DLP here I come!!

LeafsFanNL

LeafsFanNL

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We just booked good inexpensive flights for a 12 night European holiday next summer. We'll fly into and out of Dublin. We are probably looking at four nights in Paris, two for the sights of Paris, one day we're planning a visit to the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, and I figure one day for DLP. I have a lot of research to do.

I was wondering if anyone has any insights on...

How much can I see in a day considering I'll be coming from a central Paris hotel.

I am assuming I could only really do the one park.

What are the highlights, considering I'd like to concentrate on things that aren't in Florida.

Thanks!!
 
Mukta

Mukta

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If the hours are long enough, buy a park hopper and check out both parks.

Space Mountain, Castle (with Maleficent the dragon), storybook, casey jr, it's a small world, aladdin walk through, pirates, phantom manor, big thunder.

In the other park, see Crush's coaster, Armageddon, Animagique and Cinemagique. If the ratatouille ride is done by then, check it out for us!
 
travelgal79

travelgal79

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I was there last September and we did both parks in one day. For most rides we waited no more than 15 minutes, there were a couple we waited 30 minutes.
 
croboy82

croboy82

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Just make sure you go before July5th as planned cause that's when the french school holidays start :)

You could do both parks if you get there early (park opening). I really feel you shouldn't miss out Crush and Tower of Terror at the Studio Park.

And by that time the new Ratatouille ride could be open which is located in the Studio Park too!
 
IWantMyMagicBand

IWantMyMagicBand

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Yep, Ratatouille scheduled to open June 2014, and it looks amazing! Even though scheduled park opening for Studios is 10 (as is Disneyland Park), get there at 9. I've got in there at 9.45 and Crush's Coaster has been 75 minutes! No FP either so at least the queue feels like it's moving. And I'm not sure if it was a glitch but I managed to get FPs for Buzz and Star Tours at the same time, obvs different return times. Something to try though, eh?

DO NOT MISS DISNEY DREAMS!!!! Good spots are railings at entrance to Adventureland, Centre hub, Entrance to Discoveryland, Just by the information board on Main Street. You may have to physically try to keep your spot. At the start the locals go right ahead and climb trees, get on flowerbeds etc. I spent the last time (at Adventureland railings) with my foot balanced on the top of the railing to stop people trying to get in front of my youngest in his buggy! And if you're not a smoker, prepare to become a passive smoker.

French Duffy, if you are familiar with him, is so much fun, more so than USA Duffy. We've met French Duffy quite a few times and he's a naughty little bear in France. Gave us all a giggle. Shadowman and Cruella are excellent too, you can have a lot of fun with them.

I love DLP, it is easiest the prettiest and well-thought out park in terms of crowd control, it never feels to be busy even when it is, aside from parades and shows.
 
DVCOwner

DVCOwner

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Went this year to Disneyland Paris and loved the parks. Heard a lot of bad things before we went, but had a great time. We did go on one weekend day and the parks where overcrowded to say the least. I have been told that weekends are always bad, but do not know that for sure.
 
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Bolna

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For a Disney fan, I would recommend eating at Walt's. Not just for the food (I always had very good meals there), but for the atmosphere. It is on the first floor of some Main Street buildings and has different rooms decorated to the theme of the different lands of Disneyland, but in a Victorian fashion. So, if you eat there, make sure to look around and look at the other rooms as well, they are all so different but equally wonderful!
 
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Ralphlaw

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Walt's sounds really great, but I have a 15 and 7 year old. Is this one of those European places that takes over an hour to eat at. If it was just my wife and me, we'd definitely do it, but with kids I wonder if bored kid syndrome might kick in. Thanks for any advice that anyone could give.
 
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IWantMyMagicBand

IWantMyMagicBand

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Ralphlaw said:
Walt's sounds really great, but I have a 15 and 7 year old. Is this one of those European places that takes over an hour to eat at. If it was just my wife and me, we'd definitely do it, but with kids I wonder if bored kid syndrome might kick in. Thanks for any advice that anyone cold give.
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I think it's down to how you think your kids will be. I know my kids wouldn't enjoy it and eating is not cheap there. There are menus at DLRPMAGIC. Or if you can enlarge it, here is a picture of one I took last month:
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Bolna

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Ralphlaw said:
Walt's sounds really great, but I have a 15 and 7 year old. Is this one of those European places that takes over an hour to eat at. If it was just my wife and me, we'd definitely do it, but with kids I wonder if bored kid syndrome might kick in. Thanks for any advice that anyone cold give.
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Hmm, are there places besides fast food restaurants in Europe where it takes less than an hour to eat at?? I always calculate if I go out for dinner that it will take at least 1.5 hours. And that would not be a four course meal, just the normal speed of eating out. ;)

So, to anwer your question: Yes, Walt's will take some time to eat there. However, DLP has something called "Express-Menus" for lunch. You could always ask for one of those. They claim that the meal will then be served within 45 minutes. No guarantees, however.
 
DVCOwner

DVCOwner

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We ate at Walt's this year when we where at Disneyland Paris. It was great. The best part is that we had a table on the second floor by a window overlooking Main Street and got to people watch during the meal. Wish they had something like this at Walt Disney World.
 

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