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Disneybounding, Birthday Magic & Character Meets – Quick Trip Report! 🧚♂️✨ Related Content You’ll Love: 👗 Disneybounding at Disneyland Paris: Ideas & Tips 🎉 Disneyland Paris Birthday Planning Guide 🥳 Best Character Dining at Disneyland Paris 🎭 Disneyland Paris Parade Guide Trip Highlights Gallery 📸Check out our Disneybounding looks (Rapunzel & Pascal, Anna & Elsa, Baby Yoda, and Tinkerbell!) plus some of our magical character meet & greet moments! Thank You to the DLP Tips Community! 🙏 A huge thank you to everyone in the DLPtips Facebook group who helped make our Disneyland Paris adventure absolutely magical! ✨ Our Disneybounding Outfits & Character Magic 👗🦎❄️🌟 We went all-out with Disneybounding—Rapunzel and Pascal, Anna and Elsa, Baby Yoda, and Tinkerbell got plenty of smiles (and so did we!).We had loads of fun meeting characters and making memories, and here are some top tips for anyone heading to Disneyland Paris soon: 🎂 Character Dining:Highly recommended—went for my birthday, and it was pure magic! No endless queues, just fun with Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, Daisy, Tigger, and Eeyore. (And yes, the photos are priceless!) 🎉 Birthday Cake:If you’re celebrating, order a birthday cake when booking your dining. Ours was delicious, and the cast members made a real fuss—definitely a special memory. 🎠 Parades: Halloween Parade and the Main Parade = both fantastic! For a great spot, get there at least 20 minutes early and sit on the kerb on Main Street. Pro tip: There’s a champagne cart right in front of the Gibson Ice Cream Parlor—makes parade-watching extra special! 🧳 Luggage Express:So easy and worth every penny. Arrival: Head to the top floor of the station, find the Disney Express sign, grab your tickets—pick up your bags at your hotel later. Departure: Bring bags to hotel baggage, swap ticket stubs, then hand over tickets at the station desk. Simple! 📱 The DLP App:Brilliant for live wait times, maps, water fountains, and toilets—total lifesaver. ✨ Final Thoughts:I’m usually a super-planner, but honestly, the best magic came when we relaxed and just enjoyed the moment.Make a list of “must-dos,” check the app for timings, but don’t stress—just let the magic happen! Have questions? Pop them in the comments below or join the DLP Tips Facebook group for even more Disney inspiration!
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Rebecca & Danni’s Disneyland Paris Trip Report Sept 2022 – Birthday Magic & Disney Blues! 🎂✨ Related Content You’ll Love: 👭 Planning a Trip to Disneyland Paris 📸 Disneyland Paris Character Dining 🏨 Best Budget Hotels Near Disneyland Paris 🎆 Disneyland Paris Premier Access Trip Highlights Gallery 📸We squeezed so many magical moments into five days! Here are some of our favourite memories—from princess hugs to parade sparkle. Our Five Days of Disney Magic 🏰 Just landed back from an epic 5-day, 4-night adventure—and honestly, the Disney blues are SO real 😭. Me and my bestie went for our (slightly belated) 30th birthdays in September 2022 and it was better than we could have imagined! We met 32 characters, rode everything we wanted, and watched the Dream… and Shine Brighter parade more times than we care to admit. Oh, and we said we’d only see the fireworks twice… but, classic us, we watched them every night. Zero regrets! Getting There ✈️ & Hotel Review 🏨 Flew from Manchester (5:55am—ouch!), no drama except a busy border at CDG (blame Mondays!). Took the Magic Shuttle to our hotel, which was smooth sailing. Stayed at the B&B Hotel—basic but spotless, continental brekkie (not loads of choice, but did the job!). Shuttle bus to and from the parks every day. Top Tip: Going in was easy, but after the fireworks… chaos! Some people need a lesson in queue manners! 😂 Our Disney Game Plan (Or Lack Of!) 🎢 So glad we had five days. No stress, no rushing—just time to soak up the magic. If we’d had less, we’d have been racing around like headless chickens! Favourite Disney Moments & Tips ✨ Princess Dining 👑: Booked before we left—AMAZING. Met Aurora, Cinderella, Ariel, Rapunzel, plus the mice, and had a fab 3-course meal. Character Dining 🐭: Met Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, Daisy Duck, Tigger, and Rabbit. Buffet was great, and Tigger had us in stitches! Character Breakfast 🍳: 8:15am slot is perfect—empty castle shots and the likes of Hook, Mr Smee, Pinocchio, Geppetto, Tigger, and Rabbit. Brekkie was lovely! Food Hacks 🍕🥪: Didn’t book every meal—sometimes just grabbed a Mickey pizza or hit Earl of Sandwich. Made sandwiches from breakfast bits to save money for souvenirs (pro tip!). Best Parade Spots 🎉: For Dream and Shine Brighter and Stars on Parade, bag a spot by the stages at the front—get there 30–45 mins before for a view you’ll never forget. Meet & Greets 🤩: Found most via the Disney app. Queues usually 30 mins, longest was an hour for Mickey and Minnie (worth every second!). Random characters pop up everywhere—Buzz, Piglet, Chip & Dale, Pluto, and even Maleficent! Ride Waits & Fast Track 🚀: Waits weren’t too bad, but bought Premier Access for Thunder Mountain and Peter Pan (those queues never drop!). Fireworks Strategy 🎆: Try to watch from different spots! We queued two hours for front row (incredible view), then did the back another night for a different vibe. Insider Secret 🌳: Next to L’Arbre Enchante in Fantasyland, watch for characters popping in and out for breaks. Shows 🎭: Mickey and the Magician was excellent (just wandered in three minutes before start—no extra cost). The Frozen one? Not so much—skip it! Souvenir Warning 🛍️: Prepare to spend! So many amazing 30th anniversary goodies—our wallets are lighter but our hearts are full! 🤣 Final Thoughts & Friendly Advice 📝 Don’t over-plan! Know what you want to do, but don’t stress about rigid schedules. The Disneyland Paris app is a must—helps you find characters, check wait times, and map out your day. Most of all, soak it all in and have the BEST time ever.If you need any help or tips, just shout in the DLPtips Facebook group —happy to help! 😊 Now excuse us while we scroll through 1000 photos and wish we could go back tomorrow… 😭🙈
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Ffion’s Disneyland Paris Trip Report – Marvel-ous Memories! 🦸♂️✨ Related Content You’ll Love: 🎢 Best Family Rides at Disneyland Paris 📅 Disneyland Paris Crowd Calendar 🎒 Disneyland Paris Packing Tips 🏨 Where to Stay: Hotel Reviews & Tips 🍔 Where to Eat at Disneyland Paris Trip Highlights Gallery 📸Can’t tell you how many smiles we packed into three days! Here’s a peek at our favourite moments—from Spidey sightings to Mickey-shaped pizza. The Adventure Begins: Arriving at the Marvel Hotel 🏨🦸♀️ We’re home after an incredible 3-night stay at the Marvel Hotel! Thanks so much for all the tips on the DLPtips facebook group before we left—they came in handy. This place is super modern, right next to the parks, and only a 5-minute stroll away. We loved every Marvel-lous minute. 😍 Day 1 – Arrival & New York Bar 🍕🍟 Arrived late, checked in, and made a beeline for the New York Bar for dinner. Must-try: The Mickey pizza—honestly, delicious! The staff were great—no problem swapping out some fries for us. Perfect way to kick off our superhero adventure! Day 2 – Parade Magic, Buzz Battles & Marvel Madness 🚀✨🕸️ Most of our second day was in Disneyland Park: Dream… and Shine Brighter Parade: Absolute joy! Castle Christmas Shop: Nearly blew the budget—so many sparkly souvenirs. Buzz Lightyear & Discoveryland: Blasted some aliens, grabbed a quick lunch at Café Hyperion (fast, not fancy, but filled a gap!). Fantasyland: Teacups and Dumbos for the win—my little one was in their element! Peter Pan’s Flight: Queue was loooong, but found out you can buy a Premier Access pass for €12pp. (Top tip for next time!) Avengers Campus: If you’re a Marvel fan, plan to hang here for an hour or so. Spotted Spider-Man swinging, Black Panther and Black Widow up top, Thor and Loki by the Quinjet, Falcon, Iron Man, and even the Warriors of Wakanda! Characters appear all the time, so keep your camera ready! Fireworks & Illuminations: Yes, it’s busy—but totally worth being in the crowd for that magic moment. 🎆 Back at the hotel, we did the Super Hero Station (hotel guests only)—met Captain America! 🦸♂️ Totally epic.Ended the day with McDonald’s for dessert—honestly, the menu puts ours to shame! Day 3 – Character Breakfast, Studio Fun & Park-Hopping Pros 🍳🎠🚗 Started off with a character breakfast at Plaza Gardens. My little one isn’t big on characters up close, but it was worth it for the photos! Met Pinocchio, Geppetto, Eeyore, Tigger, Captain Hook, and Smee. Got on favourites like Autopia (do this early—the queue grows faster than a queue for free churros) and Orbitron rockets. Headed over to Walt Disney Studios Park: No shows this time, but enjoyed Cars Road Trip and did a bit of retail therapy! Back for the 5.30 parade—never gets old! Pirates of the Caribbean was a huge hit. 🏴☠️ Studios Park: much quieter in the evening—perfect for getting loads done: Flying Carpets Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin The other Cars ride (lost track of the names, was too busy having fun!) Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure: Only queued 20 mins at night—worth skipping the big queues in the day with a toddler. Food highlights: Casey’s Corner hot dogs 🌭—quick, tasty, and perfect for when you’re dashing between parades. Stark Factory—pasta and pizza heaven if you’re all “burgered out”! Day 4 – One Last Slice of Magic 🍕✨ Last morning = back into Disneyland Park for one final wander. Ate at Bella Notte—another Mickey pizza and some great kids’ options. It’s been over a decade since my last visit—seeing my child light up at Disney brought back all the memories and then some. Ffion’s Honest Tips & Final Thoughts 💡 Marvel Hotel is fantastic—especially for superhero fans! 2–3 days in the parks is about right, but if you want to see all the shows, go for an extra day. Visit Avengers Campus in the evening for more character interactions and shorter queues. Don’t skip the parades or fireworks—even if you have to elbow your way to a good spot. It’s worth it! Use Premier Access passes for Peter Pan, Autopia, and anything else that builds up a queue. Just…enjoy it! Don’t stress about ticking every box. Sometimes the best Disney moments are the unplanned ones. We loved every minute and can’t wait to return for more Disney magic! 😍✨ Have questions for Ffion? join the chat in our Facebook group! 💬
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Our Epic Disneyland Paris Family Adventure – Trip Report Related Content You’ll Love: Best Family Rides at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris Crowd Calendar Packing Tips for Disneyland Paris Pym’s Kitchen Buffet ✈️ About Our CrewHold onto your Mickey ears – this was a big one! We travelled as a party of 11 (yes, ELEVEN!): Me, my husband, and our three kids (ages 21, 19, and 16) My sister, her husband, and their two kids (8 & 11) And the true heroes: my mum and dad, both in their 70s This magical trip was a treat from my parents – the sort of generosity that makes you wonder if they’re secretly hoping for sainthood. 🛫 Getting There Flew easyJet from Bristol. Flight time: 55 minutes (barely enough time for a cuppa and a nervous wee). Private transfer: Prestige Travel had 2 spotless minibuses ready and waiting for us at the airport – €160 each way (return) for all 11. Worth every euro for the zero faff factor! Tip: The transfer company was great at keeping in touch – emails and even a welcome phone call. You love to see it. 🏨 Our Hotel: Adagio Val d’EuropeThis isn’t just a hotel – it’s more like a series of apartments. Ours had: A living room with kitchen area (fridge, microwave, table – the works) Downstairs bathroom and two sofa beds Upstairs: double room, twin room, and another bathroom with both bath and shower A little bit old in places but very clean and loads of space. Only 5 mins walk to the Val d’Europe Shopping Centre (180+ shops and a supermarket that’s a budget foodie’s dream). Food court = massive. Three huge pizzas and a spag bol for €38. If that’s not a bargain, I’ll eat my Minnie ears. Getting to the Parks: Free shuttle: 10 minutes to Disney gates Or hop on the train at Val d’Europe – just one stop and €2 to Disneyland Paris! Family Hack:We stocked up on breakfast bits, snacks, baguettes, cheese, crisps, and… wine. €100 sorted us for the whole stay, and yes, we finished every drop. 🌆 Central Paris for the Day Hopped on the RER: €7 each way from the shopping centre, 40 minutes to Paris. Did the hop-on hop-off river cruise with Batobus – the best way to see Paris without breaking a sweat. Nine stops, loads of sights, and barely a moan from the kids. 🎢 In the Parks – Three Days of MagicWe pre-booked 3-day park passes. Here’s how we split our days: Day 1: Walt Disney Studios Day 2: Disneyland Park Day 3: Both parks, ticking off our favourites and anything we missed Top Tips for Surviving (and Thriving): Fireworks: Best spot is to the right of the castle (exit Discoveryland and lean against the fence). Less crowded, something to lean on, and a perfect view. Save Money: Bring empty water bottles – fill them up at the fountains in the park. It’s basically free gold. Snacks: Bring your own picnics and snacks for queuing. More time for rides, less time spent queuing for chips. Marvel Avengers Campus: Open until 10:30pm. Go late – barely any queues after 9pm. 🍔 Foodie Review: PYM KitchenWe only did one ‘proper’ sit-down meal in the parks – PYM Kitchen, and here’s the lowdown: Prebooked via the app (€42 pp including a soft drink) It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet with MASSIVE burgers and hot dogs, loads of salads, salmon, belly pork, and desserts Theming is fab, food is hot and tasty, but… for €200 for five of us, it was good, not mind-blowing In short: worth it for the Marvel vibes, but you’re mostly paying for the setting 💡 How We Made It Work (and Actually Enjoyed Ourselves) Big group (ages 8 to 73), so we went with the flow No over-planning or running around – we just wandered, did rides as we found them, and soaked it all up Accidentally caught the 30th Anniversary show and the parade. Sometimes magic just finds you Managed every must-do ride (some twice!) and avoided any major meltdowns Golden Rule:Don’t overthink, don’t over-plan. You’re here for a holiday, not an Olympic time trial. Breathe, laugh, take silly photos, and enjoy every moment – tired feet and all. Any questions? Pop them in the comments or in our DLP Tips Facebook group – we’re a friendly bunch! Thank You to Jayne Jeremiah and her group for the amazing trip report. See you next time! ✨ Ready to Experience the Difference? 🎟️ Book Your Disneyland Paris Adventure Now ▶️
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🎢 Just Back From a Magical Adventure! We’re just back after 3 days in Paris and 2 in Disneyland—completely exhausted but absolutely buzzing!Even my husband, who was sceptical before we went, fell in love with Disneyland Paris and is already dreaming up our next trip. 🥰 🛡️ Top Tips & Must-Knows Watch Out for Pickpockets!⚠️ Pickpockets are common outside Disneyland and on the RER, especially from Val d’Europe. They even tried with us, but we spotted them—so keep your wits about you! 🍽️ How We Ate (and Saved Money!) Bring snacks or a packed lunch 🥪 for daytime munching, then splash out on Mickey-shaped treats and sweets! We did just one main restaurant meal each day. Rainforest Café was a winner—beautiful theming and really tasty food (better than the London one!).Dinner for four was about £100. 💷 🗺️ Plan Your Route! Do one area at a time—there’s a lot of walking between lands! 🚶♀️🚶♂️ Buy princess/character outfits and Minnie Mouse ears before you go. Shops in the parks are pricey! 🎀 👟 Comfy Shoes & Buggies FTW You’ll be on your feet all day—comfortable shoes are a MUST! 👟We used two buggies, even for our 6-year-old, and they were lifesavers.The park is super accessible (step-free) and there’s buggy parking everywhere. 🚼 📸 Magical Moments: Characters & Rides Try to do at least one character meet & greet—the queues can be long, but the characters make it so special.(Top tip: I left my husband in the queue and took the girls on rides. Bless him! 😅) Best rides for us: Peter Pan’s Flight ✨ Pirates of the Caribbean 🏴☠️ It’s a Small World 🌏 Big Thunder Mountain 🚂 Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast 🚀 …and the dragon under Sleeping Beauty’s Castle! My little one loved visiting him—she wants one as a pet now! 🐉 ⏰ Queue Like a Pro Best time to ride? After 7pm! Queues were much shorter and we dashed from one ride to the next. Power bank alert! 🔋 You’ll take LOADS of photos and videos. We didn’t see any charging points in the park—our power bank saved the day! 🎆 Don’t Miss the Shine Brighter Show! The Shine Brighter show is a MUST-SEE—we actually preferred it to the parade! Best viewing spot: To the side of the two front stages for a great view. ✨ 💡 Final Thoughts & Family Highlights Don’t stress about sticking to a plan—go with the flow and enjoy every single minute. The days absolutely fly by! We were a family of four (kids aged 6 & 3) and we made magical memories. Already can’t wait to go back! 💖 ✨ Mickey’s Disney Mum Tips: Planning your own Disneyland Paris adventure?Check out these guides for the latest tips and insider advice: Disneyland Paris Crowd Calendar 2025 📅 Planning Tips 📝 Budget Tips 💸 Hotel Reviews & Comparisons 🏨 Dining Guide 🍴 And don’t forget to join our Facebook group to swap stories and ask questions! Would we do it all again? In a heartbeat! If you’re heading to Disneyland Paris soon, soak it all in and let the magic take over. 🥳 Thanks to Sarah’s family for sharing their magical September 2022 adventure!
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Trip Report: First Family Adventure at Disneyland Paris *Just on our drive home from a fabulous 3-day break—our very first time at Disneyland Paris! Honestly, I feel like I’ve never given DLP the attention it deserves… Please forgive me, Disneyland!! We did Walt Disney World five years ago and couldn’t wait to go back, but with Covid and life getting in the way, that just wasn’t possible. So this year, we celebrated our daughter’s 11th birthday at DLP. She dreams of seeing all the castles, so it seemed the perfect way to help with that dream—and give us a much-needed Disney fix! Hotel & First Impressions We stayed at Hotel Cheyenne in a Woody’s Roundup Room, which we found perfect! Decent-sized rooms, really comfy beds, fab shower and fantastically themed—especially for my Toy Story-mad hubby! I’d definitely book here again. It was about a 10-minute walk to Disney Village, which made for a lovely start to each day. The lack of pool didn’t bother us; we were too busy in the parks anyway! Birthday Magic & Character Breakfast We did the character breakfast on our daughter’s birthday and had a cake brought out to her—an absolutely magical moment. The cake was huge (definitely too big for the four of us!), with interesting textures and a tangy orange bit, but still so worth it! Meeting different characters was a highlight—Pinocchio especially was a huge treat for me. Yes, I’m 35 and got teary when Pinocchio sat with me for a hug and a kiss… but hey, that’s Disney magic for you! It’s not the cheapest breakfast, but the character interaction was brilliant. I’d absolutely book character dining again on a future visit. Dining Highlights We ate at Rainforest Café on Poppy’s birthday eve—amazing atmosphere, lovely food, and fantastic service from our waiter, Matty. Yes, it was a pricey treat (my son saw the bill and said, “Have we even got that much?!” 🤣🤣), but we felt it was worth it for a relaxed meal. Our little boy is vegetarian and, while there wasn’t loads of choice everywhere, he didn’t go hungry: Mickey pizza, a veggie burrito (ordered while in the queue for Big Thunder Mountain—so convenient!), vegetable pasta at Rainforest, and plenty from the breakfast buffet: beans, scrambled eggs, vegan sausage, waffles and syrup, croissants… We were all stuffed! Tips, Tricks & Lasting Memories There’s so much I could say about our trip, but I’ll keep it (sort of) short! My biggest advice: do what you want, enjoy every moment, and be prepared to wait. Ride queues weren’t too bad, but character meets took longer—2 hours 10 minutes to meet Stitch (totally worth it for my daughter’s smile). Get there early for characters if you can! A little disappointment: not much memorabilia in the shops—couldn’t even find a photo frame for our family Mickey meet! But… we got the PhotoPass (€75) and found it excellent value for the number of great pictures we got, especially from our Mickey meet. We collected temporary passes and transferred all our photos onto the main pass—super easy. Final Thoughts For anyone still there: enjoy every second!For anyone going soon: you’re in for a real treat!And for anyone on the way home—trust me, I feel your pain. Time to start planning the next trip already!Thank you to this group for all the help and advice. xx Thank you, Shell, for sharing your magical trip report! Planning Your Own Disneyland Paris Adventure? Not sure where to start or just looking for the latest tips?Check out these guides to help you make the most of your trip: Disneyland Paris Crowd Calendar 2025Find the best (and quietest) times to visit! Disneyland Paris Planning TipsAll our best advice for a smooth and magical break. Budget Tips: How to Save at Disneyland ParisMaximise the magic without maxing out your bank card! Hotel Reviews & ComparisonsHonest reviews of all Disney and partner hotels. Dining Guide: Where to Eat at Disneyland ParkMenus, meal plans, and family-friendly picks. If you have a question or want to share your own experience, just leave a comment below or join our Facebook group!
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