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Saturday 30 April – part three: you crammed that much into that small a car?
As we still had time to kill, we made our way upstairs to the shop…
… where we had a browse. I have to say they had some nice things in here, although sadly like Disneyland in California, the women’s items are made to fit snugly, not something I’m a fan of, and they look so small, they’re almost like kids’ clothes.
We made our way into the seating area in front of the two restaurants…
… then we decided we’d make our way back to reception…
Even though it was still early, we agreed we’d head over to Hotel New York, just in case they were early. We were due to meet at 9:00am, and I sent Sara a text at around 8:30am to let them know we were already there. I didn’t hear back from her, and hadn’t heard a word from the text I sent her yesterday, so I did wonder if her phone was working – turns out it wasn’t. Go figure!
The second we walked into the Hotel New York, it was immediately obvious how much busier this place was than our hotel. It felt like there were people everywhere and it was a lot noisier. I was very happy we were at the Disneyland Hotel.
We had a browse in their tiny shop…
… and met this inflatable radio controlled R2-D2, which was a lot of fun, but not for €70 ($80)!
We headed outside to get some photos, but as it was still cold and damp, we didn’t last long out there.
Instead, we went over to the car, moved it a bit closer, and then watched the Belgians fail to get into two other parking spots before opting for the one next to us. It was a tiny car, and out of it came three adults and three children!
DLHotel is so much like the GF! Very peaceful indeed. I'm with you on the women's shirts - why must they be sized like that?
Hotel New York looks very cool, but coming from America I'm not sure I'd really want to stay there. But then, all of the Disney hotels there are somewhat "American" themed, aren't they. Ironic.
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Your descriptions and pictures cinched it for me. If I ever get the chance to go to Paris I will definitely have to save up enough money to stay at the DL Hotel. It is hands down the better option.
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DLHotel is so much like the GF! Very peaceful indeed. I'm with you on the women's shirts - why must they be sized like that?
I cannot think of any woman who wants something that clings to them - unless they're a stunning model or stick insect. I'm certainly not.
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Hotel New York looks very cool, but coming from America I'm not sure I'd really want to stay there. But then, all of the Disney hotels there are somewhat "American" themed, aren't they. Ironic.
That's true... I'm trying to think of any that aren't - and nope, I'm failing on that one!
Your descriptions and pictures cinched it for me. If I ever get the chance to go to Paris I will definitely have to save up enough money to stay at the DL Hotel. It is hands down the better option.
Oh it is completely, but it is not cheap. When we paid cash in November 2014, we got a special deal and it cost just the two of us £1,500 ($2,100) for a four night stay. That was just the hotel and park tickets, nothing else.
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although in fairness, it's probably the same at every Disney park, when you think about how many flowers they all have.
It felt like there were people everywhere and it was a lot noisier. I was very happy we were at the Disneyland Hotel. 
But then, all of the Disney hotels there are somewhat "American" themed, aren't they. 
Ironic.
Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. 
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