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

Just Back From a Magical Disneyland Paris Family Adventure! ✨🏰

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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. 🥰

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🛡️ 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!

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🍽️ 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. 💷

💡 This is exactly why it helps to plan a rough food budget before you go 👉 see more Disneyland Paris budget tips

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🗺️ Plan Your Route!

• Do one area at a time—there’s a lot of walking between lands! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
• Buy princess/character outfits and Minnie ears before you go. Shops in the parks are pricey! 🎀

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👟 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 and there’s buggy parking everywhere. 🚼

💡 Trust me, sore feet can ruin the mood fast 👉 see the best shoes to wear at Disneyland Paris

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📸 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 🚀
  • The dragon under Sleeping Beauty’s Castle 🐉

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⏰ 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.

💡 If you want a smoother day, this helps 👉 ride planning guide to avoid the longest queues

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🎆 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. ✨

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💡 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 made magical memories we’ll never forget.

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And don’t forget to join our Facebook group to swap stories, ask questions, and get even more Disneyland Paris tips.

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. 🥳

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Thanks to Sarah’s family for sharing their magical September 2022 adventure!