Been to Disneyland? Check.
Been to Walt Disney World? Check.
Been to Disneyland Paris?.......
Time for a new trip! But before I go hoppin' over to Paris, I've got a lengthy list of questions for anyone from the States who has visited the Paris resort:
-Travel Dates: What's the best time of the year to visit, considering both the weather and the crowds?
-Transportation: I can get myself on the right plane and make it through the Paris airport, but what's the best thing to do as far as getting from there to the resort?
-Language Barriers: How difficult is it for somebody with only the most basic grasp of the French language (despite four years of classes, I can barely remember how to say "hello") to communicate with Cast Members at the resort? I'm talking hotel staff, restaurant servers, cashiers, etc. How fluent in English is the staff (and how willing are they to speak in it -- I've heard stories of French folks who speak English perfectly but choose not to do so when Americans engage them).
-Lodging: Right now it looks like only the Value or Mid-Range resorts are in my capacity. I like the theming of the Value resorts, but I've heard that (like their WDW counterparts) they can often be crowded and/or noisy. Is this true? Would the Sequoia or Newport Bay be worth the extra cash?
-Currency: What kind of currency does the resort accept, and how are the prices comparable to those of the US resorts?
Any and all input is appreciated!
Been to Walt Disney World? Check.
Been to Disneyland Paris?.......
Time for a new trip! But before I go hoppin' over to Paris, I've got a lengthy list of questions for anyone from the States who has visited the Paris resort:
-Travel Dates: What's the best time of the year to visit, considering both the weather and the crowds?
-Transportation: I can get myself on the right plane and make it through the Paris airport, but what's the best thing to do as far as getting from there to the resort?
-Language Barriers: How difficult is it for somebody with only the most basic grasp of the French language (despite four years of classes, I can barely remember how to say "hello") to communicate with Cast Members at the resort? I'm talking hotel staff, restaurant servers, cashiers, etc. How fluent in English is the staff (and how willing are they to speak in it -- I've heard stories of French folks who speak English perfectly but choose not to do so when Americans engage them).
-Lodging: Right now it looks like only the Value or Mid-Range resorts are in my capacity. I like the theming of the Value resorts, but I've heard that (like their WDW counterparts) they can often be crowded and/or noisy. Is this true? Would the Sequoia or Newport Bay be worth the extra cash?
-Currency: What kind of currency does the resort accept, and how are the prices comparable to those of the US resorts?
Any and all input is appreciated!