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Okay, so my youngest son and I have managed to squeeze one day out of our trip to Europe to visit DLP. We know that since it will be summer and we won't be staying on-site, we are going to have to deal with crowds and little time. So, any suggestions as to what we should/must do to at least hit some of the highlights? We know we will have to come back at some other time to really do it any justice but we are still excited. The only dining reservation I have made is at Walt's. DS would also like to do Rainforest cafe before we return on the train to Paris. Think that will be possible?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Suzie
Part of what's possible depends how early you're prepared to get up and how late you can stay. If you can be there at park opening and then stay late into the evening, you can get a lot done in a day.
The first thing I'd look at is attractions that are unique to Disneyland Paris, things like Animagique and Cinemagique in the Studios and Indiana Jones, the castle, Alice's Curious Labyrinth and the Mysteries of Nautilus in the Disneyland Park. Then I'd look at the attractions that are old Disney favourites, but very different in Paris - Big Thunder is a great ride to go on, much longer and more to it than the American parks, for example.
During the summer months, the parks at DLP get VERY crowded so be prepared for that. I would suggest going right at park opening if at all possible. What time is your dining reservation at Walt's?
Are you planning on doing just one or both parks? How old is your son?
If you're planning on doing both parks and your son is old enough to ride thrill rides, I'd start out with Crush's Coaster at the Walt Disney Studios. It's a mix between a rollercoaster and a wild mouse ride and unique to DLP.
During the day, I'd try to do the following attractions first:
At the Disneyland Park - Space Mountain (totally different from the ride at the US parks!), Phantom Manor (similar to the Haunted House but distinctly different), Indiana Jones (a rollercoaster!), Alice's Curious Labyrinth
At the Walt Disney Studios Park - Animagique and Stitch Live
If you want to eat at the Rainforest Cafe, I'd save that for the evening as it is located in the Disney Village.
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Thanks so much for the suggestions! My son is 16, we are eating at Walts at 14:00 and we intend to be there when the park opens. '
I had been kind of going back and forth on which park to go to first, so you suggest Studios? DS does like Roller Coasters.
Suzie
Thanks so much for the suggestions! My son is 16, we are eating at Walts at 14:00 and we intend to be there when the park opens. '
I had been kind of going back and forth on which park to go to first, so you suggest Studios? DS does like Roller Coasters.
Suzie
I think it depends on the opening hous. If the Disneyland Park is open first and you can fit in a couple of rides there, then I'd do that. I'm not into coasters at all, but I know a lot of people love Crush's Coaster at the Studios and the lines for that are INSANE from as soon as the park opens.
With a 16-year-old, I'd probably do the Studios first - if both parks open at the same time. For thrill ride lovers (like me ), a good touring plan could look like this:
Walt Disney Studios Park:
1. Crush's Coaster - get to the park before it opens, then head straight to this attraction once you're allowed inside the park
2. Tower of Terror (FP)
3. Rock'n'Roller Coaster (FP)
4. Animagique (check show times)
5. Stitch Live (not really a must-do with a 16-year-old, though)
I'd do all of these first, then head over to the Disneyland Park. The Studios are rather small so they don't handle crowds as well as the larger Disneyland Park.
By the way, I wouldn't bother with the Armageddon attraction - it looks exciting but it's not - trust me!
Disneyland Park:
1. Space Mountain (FP) !!! your DS will love it !!!
2. Indiana Jones (FP)
3. Big Thunder Mountain (FP)
4. Phantom Manor
5. Alice's Curious Labyrinth (not sure if your DS will like that but it's just so cute!)
6. Pirates of the Caribbean
Other than that, I'd take some time to explore the castle as it is very different from the American ones.
I remember touring Disneyland Paris as a teenager (back then there was only one park), and I know how excited I was about the thrill rides.
Oh, one more thing: Walt's is a wonderful restaurant but expect your meal to take 2-3 hours - I'm not kidding!!! The French take their time when dining. If you enjoy the break from touring this is great but you may feel like this is taking up too much time. An option would be to just order entrees (no appetizers or dessert) and to let your waiter/waitress know that you'd like to dine in a timely manner. You could then eat at the Rainforest Cafe in the evening (maybe after park closing) and take all the time you want there.
This is great advice, just what I need! Walt's sounded so good but the time issue might be a problem. The suggestion for just getting entree is an idea.
Thank you so much Sabine and Chezp.
The Disney fix will be nice even if it is a bit hectic. We really just want to SEE it at least. I am actually looking forward more to our time in London as England is the only place that I love more than WDW.
Suzie
This is great advice, just what I need! Walt's sounded so good but the time issue might be a problem. The suggestion for just getting entree is an idea.
Thank you so much Sabine and Chezp.
The Disney fix will be nice even if it is a bit hectic. We really just want to SEE it at least. I am actually looking forward more to our time in London as England is the only place that I love more than WDW.
Suzie
How cool that you're coming to London as well - it is a wonderful city.
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