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Just booked Disneyland Paris...need to know what not to miss!!

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onzephyrstdayofchristmas · 27/12/2006 20:12

Have booked for 1st Feb so it's going to be freezing!! DD is 5 and ds 2.6 so I'm wondering what are the best things/parades etc to see and do are so we don't miss out!

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buktus · 27/12/2006 21:17

we always ate in the restaurants late afternoon so we didnt need to book but i am not sure what evening will be like, we always go in May so its not too cold but i would take plenty of layers

shanks313 · 27/12/2006 21:38

We went to Disneyland Paris for our honeymoon last February and it was very cold.In fact we had blizzards as we emerged from the tunnel.
So definitely wrap up warm.
Theres a garage next to the Santa Fe which apperently sells things.

charmkin · 27/12/2006 21:47

Went Boxing Day 2 years ago and it snowed. My best advice would be to get cheap ski wear for the kids. Seriously, salapettes and jackets and hats so that they are waterproof and warm. Hennes, Asda etc. Then ebay the lot when you get back. All the French were wearing that. We just wore ALL our clothes!

DeckTheHallsWithFRAUsOfHolly · 27/12/2006 23:06

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dancinggirl · 27/12/2006 23:17

Went in May 2004 but hope this is helpful. It's a Small World is indoors and great for a longish sit down whenever you're flagging, my kids never tired of it either, timed tickets are brilliant for Peter Pan ride, saves lots of queuing, also there's a ride with flying dumbos (can't remember exact name), didn't personally find it that exciting but really long queues for some reason, we found it best to do first thing before it got too busy. Pleasantly surprised by cost of food etc, if you shop around some of the cafes/restaurants are quite reasonable but even in May they weren't all open each day. Have a great trip!

tissy · 28/12/2006 10:31

we went in March last year, and you couldn't eat in the park restaurants in the evening. The park shuts at 7 or 8 pm in the winter , IIRC, and so the restaurants don't serve dinner. You can either eat in the hotels, or in the area where Buffalo Bill's is (can't remember what it's called; it's around a lake!). You're not supposed to take food/ drink into the park, but no-one frisked us! Dd is horribly picky, and ate pretty much nothing but bread rolls for 3 days, but it did her no harm . We bought a Disnvey drink flask with a shoulder strap in the park, and then filled it up with water whenever needed- she was quite happy!

moljam · 28/12/2006 10:33

princess parade!

blueshoes · 28/12/2006 11:10

a bit of a random question, but is it possible to do it self-catering? My dcs (or rather their parents) cannot quite cope with dinners out.

LIZS · 28/12/2006 11:11

Davy Crockett Ranch is self catering but a drive away from the parks and there may be sc suites among the affiliated (non-Disney)accommodation nearby.

Blossomgoodwill · 28/12/2006 11:20

Brilliant. We are off in 4 weeks so this thread is what I need
We are all do excited.
I will fill you in on anything once we get back!

zephyrcat · 28/12/2006 12:38

Ooh I hope it snows!! DS has got a big all in one ski suit thing - might have to pop into the tk maxx sales and pick up some ski stuff for dd - they've got some funky stuff in there just now!!

Thanks for the heads up on the restarants being closed in the evenings.. will have to make sure we eat well late afternoon.

Excellent Blossom... will look forward to your report!!

blueshoes · 28/12/2006 16:51

thanks, LIZ. Will check it out.

DumDiddyDum · 28/12/2006 17:14

havnt read all the suggestions. But dont forget the princess castle, there is a dragon in the dungeon right in the bottom (it moves). Apparently thats where the naughty whining children end up!

MamaG · 28/12/2006 17:39

We went with DD age 7 and DS age 2 on 6th Dec this year. I bought tickets for both parks, but wished I hadn't bothered with Walt Disney Studio park - wasn't great for our littlies, think its more aimed at teens/big kids.

LIZS · 28/12/2006 17:47

It is easier to see Mickey in the Studios (go through the entrance street bit and turn right to his caravan) and the magic carpet ride had less of a queue than the Dumbo one in the Magic Kingdom but was essentially the same. Car show and Animagique are worth it for younger ones. The other rides are for older ones though.

corrina28 · 28/12/2006 17:59

we stayed in santa fe hotel which is just across from cheyenne and found that there is a petrol garage that sells most things( bread crisps drinks etc etc) and we was buying stuff there and taking it back to our hotel and making lunch for the next day, it worked out easier and cheaper that way.

Chipstick · 28/12/2006 20:14

We went in August and stayed in Cheyenne - it was no more or no les than we needed as we spent very little time there in deed. It was easily walkable from the park, clean, well presented and the reception staff were really helpful.
Our children were the same age as yours - the princess parade is not to be missed, stand at the very end of main street, near the entrance and get a spot next to a bin - sounds mad, but your children can sit on it and you won't get pushed and shuffed.
I personally thought the food at eurodisney was appalling and was sick to death of pizza, hotdogs, fries etc - the only meals we ate that had any nutrients in were at the rainforest cafe(not to be missed) and Planet Hollywood - that said, each meal including drinks etc cost over £60 so not the types of place to eat everynight.
Some people queued for an hour to get tickets for the Lion KIng show and then had to queue another hour to get in - don't bother - directly behind the ticketed seating is a raised seating area for the restaurant - buy your tea (yes its a burger bar!) and sit up there. We arrived 15 mins before the show, had a wonderful view and the kids loved it.
Don't miss:- The Tarzan show, Buzz lightyear (Get a fastpast very early), character breakfast, Rainforest Cafe, All the parades, and your little one will love its a small world (my 2yr old was still not bored of it after 6 rides!).
Hope you have a wonderful time, we're very jealous!!

zephyrcat · 29/12/2006 10:28

Thanks chipstick excellent tips!!

I was looking on the website and would love to go to see - I think it was the Buffalo Bill show, where you all sit and eat around the arena and watch the show in the middle? Is that good/expensive?

LIZS · 29/12/2006 10:45

Buffalo Bill's was a definite highlight for ours - ds was 6 and dd almost 3, she was free too !

zephyrcat · 29/12/2006 10:49

That's good news! ds won't be quite 3. Was just looking at the prices but have no idea of the euro conversion rates !!

Does anyone know what the cafe in the cheyenne is like? Chuck Wagon is it?

zephyrcat · 29/12/2006 10:50

Do you have to book things like that in advance Lizs?

LIZS · 29/12/2006 10:52

We did as we wanted the earlier show 6.30 iirc rather than 9pm and it was a European Bank holiday so the area was very busy.

buktus · 29/12/2006 20:38

its slightly cheaper if you book in advance, i can remember it was over £100 but it is good and you get free hats for you all to wear and thats food included

euro rates vary but they are usually around 1.40 euro's to the pound i think

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