Is Disneyland Paris worth it?
 

My boyfriend and I are thinking of visiting Disneyland Paris later on this year, possibly in September. I've been to Walt Disney World in Florida, which I loved, but I've heard that the French version isn't quite up to scratch. What do people think?<BR>We were thinking of staying in a Disney hotel for a few days, but would we be better staying in Paris and taking a day trip to Disney? Any advice would be gratefully received.

I would stay in Paris and if you want to spend a day at Disney. I did that one time, but I have been to Paris several times (otherwise I don't think I could have left to go to Disney) As far as the park itself it was lovely, it compares VERY favorably to the Magic Kingdom. The attention to detail was mind boggleing I think it is a much prettier park than Magic Kingdom.

I have not been there, but my opinion would probably be if you really want to go there two days and spend those entire days there, it probably would make more sense to just stay at a hotel near the park to save time and energy. It is right on the RER line, but far out, so I would think it will take perhaps an hour each way in transportation. If you are spending your entire time at the park until late, why stay in a hotel in Paris? Also, some metro/RER lines are not as safe late at night. That is presuming you don't mind moving hotels after a few days; I don't like doing that, I prefer to check-in once, but since you asked, I figured it doesn't bother you.<BR><BR>I've heard they've improved that park within the last few years, actually.

My dil loved it; she couldn't wait to get there. She was disappointed in the quality of the t-shirts she bought - said they pretty much fell apart in the first washing.

Don't Americans think all of Europe is Disneyland? ;-)

You make me very sad.<BR>

I went ot disney on my first trip to paris in november 2000, because my husband wanted to go and since it was his trip too i went. I have to say I would have prefered to be at the dorsay or any other place that was warm , but we enjoyed it. Perhaps because it was late november and it was all decorated for christmas or because my huband had taken me to paris for our first european trip. Now I am going back for the 3rd time since 2000 and will bginging my mom to see disney. Will we stay there no, we will just go in for teh day

Paris itself is a REAL fantasyland...why go for the artifical.. if you were 7 or 8 I could see it but after 14 trips to Paris I haven't seen all there is to see there!The whole damn country is a fantasyland..

Got to Disneyland is you want to. I'd probably only schedule a day for it rather than stay our there, but that's me.I get tired of purists who think you're selling out if you decide to visit D-Land when you're in Paris. Its as if choosing to go there means I have no apreciation for the history and art that surrounds me in Paris. Well, phooey!. I am going to be in Paris this summer and I will be visiting Disneyland. Why? Because I'll be closer to a Disney park in Paris than I ever will be here at home. Because as a college student I worked at Disneyland and loved it. And because I'll be in Paris for a good long time and a day for pop culture and riding rides and eating Mickey Mouse shaped ice cream bars just might be a blast. I don't think I'd take the time if I were only in Paris for a few nights but I'm not. Go, have fun! It will not be like Walt Disney World but WDW is a city unto itself. It will be more like visitng Disneyland with an accent and wine. Ride the Teacups once for me.

What a strange idea! You are in France for goodness sake, why go for a slice of Americana? See something French, otherwise why bother crossing the Atlantic?

Helen, you are simply too stupid for words!

And you xxx, are not very imaginative.

Why Helen, for the reasons I just stated above. One day out of a trip to France to see something I'd have to take a plane to at home is worth it to me. And you know what? Sometimes on a long trip if I'm homesick and want a cheap lunch I GO TO MCDONALDS! The horror! Your response implies that the only reason some of us would go to Paris is to see Disneyland and that perhaps we might be a few francs short of a full wallet. I like Renoir, I go to the Orsay, I like Money I go to the Marmottan. I like Walt I go to Disneyland.

Disneyland Paris is good. Some of the rides are newer and better than their Florida counterparts. There are some good web sites that might advise you.<BR>There is now a second park there also, so you will definitely need two days if you want to do both.<BR>www.dlp-guidebook.de/ <BR>www.themeparkinsider.com <BR><BR>Doug

Well, okay - I have to put in my two cents worth!<BR>We are a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 kids ages 10 & 7) on our first trip to France. Our niece is marrying a nice French fellow & we're going to the wedding in Montlucon. We're doing 4 days in Paris & 2 days at Disneyland. Since we live in Wisconsin USA, we don't often have the chance to "do Disney". My 47-year old husband (3rd kid actually!) loves everything Disney & this was his first request when we began planning this trip! After reading all the various posts about Paris I'm afraid my initial impressions are less-than-fabulous. Disney sounds like a welcome respite from 1) smokers everywhere 2) dog poop in the streets 3) pickpockets 4) the worry about whether I will stick out like an ugly American tourist if I am comfortable wearing vacation clothes/shoes. I suppose some people would tell me to stay home, get a life, etc. This is our vacation - we want to have fun. A slice of no-smoking, clean, worry-free fun sounds wonderful to me! I am hoping Disneyland Paris is closer in ambience to the Anaheim park rather than Orlando. Orlando is too big, too much. Disneyland-Anaheim is much more initimate, easier to get around, less crowded, less overwhelming. So yes, we are doing Paris (staying in 6e) and all the usual tourist stuff (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Lourve, Arch de Triumphe, Seine boat ride, etc.), but I think after 4 days of the big city, we'll enjoy Disneyland too

I'm an American, and I've been to Disneyland Paris twice (July 2000 and March 2002). On my last visit, we also went to the new MGM Studios just outside Paris.<BR><BR>Personally, I prefer Paris over Orlando. It's smaller and very doable in a day. It's unique to hear Mickey speak in French!<BR><BR>If you're not a Disney fan, obviously, it makes no sense to go. But we like Disney and had a wonderful time!<BR><BR>One piece of advice: I'd REALLY buy your tickets ahead of time. It's no big deal. You can either buy them at the main tourist office near the Arc de Triomphe, or in the metro, you can buy a ticket to Disneyland when you buy your metro ticket to Marnee la Chessy (probably misspelled, sorry), where Disney is located. The queques to buy tickets at the park itself can be daunting!<BR><BR>Personally, I've always taken the metro in from Paris. It's less than an hour away and the extra expense for a Disney hotel isn't worth it to me.<BR><BR>Jennifer

topping for rebecca

I would save the expense of flying to Europe and go to Florida again.

Why do people always think that going to Disneyland Paris is the ONLY reason people go to Paris? Duh! Some people go to Disneyland Paris as part of a trip to Paris, not just to go to Disneyland!!!

Why would anyone fly all those hours,spend all that money,to go to another country,to go to Disneyland?<BR>Do you just love Disneyland so much? Why bother going to France?<BR>If you want a day trip in France, why not go to Chartres? Lyon?<BR>I cannot comprehend the mentality of someone going to Europe to visit Disneyland.<BR>