Peek at PassPorter's Disneyland Paris Guidebook

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PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris

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PassPorter’s® Disneyland Parisby Sabine Rautenberg

© 2010 by PassPorter Travel Press, an imprint of MediaMarx, Inc.P.O. Box 3880, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 • 877-929-3273Visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.passporter.com

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PassPorter’®sDisneyland

ParisAuthored by Sabine Rautenberg

Edited by Carrie Hayward

PassPorter Travel Press

An imprint of MediaMarx, Inc.P.O. Box 3880, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

877-WAYFARERhttp://www.passporter.com

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About the AuthorSabine Rautenberg holds a master’s degree in business management and lives in Germany with her husband, Manuel. Her love for all things Disney started in 1992, when, at the age of 10, she watched the grand opening ceremony at Disneyland Paris (then known as Euro Disney) on TV. An avid traveler, Sabine has visited places all over Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. She and her husband especially love embarking on Disney cruises, in addition to spending time at Disney parks all over the world. Sabine has been a PassPorter Message Board Guide since 2007, a peer reviewer for various PassPorter guidebooks, and a guest contributor to PassPorter’s newsletter. Because Disneyland Paris holds a special place in her heart, Sabine took on the challenge of writing PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris without thinking twice.

About the EditorCarrie Hayward is the author of Passporter’s Disney Weddings and Honeymoons and the editor of PassPorter’s Walt Disney World for British Holidaymakers, PassPorter’s Disney Vacation Club Guide, and Passporter’s Festivals and Celebrations at Walt Disney World. She has edited newspaper, magazine, and web copy since 1994, but she’s been a fan of Disneyland all her life. She and her husband, Patrick, try to visit the park monthly, and they especially enjoy date nights at Disneyland for swing dancing at Carnation Plaza Gardens.

Acknowledgments

First, I’d like to thank Jennifer and Dave, for making this one-of-a-kind adventure possible, and Carrie, for being both imaginative and supportive as editor. A very special thank you goes out to my loving husband, Manuel, for never doubting my dream and for supporting me throughout all the late-night writing sessions! A heartfelt thanks also goes to my family for believing that I can do anything. Furthermore, I’d like to extend a big thank you to the peer reviewers and especially Cheryl Pendry, who dedicated so much of her time to helping make this book the best it could be.

Thank you to the people who contributed photos to this book: Anita Coulter, Cheryl Pendry, and Sharon Stevenson.

A special thanks to these important folks behind the scenes at PassPorter Travel Press:Publishers: Jennifer and Dave MarxOffice Manager: Chad LarnerNewsletter Editor and Online Coordinator: Sara Varney

PassPorter Team

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PassPorter Peer Reviewers

Carolyn Benjamin lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, Andy, and their two children, Joshua and Charlotte. She has visited Disneyland Paris five times and loves the European feel to the parks. Her favorite time to visit is at Christmas.

Carolyn Brooke lives in Birmingham, England with her partner, Charlie, and one cat. She has visited Disneyland Paris six times. Her favorite Disney ride is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and she lives for funnel cake and Dole Whips.

Ray Chapman lives in Bromley with wife Donna and princesses Natalie and Nicola. He has visited Disneyland Paris four times, was married in Walt Disney World’s Wedding Pavilion, and is a Disney Vacation Club member. His favourite spot is the bridge to Adventureland.

Author of PassPorter’s Walt Disney World for British Holidaymakers and co-author of PassPorter’s Disney Vacation Club Guide, Cheryl Pendry and her husband, Mark, live in Kent. They have visited Disneyland Resort Paris five times, all at different times of year.

Fiona Hall lives in North Yorkshire and is a regular traveler to the US—including Walt Disney World and Disneyland—and Disneyland Paris, visiting with her family as often as time and finances allow. She would love to visit Tokyo Disneyland in the future.

Katie Shea and her husband live in Chicago and recently made their first trip to Disneyland Paris. She spends her time furiously trying to find a way to move to Orlando and become a weird, annual pass-holding local who becomes legendary in cast member gossip circles.

Teresa Smith lives in Indiana with her husband Ron and two youngest children. She and Ron were once crazy enough to travel to Europe for a month with seven children, ages 4 to 18! Disneyland Paris was a favorite stop along the way for them all, and she has since returned.

Sharon Stevenson lives in New York and loves to travel, especially to Disney theme parks. She has visited eight of the 11 Disney parks worldwide, including Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park. She also loves the New York Yankees.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Planning Your Adventure ....................................................................................... 9 Finding Information on Disneyland Paris ............................................................................ 10 Budgeting for Your Vacation ................................................................................................ 12 Budget Worksheet ................................................................................................................ 16 Money in France ................................................................................................................... 18Chapter 2: Getting There (and Back!) ................................................................................... 23 The Best of Times ..................................................................................................................24 Staying in Touch ................................................................................................................... 27 Staying Safe .......................................................................................................................... 29 International Travel ................................................................................................................31 Getting There ........................................................................................................................ 33 Are We There Yet? ................................................................................................................ 44 Travel Worksheet ..................................................................................................................50 Packing List ..................................................................................................................... 51–52Chapter 3: Staying in Style ...................................................................................................... 53 Choosing a Resort .................................................................................................................54 Resort Key ............................................................................................................................. 58 Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch ............................................................................................62 Disneyland Hotel .................................................................................................................. 66 Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne .....................................................................................................70 Disney’s Hotel New York ...................................................................................................... 73 Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe ........................................................................................................ 77 Disney’s Newport Bay Club .................................................................................................80 Disney’s Sequoia Lodge ........................................................................................................84 Disney Partner Hotels .......................................................................................................... 87 Lodging Worksheet ..................................................................................................... 101–102Chapter 4: Touring the Parks ................................................................................................ 103 Park Passwords ....................................................................................................................104 Park Passes .......................................................................................................................... 107 Disneyland Park .................................................................................................................. 109 Walt Disney Studios Park .................................................................................................... 126 Disney Village ......................................................................................................................138 Disney Celebrations in 2010 .............................................................................................. 142 More Places to Play ............................................................................................................ 142 Deciding What to Do .......................................................................................................... 143 Touring Worksheet .............................................................................................................144

The story of Sleeping Beauty is told in stained glass inside her castle in Disneyland Park

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Chapter 5: Feasting and Snacking ........................................................................................ 145 Deciding on Dining ............................................................................................................ 146 Dining Reservations ........................................................................................................... 147 Half-Board Meal Plans ........................................................................................................ 148 Restaurant Menu ................................................................................................................ 152 Disneyland Park Eateries ................................................................................................... 155 Walt Disney Studios Park Eateries ..................................................................................... 162 Disney Village Eateries ....................................................................................................... 164 Resort Restaurants ..............................................................................................................167 Character Meals ................................................................................................................. 170 Special Dining Opportunities ............................................................................................ 172 Meal Worksheet ...................................................................................................................173 Dining Reservations Worksheet ........................................................................................ 174 Chapter 6: Making More Magic ............................................................................................ 175 Guided Tours ........................................................................................................................176 Treasure Hunts ....................................................................................................................177 Souvenir Worksheet ............................................................................................................176 In Search of... ....................................................................................................................... 180 Childcare Programs .............................................................................................................181 Special Occasions ............................................................................................................... 182 Special Events and Holidays ............................................................................................... 184 How Does It Compare? ....................................................................................................... 186 Beyond Disneyland Paris .....................................................................................................187 Organized Excursions ......................................................................................................... 190 French Phrases .....................................................................................................................192 French Clothing Sizes ..........................................................................................................192 “Free” E-Books ............................................................................................................................ 195PassPorter 30% Discount .......................................................................................................... 196PassPorter Partial Title List ........................................................................................................ 196What is PassPorter? ....................................................................................................................197More PassPorters ........................................................................................................................198Even More PassPorters .............................................................................................................. 199PassPorter E-Books ................................................................................................................... 200Register Your PassPorter ...........................................................................................................202PassPorter Online ......................................................................................................................203

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s marquee is a beacon after dark at Walt Disney Studios

© Cheryl Pendry

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About This E-book

Unlike other e-books you may have seen in the past, this e-book was created to look the same as a regular print guidebook ... but with added features and interactivity! Here are some tips on making the most of this e-book:

BookmarksWe’ve bookmarked each section of this e-book so you can go right to the place that interests you. Look for the Bookmark section in Adobe Acrobat, which will act as a sort of electronic table of contents.

HyperlinksWe’ve created clickable hyperlinks for every web address in this book. Just click and you’ll instantly be connected to the particular web site (assuming you’re online).

PrintingWe’ve carefully formatted this document so it can be printed easily. There are a variety of ways to do it, depending on your needs. Here are the details:

Simple Print—Just press the Print button or select Print from your File menu while you’re in Adobe Acrobat. What you see is what you get.

Print for PassPorter—To print this e-book so it can be placed into your deluxe PassPorter, you’ll want to be sure that the pages print at the correct size (5.5” wide by 8.5” tall) and back-to-back. This can be tricky. To print pages at the right size, bring up your Print settings in Adobe Acrobat and look for a “Page Scaling” option—make sure it is either turned off or set at “None.” To print pages back-to-back (on both sides of the sheet of paper), print only the odd pages of the book, take those pages and place them back in the printer, and then print the even pages of the book. This may take some time to get just right. Once the pages are printed, trim them to 5.5” x 8.5” and then use a hole punch to punch out the six marked holes (for insertion in a deluxe binder) or trim the pages on the dotted line (to insert them in the PassPocket of a spiral edition).

Print and Bind—If you want this book printed and bound for you, consider using a local Kinko’s, which will print a PDF file sent to them electronically—you then pick it up in your local store. For details, visit http://www.fedex.com/us/office/. A similar option is offered by http://www.lulu.com. Also check the PassPorter Store at http://www.passporterstore.com/store, as we plan to begin offering print versions of our popular e-books.

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SharingWe know it is tempting to simply e-mail this file to a friend or family member, but we encourage you to instead send them to a link to purchase the book. Without support, we won’t be able to keep this e-book updated or produce future e-books. Here’s the link you can give others: http://www.passporter.com/disneyland-paris.asp

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Chapter 1

Planning Your Adventure

Planning a trip to Disneyland Paris can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Rest assured, PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris provides all the information you need to get the most out of your vacation, plus it makes planning a lot of fun. Reading about your enchanting destination adds to the anticipation and makes the time before departure seem so much shorter!

Disneyland Paris encompasses two theme parks, a shopping and entertainment district, six resort hotels, a ranch, a golf course, and so much more. This book is your ultimate source for information before and during your vacation. Whether you decide to take along the whole thing or just a few chapters, you are sure to find the answers to all your questions along the way.

PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris contains a number of worksheets designed to help you plan different aspects of your vacation. For example, you can track your spending using the Budget Worksheet, map out a rough game plan for seeing the parks using the Touring Worksheet, or scribble down the mementos you’re seeking on the Souvenirs Worksheet.

Don’t hesitate to fill in the blanks—that’s what the worksheets are for! They are also interactive, allowing you to fill them out on the computer, save your information, and make as many changes as you want throughout the planning process. Before you leave, just print out the final version, and voilà, as they say in France—all your information is securely stored in one place.

You might be tempted to plan out every single minute of your trip on paper simply because it’s so easy to do. But once you get to Disneyland Paris, remember that it’s a vacation. Stop, take time to smell the roses, and be willing to throw your plans overboard if necessary. Maybe you’ll want to spend some extra time at a restaurant or will be too tired at night to stay for the fireworks—that’s OK! Know your options before you go, then indulge in the Disney magic once you get there and enjoy whatever you end up doing.

This chapter is designed to help you with your first steps toward the vacation you’ve always dreamed of. It will tell you where to look for information, what you need to consider when setting a budget, and how to make sure you keep to that budget. Ready to get started? Then let’s go!

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Finding Information on Disneyland Paris

This book contains all you’ll need to plan your perfect vacation at Disneyland Paris. However, we know from experience that sometimes you simply want a second opinion.

Books

It’s worth checking out Brit Guide Disneyland Paris, by Simon and Susan Veness. It is primarily geared toward visitors from Great Britain but also serves as a comprehensive source of information for anyone traveling to the French parks. AA Essential Guides’ Disneyland Paris is very compact but contains an array of colorful pictures.

PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris also features a chapter on non-Disney activities in the Marne-la-Vallée area around the resort and the city of Paris. If you’re planning on spending more than a day in Paris, you might want to consider getting a separate travel guide dedicated to this remarkable city. Among the countless options, good choices include Frommer’s Paris and Rick Steves’ Paris for their complete but concise contents and Lonely Planet’s Paris City Guide for the most detailed information on attractions, eateries, and lodging off the beaten path.

Online

The most comprehensive source of information is, of course, the Internet. Throughout the book you’ll find links to web sites that are helpful for your vacation planning.

Even though there are far fewer web sites dedicated to Disneyland Paris than to the Disney destinations in the US, there are still quite a few worth looking at. The official Disneyland Paris web site (http://www.disneylandparis.com) offers basic information on the parks and resorts, along with interactive maps. You can also get the latest prices for vacation packages, character meals, and excursions to Paris and environs. Just click on the “Brochures” link at the top of any page to access a PDF of Disney’s most recent travel brochure. Prices will be listed in the currency of the country you selected upon entering the Disneyland Paris web site.

There are also quite a few unofficial web sites. Of the ones we recommend, DLRP Magic (http://www.dlrpmagic.com) is where you’ll find the most detailed descriptions of all the attractions and entertainment options in the parks. Disneyland Paris.info (http://www.dlp.info) and Disneyland Paris—The Ultimate Food Guide (http://www.dlpfoodguide.com) offer extensive information on restaurants, including easy-to-understand ratings and reviews.

PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris forum

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If you’ve got time, check out www.dlrptoday.com and http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/dlp/index.html for more pictures and insights.

Message boards geared toward Disney vacationers offer a great way to find just the information you seek. PassPorter has a growing online community, including a forum dedicated to Disneyland Paris. Visit us at http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/dlp-planning-your-disneyland-paris-adventure.

We also recommend checking out the DISboards’ Disneyland Paris forum at http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77. You’ll find many reviews and opinions by searching in past threads.

Other Resources

You can also contact your travel agent for information. Some membership organizations, like AAA, even serve as tour operators, offering special deals to their members.

If you have any specific questions you’d like Disney to answer, simply call the Disneyland Paris reservations office at 011 33 1 60 30 60 53 from the US and 08448 008 898 from Great Britain for English-speaking call center agents. With the 6-hour time difference, the US hotline is open from 2:15 am–2:45 pm EST Monday through Friday, 3:00 am–1:00 pm EST on Saturdays, and 4:00 am–1:00 pm EST on Sundays. With the 1-hour time difference, the UK hotline is open from 7:15 am–6:45 pm Monday through Friday, 8:15 am–4:45 pm on Saturdays, and 8:15 am–3:45 pm on Sundays.

An alternative is to e-mail the reservations office through the official web site: https://my-disneyland.disneylandparis.co.uk/contact-us/index.xhtml for UK residents or https://us.my-disneyland.disneylandparis.com/contact-us/index.xhtml for US residents.

Called too late? Try an e-mail!

© Jennifer Marx

S Phoning FranceAll of the phone numbers listed in PassPorter’s Disneyland Paris will connect you to English-speaking call center agents. Some link directly to English-only hotlines, while others are answered by bilingual agents. If the first thing you hear is in French, simply ask, “Do you speak English?” and the agent will switch to English.

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Budgeting for Your Vacation

Thinking about how to finance a Disney vacation is probably the least magical part of the planning process. Nonetheless, it is an inevitable step toward a carefree trip. To ensure that you don’t worry too much about overspending while at Disney, it’s good to know beforehand what expenses await you.

Vacation expenses usually fall into six categories:

• Planning• Transportation• Lodging• Admission• Food• Extras

How you budget for each depends on the total amount you have available to spend and your priorities. While the first four categories are fairly easy to estimate because they can be determined ahead of time, expenses for food and extras are a little trickier to control.

In this section you’ll find price ranges for the main elements of your vacation to give you a rough idea of how much to budget for those. All prices include tax. More detailed pricing information is provided throughout this book.

Budgeting for a Disneyland Paris vacation is in many ways similar to budgeting for a Disney vacation within the US. One key difference, however, is the exchange rate. At press time, the euro was worth about $1.40 US, meaning that Americans would have to figure in an extra 40% on all prices. On the other hand, British travelers get a break on the price, with the British pound worth about #1.13 at press time. The official Disneyland Paris web site will show prices in your country’s currency if you select it from the menu when you first access the page. However, most independent web sites give prices exclusively in euros. The symbol for euros is #; we’ll explain more about this currency on page 18.

S How Many Days Should You Stay?As a first-time visitor to Disneyland Paris, you’ll want to figure in at least one full day to explore Disneyland Park and at least half a day for Walt Disney Studios Park. In order to tour the parks without any rush, be able to ride everything that appeals to you at least once, and have time to experience your favorite attractions multiple times, plan on three or four full days in the parks. As for Paris, the city is full of sights that could certainly fill a two-week vacation. However, if you are short on time, you might find that two full days will allow you to visit the most popular tourist attractions and get a feel for the French capital. And if you can only spare one day, we recommend taking an escorted tour of the city to ensure you hit all the major highlights.

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Transportation

Another big difference in budgeting for a Disneyland Paris vacation vs. budgeting for a trip to a U.S. Disney park is a major shift in which elements eat up the biggest chunk of the budget. If you’re from the States, transportation to a Disney destination within the US is far less expensive than to Disneyland Paris. Unless you’re taking a cruise to Europe, your only option is a long-distance flight. For those of us who live in Europe, it’s the other way around: Since transportation to Paris is fairly cheap, a quick weekend getaway now and then might be ever so tempting.

Air travel prices can vary widely. Generally, during slower times of the year like January, February, November, and early December, you can expect a round-trip flight in economy class from any major city in the U.S. to Paris to cost between $600 and $800. Around major holidays and school breaks, airfare can cost up to $1,400 per person, round-trip. Prices are usually higher if you want a direct flight without any layovers. Within Europe, return-flight prices may be as low as #50 or as high as #200, depending on how far in advance you book, when you fly, from where your flight originates, and which carrier you pick.

Keep in mind that plane tickets can be slightly cheaper for travel in the middle of the week than around weekends, and flights that depart in the middle of the day are often less expensive than those leaving early in the morning or later at night.

While children ages 11 and under used to only pay 80% of the adult airfare, most airlines now charge the full adult price. Children under the age of 2 who can sit in your lap during the flight are usually charged 10% of the adult ticket price for an international flight.

In order to get to Disneyland Paris from one of Paris’ major airports, you need to take a train, a bus, or a private shuttle. On average, this will set you back between #30 and #50 per person, round-trip.

If you’re driving from the UK, you should factor in £50–£100 for a ferry (round-trip) or £80–£400 for the Eurotunnel (round-trip) in one standard-sized car.

A round-trip ticket for the Eurostar from London/St. Pancras or Ashford to Disneyland Paris is £69–£229/adult (ages 26–59), and starts at £44/child ages 4-11, £69/youth ages 12–25, and £69/seniors over age 60. Travel is free for kids 3 and under.

Bus transportation on Disney property is free of charge, and most hotels in the vicinity of Disneyland Paris offer complimentary shuttle service. Parking is free at all Disney hotels, as well as most other hotels in the area. Theme park parking is #8 per day; Disney hotel guests park for free.

More transportation information and money-saving tips can be found in Chapter 2: Getting There (and Back)!

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