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Disneyland Paris on a budget?

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abonymousAnon · 14/11/2024 09:41

My son is turning 8 and I really want to take him to Disneyland Paris but it’s so expensive! I only did a quick search and it showed me for park tickets (1 day only), flights and hotel for one night will be over 2k! Any ideas how we can do it cheaper? Or is this standard? Family of 3.

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abonymousAnon · 14/11/2024 10:50

Thank you so much everyone. It’s been a really tough year for him. I’m leaving his father too so it’s extra stressful for him. It’s just going to be my 2 kids and myself going. I know I’m an adult but I haven’t booked a holiday before as DH would do all that. I think I’ll take a look at the train option now as driving would be too difficult I think. Thank you all! x

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Eileen101 · 14/11/2024 10:07

Drive from calais, or get the train.
Don't stay on site - look for the eurocamp nearby and drive. Lots of campsites/caravan sites have a bus service to the parks.
Val d'europe's supermarkets are one stop away in the train. Make packed lunches to take in. If its not packed in a coolbox etc and just shoved in a backpack, they don't care!
Make pasta or similar in your caravan, pack it in a food flask for dinner if you're staying for the fireworks etc.

FanofLeaves · 14/11/2024 10:04

I would look at Eurostar tickets and metro in from CDG but then if you’re not near London I guess it has the potential to be more expensive than flying. I wouldn’t necessarily stay at the park. When we did it we got the metro in and out so got to enjoy an evening in Paris too.

Do they still run coach trips to DP? That’s how we did it when we were kids.

I remember paying €17 for a rubbish quesadilla inside the park a few years ago, and queuing for 45 minutes to get it, and there was absolutely nowhere inside to sit with it. Awful. Will never make the mistake of buying food there again, expensive and a huge waste of time. I would have a big breakfast, take snacks and plan to eat when you get out later, even if it’s just MacDonalds.

GinAndJuice99 · 14/11/2024 10:01

Do have a look at the train as an option for getting there. Quicker than driving and much nicer than flying. If you're able to travel at quieter times you can get a good price.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 14/11/2024 09:59

Don’t forget the fact that inside Disney you just haemorrhage cash! Food and drinks are so expensive. And then you will end up purchasing some expensive merch!

ThatIsNotMyNameSoWhyAreYouCallingMeThat · 14/11/2024 09:58

Disneyland Paris for Brits Facebook page is your friend.

I’ve never been for less than 4 days (3 nights) in a Disney property and the most expensive was Marvel at a lot less than £2k!

AnnotherReader · 14/11/2024 09:56

It's the flights that make it so expensive, its much cheaper if you can drive. This also means that you can stay in the davy crockett ranch which is the cheapest Disney accommodation as it is off site but still includes park tickets and magic hours.

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