Disneyland Paris Feb

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We'd like to do a short family trip to Disneyland Paris next February but I can't believe how expensive it is. There is a deal at the moment for 30 percent off plus kids free under 7. Is this the best deal we're likely to get or if we wait will they offer bigger discounts? We'd prefer to stay in the closest hotels as we'd like to take grandparents who struggle with walking. Any advice about cheap tickets? Thanks

My friend has just come back from there and she paid £2500 for 5 of them (ouch) 2 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 3 year old. she went for 3 days!! she stayed at a hotel just outside the resort (around 5 mins on shuttle bus) and said that apart from the later entertainment at the resort hotel it wasn't an issue to stay outside the area, the shuttle buses go every 10 mins and were easy to get.

she said to buy meal vouchers (around £12 each per meal) as this was easier because it meant no queues at mealtimes - which i think were very long! She also said they were all totally done in by 9pm so didn't feel the need to have stayed within the resort (the park closed at 9pm) as they all just crashed each night.

Everything is free once you're in there so the rides etc are all included but yes it is pricey. 30% off sounds good, if you're keen i'd book it!

How many of you are going and what dates are you thinking?

Very expensive place!!! Take your own food, and if you are going for just a short break only buy tickets for each park individually because you will not have time to get around both parks in one day. So if you want to see both parks buy individual tickets for each park on seperate days otherwise you end up rushing round and missing half of it. Also beware the traders selling tat on the way in they can be sneaky trying to tempt the kids to try the stuff they're selling and asking them to hold stuff so just ignore them and walk straight past and they'll leave you alone. Hotels are great and if you book directly with the hotel you can save money than if you book a package, and you can jump on to the disney buses at the airport as they never check who is booked in or not. However 30 % off is a good deal so i would see how much it will cost compared to doing everything individually. Hope this helps!

See this thread for details on alternative booking websites etc.

I saw the 30% off offer, we are planning on going in March but it didnt work out as any cheaper than what I had previously seen.

This website is also good for general hints and tips.

When we went in August, there was a 3 days for the price of 2 offer on. We stayed on a campsite only 15mins away, but I think it would be too cold in Feb!

Thnk they always have some sort of offer going so seems to work out to be a similar price whenever you book but I'd book early if you are looking for specific dates as the offers seem to sell out nearer the time and you might not get the hotel you want.

A warning about going in February though we went last year and it was -6 and blizzard conditions when we arrived. The last day was they only day my daughter went out without full ski gear on.

Sorry also wanted to say if you manage to get them to actually book something tell me how you did it, we have been trying to get them to book us 4 days in october but they can't book flights for some reason and it starting to get annoying.

The current 30% offer also includes transport, so is different from the previous 40% off hotel/ breakfast/ tickets offer ( depending on which hotel you booked, some were only 30%)
It is impossible to know what deals are going to be offered in advance. Last winter they offered Free Dining, but not this year so far.The New Generation Festival and new Toy Story Playland attracted many people, so there is not the same need to encourage more bookings like last year.
February is a quiet month apart from the school half term holidays, and prices are normally cheaper then.Avoid the French ( Paris area) and Spanish school holidays if possible.
Remember that if you book a hotel package through Disney this includes your park tickets for every day of your stay, including arrival and departure days. Some people forget to take this into account when pricing their trip, and realise too late how much park tickets cost.
The cheapest Disney hotel is the Santa Fe, which is about 15/ 20 mins walk to both parks or by free regular shuttle bus.The rooms have 2 double beds with Mexican type theming, and it is a bit like a motel as cars can park by the room blocks rather than in a separate car park.
Slightly more expensive but nearer the parks is the Sequoia Lodge, along one side of Lake Disney, about 10 mins walk or free bus.This hotel has steps up/ down to the restaurants for breakfast,(although there is a lift of course) and you have to pay extra to be in a Montana Room in the main building rather than in one of the 5 lodges.( which would mean putting on coats to walk to breakst).Nice theming for winter, as wood/ stone/ National park theme and decor.This hotel is Moderate category, so more facilities and services, and has indoor/ outdoor pools.
The Hotel New York is nearer still, at one end of the lake, but this is the second most expensive after the Disneyland Hotel.About 5 mins walk to the parks through the Disney Village. 1920's Manhattan type theming, more ' adult' than the other hotels.
You can read reviews and see travellers photos of the hotels on Trip Advisor, and there is a forum for Disneyland Paris where people can answer just about anything you need to know and help with planning, including park tickets.
The cheapest tickets are called Francilien, and cost ? 29 weekdays but there are some restrictions on days.You have to buy them online, using a French address, like your accommodation, then print them.They are really intended for residents of Ile De France, but anyone can buy them online. You have to select France as your country, then Ile De France.The site is in French, so use Google translator.
www.booktickets.disneylandparis.com/tnsa6/live/shop/1idf/MAINIDFCD/pluto/index.php?vld=1&affid=SECUTIX&tduid=32454335543R

Buying two of these is cost effective to do both parks, but otherwise buying tickets separately costs more. Attraction Tickets Direct posts actual tickets ( not vouchers or E tickets) and are cheaper than the Disney website.
www.attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk/attraction-ticket-prices/disneylandparis.htm
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