Guided Tours at Disneyland Paris VIP Tour Guide & Latest Perks

🗺️ Guided Tours at Disneyland Paris – VIP Tour Overview

Dreaming of a behind-the-scenes peek at Disneyland Paris or hoping for a Cast Member to reveal all those hidden Disney secrets? Sadly, regular guided group tours have taken a break for 2025. But if you want to experience the resort like a true VIP (and don’t mind splashing out!), there’s a luxury option that’ll have you skipping queues, snapping photos with Mickey, and watching parades from the best seats in the house.

Here’s what’s actually available in 2025—no fairy dust, just the facts (and a few tips to make your day magical).

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💥 Related:

• Disneyland Paris Entertainment Guide – Shows, Parades & Tips

• Best Ways to Skip the Queues in 2025

• Ultimate Disneyland Paris Planning Tips

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✨ The Disney Classic VIP Tour – 2025 Perks & Updates

Forget the clipboard and ear-piece—this is proper Disney luxury, and it’s the only official guided experience you can book for 2025.

What’s Included?

• Meet & Greet in Donald’s Salon (New for 2025!)
  Start your day in style in this all-new, Victorian-themed reception lounge, exclusive to VIP tour guests.

• Complimentary Drinks in Donald Lounge
  Throughout your tour, you can relax and recharge in the plush VIP lounge with unlimited free refreshments—a welcome breather in any weather!

• Unlimited Faster Access to All Attractions
  Use Premier Access lanes or even the attraction exits (depending on availability) to skip the regular queues at both parks. Ride as much as you want—your guide keeps the pace.

• Priority Meet & Greets with Disney Characters
  Skip the long waits and enjoy direct access to meet Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses at Princess Pavilion, and top photo locations like Starport and Toon Plaza. Character photos without the queue stress!

• VIP Parade & Show Viewing Areas
  Enjoy reserved front-row viewing for select parades and shows (subject to programme and availability). You’ll never have to elbow your way to a kerbside spot again.

• Dedicated Disney Guide
  A friendly expert will escort your group for the whole tour—helping with plans, sharing insider tips, and keeping everything running smoothly.

• Custom Itinerary
  Want to focus on thrill rides, princess encounters, or a little of everything? Your guide tailors the experience to your group (within reason, and subject to show schedules/availability).

• 6 Consecutive Hours of VIP Magic
  Long enough to see and do almost everything you want, without wasting time in line.

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The Essentials

• Price: €3,600 for up to 10 guests (6 consecutive hours).

• Availability: VIP Tours are strictly limited—book well in advance, especially for peak dates and holidays.

• Meals: Not included, but your guide can help arrange table service or snack stops along the way.

• Accessibility: Tours can be tailored for guests with reduced mobility or specific needs—just mention it when booking.

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Official Site FAQ Highlights

• Donald’s Salon is the new VIP check-in and reception lounge as of April 2025.

• Complimentary drinks are offered in the indoor Donald Lounge throughout your tour.

• Parade & show access is reserved, but can be impacted by show capacity, weather, or schedule changes—ask when booking.

• Character meets are available at select indoor locations (and your guide can give you priority access where possible).

• Tours must be booked in advance. Walk-up availability is basically zero.

• No official backstage access is included, but your guide may share trivia and take you to hidden corners of the parks.

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⚖️ Is a VIP Tour Worth It?

• Perfect for milestone birthdays, large families, or once-in-a-lifetime trips.

• Best way to skip lines—ride, meet, and view more in six hours than most do in two days!

• Not for every budget, but a true “treat yourself” Disney experience.

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📝 Pro Tips

• Book as early as you can—VIP slots go fast, especially for holidays, Halloween, and Christmas.

• Ask about specific shows or parades you want front-row access to—your guide can help plan around the entertainment schedule.

• Use the lounge! Don’t rush—take a breather with complimentary drinks and make the most of your VIP downtime.

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🧐 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I still do a group history or architecture tour?
A: Not at this time. Only private VIP Tours are running for 2025.

Q: Does the VIP Tour include behind-the-scenes areas?
A: Not officially—your guide may point out hidden details, but backstage access isn’t standard.

Q: Is the Donald Lounge worth it?
A: Absolutely—complimentary drinks, plush seating, and a crowd-free place to recharge.

Q: Will I definitely get to meet every character?
A: Your guide will prioritise the best available character meet locations, but availability depends on daily schedules.

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🚫 No Public Guided Tours in 2025

Short answer: No regular group walking tours.
As of July 2025, Disneyland Paris has suspended all classic public guided tours listed below.

Below are the Tours which have been offered in the past but are currently NOT AVAILABLE until further notice.

No small-group history or architecture strolls. No “secret trivia” walks with Cast Members (unless you get lucky in the queue!).
If you want in-depth Disney stories, self-guided apps, guidebooks, or a chatty Cast Member are your best bet this year.

DLP Guided Tours

One of the most fulfilling & unique things to do whilst at Disneyland Paris is to take a guided tour inside the parks. There are 4 tours to choose from with varying schedules & prices. Of course, doing all 4 would be great but even getting the chance to do one can transform your holiday & show you things you may never have seen or noticed before….. even for the Disney experts out there!

Disneyland Park Tour

If you ever want to find out the secrets of Disneyland Paris then the Disneyland Park Tour is a must do event. Your guide will take you through all 5 magical lands, letting you in on many secrets of the park. You will also be told the history of the park with exclusive behind-the-scenes facts from Walt Disney himself. Your guide will tell you what Walt thought of Disney parks and what he wanted to achieve. The tours start at 1pm & 2pm each day from City Hall with a maximum of 10 persons per tour.

The cost is approximately €75 per adult & €50 for children. You can book in advance by calling Disney Paris direct or by seeing if there are any spaces by asking at City Hall in the morning. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours on average. This is a walking tour and you will not be riding any attractions.

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Walt Disney Studios Tour

Walt Disney animation is famed throughout the world & on this tour you will see exactly why that is. Your guide will take you to a working studio in Walt Disney Studios park where you can see how the magical animations & special effects are used to bring movies to life. With plenty of hidden secrets and unique history from your tour guide you will never look at the studios in the same way again. The tour starts at 3pm daily from Studio Services.

The cost is around €75 per adult & €50 for children. You can book in advance by calling Disney Paris direct or by seeing if there are any spaces by asking at Studio services in the morning. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes on average. This is a walking tour and you will not be riding any attractions.

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Guided Tour

Also inside the Walt Disney Studios you can take a specialist tour. This guided tour is a niche guided tour of the tower of Terror themed area and ride. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Guided tour at DLP  is only available in French language. Again the cost is aproximately €60 per adult & €35 per child and lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Spaces are limited to 10 guests at a time. Tours operate on Wednesdays & Saturdays only at 9:00am. If you wish to book this tour then please visit Studio Services for availability. The tour itself will give you an inside look at the story behind the Tower of Terror attraction & uncover the macabre history of the ride. there are a few hidden secrets also divulged to really enhance your knowledge of this iconic attraction. This a walking tour which does not include riding the attraction.

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