The beautiful city of Paris is home to Disneyland which attracts several tourists and families each year. Visiting this amusement park is a must on everybody’s list but at the same time, requires a lot of planning and execution in forming the perfect itinerary to make a memorable trip to Disneyland.
In this article, we are going to share a few tips for making your 3 days vacation in Disneyland the most memorable time.
Disneyland Paris resort area offers 7 themed hotels, partner hotels and the Disney Village entertainment and shopping district. The amusement park is divided into Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney Studio Park.
The entire area is truly gorgeous and amazing to stay in and have fun. It also has many interesting seasonal events, amazing thrilling rides and many other enchanting experiences.
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Getting There
Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallee/Chessy, which is 30 km from Paris. You could take a train or car to come here. The train journey takes about 35 minutes, and by car, it would be a 1-hour drive from the airport.
Let’s cover the basics first
Understanding the place properly is the first step towards making the perfect plan and building an itinerary. When you decide to visit Disneyland Paris, you need to know that it consists of four parts, all of which are must-visit:
- Disneyland Park – it is a themed castle theme park also known as Parc Disneyland.
- Walt Disney Studios park – the second park of the amusement park.
- Disney village – it is a shopping area and includes restaurants also known as Downtown Disney or Disney Springs.
- Hotel area – this area comprises several Disney hotels (6 main ones).
3 Day Disneyland Paris Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and sightseeing at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is divided into 4 different regions which you can explore.
Adventureland
Adventureland is an exotic paradise filled with adventurous and amazing attractions and features like Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean and many other enjoyable and entertaining things for the kids.
Fantasyland
Fantasyland has all the fantasy attractions and you could also see the famous and iconic pink castle of Sleeping Beauty. It has some of the classic children’s rides like that of Peter Pan, Snow White and Alice in Wonderland along with Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio.
Frontierland
The Frontierland is made and designed after the American Old West and offers tremendous options for the tourists. Some of the attractions are Big Thunder Mountain and Phantom Manorm which is the spooky and entertaining haunted house attraction.
Discoveryland
Discoveryland is a place that is a must-visit for every Star Wars fan and has so many features like Hyperspace Mountain, La Tanière du Dragon and Big Thunder Mountain along with other Star Wars attractions. This region is known as the intergalactic region.
Other things which are must do in the list of travel itinerary are:
Classic Entertaining Rides
Disneyland Paris is all about entertaining and super interesting rides which are classic and are a must-do. Some of the amazing rides are Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Disneyland Railroads, the Pirates of the Caribbean. All these rides are super fun and bring back some amazing nostalgia and a perfect way to spend some quality time with family and kids.
Parades
This place is known and quite famous for its amazing parades, feature shows and character meet which are very seasonal. These parades are the most enjoyable experience in Disneyland Paris.
The charming character-themed floats in the parade have elaborate designs which go around all over with the beloved songs in the background. In order to enjoy the parades, one needs to arrive at time to get the best viewing spot.
Adventure Isle
Adventure Isle is a major adventure play area for kids which has so many interesting activities and things which are fun and entertaining. There are a lot of caves, suspension, bridges, obstacle courses, a pirate galleon and the famous La Cabane des Robinson. This favorite spot of kids is truly a favorite among families and children.
Disney Village
Disney Village is a themed area of the resort that has many family friendly restaurants and shops. It is famous for its restaurant franchises, cinemas and souvenir shops and also has a great eating place joint. This is basically a miniature version of Disney Springs at Disney World in Florida.
Day 2: Walt Disney Studio
In your itinerary, the Day 2 of your vacation should include a visit to the Walt Disney studio which takes you into the beautiful worlds of Disney and Pixar.
This park is inspired by Disney’s Hollywood Studio parks, making a strong identity for itself and offers tourists several options and variations on the theme of cinema. It features many amazing shows, special seasons and attractions that give you a full feel of living the movies.
The studio has something interesting for every age group and promises a memorable and unforgettable experience. Here we also list some of the best attractions for kids here are:
- Toy Story Playland,
- Rock and Roller Coaster,
- Elevator the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror,
- Cars,
- Ratatouille,
- Art of Disney Animations – theatre and magic show with Mickey and character.
Day 3: Lazy Enjoyment at the Disney Hotel
Keep your third day of the vacation easy, relaxed and chilled and enjoy your hotel stay while having a lazy breakfast followed by preparations of leaving and bidding goodbye to Paris and Disneyland.
Visiting Disneyland Paris is an enjoyable and a memorable experience and even though it can be crowded and overwhelming sometimes because of the long queues and broken rides, planning a perfect vacation with a nice itinerary is the way to go.
Don’t miss on these:
- Alice’s Curious Labyrinth – This is an intriguing hedge maze that includes a small castle that has some amazing views.
- Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant – It is the castle of Disneyland Park and interestingly has dragons underneath which feature an interesting and coolest animatronics in the world.
- Adventure Isle – This one is an exploration island that has several hidden gems and dark caverns.
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril – It is a short and super fun roller coaster ride that is a must-do for adventurous souls.
- Crush’s Coaster – This is a “Finding Nemo” themed coaster. It is fun, entertaining and is very famous and loved by the kids.
- Ratatouille: The Adventure.
- Phantom Manor – It is a spooky Haunted mansion ride and is a unique and thrilling place that will be loved by horror lovers.
Best Time to Visit
Even though visiting Disneyland is always a good idea, we are going to suggest the best time to visit Disneyland Paris that makes you enjoy the destination more. It is quite an extraordinary experience if you visit during Halloween or Christmas because it has unique festivities going on during the festivals and also the weather is very pleasant and sceneries are gorgeous in the fall and spring.
Disneyland Paris is one of the most popular attractions and is truly a magical experience to have with your family and friends.
Whether you are planning to visit this place as part of your Paris trip, or this is the sole reason to visit the country, it is truly the most memorable place which would not disappoint you.
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