Euro Disney

Yes, I agree with Michael we should tell Jessie exactly what she wants to hear:
Disney dollars are worth more in Europe than the USA, there won't be any lines, you'll get to go on rides with Mickey himself...etc.

If people don't like the answers they shouldn't ask the questions.

Personally I agree, why go to Europe to see Disney. It's like going to Paris for a Big Mac.

But I think this forum is for people to get opinions and ideas from others...and more importantly learn from others victories and mistakes. They may not like what they hear but they don't have to heed the advice either.

Have a good trip Jessie.

How 'bout if everyone over 99 posts is given the privilege of one lecture/rant per week? They do add interest.

The best resource for this kind of info can be found here: http://www.mouseplanet.com/paris/
Be advised that there are two different parks with separate admission. One is similar to DL Paris is similar to the Magic Kingdom, the Studios park is similar to MGM in Orlando.

Jessie: You mentioned saving money, and you probably already know this, but you can't enjoy Euro Disney if you're thinking about the money and how to minimize the cost--because with no effective competition the owners of the park have designed it to maximize their revenue--everything is really expensive, especially when everything you spend has to be multiplied by 1.6 to get the true cost to you in dollars. The bottom line is: It's going to be a very expensive day for 4 people. If you wanted to save money, you'd take the grandkids to Disney World in Orlando at half the cost, right? (maybe they've already been to Orlando?)So go and enjoy, but don't "Count de Monet", as Harvey Corman used to say back when Mel Brooks was the King of France.

Jessie, are you sure you want to spend all the money to fly to Paris to show your grandchildren a theme park that purposly was designed to just look like an American theme park so people in Europe wouldn't have to fly all the way to Florida. Plus, as Kent corretcly stated, everything inside this theme park is horribly expensive - even for Europeans. Taking the unfavorite exchange rate in consideration that makes it even worse for you. If you want to show them a European theme park Europapark (www.europapark.de) just across the border from Strasbourg, France, might be more interesting. And there are a lot of other things to do in Paris than visiting an American theme park...

Jessie didn't ask to be "lectured" or criticized about her traveling choices; she was looking for information about a popular tourist site located outside of Paris. I truly love the way when other folks ask if they should wear shorts in Europe the typical response is "it's your vacation, your money do what you like", but when it comes to DL Paris, (a park built and subsidized by the French Government) they are always "shot down" as if they committed some sort of traveling faux pas. Travel in Europe is more than just cathedrals and art museums.

I'd vote for that!

Well, Jessie asked for tips and suggestions -- so I think those who questioned her for going to Euro Disney were giving a legitimate suggestion too. And since she wants to "save money" I think it is very prudent to tell her this may be impossible! But seems like she is locked into going and hopefully someone will give her advice on what to actually do there.

Jessie, I live in Orange County about 10 minutes from Disneyland Anaheim. I go there every Sunday to see my friends for breakfast. I also have a pass for Disney World in Florida. I wouldn't say I am a Disney Freak but more of a Disney enthusiasts.

Last week I went to DLR Paris for my 2nd time. LOVED IT!!

I got my park hopper ticket online and saved 10 percent. There's a special line for the print as home tickets and you will need a picture ID (school Id is ok too).

If you've been to Florida or Anaheim, you should go for the rides that they do not have. Their Haunted Mansion is different than ours. Their Big Thunder is the same, but you go underground during the take off to get to the island. That was a different than the other parks. The Tower of Terror is EXACTLY like Anaheims.

The Studio has the new Crush ride. MUST DO!!
Stitch Live is similar to the Crush talk at WDW and DLR, but worth checking out. English and French verson shows.

We ate lunch at the BBQ restaurant, I believe in Frontierland. It wasn't as expensive as I thought. I got the #3 meal: 2 ribs, 1/4 chicken, potato wedges, a churro and a drink for 12 euros.

On Main street they have sandwiches and pizza. The sandwiches were very good, and much better than the greasy pizza.

if you want to save money, I noticed many families packign their own meal in their backpack. While waiting in line for Haunted Mansion, some broke out sandwiches and one family had sushi!

We went on a Friday which was not very busy. Weekend are busier, I was told.

The RER from Paris to Disney was 6,30 each way and took about 45 minutes.

PM Me if you have any questions. Oh, and if you collect pins, their LE's are behind the counter.

They have

Thanks to all for the comments. My grandchildren live in Geneva so I'm not taking them from the US. I would love to take them to Orlando as I have been there several times, but it is not possible.

I especially thank Michelle as her comments are what I was looking for.

Jessie, if your grandkids have never been to Disney (any of the parks) I would splurge one day and stay on property. That way you can take your time at the Disney park, and not feel rushed to get back to Paris.

I wouldn't stay at the Disney hotels. Their rooms are very small for what you pay. Last time I stayed at the Holiday Inn on their property. Their rooms are huge (even by US standards). My room had a bunk bed for the kids, and the bunk had a tv for them to watch their own shows. They had a drape to pull across for privacy. The room also had a double bed.

There is a free shuttle that takes you from the hotel to Disney Village, which is right next to the entrance of the theme parks. Disney Village is their "Downtown Disney" with shops, Planet Hollywood, McDonalds, and other eating places. There's also a bowling alley and I think a movie theatre... but we didnt' check those out.

I went online at Holiday Inn and booked it (last year in May) for 76 euros a night.

If your grandkids have been to Disney before, then skip the hotel and just spend the day. The park hours are 10 to 8 Mon thru Fri, and opened later on Saturday.