides (included in your stay!); there’s relaxing nature all around you, a few restaurants to pick from, and a grocery store on-site; plus they have activities for everyone, bikes to rent, playgrounds galore, and  dozens of locations to choose from in multiple countries . ⁠⁠

Seriously, it’s a perfect spot to stay if you’re heading to Paris, Disneyland Paris, or even Épernay or the surrounding area.

NOTE: there’s  no  free childcare included (like at  a kinder hotel ), but there are tons of things for kids of all ages to do (some have a fee)….and the awesome free water park, of course!⁠⁠

Quick Tips for Staying at a Center Parcs

• You check in from your car. You read that right: You check in from your vehicle, so make sure you have your stuff (reservation number and/or cottage number, and sometimes a QR code if you get one) handy and ready to go as you pull up! You’ll get a wristband for every member of your party that will allow you to get into your room and into the water park.
• Check the check-in time . If you’re early, they won’t let you go to your cottage unless you’ve paid extra (or have stayed at least once before and opted in for early check-in when you booked your stay). You can, however, go to Aqua Lagon, so  pack accordingly  and have your swim bag handy.
• Center Parcs is car-free . They let you drive your vehicle to your cottage to drop off luggage, and then you have to park in the parking lot assigned for your stay. When it’s time to go, the gates re-open and you can drive back in to pick up your stuff.
• Personal opinion:  It’s worth looking at a map before booking and (possibly) paying a little extra to pick a specific cottage . Speaking from experience, it can be a long walk from the parking lot and/or Aqua Lagon to your cottage, which is only amplified by whiney children. Just saying…
• There is a bus that takes you to/from Center Parcs to/from Disneyland Paris. You can even catch the train there, so you don’t need to have your own car to stay at Villages Nature. I’ll share more about that in the “Getting to Villages Nature” and the Disney section below.
• Make sure you  pack extra things  like toilet paper and soap. See my  full list of all the things to bring with you . There is, however, a grocery store on-site, so if you forget something it’s no biggie.

Packing List for Your Stay

Packing for Center Parcs isn’t like packing for a regular vacation. Everything there is “self-catering,” meaning you need to bring it yourself. The very basics will (sometimes) be provided, depending on what room you reserve. But there are definitely more things you’ll want to bring…like soap and extra toilet paper. Get my full Center Parcs packing list here!

Where is Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris

This particular Center Parcs in France is located just outside of Paris. It’s a great option if you have extra time for your holiday and if you’re looking for a place to stay in Paris with a family and don’t mind taking a train into the city.

Getting to Villages Nature in Paris

We prefer driving to Center Parcs—no matter the location—simply because we take a lot more than usual with us.

Coming from… Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base/JFC Brunssum:  about 4.5 hrs away Spangdahlem Air Base : about 4 hours away Ramstein: about 4 hours away Brussels: about 1.5 hours away

There is a train station nearby, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy (when you’re on the train it’ll say “Parcs Disneyland,” for that stop, too). Once you get off, take bus 47 to “Villages Nature.”

Pro tip : If you’re putting it into Google Maps to get the time schedule, this is the address for the Villages Nature stop:  Rue du Pré des Merlans 77700 Bailly-Romainvilliers

When we visited Villages Nature in Paris

We stayed at Villages Nature Paris for one week between Christmas and New Year 2022. While it was probably one of the busiest times to visit the places surrounding Center Parcs (like Paris and Disneyland Paris), Villages Nature seemed pretty chill during our time there.

If you’re planning a trip to this particular Center Parcs , plan your days out ahead of time and make sure you have room for their Aqua Lagon, especially if you go into the city and make your way over to Disneyland Paris.

Pro tip: I’d plan for at least one full day with no plans so you can swim and enjoy what Center Parcs has to offer on-site. We loved bowling as a family and the kids loved the climbing wall, too.

Personally, if you can plan to visit in the spring or early fall, I think that would be the absolute best time to be there.

Our Cottage at Center Parcs Villages Nature

We had a 6-person Premium Cottage at Villages Nature Paris , which was perfect for our family of five. (Shown in the photo on the top left; the one on the right was the only one I took from the inside.)

Our cottage had two bathrooms (one on the top floor and one on the bottom floor), a full kitchen (minus an oven), a living area, an outside patio, and three bedrooms.

We booked it in July 2022 (so a good five months in advance), and just to give you a cost estimate, for one week (Monday to Monday, over a holiday) it cost €3,400 (around €485 per night, but that did include full access to Aqua Lagon, and we were less than 10 minutes from Disneyland Paris, too.

The Aqua Lagon at Center Parcs Villages Nature

Since we knew it’d be cold in December, the benefit for us staying there was the indoor Aqua Lagon, AKA a giant waterpark, so we purposefully wanted extra days to play.

This Aqua Lagon was off-the-hook fun. The indoor section was gigantic and warm, with tons of slides for all ages. There’s a giant wave pool (the waves happen every half hour or so), whirlpools, a baby splash pad area, and a huge kid water jungle gym.

There’s also an entire outside section that has slides, a lazy river, and another splash pad area.

It was seriously a highlight of our trip.

Good to Know About Aqua Lagon

The first time you do/experience something (especially in a new country) can be a little hard, right? I had no idea what to expect for Aqua Lagon our first time, so hopefully, this will help you.

Your Center Parcs wristband will get you into Aqua Lagon. Once you’re there, you go into a changing room (they have family stalls; you just have to look for them or split your family up if the stall available is too small).

Once in there, take off your street clothes layer and get your swimsuit on. Take your shoes off in the changing stall, too; they’re not allowed in the Aqua Lagon

Carry your things (in a bag or in your hands…you do you), out of the changing stall and find an empty locker. Throw your stuff in there (we keep our swim bag out with towels, goggles, floaties, etc., and just put our shoes and street clothes in the locker).

Then you’ll use your wristband to lock the locker. It’s wristband-sensitive, so whoever is locking it is the only person who can unlock it!

Once your stuff is secure, head into Aqua Lagon and find a table/chair(s) to claim your spot. Honestly, we spend 98% of our time playing and only need the chair at the end as a place to towel off.

You can take floaties, toys (beach balls, etc.), and goggles into the water with you.

Pro tip: If you don’t want to take floaties for your kids, they have them there! They’re not my kids’ favorite (they’re not very comfy), but it’s better than having to pack floaties.

One more thing to note: you can’t take food inside the water area. There was someone checking bags every time we entered. I had a package of peanut butter crackers at the bottom of the bag that I honestly 100% forgot about; he saw them and asked me to take them back.

The Food/Shopping at Villages Nature

There were several restaurants at Villages Nature. Here are the ones where we ate:

This was at Aqua Lagon, and we really liked it. Unlike other Center Parcs eateries, you cannot take your food out of the Lagon Cafe area. However, the food was super simple but delicious. Then again, we worked up an appetite while playing and swimming, so anything would probably taste great.

Restaurant CEPAGES

We ate here for New Year’s Eve and while the food was delicious, it also took FOREVER. the service was great, and the food was tasty, but if we did NYE again we’d probably hang out/eat in our cottage.

Crêperie Suzette

Loved this place; their crepes were DELICIOUS, although if you have hungry kids, skip the kid’s portion and just order a big one. We ended up ordering more crepes for the kids.

Vapiano was our favorite; we ate there twice and liked it each time. Fair warning that if you go around the European dinnertime (7 pm+) you’ll most likely have a long wait. We ate around 5:30 pm and walked right in, but on our way out the line was out the door and around the corner.

You can also get pizza to go from here!

Grocery Store on-Site

I love, love, love, LOVE that each Center Parcs has a grocery store on site. You’ll find everything you need from toilet paper and souvenirs to fresh fruits and veggies to local favorites.

Other Things to Do at Center Parcs Villages Nature

Besides the Aqua Lagon, there are tons of other things to do at this Center Parcs. Besides endless trails and lakes around the site—it’s not called Villages Nature for nothing—there’s something for everyone.

You can visit the little farm and even go on a pony ride; rent a boat (paddle, electric, or a canoe) to take out onto the lake, and even take a cooking class! There are quiz nights, entertainment, and even mini-golf!

We bowled as a family one evening, and the kids played at the indoor play place.

I’m seriously not kidding when I say that there’s A LOT to do.

What else to do around Villages Nature

What makes the Center Parcs Villages Nature so great is its proximity to both Paris and Disneyland Paris.

Visit Paris

I have a few posts on Paris ( you can see them all here ); we love that city, and getting to the city via car and train was super simple from Center Parcs.

Taking the Train to Paris

We drove to the Val d’Europe train station (77700 Serris, France) only 10 minutes from Center Parcs, parked there, and then took the “RER A” train into Paris. It took 35 minutes via train, and was easy peasy. *OR you can drive to Disneyland Paris and take the train from Marne-la-Vallée Chessy (literally a few steps away from the Disneyland parking garage).

Have fun at Disneyland Paris

One of the allures of staying at Center Parcs Paris is how close it is to Disneyland Paris and that there’s a bus (#47) that takes you to/from each property for €2.10/person each way, and I believe it’s less than 30 minutes travel time.

If you’re putting it into Google Maps to get the time schedule, this is the address for the Villages Nature stop: Rue du Pré des Merlans 77700 Bailly-Romainvilliers .

In the end, we decided to not use the shuttle and just drive because then we’d be on our own time schedule. If you use the bus I’d love to hear about it.

Parking at Disneyland Paris

Indigo Disney Village, 2 Av. Paul Séramy, 77700 Chessy, France

If you’re driving to Disneyland Paris it’ll take you less than 10 minutes from the time you leave Center Parcs property to when you park.

This spot is convenient for whatever park you’re going to, and it’s right next to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, the Disneyland Paris train station.

Pro tip: If you’re military you can get a sweet deal on tickets. The two-day ticket is the best deal. Purchase your Disneyland Paris military tickets here. *A military ID will be checked before you enter/use your tickets each morning. I’ve heard that the active duty member does not need to be present, but I can’t confirm that personally.

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