We are planning a trip to Disneyland Paris later this year and are looking at the on-site/off-site options.
We plan to stay three nights but arrive late on the day of arrival and depart early on our day of departure leaving two full days in between.
Is it possible to book on site hotels without the inclusive passes - we would be paying for days we wouldn%26#39;t use.
Alternatively has anyone any views on staying off site - particularly at the Disneyland Paris Holiday Inn?
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I have stayed at a couple of places around Disney Paris, I strongly advise that the Disneyland Paris Holiday Inn is the place to stay, they seem to have some amazing advance rates at the moment. It not that this hotel is perfect, but it was a relief to stay somewehere pleasant. I am not a fussy person but some of the hotels in the area Including so called on site, are not up to it. This one is great. Two double beds just great.
If you have not been to the area before, it will surprise you, its really in the country side, the park itself is just like Disney in Los Angeles, with a french touch, Take that as you will, but the park is a little more French rather than a little more Disney.
I advise the breakfast at the hotel, park food is expensive and not the best.
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Pino , let Goofy tell you : Stay in Paris %26amp; get the RER out there. YOu%26#39;ll save money...
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Yes, stay in Paris... I cannot think of why you would spend 3 days in or near DisneyLand Paris..... even if you stay in Paris and go by RER every day to Disney... you will enjoy it more.
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pinnochio: Depending on what you are looking for in experience. I go to Disneyworld several times a year, and have always stayed with the exception of once at a Disney owned resort. There is a difference! Hotels can be clean, wonderful staff- however there is something that Disney does that allows you to emerse yourself in fantasy the moment you walk in the door. I can not imagine the food not being well prepared given Disney%26#39;s repetation of excellence, especially in a land which is noted for its cusine. What an experience to be within walking distance to the theme parks rather than relying on transportation. Spending more time getting to and from rather than enjoying the flexibility of being that close. However I am quite biased as a true Disneyanna fan.
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Just a follow up, remember this is Disneyland Paris, which, while owned PARTIALLY by the Disney corporation, is Nothing like Disneyworld. The quality you find at a disneyworld resort in Florida is NOTHING like you find in France, so onsite properties have limited value in France, except perhaps early entry to park, but crowds will not be an issue In the winter.
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Thank you all for your comments.
In 2000 we were lucky enough to go to Florida and stayed on site - it really did make for a magical stay.
However this time - taking into account some reports from fellow travellers - the option of staying off-site but still close to Disney appealed. The Disneyland Paris Holiday Inn therefore seemed a good bet.
For those who suggested staying in Paris and travelling on the RER, do you have any suggestions of reasonable quality hotels close to the train link?
Thank you once again for your replies. It is exciting to note that a message posted in Glasgow has met with replies from USA, Luxembourg and Cairo!
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Pino : the train goes through Paris ! Look at the map. I can%26#39;t understand someone telling me that the disney fodd is excellent. It%26#39;s mass fooding with Pizza %26amp; Hamburgers .Nothing to do with french cuisine. Have dinner in Paris ...
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The RER line A would be direct to Disney (Marne La Vallee station), hence a hotel near an RER A station will facilitate direct connections. Within Paris, these RER stations would be Chatelet Les Halles (or anywhere close to Notre Dame), the Opera (conveniently located near the famous Department Stores and walking distance to the Louvre and the Champs Elysees), or Charles De Gaulle/Etoile.
You can also include the areas around Nation and Gare De Lyon, but these are not my favourite areas to stay.
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Thanks Guguk and Sherif - your advice is appreciated.
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Not sure why you would stay in Paris unless you want to spend time in the city. That%26#39;s really a long commute twice a day after a long day on your feet in the park. The onsite hotels are fine and nicely themed but are sorely in need of renovation and pricey. The Holiday Inn is a solid choice, new and a better value with shuttle service to and from the park.
If you arent going to be spending all the time you have at Disney and do plan on spending at least one full day in Paris then staying in Paris might be worth it.
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