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INTRODUCTION 💥
Disneyland Paris is a magical destination that makes kids and grown-ups dream ✨. We all grew up with Disney cartoons, and some of them shaped our childhood (we’re all the same). We’re lucky to have one of the biggest theme parks in the world right near Paris, drawing millions of visitors every year 🌍. With its iconic rides, enchanting shows and unique atmosphere, Disneyland Paris is an unforgettable experience. But let’s be honest… it can get expensive fast! So to make the most of your stay and avoid unpleasant surprises, good planning is essential.
In this article, I share my take on how many days you need to make the most of Disneyland Paris✨. What works best depending on how long you have: what to do, how to do it and the best choices for what you’re looking for. It often comes down to timing and budget, we’re all the same on that front!
VISITING DISNEYLAND PARIS IN 1 DAY 1️⃣
If that’s your situation and you have to visit Disneyland Paris in a single day, it’s essential to plan your time as well as possible to fully enjoy the experience ✨. One day lets you see the essentials, but you’ll have to make strategic choices.
First, arrive at opening and try to leave at closing to make the most of your day. Depending on where you’re coming from, that can be more or less complicated, especially if you have to catch a train, for example 🚆. It’s also better to avoid peak periods, because you’ll spend a lot of time in line and do fewer rides. So if you only have one day, make the most of it!
As soon as you arrive, start by exploring the main park, Disneyland, where you can do must-ride attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain or It’s a Small World 🎢. It’s the park with the most rides. If you have time, catch the parades and, in the afternoon, head to the second park, Disney Adventure World, to enjoy a few more rides.
Clearly, you won’t be able to do everything in a single day. You’ll have to make choices and optimize your visit. If you go for Disney Premier Access (FastPass), you’ll be more efficient, but it comes at a cost, so it’s up to you to decide if it’s worth it.
Personally, I find one day at Disneyland a bit too short, especially if you’ve never been to the park.
VISITING DISNEYLAND PARIS IN 2 DAYS 2️⃣
Visiting Disneyland Paris in 2 days is the best strategy to fully enjoy the park, its parades and its rides. Just book a place to stay at the resort or nearby to make the most of your trip.
With two days, you’ll have time to explore both parks: Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World. As with a one-day visit, start with the Disneyland Park must-dos: classic rides like Indiana Jones and Big Thunder Mountain, plus the shows and parades. Feel free to head to the second park in the afternoon if you feel like it, to discover even more rides. With two days, you can also enjoy the fireworks and the evening parade and, if the weather cooperates, maybe even see the drone show.
On the second day, start with Crush’s Coaster, since it’s the most popular ride, and by going early you’ll avoid long lines. Use the time to do the park’s other rides too and explore as much as you can. Once again, make the most of your stay: avoid peak days, because the lines can quickly get very long, even discouraging 😅.
With two days, you’ll even be able to do some rides several times, which for me is the best way to fully enjoy Disneyland Paris during your stay 🎠.
VISITING DISNEYLAND PARIS IN 3 DAYS 3️⃣
With three days, you really have a lot of time, and personally, I find it’s a bit too much… You’ll quickly realize it can get a little repetitive. But if you’re a true Disney fan, it’ll be the perfect chance to spend three days in this enchanting world ✨ and fully immerse yourself in the Disney magic.
With three days ahead of you, you can plan your visit however you like: enjoy the surroundings, the parades, the rides and everything else, without rushing. It’s a real luxury to have time to explore everything at your own pace! For accommodation, it’s up to you to choose what best fits your budget and needs.
In short, these three days will be a real source of joy: you’ll have time to fully enjoy the park and ride your favorite attractions several times.
OUR REVIEW OF DISNEYLAND PARIS AND TIMING💭
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Disneyland Paris is a theme park that will dazzle you and give you an incredible experience. It’s one of the biggest theme parks in the world, and the magic is everywhere. Depending on the season, the immersion and experience can vary, but the magic is always there. That said, it’s worth noting that Disneyland Paris is still a very expensive park, and prices remain excessively high, which can be a downside for some visitors. 💸
Either way, two days are more than enough to discover the park, whether as a family, with friends or as a couple, and explore its many rides. If you’re a big fan, you can go for three days, but in two days you’ll have plenty of time to do and see everything.
👉 What about you? What do you think of Disneyland Paris?
HOW TO GET TO DISNEYLAND PARIS 🚀
BY CAR
Disneyland Paris is easy to reach by car, with a huge parking lot a few minutes from the park. However, parking is expensive, at €30/day for a car.
The exact parking address is: Boulevard du Parc – 77700 Serris/Coupvray. You can also use these GPS coordinates: Latitude = 48.876077 | Longitude = 2.79646
BY TRAIN OR RER
The big advantage of Disneyland Paris is its Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station, which lets you arrive right at the park without too many transfers. Just step off the train and in 2-3 minutes, you’re at Disneyland Paris 🚉.
From Paris, the RER A serves Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station in about 35 minutes from Nation.
There are also many TGV high-speed trains from all of France’s main stations. 🚆
BY PLANE
It’s not the most practical option if you’re coming from within France. You’ll land at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) airport. Then you have several options to get to Disneyland Paris:
- Take the official Magical Shuttle.
- Go for a private transfer (from €40/person).
- Take a Ouigo or Inoui TGV, less than 10 minutes from Marne-la-Vallée.
- Take the RER through Paris, but it will take a while…
WHERE TO STAY AT DISNEYLAND PARIS ? 💤
THE DISNEY HOTELS
If you want to extend the magic of your day at Disneyland Paris, the Disney hotels are there to make you dream ✨. There are several Disney hotels, at a range of prices, to suit what you’re after in terms of comfort, theme or budget 🌟. It’s up to you to choose the one that best fits your ideal experience!
HOTELS & AIRBNB
If you want to save money and pay less, there are lots of hotels and Airbnbs around Disneyland Paris.
These places are quick and easy to reach by RER, and prices can be very attractive. Be sure to compare the different options, since the price differences can be significant.
MY MUST-HAVE TRAVEL ACCESSORIES 🧳
The question often comes up when planning a trip: “What should I bring?” That’s why you’ll find below some must-have travel accessories to head off on vacation with peace of mind (your documents kept safe) 🛡️ . Planning ahead and getting these items in advance helps you save money and avoid buying some of them on site, where they’ll cost you a lot more 💸 These are the accessories we traveled with and keep using for every destination we go to 👇.
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