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A day at Disneyland Paris

by Melle Bon Plan
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Obviously, when you live in Paris, there’s a good chance you’ve already been to Disneyland at least once… It had been several years since my last visit, and I must say that this time, with great pleasure, I rediscovered the Disney magic.

To give you some context, that last time dates back to my little getaway in Seine-et-Marne to discover the 2 Vienna House hotels, which are very close to the park (I told you about them in a previous article).

Sleeping Beauty Castle glimpsed through the trees, Disneyland Paris.

Sleeping Beauty Castle illuminated at twilight at Disneyland Paris.Animatronic dragon head in a dark cave at Disneyland Paris.

Visitor looking at the Disneyland Paris hotel in front of fountains.

I revisited the park with stars in my eyes, I marveled at the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and I dreamed while watching the Disney Illuminations show (daily just before the park closes in the evening).

Plus, this year the park is celebrating its 25th anniversary! So it was also the perfect opportunity to enjoy the events and decorations created for the occasion. When we went, it was more the Halloween period, so unfortunately I won’t be able to show you the year-end holiday decorations…

Molly Brown paddle steamer and Phantom Manor illuminated at night at Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Paris water tower with Mickey ears silhouette, ominous sunset.Disneyland Paris Halloween decoration: effigy holding Día de Muertos lanterns.

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My tips for enjoying your day at Disneyland

  • If you only have one day there, try to arrive early because if you get a pass for both parks, there’s little chance you’ll be able to do everything anyway…

Entrance to the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris with visitors.

Big Thunder Mountain illuminated at night with reflection on the water at Disneyland Paris.Portrait of a smiling woman wearing glasses and a patterned scarf at Disneyland.

  • Be well-equipped: wear comfortable shoes, bring water and perhaps some snacks, and have a backpack that closes securely for thrill rides (it would be a shame to lose your phone while upside down)…

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris under a blue sky.

  • I recommend you go see the Mickey and the Magician show, in the Walt Disney Studios park, a very beautiful show with some super fun “musical comedy” sequences!

Walt Disney Studios Paris entrance with visitors and 25th anniversary arch.The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disneyland Paris with visitors below.

  • If possible (though I know it’s often complicated, even for me), you should try to avoid the weekend to visit Disneyland; otherwise, you’ll face hours of waiting for some attractions… Another option if it’s too crowded: I also like to stroll through the park, walk around, and enjoy all the details of the sets (I particularly love the pirate cave in the main park, where I love to get lost).

Bow of the Disneyland Paris pirate galleon with golden mermaid and masts under a cloudy sky.Waterfall on the skull-shaped mountain at Disneyland Paris.

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Our video about this day at Disneyland

Our video (by Nicolas Diolez, my favorite photographer) for the blog takes you along with us during our day at Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Paris

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Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez
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