Growing up my parents used to bring me to Paris every year so I know the city pretty well. Unfortunately, I have never been to Disneyland Paris and now I have a baby it seems like a good idea. My daughter is 5 years old. My sister will also be joining me and she has a 1 year old daughter. We are thinking of booking the disneyland hotel but need help in deciding how many nights to stay. When we went to Orlando we ended up staying a whole week so shall we do the same now? We will be there the week of jan 17.

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Agree - no nights.<BR><BR>If you feel you must go to Disney then do a day trip from Paris. Stay in Paris.

There are some lovely places to take children in Paris; Disneyland Paris is not one of them. If you must go, make it a day trip.

But I have enjoyed Disney Orlando. I also like Universal and Sea world parks. Why wont I enjoy the one in Paris?

Please understand, I am NOT trying to be mean; just for comparison here is an example: If you enjoy a hamburger at McDonald's in the US, would you seek out a McDonald's in Paris, or would you try something new? One of the best parts of traveling is new experiences, if you are only going to duplicate a US experience, why go all the way to Paris to do it?<BR><BR>There are tons of places that you can take your kids. If you're interested, I'm sure some experienced &quot;parent travelers&quot; can advise.

xx<BR> I have been to Paris every year from the age of 6 until I was 16. I also went to Paris for my honeymoon and I have been back with my husband a few times but never to disneyland paris. During this trip I will stay in Paris for a week and then I will go to disneyland.

If you have been to Disneyland in the US why would you want to go to Disneyland in France?

Dan - <BR><BR>As xx explained in her initial post, she has been to Paris many, many times. Your advice might be applicable to a COMPLETELY clueless novice traveler making a once in a lifetime trip, but in this case, your post comes off as feeble attempt to give a condescending Travel 101 lesson to someone who doesn't need it. She's a regular visitor to Paris looking for advice on a particular site.

To poster Hmm ([email protected]): I was trying to be nice (and I stated that!) since you don't seem to get what I was saying, here it goes in plain English: Disneyland Paris is tacky, it has basically been a flop, if you've been to Orlando and enjoyed it - great - why travel to do it again?<BR><BR>I never told her she was clueless (your words), she asked about a site, and 4 people advised her against spending the time and money to stay overnight.<BR><BR>At least I offered MHO, what did you do but slam me?<BR>

Hi<BR><BR>Has any of you ever been to Disneyland Paris ??? I have , and would say that you should use at least 3 days ( last year they opened their second park and some of the rides are different).<BR>We are going there next summer and are planing to stay there for 4 nights, we<BR>love Disney.

I was there last year with my 3 and 1.5 year olds. We had a blast. Stayed for 4 days and it seemed just the right amount to not feel rushed. One morning we booked breakfast with the characters (we stayed at the Newport bay but at the Disneyland Hotel, they ahve character breakfasts every day)which my kids loved. I would say 3 to 4 days should do it. Staying at the hotels is perfect. There is also Disney Village for other places to eat and things to see.<BR><BR>For great info on DP (not the Disney site) go to http://www.dlp-guide.com/ Lots of good ideas, things to do with kids or adults, etc.<BR><BR>Have a blast, you won't regret it.

I'd be willing to bet that not one person who has offered the negative opinions about EuroDisney has ever actually been there. If they had they wouldn't say things like &quot;duplicate a US experience&quot;. Just because Walt Disney was American and Disney is basically American, there is no reason to assume the EuroDisney isaduplication of an American themepark. Quite the opposite. It is a fascinating cultural exchange as one sees how the Europeans regard some of the world's most beloved fictional characters. There is nothing tacky about it, particularly the hotels. And the restaurants are far more interesting and good than the bulk of the ones in the US parks.<BR><BR>I have only been able to get there for one day, but would love to go back. I'd say with the little ones and assuming you are also going to be in Paris, I'd spend two nights at a Disney hotel and give yourself up to three days of fun in the park. <BR><BR>

Going to Disney Paris depends on whether you enjoy the Disney experience. My dil is a fanatic about anything Disney (I don't understand it), and she was thrilled at Disney Paris. My dd who went with dil so she wouldn't be alone was bored out of her mind (it was a day trip). I will probably get hijacked to it come next August when dil and I are taking granddaughter. She wants to stay on site. I am trying to keep an open mind....if I have to do Disney in order to have a week in Paris, so be it. Let us know how much time you did spend and where you stayed so I can pass the info on to dil.

My family and me are great Disneyland fans and we go frequently to Disneyland Paris. <BR>We went to WDW too and I can assure you that Disneyland Paris is not a duplicate of WDW. <BR>The attractions in the Disneyland park Paris (your Magic Kingdom) are not so corny: Big Thunder Mountain is better, the Space Mountain is something completly different, we have Indiana Jones (like in Anaheim), the houses in Main street have other colors (nicer), the castle looks a bit like Neuschwanstein etc.<BR>About the restaurants, I wouldn't say like one of the previous posters that they are more interesting than the ones in WDW. And the food in WDW is certainly not bulk. <BR>In DL Paris I would advice you the Lucky Nugget or Plaza Gardens. The Steackhouse is too crowded and there is too much noice. The food in the Blue Lagoon is very good, but you'll have your dinner in the dark (only candles and lanterns). Walt's is often closed.<BR>And about the other restaurants: all the rest is fast food , ok, but you will have to &quot;fight&quot; to have a seat and table at dinner time.<BR><BR>About the second park, the Studios: it is a little park and you can't compare it with the MGM in Orlando. Except for the Rock and Rollercoaster, the Studio Tram Tour (not so good as the one in MGM Orlando), Armageddon and the stuntshow, there is not much to see, and certainly not for little children (Animagique, the Art of Disney animation and the flying carpets are ok for children)<BR><BR>A 3 days trip will be far enough, I think.<BR>When you like to skate, there is a skating rink outside the New York (not far from the Disneyland hotel where you want to book) All the hotels are between walkdistance from eachother.

OK. Here is from someone who did Disney in California and Paris eight weeks apart (I have a six year old!).<BR>I had been to Disneyland Paris 3 times before (once staying on site) and always enjoyed it through the eyes of my daughter. But, after going to California, it will never be the same. There are less attractions and only about four of them have fastpass. The on-site hotels are horribly expensive. Best idea is to stay off-site and visit Paris for most of the trip with only a day trip to Disney. If you find that hotels in Paris are too expensive, then a good tip is to stay halfway between the two in Marne-le-vallee (you can book online through &quot;Accor&quot. The RER is equidistant from Paris and Disney.

A friend of mine stayed at a Holiday Inn Express in Fontenay sur Bois. He said it was just 2 minutes walking to the RER station. Near Euro Disney and convenient to Paris. I hope this helps. I hope you have a nice trip.

EW is right. I didn't tell you in my previous post, but the Disneyland hotel is horribly expensive. There were more earlyer posts on the hotel subject. I would advice you to take a look at them. <BR><BR>If you decide not to spend the night in the resort, I can recommend the Novotel Coll&eacute;gien (from the Accord group)at 10 minutes from the parks (by car).

I live in Florida and would never travel to Paris to go to Disney. That said , if I lived in Europe it would have to be one of my travel destinations. Many people who read this board do not live in these Excited States!

We liked Disneyland Paris. Stayed one night at the Davy Crockett Ranch (sort of mobile homes). Not fancy but adequate. But there is a great recreation center with lots of things for kids to enjoy. After spending 3 weeks traveling, being in Disney felt great. It was a moment of familiarity in a long period of adventure and was comforting. Our kids especially enjoyed it. One day at the park is good enough. I heard the new park wasn't too great. And one day doing the activities at the &quot;ranch&quot;.