Solo trip to Disneyland Paris with a toddler

[Dinoswearunderpants]

Hi all,

I'm heading to DLP this weekend with my toddler. We're only visiting the two parks on one day. I have very limited expectations on what rides we can get on and it's more a matter of taking it all in.

We're getting the Eurostar on Friday arriving Friday afternoon and returning Monday afternoon.

The rest of our time will be spent in the hotel swimming pool, play area and possibly some shopping.

Any tips you can share, will be fantastic, thanks.

My best advice is go to the dibb website, you can find out everything you need to know on there.
If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to help, however there is so much to cover I'd probably give you a Load of info you don't need to know!

As someone who has done this I would say not to overdo it. Just take it as it comes and enjoy the time. Which hotel are you staying in? I have stayed in The Disneyland Hotel and in The Newport Bay and both pools are great

Thanks. We're staying at Explorers hotel. We won't over do it for sure.

For toddlers I’d recommend the Casey Junior train ride and story book boats which is hidden away behind Fantasy land . The teacups and Dumbo ride in the main part of fantasy land all in the main park . In the Studios the Flying carpets and the Toy story area and Cars ride would also be suitable although I’m not sure how many of those you will achieve in such a short visit . Do either of you qualify for an access pass for any reason as that would help .

Definitely take a pushchair and picnic.
I noticed was that when my dc were wearing costumes they got greater interactions especially during the parade when Ariel came over to her when dressed as the little mermaid. We bought the costume from home and it was much cheaper than the costumes on sale in the park.
One of the thing that really made the experience even better was being familiar with a range of Disney movies, so that when they saw a character they knew who it was!
I think Fantasyland has the highest density of rides suitable for toddlers and many without any height restrictions at all - Small World, Peter Pan, Dumbo, the carousel, Tea Cups (you don’t have to spin), Pinocchio, Story Book Land Canal Boat and lots of character meetings. After Fantasyland the best area we found for toddlers was Discoveryland.

Thanks for the tips. I've got a list and a rough plan of how to tackle the rides in order. I've only got rides that LO can get on and shouldn't frighten him.

No special needs access available for us.

Our homework for the past few weeks has been watching Disney films. It's so funny as LO has only ever preferred to watch In the night garden and Cocomelon so all these lovely characters are great for him.

I'm wondering what to do for dinner? I was thinking of taking lunch into the park with us but eating there. LO won't last much later than 6:30pm so I was thinking dinner in the park then uber back to the hotel.

Casey’s corner does a reasonable hot dog and chips , if you want an actual sit down restaurant in the park you probably need to have already booked . Plaza gardens in the main park does character dining so may be worth looking to see if you can book that if you think your little one would enjoy it . There is a Rainforest cafe in Disney village if that appeals

The McDonald's is good value for money

I was extremely grateful i took our old buggy for our 3 year old DS. Cheaper than hiring one there. DS hadn't used the buggy in over a year but at DLP he rode in it a lot, and on day 2 had a proper nap in it mid-afternoon.