Cowboy Cookout Barbecue (4,2/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-16:00

Tex Mex, Vegetarian / Quick Service Restaurant

March Hare Refreshments (4,2/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

Opening times : 10:00-19:00

On-the-go

Le Vieux Moulin (4,2/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:00-19:30

On-the-go

Cable Car Bake Shop (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 10:00-23:30

American / Quick Service Restaurant

The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 13:00-19:00

Ice Creams / On-the-go

Cookie Kitchen (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 08:30-23:30

On-the-go

Market House Deli (3,9/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 08:00-23:00

French, Vegetarian / Quick Service Restaurant

Au Chalet de la Marionnette (3,8/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-21:00

German / On-the-go

Restaurant Hakuna Matata (3,7/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-23:30

African / Quick Service Restaurant

Pizzeria Bella Notte (3,7/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-17:00

Italian / Quick Service Restaurant

Colonel Hathi’s Pizza Outpost (3,7/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-17:00

Italian / Quick Service Restaurant

Toad Hall Restaurant (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-17:00

Fish specialities, Vegan, Vegetarian / Quick Service Restaurant

Last Chance Cafe (3,5/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-21:30

Tex Mex, Vegetarian, Vegan / Quick Service Restaurant

New York Style Sandwiches (3,4/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 08:00-23:00

Café Hyperion (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:00-22:30

American, Vegetarian / Quick Service Restaurant, Mobile order

Fuente del Oro Restaurant (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-22:30

Tex Mex, Vegetarian, Vegan / Quick Service Restaurant

Casey’s Corner (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:00-23:30

American / Quick Service Restaurant, Mobile order

Café De La Brousse (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – menu – Location and photos

On-the-go

Super Diner (3,3/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Vegetarian, Vegan, American / Quick service restaurant

Stark Factory (3,2/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan / Quick service restaurant

Restaurant en Coulisse (3,3/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:00-20:30

American, Vegetarian / Quick Service Restaurant

Cool Stop (2,2/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

Opening times : 12:00-00:00

Some extra ones not easy to assess

The Ice Cream Company – not much ratings (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 14:00-20:00

Ice Creams / On-the-go

L’arbre Enchanté – Few ratings (4,7/5?)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

On-the-go

Ben & Jerry’s – Few ratings (3,6/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

Opening times : 12:00-22:00

Cool Post (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

On-the-go

The Coffee Grinder – Ratings confusing (4/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 08:30-18:00

On-the-go

Cool Station (2,8/5)

Price Range $ – Location and photos

Opening times : 10:00-20:00

On-the-go

Hep Cat Corner (?)

Price Range $ / Quick Service Restaurant

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Inventions (4,5/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 12:30-14:30 and 18:00-22:30

California Grill (4,5/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : Will be on the link above when reopening.

Walt’s. An American Restaurant (4,4/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-16:00

Auberge de Cendrillon (4,3/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 12:00-16:00

Plaza Gardens Restaurant (4,2/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 09:30-20:00/21:00 Saturday

Crockett’s Tavern (4,2/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 18:00-22:00

Manhattan Restaurant – New York Hotel (4,2/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-10:00 and 18:00-22:30

Bistrot Chez Rémy Ratatouille (4,1/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-19:30

The Lucky Nugget Saloon (4,1/5)

Price Range $ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-22:00

Restaurant Agrabah Café (4/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-20:30

Captain Jack’s – Restaurant des Pirates (4/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-22:00

Silver Spur Steakhouse (4/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-21:00

La Grange – Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 18:00-23:00 and 18:00-01:40 Friday’s and Saturday’s

Downtown Restaurant (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-23:00

Hunter’s Grill et Beaver Creek Tavern (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:30

Chuck Wagon Café (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:30

Annette’s Diner (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 09:30-23:00 and 11:30-00:00 Saturday’s

Cape Cod (3,9/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:30

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outisde the park in hotels

The Steakhouse (3,8/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 12:00-23:00

OUTSIDE DISNEY

Yacht Club (3,5/5)

Price Range $$$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:30

La Cantina (3,5/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : Opening times : 07:00-11:00 and 18:00-22:30

Hotel Cheyenne

PYM Kitchen (3,4/5)

Price Range $$ – Menu – Location and photos

Opening times : 11:30-21:30

Newly open and overhyped but bad rated

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Best 1 days tickets

1st position -> the “2-Park 1-Day Ticket” from 81€(eco). Better if you stay one day, you need to access the 2 parks.

2nd position -> The “1-Park 1-Day Ticket” from 56€(eco). Because it is the cheaper if you are only interested to see only the main park or Walt Disney studio only.

Best 2-3-4 days tickets

1st position -> The “2-Park, 2-Day Ticket” from 142€(eco). Because it is the best value if you want to stay 2 days at Disneyland Paris.

2nd position -> The “2-Park, 3-Day Ticket” from 201€(eco). Because it is the best value for 3 days. And for 236€ you can get the 4 days one, it is an even better offer.

Tutorial how to book and save money

To save you would need to let the site decide the date. But that won`t necessarily be the best date for the plane tickets too. So our advice is the compare the plane price first and then select your date from the booking website above. The cheapest option will show at the top. Often it will be the 1-Park Ticket.

You need to scroll down and pay attention if it is a 1-Park or 2-Park ticket in the first place.

Once that checked the most important are the type of tickets. You have 4 different prices from the cheaper to the more expensive : “Eco”, “Low”, “Medium”, and “Peak Season”. The next available date for the selected price range will be showing in blue like in the picture here under.

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How to arrive at Disneyland Paris?

Taxi

As you can see in our taxi guide, the cost of a taxi to go to Disneyland from Paris is high compare to the train. But feel free to try a quote with our partners here. From central Paris to Disney it would cost around 79€, alone or 4 people is the same. We actually see it quite a good deal and easy way to go to Disneyland if you are 4 it is 20€ per person.

Train

This is the cheapest and easiest way the arrive at Disneyland Paris. From Paris, just take the subway named “RER A” (browse or full map here) till the last station named Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. Link for the trip from gare de Lyon to Disney by tube here. It cost only 5€ per trip for adults and 2.50€ for children under 10. Free under 4 year old.

Car

You can also rent a car and just follow this link to arrive at Disneyland. See our rental guide here or compare rental prices here. But you will need to pay a parking fee on site at about 30€ for a day.

What is the best age for children to visit Disneyland?

Some people visit the park with babies. There is even a changing room and a place to warm up to bottles called the baby care center near the entrance. A baby can enjoy the park with shapes and lights. But not sure your day will be worth it just for that.

The best age is obviously when they start to know the classic Disney movies. Being old enough to enjoy all the roller coasters is a big plus. The minimum height for most roller coasters are around 1.02m/3.34ft up to 1.20m/3.93ft. Most child above 1.20m/3.93ft will be ok for all the attractions except Indiana Jones (requiring 1.40m/4.6ft). To conclude, seven years old and above might be tall enough to enjoy 99% of Disneyland !

What are the best tickets to buy for Disneyland Paris

Best 1 days tickets

1st position -> the “2-Park 1-Day Ticket” from 81€(eco). Better if you stay one day, you need to access the 2 parks. 70% of visitors take those type of tickets.

2nd position -> The “1-Park 1-Day Ticket” from 56€(eco). Because it is the cheaper if you are only interested to see only the main park or wall Disney studio.



Best 2-3-4 days tickets

1st position -> The “2-Park, 2-Day Ticket” from 142€(eco). Because it is the best value if you want to stay 2 days at Disneyland Paris. 30% of visitors take those type of tickets.

2nd position -> The “2-Park, 3-Day Ticket” from 201€(eco). Because it is the best value for 3 days. And for 236€ you can get the 4 days one, it is an even better offer.

Tutorial how to book

To save you would need to let the site decide the date. But that won`t necessarily be the best date for the plane tickets too. So our advice is the compare the plane price first and then select your date from the booking website above. The cheapest option will show at the top. Often it will be the 1-Park Ticket.

You need to scroll down and pay attention if it is a 1-Park or 2-Park ticket in the first place.

Once that checked the most important are the type of tickets. You have 4 different prices from the cheaper to the more expensive : “Eco”, “Low”, “Medium”, and “Peak Season”. The next available date for the selected price range will be showing in a blue link.

Where to download the Disneyland Paris app?

It is very useful to get the app for Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studio as you can book restaurants table and attractions before your visit. You also have an integrated map. You will be able to find shops, toilets, first aid, restaurants menu and prices. You can see the parade and fireworks times. There is free wifi around the park so you can use it without 4g connexion. You might need to plan a battery power bank for you mobile if you take a lot of videos and pictures too.

Download links for the apps : ( Apple / Android ).

When is the best time to visit Disneyland Paris?

As said in our article about 20 mistakes to avoid when visiting Disney there is 3 main point to look for to avoid crowds.

• -Avoid weekends at all costs. This is when all the French comes and the park is always full up.
• -Avoid french holidays specially of the zone C (Paris) as there 30% more people already. (link to calendar here).
• -Avoid July and August. French children do not have school during these months = to much people.

Also we do not recommend going when it is too cold and rainy like January, February, March. Check our average weather page here.

Leaving April, May, June, Septembre, October, the best options not to have rain cold, or too many people in the park! Those are the best months to go to Disneyland Paris.

How long do you need to stay at Disneyland Paris?

It take days to properly visit the park, but each indiviuals will have their own way.

If you are single with friends or on couple you might want to focus on the roller coasters and do it in a day.

If you come with children and you want to make them dream, do the children attractions (very cute even for adults), roller coasters, take you time to relax and eat properly at some of the nice restaurants we would advise 2 days or 3 days.

Best planing for a day at at Disneyland Paris with children

Here we will remove Indiana Jones, Star Wars and RC racer because of height limits, but keep some light roller coasters for children around 1m/3.28ft high. . All activities reviewed here.

This planning will suit children above 4/5 years old most of the time, yet you can remove some with to much sensation likes Crush’s Coaster or Tower of Terror that might be better for above 6/7 year old in terms of sensations and scariness. Other ride like Snow white could be skip specially for child under 5 as some visitors advised us that their children got scared. Ultimately, you will know if your children are sensitive to such things. A good tip is to show them our video of the attraction first and see how they react.

Program :

Start by Big Thunder Mountain to save the long queues later in the day, then head for Pirates of the Caribbean for the same reason. Then if you child is more than 4 year old you could try Phantom Manor. Depending of their mind. They can enjoy it or find it scary even at older ages. We will voluntarily skip Adventure Isle to come back later in the afternoon if you want to, as it is a walk visit without queues. Instead we advise go straight to Star Tours before the afternoon rush.

At this point it is better to go for some attractions at Walt Disney Studio. Why? Because this one usually close one hour before the main Disney park, and their is an attraction not to miss there : Ratatouille ride is THE best for families, both children and adults will love it! Then for children that are not afraid of strong sensations there is Crush’s Coaster and the Tower of Terror lifts. After you can try Parachute Drop or Cars Road Trip if there is less than 30 minutes wait, if not better go back to the main park to do all the remaining activities till Disneyland close.

In the afternoon you can go around and choose between this selection of “10 nice activities” in the main park :

Pinocchio’s, Snow White, Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, Princess Pavilion (top for girls), Autopia, Buzz Lightyear laser (appreciated a lot by boys). For the ones who like music, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is not to miss, specially if you know the movies. If you are to tired of waiting anywhere just go for a walk at Adventure Isle and Alice’s Curious Labyrinth.

As you can see it is a hard choice and you probably won’t manage all, and there is many other things we left out. You can get help deciding the important ones for you in our 52 activities reviewed article.

Best planning for 2 days at at Disneyland Paris with children

If you want to do all that in a slower pace. We will wisely divide it into two days for you 🙂 However go there on week days not for a week-end break if you want peace. This planning will still suit children above 4/5 years old. First, we advise to read our “one day” guide above for extra information.

First day : Focus on Disneyland Paris main park.

At the opening, head Big Thunder Mountain to avoid the long queues later in the day, then head for Pirates of the Caribbean for the same reason. If you child is more than 4 year old you could try Phantom Manor. Depending of their mind. They can enjoy it or find it scary even at older ages. After go straight to Star Tours before the afternoon rush.

In the afternoon you can go around and choose between this selection of “10 nice activities” in the main park :

Pinocchio’s, Snow White, Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, Princess Pavilion (top for girls), Autopia, Buzz Lightyear laser (appreciated a lot by boys). For the ones who like music, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is not to miss, specially if you know the movies. If you are to tired of waiting anywhere just go for a walk at Adventure Isle and Alice’s Curious Labyrinth.

Second day : Walt Disney Studio and extras at the main park.

Start you second day at Walt Disney Studio. Again the goal is the do the most popular attractions in the morning when there is less people. You will be able to do more activities in less time, without rushing everywhere. Start by the Ratatouille ride, it is THE best for families, both children and adults will love it! Then for children that are not afraid of strong sensations there is Crush’s Coaster and the Tower of Terror lifts. Then head to Parachute Drop or Cars Road Trip, If you like the Lion King you can go and see the show at Frontierland Theater (check activity guide for hours). If you did all that you can catch up with what you missed the day before in our “10 nice activities” on the first day.

Once all that completed, in the evening before the park close, allow yourself to do these outdoor classic rides like The Lancelot Carousel, Tea Cups and Orbitron, There will be less queue for those simple ride that in our opinion don’t deserve to wait 60min or more during peak hours.

Best planing for a day at Disneyland Paris for adults

Here we will focus on sensations and roller coasters. Mainly we will do them in the morning. And keep some nice rides with less queues for the afternoon. See all activities reviewed here.

As soon as you arrive go to Big Thunder mountain, then Indiana Jones, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain. Then go to Walt Disney Studios to do the Tower of Terror and Crush’s Coaster. At this point you did all the roller coasters without queuing to much. The rest can be used to go back to the main park and do Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom Manor, and don’t miss the Star Tours. The queuing will be longer as you advanced in the day; but we actually kept those attraction in the afternoon as the queues are better decorated, so the time here pass faster. If you still have time after those you can do RC racer, and choose the activities that suit you best from our full list.

Get private time it the park with the Extra Magic Time hours

If you book your accommodation in a Official Disneyland Paris Hotel you can access the park one hour before anyone else. Making it really nice as you don’t need to queue anywhere. This is the time to do the most busy attractions while you are only few people in. The Disney Official Davy Crockett Ranch Hotel is the best value for money and cheap for around 130€ per night for a couple and 4 children! All that with the fun of a wooden Trapper Cabin house in the forest, mini golf, tennis, a beautiful large pool for the children and parents! You can only book up to 5 months before.

What is the opening times of the Disneyland Parks?

The opening times for Disneyland Paris main park are form 9.30am till 9pm weekdays, till 10pm on Saturday and till 9pm on Sundays.

For Walt Disney Studio Park it is from 9.30pm till 6pm weekdays and 9,30pm till 8pm on weekends.

These times can vary a bit depending the season.

Map of Disneyland Paris

We prepared for you the two maps of Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios here.

How to save on waiting time and avoid long queues

Waiting time in Disneyland Paris can vary from 5 minute to 120 minutes! We already gave you many ways to avoid long queue in the park in this guide, and we want to complete with these few extra tips. Disneyland Paris use to have a free way to skip the queue called “Fast pass” giving you a time to come. No this is rolled out for the “Disney Premier Access.”

Premier Access

Here are the two options. One give you a faster access everywhere and the other is to pay only for the attractions you want to skip the queue at.

Open the app and click on “Buy a Disney Premier Access” on the left.

To use it just check the attractions available with Premier Access directly on the app and scan your QR code at the entrance of the attraction. Children under 3 year old do not need to buy the premier access.

Single Rider

• The “Single Rider” queue is made for the ones that need to pass fast when they are riding alone. This way you will be seated next to a random person to fill an empty seat but at least you will save time. Not ideal for families but very good between friends. As you can also get to meet more people.

Use the queue to enhance your visit

Make the waiting time pass very fast by planning around 5 disney films you haven’t seen already. Download or stream them on all family smartphones or ipad, bring headphones and magic! Now no matter how long you wait as the queue become even beneficial as you can develop your knowledges of every characters for the next attraction!

Parking prices at Disneyland Paris and how to save 30€

You will be charged 30€ to park your car at the Disneyland parking unless you booked an hotel in an official Disney resort.

If you want to save you can park in the Val d’Europe mall free parking. Then walk 4 min till the tube and hop on for just one station and you are at Disneyland for just 1,95€ one way ticket. If you are two you save 22€ that you can use at a good restaurant below.

What is the minimum size for the roller coasters?

You can find the minimum height for all activities in our guide here.

Best restaurants of Disneyland

First of all we don’t advise of you stay on day…better to take sandwich and drinks and eat them

Or else 11.30am or 11am to save time as everybody will start to go around 12.

fast food

real restaurants

Last tips :

Wifi

1.Of you don’t have an internet connection abroad with your service provider there is Wifi everywhere for free in Disneyland Paris park. It can be useful to use the park app.

Find any informations

• 2.Ask any questions tot the cast members (staff of Disneyland), they speak fluently French and English.

Where to buy Disney souvenirs online?

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Location : Frontierland

1. Phantom Manor (9/10)

This is an amazing Disneyland ride to do for all ages. Even the “queue” is a particular experience as you go trough strange rooms setting you in the perfect mood for the ride. With a creepy atmosphere and light games…the soundtrack in itself is grandiose. You will comfortably be seated in a scary carriage that will slowly move like a train. The attention to detail in this activity is amazing. Link to go here. Video here.

2. Frontierland Playground “Pocahontas Indian Village” (5.5/10)

Unless you need a break or/and make you children even more tired we do not advise taking them here. It is an “ok” playground like any other. You can really spend your time better at Disneyland, Especially for children. Link to go here. Video here.

3. Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing (7/10)

Nice for French not so special for Americans! The boat and the “US based” atmosphere around this small lake is cute. This tour only worth it if your child want to do it :). It only takes around 10min anyway. If you see the boat close to the boarding area it might be the right moment to hop on without waiting at all. Link to go here. Video here.

4. Big Thunder Mountain (9.5/10)

One of the most popular attraction of the park since decades! It is a light roller coaster in a train cart, yet very impressive. Specially as it is also accessible to young children as the minimum height is only 1.02m/3.34ft. The scenery is a inspired by an old mine in Colorado USA, and will leave nice memories to all the family. Link to go here. Video here.

5. Rustler Roundup Shootin’ Gallery (5/10)

This attraction is not free. You have to pay 2€ to get to shoot on those nicely animated targets. It is definitely very well done and not like a classic fair shooting range. It is similar to a laser gun but the noise of a big shotgun is made trough speakers when you shoot. Children and adult can have fun as each target will have his own animation. But their is no prize to win if you are good. The bad point here is you pay 2€ for only 15 shoots, so pay attention to precision. Let the children decide if they are interested…if not just pass and save that money :). Link to go here. Video here.

Location : Adventureland

6. Adventure Isle (8/10)

This is not an attraction but a very pleasant exploration walk for all the family. You will visit rock formations, vegetation, cute bridges, skull rock, grottoes, pirate ship, waterfalls, pirate playground for children. All the family will enjoy too discover every hidden gem of this place together. Link to go here. Video here.

7. Pirate Galleon (7/10)

“Le Galion des Pirates”, a boat to go on with children, will only take a few minutes. Link to go there.

8. Pirates’ Beach (6.5/10)

This is a “sub attraction” accessible form Adventure Island close to the pirate Galleon. It is a cute themed child playground. Link to go here. Video here.

9. La Cabane des Robinson (7/10)

Swiss Family Treehouse is another sub attraction of Adventure Island and a must do. It is a tree house full of little details. Accessible to all the family. Link to go here. Video tour here.

10. Pirates of the Caribbean (10/10)

One of the top things to do at Disneyland Paris! You will remember this experience, the ride, the sounds, the music, the animated characters, everything is well done and is an ode to pirates legends. The ride is done inside a small boat floating on a water circuit, it makes it even more fun, not to mention some pretty steep falls! Can be done by all the family even small children. This attraction is also one of the longest in the park with 9 minutes of full pleasure ! Link to go here. Video ride here.

11. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril (9/10)

The jungle ruins theme come from the famous series of Georges Lucas Indiana Jones directed by Steven Spielberg. The ride is impressive and features a looping. Unfortunately the duration is only about 90 seconds. There is often a long waiting time (up to 120min in the afternoon), to save time you can go there directly when the park open. Ask to be at the front if you like to be thrilled, it changes everything. Keep your head backward as the turns are sharp for the neck. A lot of children under 10 years old will be unable to board as the minimum eight is 1.40m/4.59ft. Link to go here. Video here.

12. Le Passage Enchanté d’Aladdin (6.5/10)

If your children know about Aladdin movie you can just pass by here and see animated scenes inspired form the Disney movie. It only takes a few minutes to walk trough this passage. Link to go here. Video here.

Location Fantasyland

13. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (7/10)

In French “Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains”. The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Good thing to start off there is few waiting time here. However be careful with young children. Visitors reports some parts of the ride to be too scary for a child under 5 year old (confirmed by my own 4 year old daughter 🙂 ). The attraction is done in a mine cart and is a bit dated nowadays. Yet many people like it. Decide yourself from the video here. Link to go here.

14. Casey Jr. – The Little Circus Train (7/10)

“Le Petit Train du Cirque”. Board this magic train to discover the dwarfs mines, house of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, ginferbread houses from babes in the woods, Rapunzel’s tower with Tangled braid hanging out od the window, the Old Mill, Prince Eric’s castle from The Little Mermaid, The Greek temple, Mount Olympus, the “night on Bald Mountain” from Fantasia, snowy landscapes from Peter and the Wolf, The Caves of Wonders from Aladdin, a scene from the Sword in the stone, Bell’s village and the beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast, the Emerald City and Witch’s Castle from Wizard of Oz. But good luck to see all that in one 2 minutes ride? So check out the next activity to help you with that. Link to go here. Video here.

15. Storybook Land Canal Boats (8/10)

In French “Le Pays des Contes de Fées”. This is the exact same location and setting than “Le Petit Train” above, except that you will be much better placed from certain scenes. We would do this one in second as you have more time to have a closer look from this 15 pax boat that goes slower than the train. The attraction also last longer with a good 6 minutes to complete. Overall it is more enjoyable and cute than the train. Big plus there is only a little waiting time here so you can come when everywhere else is full. Link to go here. Video here.

16. Dumbo the Flying Elephant (7/10)

This looks like a standard fair ride, but it is very popular since the opening of Disneyland Paris in 1992. You can go up and down by pulling a lever inside the Elephant, making this more fun! The bad point is sometimes the waiting time can be up to 60 minutes for a short 90 seconds ride. So check the waiting time on the board before you decide to go in. Link to go here. Video here.

17. Sleeping Beauty Castle

“Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant”. This is the iconic Disneyland Paris Castle, the most beautiful in the world (or definitely the cutest 🙂 ). Renovated in 2021, it took 50 000 hours of work just to renovate this castle. It become even more magical with the Disney Illuminations and Fireworks show in the evenings. The nice thing is you can also go in with the next attraction “La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant” = “Sleeping Beauty Gallery” in French. Link to arrive at the Castle here.

18. La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant (7.5/10)

You can access it by passing under the Castle and go up the stairs, many people miss it. This is the indoor part of the main castle and took many work to create those stained glasses and objects about the Sleeping Beauty story. You can even go outside on the first floor. You can see everything in a few minutes so take the time to visit it. Link to go here. Video here.

19. La Tanière du Dragon (8/10)

The Dragon’s Lair is definitely an memorable experience for children. I still remember the first time I saw it 30 years ago. It is the sleeping beauty dragon half asleep half upset in his cave, but the magic works as it is moved by animatronics! It only take a few minutes too. You need to go on the left side when facing the castle from the roundabout. Link to go here. Video here.

20. Pinocchio’s Daring Journey (8.5/10)

“Les Voyages de Pinocchio” in French. On board on a wooden car for 2.30 minutes of Pinocchio magic. A must is at least to read the book or show the movie to your children before visiting as they will enjoy the ride much better. This is very well done and retrace the story of Pinocchio brillantly with nice scenes and animated scenes. This attraction is old, and quite the same style of Snow White (Blanche Neige) above, but less scary for young children. Link to go here. Video here.

21. Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups (9/10)

This is a very simple carousel yet very successful and fun. Everybody enjoy a tour in these quick turning tea cup’s (without getting extreme). The cups are inspired from the movie Alice in Wonderland from 1951. The decorations are superb, and you can make you own cup turn as fast as you want by moving the central wheel inside the cup. We strongly advice to do this attraction at night as the lighting take another dimension. Few waiting time. Link to go here. Video here.

22. Alice’s Curious Labyrinth (9/10)

One of the most beautiful labyrinth to experience! You will have to find your way up to sleeping beauty Castle to get rewarded by the super cute view from the tower top! No waiting time at all here you just enter the labyrinth. It is not too difficult even for children and even relaxing. Everybody will have fun as Alice in Wonderland theme is respected, characters and decorations are done beautifully. Careful not to loose your children! Link to go here. Video here.

23. It’s a small world (8.5/10)

A 10 minutes cruise in a cute boat to travel into 7 continents and observe 300 traditionally dressed dolls. Mary Blair created this theme in the 60’s and it remained since then. The song “it’s a small world” is iconic of Disneyland Paris and remembered by all visitors as it stays in your head forever! It is not scary, it is relaxing. So a must do for all young children, toddlers, even babies! Usually the waiting time is 10 to 30 minute max. Link to go here. Video here.

24. Princess Pavilion (9.5/10)

Top to see for all the little princesses 🙂 Your daughter will see stained glasses of castles of Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty. More importantly you get to meet all those princesses in the flesh! During covid restrictions the princesses meetings are not available but may return soon. Just on the left side of “it’s a small world” do it before or after depending of the queues. Waiting time can go well above 1 hour so pick the best time from our guide. Link to go here. Video here.

25. The Lancelot Carousel (8/10)

A classic merry-go-round, the “Lancelot carrousel” have hand-sculpted horses, one of the most beautiful you can find in Paris. The ride last around 2 minutes. Users sometime report a waiting time of 50 minutes, far to much for this type of attraction, this must be during peak hours. Just check the waiting time when passing next to it. If it is under 15 minutes hop-on. Like the tea Cups, try it before you leave the park, as during the night the carrousel is more beautiful, not to mention less waiting time. Link to go here. Video here.

26. Meet Mickey Mouse (7.5/10)

Also named “Rencontre avec Mickey”. Every child used to enjoy this experience to meet all top famous Disney characters. Post covid19 there was a nice waiting area with classic Mickey movies in projection, and then you could meet Mickey for a few minutes in his private artist’s dressing room. He would show you all his little secrets. Prices to buy a picture with one of the characters is high with 10€ for an downloadable and 15€ to 30€ for a printed photo. For now this is all gone, it is now a show on the stage instead of the classic movies projection. Link to go here. Video of the real attraction here. Covid one here.

27. Peter Pan’s Flight (7.5/10)

Hop-on into a flying galleon over London and Never Land. You will see Captain Hook, Indians, Mermaids and all characters inspired from Peter Pan’s world. The ride is a bit old now but if your child also know Peter Pan’s it will be good. Seat the children on the sides not in the middle, for them to see better. Big plus it is not scary at all for small child as opposed to Snow White. Careful as the waiting time is often more than 1 hour for a 3 minutes ride. We wouldn’t wait more than 30 minutes for this one…read our guide to save time. Link to go here. Video here.

Location : Discoveryland

28. Autopia (6.5/10)

Take the wheel of those futuristic cars imagined in the 50’S. Careful as this is not a bumper car attraction, there is a real ICE motor inside. You just have to accelerate and the car will follow the tracks by itself. Nothing impressive, making it ok for young kids. You can go up to 3 inside including children. Minimum height of 81cm/2.65ft. The ride takes around 4 minutes. We wouldn’t wait more than 30 minutes for this activity. Link to go here. Video here.

29. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast (9/10)

Extremely well rated shooting attraction. 100% fun and not much waiting time outside usual peak hours! You are shooting the “z” targets with a laser gun, your score is visible on board in live. Some targets give you more points, so it is important that you read the tutorials in the walls when entering the activity. No minimum height, good for all children and boys love it. This ride was renovated recently and the Buzz Lightyear universe is done to perfection Link to go here. Video ride here.

30. Mickey’s PhilharMagic (9.5/10)

Very well rated and not a lot of waiting time. Even nicer if your children never experienced real 3D glasses. It is a Disney musical 4D experience (Basicaly a 3D movie with some extra effects in the theater). All the most famous songs of Disney are here : “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast, “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” from The Lion King, “You Can Fly” from Peter Pan, “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, “Un Poco Loco” from Coco character. Link to go here. Video here (WDWorld).

31. Orbitron Flying Machines (7/10)

Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of the solar system. It is a “carousel style” attraction. Just like the “Flying Elephant” you can decide how high you ride with your 2 seat vessel. A ride take 1.30 minutes. No age limit and no minimum eight. It is better to do it a night as the lights around are more impressive. Waiting time is quite long at peak hours. Link to go here. Video here.

32. Les Mystères du Nautilus (7.5/10)

It is not exactly an attraction, but more of a walking visit. You will visit the iconic submarine of Captain Nemo’s, from Jules Verne story in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. A tunnel will lead you underwater till the immersed submarine called the Nautilus in this famous Sci-Fi movie from 1954. No waiting time. Nice for children too. Link to go here. Video tour here.

33. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (9.5/10)

This is one of the top rated attraction at Disneyland Paris. A Star Wars spacecraft 4D simulator! You enjoy the interstellar airport atmosphere as soon as you start queuing in the space station corridors, full of immersive details. You even get a pre-boarding briefing by C-3PO in person! This is the new version of the old Start Tours. Now with 3D glasses and 60 different ride combinations. You will fly in hyperspace to Tatooine, Death Star, Jakku, Hoth and others…Minimum height 1.02m/3.34ft. Link to go here. Video tour here.

34. Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain (9.5/10)

Top rated attraction of the park. This is the new version of “Space Mountain”. It is a blend between a roller coaster and a star wars simulator. It include a looping and corkscrew but the overall ride is not to brutal. The first launch is very impressive as you will feel 1.5g of acceleration. This launch system is inspired from a Aircraft carrier aircraft Catapult. You will ride an X-wing trough different intergalactic fights for 1.30min! Minimum height is 1.20m/3.93ft. A lot of queuing here, do it in the morning. Link to go here. Video here.

35. Welcome to Starport: A Star Wars Encounter (8/10)

A unique meeting when you will speak with the iconic Darth Vader from Star Wars. Definitely something to do for all children and adult that know this saga. Little ones might be a bit afraid but he know how to make them comfortable and enrol them towards the dark side of the force! Link to go here. Video here.

Location : Main Street USA

36. Discovery Arcade

This is good to do when you leave Disney as it is a beautiful walk under a vaulted hall. It display’s invention of the 19th Century during the industrial revolution. Right at the entrance of the park this arcade is also a nice way to avoid the crowd going to Discovery Land. Link to go here. Video here.

37. Disneyland Railroad

Travel around the park in an old style steam-powered train, having a nice sight on different areas of the park. This is always nice to do specially if you have to go from one side of the park to the other. You can do it at Discovery Land at the end of the day for less waiting time. Link to go to Discovery station here. The full circle takes around 13 minutes. Link to go to the main station here. Video here.

38. Horse-Drawn Streetcars

A very special way to go down Main Street USA form the entrance of the park in this 19th Century style bus ride :). The ride is free and the horses are very well behaved. Link to go here. Video here.

39. Liberty Arcade

Parallel to Discovery Arcade, it is the same beautiful arcade “museum” concept. This time focused on the Statue of Liberty creation and history. You can walk in the arcade and access some shops and restaurants protected from the rain, good point for winters in Paris. Also a good shortcut to go to Frontierland! Link to go here. Video here.

40. Main Street Vehicles

Get a unique chance to ride 70 to 100 year old cars link the Mercer, Paddy Wagon, Omnibus, Fire Engine or Limousine. One way trip that stop in Town Square and Central Plaza. It is the same circuit than the horses. Link to go here. Video here.

41. Frontierland theater (9/10)

This is new from 2019 and have exceptional reviews from visitors. It play Rhythms of the Pride Lands at the moment. It is a wonderful singing and dancing show inspired from The Lion King. You book before visiting the park and can pay 15€ per person for “guaranteed access” to your chosen show from the Disneyland Paris app, on DisneylandParis.com or in the Park City Hall. Again see The Lion King before is a must. it last 30 minutes and show are at 12.30/13.30/16.05/17.05 Link to go here. Video here.

Location : Walt Disney Studios Park and World of Pixar

42. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (9.5/10)

Top rated at Walt Disney Studio. Inside an abandoned hotel, experience a lift in a 13 storey free fall! It goes up to 60m high. Inspired from The Twilight Zone tv series of the 60’s, creators of the attraction watched all 156 episodes and they nailed it, with the help of more than 5000 different decorative objects. This is a haunted elevator that have multiple scary and bizarre levels…till the point when it will fall down! It goes up to 60m high. Considered by many to be the best attraction of all Disneyland Paris parks. The staff have an amazing role here to make the 3 different scenarios seems real. Change of elevator of you to it again, for a different experience. Minimal height is 1.02m/3.34ft. Link to go here. Video here.

43. Disney Studio 1 (6/10)

It’s a huge Hollywood movie set from the ’20s till 60’s right in front of you when you enter WDStudio’s park. You will feel like you are in an old movie. Basically what you can do in this big hangar style building is shop souvenirs gifts and fast food. If you ask us it does worth to waste a lot of time here, but maybe you can just cross quickly and see by yourself :). Link to go here. Video here.

44. Animation Academy (6/10)

Amazing for people who love to draw or paint, much less interesting if you don’t. In a cute big classroom, you will learn the techniques to drawn Disney characters for free. Link to go here. Video here.

45. Les Tapis Volants – Flying Carpets Over Agrabah (6/10)

Similar to the Elephants and Orbitron. But here you can also choose the tilt of the carpet in addition to the high. Strangely less well rated than the others…maybe because three of this kind is too much. Plus this one goes lower and only last 60 sec. Link to go here. Video here.

46. Cars – Four Wheels Rally (7/10)

“Cars Quatre Roues Rallye”. This is similar to the “Tea Cup’s” of the main park with more sensations, and you don’t need to make it rotate yourself. The concept is you turn on a disk with a car, but this time you will surprisingly change of disk and merge with an other group of cars. The engineering is well done, you really think you are going to collide with another car! Nice for children, no minimum height but it goes quite fast. A plus is the waiting time is often shorter than other attractions. Link to go here. Video here.

47. Cars ROAD TRIP (7/10)

If there is not a big waiting time and you have young children go head, if not we find this attraction a bit dull. The highlight and only nice moment is when you enter the canyon with a tremor, the gas truck lit on fire and then water will splash all over. This part is nice…pity the rest is nothing more than a train passing in the forest (supposed to be road 66) with some Cars themed decorations here and there. Maybe improvements will come later. Link to go here. Video here.

48. Crush’s Coaster (9/10)

One of the best roller coaster of Disneyland Paris in terms of sensations, very popular. The theme is from Nemo. Many visitors advice to do this first at Walt Disney Studios to avoid queuing more than 45min. Some reported than despite being allowed for child above 1.07m/3.51ft, they do not advise before 8 or even 10 years old as it is scary in terms of speed feeling. Link to go here. Video here.

49. RC Racer (9/10)

A different attraction based on sensations only. It last approx 50 seconds but it is enough to enjoy the feeling of going up and down this reversed arch at speed. It worth it but don’t go of there is more than 45 minutes wait. Single rider queue available. Minimum height 1.20m/3.93ft. Link to go here. Video here.

50. Ratatouille: The Adventure (9.5/10)

In French “Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy”. The best attraction for children and adults together, all the family will love it. It is important to see the movie Ratatouille first. You will seat in a moving cart with 3D glasses with 4D effects, and passing trough different adventures of Remy and his friends. It is a mix between 3D scenes and real decorations themed to perfection, aiming to make you feel as small as a real rat! “Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy” is the attraction not to miss at Disneyland Paris Walt Disney Studios. Link to go here. Video here.

51. Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin (7.5/10)

Inspired from Toy Story, this is only good for the small ones, under 6. Good point is there is very little waiting time here, so why not. You will go around in circles inside a big dog trying to catch his tail. No minimum height. Link to go here. Video here.

52. Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop (8/10)

A parachute drop perfect to bring sensations for the little ones, with a minimum height required 81cm/2.65ft. Your feet will be hanging in the air and you will experience several 25m/82ft soft drops, enough to bring some feeling to children. You will have nice views too. If you are an adult the waiting time can be very long for what it is, you can always try the solo rider queue to save time. The theme is from Toy Story. Link to go here. Video here.

53. Our tip to save

Check our quick guide to buy the cheapest tickets at Disneyland here.

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1st Park : Disneyland Paris

2nd Park : Walt Disney Studio

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1- Not taking the weather forecasts into consideration.

Do not forget to check the Paris weather before. Plan boots and raincoat if it is a rainy day as they are very expensive inside the park, or even worse they mainly are single use raincoat.!

2- Do not focus only on the roller coasters.

Enjoy the shows, restaurants, shops…if you pass next to a Disney characters let you child interact with them and take a picture. In the restaurants, take time to look at all the details and amazing decoration inside. The shows are all day, ask the program when you arrive at the park not to miss the nice ones, sometimes seasonal for Halloween, Christmas, Spring. Also the night Illumination show is great and restarting 21 December 2021.

3- Missing the restaurants.

Even if you are not usually found of restaurants, Disneyland Paris is just at another level of cuteness and details. The “Bistrot chez Remy” straight out from the movie Ratatouille is amazing for all the family (see how to book below). In the heart of Pirates of the Caribbean you will find the restaurant “Captain Jack’s” for exotic seafood and Créole cooking (French islands in the Caribbeans).

4- Not choosing the right food for you.

When you are hungry, don’t jump in the first restaurants or fast food near you. Take the time to choose before you visit Disneyland. Here is the updated list of the restaurants of Disney in English. The ones at the bottom are the closed at the moment.

5- Don’t forget to book restaurants.

Once you decide on the best place to eat, don’t expect all of them to have a seat ready for you. Some takes reservations and you have to book on the app (Apple/Android). Ideally even 2 or 3 months before you arrive at the park.

6- Booking your hotel the wrong way.

If you book an hotel for your stay don’t buy the full board option with lunch included, as it is much better to try the food available in the park. Instead book the half board (demi-pension in French). You will save on your accommodation expenses.

7- Choose a bad spot for the parade or arrive at the wrong time.

It is advisable to arrive 20 to 30 min before the parade as you can have the best spot for you and the children to properly admire the Disney show. The Parade usually starts at 5PM but can change depending of the season, you will be informed when arriving at the park. There will be dancers with a choreography, the float of vehicles, the classic characters in costumes during this 20 minutes show. Here is the best spot to take nice pictures with the castle background, on the top right of central plaza (map link here) you will have the parade arrive just in front of you. If you see it to full when you arrive you can also stay here near Disney illumination control room (map link here).

8- Going to Disneyland during the french holidays.

You will have much less crowds and waiting time for each activity if you avoid all the french families that enjoy a lot going Disneyland when schools are closed. Here are the french holidays planning by sectors, they are split into 3 zones, make sure you check all of them but Paris is zone C and is the one you want to avoid in priority. (Link to public holidays in France).

9- Going to Disneyland during the weekends.

All French are doing that. You took days off so enjoy the park with much less people avoiding Saturday and Sunday will reduce your waiting time by 30% everywhere during the day.

10- Not doing a break a the right time.

A day at Disneyland is absolutely exhausting, specially for children. Most people leave after the parade as they can not take it anymore, and leaving it all for you 🙂 as the Park close around 7PM week days and 10pm or 9pm weekends! Instead of doing like them. Therefor to make the most out of it with a happy (and not tired) family take your break right after lunch when the park is full up and waiting time never ending. If you booked an hotel go to the spa. Children and yourself can even take a nap. After this you will be re-energised and have a relaxing day as oppose to running everywhere non stop! And enjoy the best activities with much less people till late.

11- Arriving to late the park.

Disneyland Paris open at 9.30AM for all and 8.30AM for Disney hotels residents because of the magic plus bonus (List and booking here). In both cases, just be in front of the doors at the opening. The morning is the best moment at Disneyland, there is less people and you will be less tired 🙂

12- Doing the most famous roller coasters in the afternoon.

As we explained above the busiest time at the park is between 2PM and 5PM. This will create more waiting time everywhere, and specially on the top activities of the park. So stay away from them during this peak time and avoid yourself waiting for an hour or more to do one attraction.

13- Leaving the park after the parade.

After the parade you might be tempted to leave the park and rest. Big mistake! As everyone will do that too! Our readers do the opposite and rest mid-day as advised above. After the parade many people will leave, this is the best time to enjoy with less waiting time than the afternoon peak hours. Stay till to closing time around 7PM and 10PM the weekends and more in summer, this late you almost have the entire park for yourself !

14- Don’t shop before the parade.

Everyone is doing the shopping waiting for the parade. Making it the worst time to visit the souvenirs shops. The best time to shop might be during your break of the afternoon between 2PM and 4PM while everybody is rushing in the attractions. If you stay 2 days and you already saw the parade the day before you might as well do it during the parade.

15- Going with too young children.

Going with a baby is not that fun, it is a long day, Your other child might get bored waiting for the baby feed to be done, cries to be taken car off, sleeping times, and your baby might not benefit much if the experience there. Going with a 4/5 year old can be frustrating too as they don’t have access to some of the nicest roller coasters (Example : 1.32m/4.33ft for Hyperspace Mountain and 1.40m/4.59ft for Indiana Jones. Bu they can still do some other gentle ones and come back when they are 10/11 for the strong ones. Also to enjoy the shows and themes your child need to have seen a minimum of Disney movies, which is not advisable too young because of the content, too long to follow, or just because tv is not recommended at young age.

16- Not staying long enough.

We assume if you read this article you are not French. So you can not go at the park when you want. In this cases we advice staying there 2 days minimum if you have children, even 3. Your family will be living in a fairyland for a few days. It will leave them memories forever. Also you as a parent can have a relax time as opposed to rush to every activities the park offer. You can just enjoy your time there as parents and connect as a family.

17- Visiting the park with the wrong method.

The park is not big but you easily walk 600m/0.37mile from side to side to go to a activity. If you do that all day distances add up and you will not only have spent the day standing but also doing a hike! Check out our full guide to visit Disneyland to get the best way of saving time and plan all activities wisely.

18- Booking on weekends.

The weekend days are the busiest due to all Parisians coming to Disneyland, making it already the worst choice for you. If that was not enough you will have to pay around 89€ instead of 59€ = 50% more expensive! So if you can strictly avoid weekends at Disneyland.

19- Don’t book an open ticket.

An open ticket is double the price! The simple fact to book at a specific date will save you 50€! The price with a fixed date is approx 54€ and open ticket or flexible ticket is around 100€. So avoid to do this unless you really do not know when you want to go.

20- Wait to late to book.

The more you wait to book the less chance to get a good price on the tickets. Book now and secure your space at Disneyland while helping us 🙂 The cheapest dates are marked with a red dot in the calendar of the links.

Type of tickets available :

1 Day ticket Free cancellation, the ticket 70% of visitors take. More info on link.

2,3,4 Days, the ticket 30% of visitors take. More info on link.

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