Sarah's Family Trip Report: Disneyland Paris, September 2022

🎢 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! 💖