Visit to Disneyland Paris - How Much Time Should You Allow?

So you are planning that fantastic trip to Disneyland Paris and you are looking on the Internet to find that there are currently some good deals but just how many days will you need at Euro Disney and which is the best way to decide? The answer cannot be defined as the amount of days required will depend on your circumstances however the average trip is between 2 and 4 days long

Most visits are short breaks however it is possible to combine your visit with a longer holiday to France and especially the Paris region. I think the time you need to allow yourself will depend on many factors such as:

Age of party - If you have a mixed age group and several small children you will find that it will take you longer to cover the parks and also will be more willing to spend time at the shows and parades etc rather than just going on the rides. If you are a group of adults/teenagers you will probably need less time as you are more interested in the larger rides rather than the attraction aimed at the younger ones.

As there are two parks I would recommend a day for each park as well as at least one extra day to cover any rides and shows that may be missed or are favourites and you want to repeat. You can find good special offers where you can by 4 day tickets for the price of 3 etc.

Size of party - The more of you there are the likely hood is that you will find more things to do and will be prepared to spend more time at different attractions. You will also be more contented staying in a park for the day so again I would recommend at least 2 - 3 days to cover all the shows and attraction especially if you are visiting during peak times when the queues will be at their longest

Have you visited before? - On your first visit you will spend more time finding your way around and getting to know all that is on offer. On subsequent visits you will probably be more selective and so can reduce the amount of time you need in the park. You may find a day visit is enough as you know which rides you wish to do and how to get to them. You could then incorprate this into a French holiday or use Disneyland Paris as a base and explore the rest of the region.

How much money do you want to spend? - Whilst the travel costs remain the same for however long you choose to stay you will need to consider the costs of tickets, meals and accommodation for the whole of your stay with the euro being strong at the moment this can soon add up, for example bottles of water were 2.5 Euros and ice creams 3 Euros. Take time to price the tickets that are available for the Disney parks you may find it is more economical buy a ticket for 3 days rather than two. If you are staying on site you can also buy tickets that include meals. These can save a lot of money and allow you to budget more carefully

Careful planning is essential for you visit. Take time to sort out what you actually want to do at Euro Disney i.e do you want to visit both parks or just the one and then book the length of your trip accordingly. It is possible to combine with a longer holiday which will help reduce the daily costs of your visit and may enable you to get better deals on the entry price for example we recently got a free hopper pass as we had booked to get their from the Charles De Gaul airport by train the ticket cost 17 Euros and we gained a pass worth 64 Euros!    

For families of young children and for first visits you will easily be able to while away at least 2 - 3 days with the Magic of Disneyland Paris.

What Should You Do If it Rains on Your Disney World Vacation?

Planning is key if you are heading out to Disney World on vacation, but unfortunately there is one thing that you can't control; the weather. What do you do if it rains during your Disney World vacation? Simple; go and have fun anyway.

1. Head over to Disney Quest

Disney Quest is pretty much an indoor theme park. Located at the West Side at Downtown Disney this giant playground is the perfect place to while away the rainy hours of the day.

You can challenge with Buzz Lightyear and his Astroblasters or battle for buccaneer gold with the Pirates of the Caribbean. Your kids will enjoy designing and then riding their own coaster, and musical types will have fun recording their own music video.

Disney Quest is open seven days a week from 11.30am until late, and if all the fun makes you hungry you can take a break in the food court.

2. Tour the Resort hotels

If you don't want to waste your park passes on a wet day then why not go on a tour of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels?

The Disney Imagineers didn't stop at the theme parks, they put just as much creative effort into their hotels too. You might like to spend some time watching the animals roam the savanna over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge or just chilling out by the fire in the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge.

For the ultimate in luxury take the monorail over to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You'll be whisked back in time to Victorian Florida when you step inside the flagship resort. During the holiday season master bakers work through the night to create a majestic looking Gingerbread House which is well worth a visit.

3. Break out the ponchos and have fun in the parks

If you're happy to just be a kid again and hang out in the rain then wet days are some of the best times to be in the parks, because most people are driven away by the rain! All you need to do is grab a poncho and some suitable footwear and go and have fun, you'll enjoy yourself almost as much as if the sun were out. Bear in mind that some attractions, like Test Track, can't run while it's raining, but to be honest the rain doesn't usually last all that long anyway.

Disneyland Ticket Prices - the Most Important Detail You Should Know About

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Do you know what the most important piece of information you should have when planning for a trip to Disneyland? It's common knowledge to always estimate a budget. If you've been to the park before, you'll know that one of the most expensive purchases you'll ever have to make is for admission. Because of this, you have to know the specific Disneyland ticket prices. However, before proceeding with this, you should know what kind of ticket you're going to get.

Within the Disney parks, there are various kinds of entrance passes. The first one would be the one day pass. Unfortunately, even if this is the cheapest, this will only give you access to one park. We all know that for every Disney theme park, there are different sub parks. If you have this type of pass, you'll only be limited on part of the entire park.

The next type of ticket would be the Park Hopper passes. These will enable you to visit two Disney parks. Unlike the one day pass, this Park Hopper pass can come in several days-the one day to six day passes. Of course, the price will depend on how many days the park hopping privilege lasts. As common sense dictates, getting a six day pass can cost you quite a lot. However, it's a pretty good investment, especially if you're staying around the park for a couple of days.

Next on the list are the annual passes. These contain special coupons and discounts that can be used by visitors inside the park premises. There are a couple of them available for tourists. Although this is convenient for tourists, these are only practical for those living in Southern California. There are corresponding rates for each one of these. If you're planning a trip to the park, you should be familiarized with the different Disneyland ticket prices.