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Going to Disneyland Paris in a couple of months...

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DisneylandDreams · 23/05/2017 19:08

with DH, DD (18), DS (8) and DS (6). Both DS's live with Autism. What have I forgotten to do? I have passports, EHICs, car insurance (but need to check whether it covers Europe, which I don't think it does,) Green Flag Breakdown (same, I don't think Europe's covered), will take a print-out of the DLP booking. Have travel insurance with the holiday, but do I need to cover anything in the event of an accident/breakdown other than the car insurance/green flag? Haven't been abroad in years, so I've forgotten it all!
DH is sorting out the French car requirements, like the road triangles/high-vis jackets etc that you need to have in the car. Am booking the eurotunnel at the end of the month. Have ordered the shorts, trainers/sandals/swimming costumes and they're all here. I think I need to get a letter from the doctor to 'prove' DS 1 & 2's SN, as their DLA letters are more than 3 months old. I was thinking of borrowing or buying a MacLaren Major, as DS (6) can get quite tired on occasion, but DH says he'll just put DS on his shoulders if that's the case - I think he's just in denial that DS might need a little extra help from time to time, and I remember from last time that there's a LOT of walking at DLP.
Other than the above, I was going to get a first-aid kit together, suncream and toiletries, and pack a massive bag of snacks and drinks for the week. Can anyone think of anything I've forgotten, or that I obviously need to do but haven't realised? :D

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Judashascomeintosomemoney · 29/05/2017 23:50

For driving make sure you don't have satnav that Detects speed cameras - huge fine for that. And do remember to have Euro coins in the car for the toll roads.

DisneylandDreams · 31/05/2017 17:15

We don't have a BB for the boys, as they only get lower mobility rate of DLA, but I was going to ask the GP to write a confirmation of their SEN, as their diagnosis letters are over 3 months old. And yes, Judas, I'll def make sure the satnav has its speed camera warnings off.
I'm not sure what proportion of the spending money to take in cash though - do people generally take it all in cash, or 50% cash, 50% card - being charged 2.75% in interest isn't really a big deal, but it would be a bit of a waste to spend an extra £15-30 on it! I've just heard a lot of pickpocketing goes on from the fb groups (I've joined a few now, and they're all proving useful!), so I'm a little worried about carrying around £500-£1k in cash, but similarly don't want to leave it in the hotel. They have a safe though at the check-out desk, don't they, so I guess I could just 'draw out' £200 a day? Confused

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Urglewurgle · 31/05/2017 17:24

pause gourmande was still on in January.

Have a fabulous time!

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