A trip to Disneyland Paris or a winter vacation in Disneyland. Disneyland Paris review. Attractions. Is it worth it to go in winter

Paris in February- cold, cloudy and chilly or Paris in February - warmed by the flame of burners in cozy cafes, overflowing with the sweetness of chocolate hearts? How exactly you want to see Paris in the final month of winter, so you will see it. The main thing is to accurately plan your routes and dress comfortably.

Museums have the least number of visitors this month, the famous Disneyland is open all year round, the cost of rooms in hotels and apartments is the lowest. The main unpleasant factor may be the weather in Paris in February, however, it is completely unpredictable for the French themselves.

Frozen bridges rumble.
The cold is spreading through Paris.
And I'm out of the dark
I look and see nothing.
In my dream I see a bookcase
Trees with the mane of ancient furies,
And the humid air by the river
And an old prefectural banner.

The most correct solution would be to focus on a temperature of about 0 degrees, while its amplitude can be 6 degrees both up and down. And get ready for a drizzle. Therefore, just dress in such a way that you are ready for any climatic whims - a light down jacket, always with a hood, a sweater, a scarf and gloves (of course), waterproof shoes - and enjoy Paris!

Rest assured, Paris is just as beautiful in February. Remember at least valentines day, the holiday of lovers, it falls precisely on this month. For adults, February 14, held in Paris, will be remembered for the romance of love spreading throughout the city - even the billboards that common days should promote goods and services, on this day they show declarations of love and beautiful lines of poetry.

And children, of course, will remember chocolate, a lot of chocolate! Hearts made of chocolate of all possible designs and sizes fill the counters of pastry shops, sweets in the package are arranged in the shape of hearts, and even toy bears hold the obligatory chocolate heart in their powerful paws.

However, Paris does not live on chocolate alone in February. Sausages, cheeses, wine and other achievements of French agriculture, which in warmer times of the year are best offered to Parisians and city guests on the street, at the end of winter are concentrated in one place and appear in all their splendor at the Paris Expo exhibition center(at Place de la Porte de Versailles, district 15, Porte de Versailles metro station). French agricultural salon (Salon de l'Agriculture) looks like " huge village”, which has cows, sheep and poultry. Well-known politicians are certainly present here, who consider it their main duty to show their closeness to the common people and French traditions.

And, of course, as in every big city Europe, seven days before Lent in Paris in February, celebrations are held that are comparable to our native Maslenitsa festivities.

In French Paris such a celebration is the carnival (in French Carnaval de Paris), it is "headed" by a real cow! Each of the carnivals has its own theme, for example, in 2013 it is "Toy World". There will be music, confetti and balloon launches. The festive procession will take place almost throughout the city and will end in the evening next to the City Hall. Everyone can join such a bright procession.

The Halloween season is not over yet, as we are already thinking about the next season. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year at Disneyland Paris in winter! During this period, the magic of the holiday comes to life, a surge of emotions...! Indeed, winter is coming, and with it the cold in Disneyland Paris. How to enjoy your stay at Disneyland in winter time? Here are some answers.

Before arrival

We would never say that one day would be enough for a full visit to Disneyland Paris, so plan your vacation carefully early! Even if it's in the winter. Therefore, in order not to suffer from the cold and long queues in winter period, you need to take some measures that could help you navigate the place:

  • it is necessary to dress warmly (hat, scarf, jacket or coat, gloves...);
  • carefully plan your schedule;
  • keep an eye on the weather to avoid snow, extremely rare, or rain, more likely!
  • beforehand purchase .

On site

Winter in Disneyland Paris is inevitable! During the Christmas season, the park has about the same number of visitors as during the summer season.

But of course, Disneyland in the winter at New Year and Christmas seems more magical than at all other times, its attractions fade into the background, among the magnificent Christmas trees, beautifully decorated streets that look like they have just been pulled out of a cartoon, a frozen lake and snowy at Sleeping Beauty Castle. New Year's Disneyland is a holiday of the soul!

You can warm up on the rides with enclosed spaces, in many stores, restaurants... or take a hot shot of Armageddon: special effects or disaster at the Disney studio... it's always hot there!)

And finally, you can take a few long minutes to find a great place to watch the parade show at Disneyland Park. Think about it and in advance! After looking at the parade schedule, plan your visit to the park well.

Rides that are not allowed to operate in case of freezing wind, rain/snow or other negative outdoor temperatures and traffic:

  • Big Thunder Mountain
  • Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril
  • Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing (ou alors, refugiez vous dans la cabine du bateau)
  • Dumbo the Flying elephant
  • Orbitron (Machines Volantes)

At Disney Studios:

  • Les Tapis Volants
  • Toy Soldier Parachute Drop
  • RC Racer

We hope that this information will help you organize and enjoy your winter holidays at Disneyland Paris. After all, New Year and Christmas is a time of magic! And finally, we wanted to point out that winter is not always rain or snow in Marne-la-Vallee, sunny days numerous, although cold! Do not miss your chance!

A guide for tourists with children and not only, or what everyone who has started a trip to Magic world Walt Disney characters in France.

Disneyland Paris(Disneyland Paris) was opened in April 1992 (in 2017 the park celebrates its 25th anniversary), it is the largest amusement park in Europe. The area is 1943 hectares. Disneyland is not located in Paris itself, but in the small town of Marne-la-Vallee, 35 km from French capital.

Disneyland Paris consists of two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park.
And on the territory there are: the Disney Village hotel complex, gyms and tennis courts, over 50 themed cafes and restaurants, entertainment centers, clubs, many shops, swimming pools, a golf course, a bowling center, cinemas and much more.

Of course, walking around almost 2 thousand hectares, and even with children, is unrealistic. Therefore, a railway line runs throughout the Disneyland park. Visitors can move from one point to another in nice railway trailers. And since the train moves at a low speed, you can perfectly see all the surroundings from the window.

Five 'Republics' of Disneyland Paris

For the convenience of visitors, the amusement park is divided into five fabulous "country-republics":

  • "Main street USA" (Main street U.S.A);
  • "Fantasyland" (Fantasyland);
  • "Adventureland" (Adventureland);
  • "Wild West" (Frontierland);
  • "Land of discoveries" (Discoveryland).

Let's briefly get acquainted with each country, so that it is more convenient to plan a visit to the attractions in Disneyland Paris.

"Main street USA" (Main street U.S.A)

When tourists get here, it does not matter how old they are - they are still waiting for pleasure. The main street is architecturally reminiscent of America in the mid-19th century.

There are shops and restaurants on both sides of the street. Here they walk fairy-tale heroes Walt Disney to famous music from cartoons with which you can take pictures; retro cars drive around - everywhere there is a festive atmosphere.

At the end of the street is a Disneyland attraction: the big pink Sleeping Beauty Castle, familiar to all of us from the opening credits of Disney movies and cartoons.

It also originates here railroad. From the Main street U.S.A station, a train departs throughout the Disneyland park.

We advise you to definitely wait until the evening to see the laser show with fireworks. The most popular of all performances is the "Big Parade", which takes place on the main alley of Disneyland Park at 17.00. And be sure to wait for the evening fireworks, they are held every evening before the park closes.

"Fantasyland" (Fantasyland)

This country was created for the youngest visitors: preschool children and elementary school students. Girls, in the first place, are attracted by the Sleeping Beauty Castle. And the boys will be delighted with the fire-breathing dragon that guards the castle.

Children and adults will be able to visit Snow White's house and the 7 dwarfs, Alice's Wonderland labyrinth, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, Peter Pan's Flight, Lancelot Knight, Pinocchio's Fantastic Adventures attractions with adults. You will also have a wonderful peaceful boat ride to the song "This Small World". The kids love it!

Carousel "Tea Mugs"

Even here, your children will be told in a fascinating way about the culture of the peoples of the world. True, you will not hear the Russian language here: all stories and conversations are conducted in French and English.

So that the queues to the attractions do not disappoint you, we recommend using the fast pass (quick ticket). It is issued to the most popular rides marked with (!). What does it give? You will not stand in the general queue for a long time, but you will be able to spend time on the rides, where there are fewer people.

How it works? You insert your entry ticket into a special machine, after which it gives you a ticket, which says "free passage in such and such a period of time." For example, if it is now 15:00, then from 15:30 to 16:00. And if you come to the attraction you need exactly at this time interval, then you will skip the queue.

But do not forget that at 19.00 all fast pass coupons expire, which means that the most popular attractions should be visited first. It should also be remembered that until the validity period of one coupon has ended, you cannot order the same one at the next attraction.

"Adventureland" (Adventureland)

Here is one of the most beautiful attractions - "Pirates caribbean", as well as: "Indiana Jones", "Captain Hook's Gallery", "Island of Adventure", "Tree House" and others.

For example, on the "Indiana Jones" in an abandoned city, you will find yourself in a series of unusual adventures. You will need to stand in the cave, get over suspension bridge, go through a waterfall, repel pirate attacks, find a way out of a labyrinth and visit a mysterious island that keeps secrets for its guests.

In this "country" there is a very popular attraction "Pirates of the Caribbean". Under the famous song "Yohoho", you get into the boat and go on a journey full of surprises. lovers movie of the same name will meet here with Jack Sparrow himself and other heroes - pirates, experiencing surprise and joy and horror at the same time.

After all the horror stories, the adventure can continue on the 360-degree roller coaster at Disneyland, where, as you know, you will be taken for a ride.

Frontierland

This "country" occupies a small area compared to other "countries" of Disneyland. It is completely stylized as the Wild West, where the atmosphere of confrontation between cowboys and Indians, as well as cool American westerns, reigned.

The names of the attractions are appropriate: "Big Mountain", "Haunted House", "Indian Village". You can shoot at the enemy, turn into gold diggers and visit a small but very interesting zoo where animals are kept in natural environment, on a real ranch.

You can get into this "country" and the theater. Performances about the adventures of the legendary hero Mickey Mouse and Tarzan are regularly held here.

Discoveryland

It will be interesting to all dreamers and lovers of intergalactic adventures. "Space Mountain", "From the Earth to the Moon", "Star Tour" - the names of these attractions speak for themselves.

The central attraction of this "republic" of visionaries is Space Mountain (Mission-2). Its height is about 40 meters. And if you decide to fly from a catapult at a speed of 14 meters per second and a triple "dead loop" - you are a real daredevil. But how you behaved during the "flight" - the photo will show. You will be offered to buy them at the exit (they are shown on a special monitor). There are age restrictions (children over 10 years old are allowed) and health restrictions.

The Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction always attracts kids aged 6-10, but adults love it too. Because here they are waiting for their favorite "shooters". Remember the cartoon "Toy Story 2"? The idea of ​​this attraction is from here: you get into a spaceship (it is for two, you can sit with your dad), you are given a laser gun and you shoot huge scary monsters, and your victories are reflected on a special star display.

This whole "country" illustrates the fictional world of the future, known to us from the books of Jules Verne and HG Wells. We advise you to re-read their books before traveling - it will be more interesting!

And after the dizzying rides, you can watch a laser show or go karting.

Walt Disney Studio Park

As we have said, Disneyland Paris consists of two parks. And if you turn off Main street U.S.A, you will immediately find yourself in the Walt Disney Studios park.

It was opened much later than the main one - in 2002. And everything that is here is inextricably and closely connected with the cinema: rides, various houses, premises and shops. This entertainment complex is more for "adult" children, although some attractions related to animation will be of interest to younger children.

Walt Disney Studio Park is divided into four sections: Hollywood Boulevard, Film Set, Animation World and Backstage World.

In the "World of Animation" you can see how your favorite cartoons were filmed. And also you or your child can try to draw a cartoon yourself.

The World Behind the Scenes is home to the most popular Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, where everyone can ride a rollercoaster to the music of the famous band Aerosmith.

Who loves all sorts of "horror" - feel free to go to the attraction "Hollywood Hotel" (Hollywood Tower Hotel). It is also called the Hollywood Tower at Disneyland.

Before the attraction itself, you will be guided through the rooms and mysterious dungeons where ghosts live. And if you have successfully passed the test, you will be offered a ride on the elevator. We warn you: this attraction is for people with strong nerves and health. Not everyone can withstand a free fall in an elevator.

Three times a day at Walt Disney Studio Park you can see a one-of-a-kind stunt show. Professional drivers perform incredible stunts on their cars during the show.

For many, by the end of the show, the cars turn into a pile of scrap metal. But they are immediately repaired before your eyes (if you wish, you can watch the repair through a glass partition). We advise you to reserve your seats in advance in a special stand, as the stunts in the Disneyland park are popular in all seasons of the year.

On the "Set" you can see with your own eyes how films are made and take part in screen tests.

"Hollywood Boulevard" here is exactly the same as the famous boulevard in Los Angeles. Here in the shops you can buy various souvenirs, accessories from films and have a bite to eat in one of the food trucks.

If you like rides made using the most modern technologies, then feel free to go to Ratatouille. There are a lot of people who want to get here, so be patient in the queue or stock up on a fast pass.

What is waiting for you here? You find yourself in the Parisian restaurant "Gusteau" - the cartoon world of Remy the cook and his friend Alfredo Linguini. You will also feel like a “little mouse”, where everything around is huge, and you are so small.

Reference and useful information for tourists

Disneyland Paris opening hours

The park is open from 10:00, seven days a week. For those who go on a trip to Disneyland for the first time, we recommend downloading a map and guide in Russian or another language you need. At the entrance they are given to everyone, but only in French or English.

Ticket prices in 2017

Entrance to Disneyland for a child under 3 years old - free of charge, from 3 to 11 years old - buy child ticket, and from the age of 12 already an adult.

Ticket validity dates can be viewed in the calendar.

Disneyland Paris Tickets Online

If you want to avoid the queue, we recommend buying tickets to Disneyland online. After payment, a regular printout will suffice, which does not need to be exchanged at the checkout. The ticket price on the official website is the same as in Disneyland. The difference is that it is valid for a year (but not on the day you bought it), and purchased at the checkout - immediately from the moment of purchase.

When is the best time to plan a trip?

Disneyland in France can be visited at any time of the year. But the best time to visit is late spring (late April and early May) or early autumn (September to October). Those who have been here more than once know that the most long lines they line up for rides in the summer.

In winter, there are much fewer tourists in Disneyland, although there is an exception: on Christmas holidays and on Halloween, the park is open until late, and it is on these days that the most spectacular parades of Disney cartoon characters take place here. It should also be added that not all rides work during the cold season.

How to get to Disneyland Paris?

You can get to the amusement park in half an hour by metro or suburban trains RER to Marne-la-Vallee departing every 15 minutes.

From terminal No. 2 of Charles de Gaulle airport, it is possible to get to Disneyland by high-speed train.

You can also go on your own in your own or rented car, or take a taxi. The park has a covered car park.

Disneyland address: 77777 Marne-la-Vallee, France. Coordinates: 48°52′29″N 2°46′35″E.

Where to stay?

Near the park there are about 10 hotels that are best booked in advance.

Hotel Disneyland

The five-star Disneyland Hotel is located right at the entrance to the park. It is both externally and internally filled with luxury in a lush Victorian style. Here, Disney cartoon characters are present everywhere and peacefully get along with the guests, justifying the name of the hotel.

At a table in a restaurant, any of them can sit down with you and take a picture. Only in this hotel will your children, in no time, be turned into princesses, cowboys and other Disney characters with the help of professional make-up artists.

The Disneyland Hotel is free parking, 2 restaurants, yes children's menu, cafe-bar, swimming pool, SPA-center, fitness center. There are special privileges for guests of the Castle Club and Suite categories when visiting the attractions of the park.

Disney's New York

According to tourists, the Disney's New York hotel is popular in French Disneyland. It has four stars and lives up to them. The hotel has 500 spacious rooms. Each has air conditioning, satellite TV, bathroom with a complete set of toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have terraces. There is free parking, indoor pool, gyms, tennis court, video game room, hot tub and sauna, laundry and shop.

Photo: parisbesthotelsguide.blogspot.com

The hotel is designed for children. Babysitting services are available for a fee.

There are always a lot of visitors, so breakfast cards are issued indicating the time convenient for you. You can dine in the hotel restaurant or order food to your room. There are also vending machines for food and drinks.

Disney's Cheyenne and Disney's Santa Fe

Two-star hotels Disney's Cheyenne and Disney's Santa Fe are also suitable for families with children, as cartoon characters come here to take pictures. But there are much fewer services here: a TV, a bathroom with all toiletries. You can ask for a hairdryer and an electric kettle. There is luggage storage and free parking.

Disney's Cheyenne sort of resembles a small town of American settlers of the late 19th century, as in American Westerns.

And the numbers in Disney's Santa Fe are based on the theme of the cartoon "Cars".

We would like to remind you that there are no Russian-speaking staff in hotels (although there are exceptions). When you check in, we advise you to ask your guide to help fill out the questionnaires, and then, if you speak at least spoken English, you can do it yourself.

From the hotel complex, run at short intervals free buses to the park itself. And they work until midnight.

Also in the city of Marne-la-Vallee, where Disneyland is located, there are several hotels for every taste, within a kilometer radius from the park: Vienna International Dream Castle, Holiday Inn, Explorers My Travel and Kyriad, Elysées Val d'Europe and Radisson SAS and others.

Where to eat?

Food here is not cheap and is divided, if I may say so, into 3 categories: expensive restaurants with a menu where tables must be booked in advance (for residents of Disneyland hotels, this can be done at the concierge), restaurants with a buffet and fast food. Everyone chooses for their wallet.

Throughout the park there are many cafes, eateries, stalls with ice cream, chips and hot dogs.

Disney Village has a McDonald's. Here are the cheapest prices in Disneyland. A children's set costs from 4 euros, and an adult - about 7 euros.

You can't bring food with you! You can only put a bottle of water and a couple of bananas.

Some interesting facts from the life of the Disneyland park:

  1. The actor who entertains visitors as Mickey Mouse has about 300 costumes, while Minnie has 200.
  2. If for some reason the children at Disneyland feel sad or tired, a park employee will definitely come up to them and treat them to ice cream or other sweets. This is the rule here.
  3. Fragrances help to create the appropriate atmosphere in the park. Here, the smells of the sea, forests, flowers, and also hot pies are in the air.
  4. If you are not afraid of any of the 999 ghosts at The Haunted Mansion, you are waiting for gift Certificate the most fearless visitor.
  5. In Adventureland, the Indiana Jones ride features the most authentic props from the movie.
  6. To prevent mice or rats from getting divorced in the park, more than 200 cats live here as employees.

For many, a trip to Disneyland is a childhood dream that you want to realize even as an adult. So feel free to go to the fairy-tale world to remember this journey for the rest of your life.

fairy world Disneyland Paris attracts not only young tourists, but also their fully grown parents. This is its main charm! Today our story will be dedicated to this amazing place, which is worth a visit to every guest of the French capital and see for yourself that the time and money spent here will pay off in full with vivid impressions!

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Although the fairy-tale world is open all year round, nevertheless best time to visit it - New Year's holidays. It is on these winter days that the whole world embraces the Christmas mood, and the children go on vacation. Therefore, such a trip can be a great solution for a variety of leisure activities during winter evenings. If you do not like long lines for rides, try to choose optimal time for a trip with the least influx of visitors, we advise you to plan your visit to the Parisian world of fairy tales in late May or early September. During these months, the main visitors of the amusement park - children - "gnaw" the granite of science on the school benches and nothing will stop you from enjoying the rides to the fullest.

How to get there

Since the amusement park is located outside the city at a distance of 40-45 km, the best and most affordable option to get there today is the RER train or the TGV double-decker express. In the first case, tourists are advised to purchase a pass for the red line of the underground metro and proceed to the Marne-la-Vallee station.

To get on the route you need, you need to land at Charles de Gaulle Etoile station (which is opposite Arc de Triomphe) or change to the red line at Chatelet Les Halles station. Trains also depart from Auber stations (near the Grand Opera House), Chatelet-Les Halles, Gare de Lyon (Gare de Lyon), as well as from the station on the National Square.

The frequency of cruising is on average 8-10 minutes. By the way, from Charles de Gaulle Airport you will have to transfer at the last metro station mentioned. Such a route, together with a transfer, will take approximately 80-90 minutes, taking into account the walking section. The fare for the RER train is 15 euros for adults and 9 euros for children.

If you want to reduce your travel time, we recommend using the faster alternative express TGV, the ticket for which is 1-2 euros more expensive. You can lay your own version of the route, being in the center of Paris, on your own, having learned the schedule and routes of the buses and metro. Even more convenient and inexpensive way is to use the services of our partner - Kiwitaxi.

Working hours

The park is open all year round without holidays. Although you can enter the territory from 9 am, all attractions start working an hour later. But the closing time varies depending on the season. So, in summer the attractions are available until late at night and the park is preparing for closing closer to midnight. And on autumn and winter days, it stops its work from 20.30 to 22 o'clock at night. On holidays and weekends, the amusement park is open a couple of hours longer than usual, and on winter weekdays it closes even earlier - at 19 or 20 pm.

In order for visitors to be able to celebrate the New Year in the circle of cartoon characters, enjoy the fireworks and enchanting shows, from December 21 to 30, the park is open until 10 pm, and on new year's eve– until 01.00 am! A more favorable work schedule is also presented during the Christmas holidays.

Note! The park includes two thematic zones at once - Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland Park, the schedules of which are somewhat different from each other. This should be taken into account when purchasing a pass. A combined ticket gives its holders advantages - they can move from one zone to another an unlimited number of times.

Ticket prices and how to buy

Although you can find a lot of “helpful” tips on the Internet for buying tickets to a Paris amusement park, we will only talk about the most reliable and proven methods of buying. So, the simplest and most popular today is to buy a pass through the official website of Disneyland. Today, the site presents three types of tickets, which differ not only in their cost, but also have time limits for visiting the amusement park.

The presented types of electronic passes - MINI, MAGIC and SUPER MAGIC - although they provide equal access to attractions for their owners, they still have date restrictions. The most inconvenience can bring to its owners a ticket of the MINI type, which will not give the opportunity to enjoy the world of attractions on weekends and holidays, as well as during New Year and Christmas celebrations. It will not be possible to go to the park during the summer holidays.

But the most expensive type - SUPER MAGIC has no restrictions. The cost of the pass is also affected by whether you want to visit only one of the two parks, or if you want to get access to all the attractions. So, a visit to one park will cost adults from 47 to 75 euros, depending on the type of ticket. At the same time, for young tourists (3-11 years old) the pass will cost from 40 to 67 euros. Visiting both park areas will cost 62-90 euros for tourists over 11 years old, and 55-82 euros for children. Advice. If you are here for the first time, we advise you to buy complex ticket, which will allow you to visit all corners of the park and form full impression about a unique fairy-tale zone.

The advantage of buying tickets through the official website is that you do not have to stand in long lines waiting for your turn. It is enough just to print the ticket on the printer, having previously paid its full cost. If earlier such tickets had to be exchanged for paper ones at the entrance to Disneyland, now this is not necessary. If the desire to visit the amusement park arose spontaneously, and you did not have time to order a ticket through the site, you can go the standard way by buying it at the box office at the entrance, or find it in the Disneyland store located on the Champs Elysees.

attractions

Disneyland Paris is a magical land of entertainment, consisting of Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios. It captivates children with the magic of unique fairy-tale rides and takes adults to the world of childhood. The 5 locations of Disneyland Paris are full of amazing and breathtaking attractions, which you should try to find out about in advance so that you can enjoy your time there.

Let's enter the fairy-tale world through the gates of the beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle, known to everyone from the screensaver of Disney cartoons, and start an exciting journey.

Adventureland

The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is very popular in Adventureland, inviting teenagers over 140 cm tall and adults among the scenery of the movie Indiana Jones to embark on Jack Sparrow's wanderings in search of a hidden treasure. The route runs through an intricate labyrinth through the abyss along a hanging bridge and down a winding hill.

Adventure Island is an exciting attraction that captivates you with the search for a sunken pirate ship. The path to the goal will pass through the rocks, past the stormy waterfalls and through the mysterious caves. The attraction has no age restrictions and will appeal to the whole family. Pirate Galleon - an attraction in which guests, after going through several adventures, will find themselves on a colorful pirate ship, and then go to the "Pirate Beach", joining in an exciting game.

From the island of adventure, a dangerous smugglers' path will lead to Robinson's hut, hidden in the crown of a tall tree. The attraction "Passage of Aladdin" will take you to the fairy tales of 1001 nights. walk along east palace, filled with miracles, takes place without age restrictions, bringing children into rapture.

Fantasyland

A picturesque corner of a fairy-tale country delights kids with meetings with revived characters of fairy tales and the opportunity to take pictures with them. After visiting the "Sleeping Beauty Castle" with the lair of a fire-breathing dragon, you can head to the labyrinth "White Rabbit Hole". Accompanied by the smile of the Cheshire Cat and the cartoon characters, you will pass through several doors to get a storm of emotions on a carousel of cups belonging to the Hatter from the tale of Alice.

Next, the fairy trail will lead to the funicular to fly Peter Pan from the apartment window into the London sky past Big Ben, meeting mermaids, Indians and pirates on the way. On the attraction "Flying Dumbo", sitting on the back of rotating with different speed elephants, a wonderful overview of the entire park opens up. And what a pleasure it is to ride on the “Rudokop train” to visit Snow White and her industrious gnomes, meeting revived trees and cunning witches on the way!

Boarding the colorful circus Casey Train, children will ride through their favorite cartoons, see Arthur's sword, visit the Little Mermaid Grotto and visit other cartoon characters. Those who do not wish to use the train can make an exciting journey in a boat along a small river with dolls singing a cheerful song. And how many more surprises will Fantasyland bring!

Frontierland

The atmosphere of the Wild West will surround you in the border country. In its landscape there are many roller coasters imitating high mountains. Cars of gold miners rush along them, passing hills, caves and slopes. The coolest of these attractions is Big Thunder Mountain, with stylized trolleys rushing around the mine, through dangerous turns and tunnels, ending up underwater for a moment.

To take a breath away from the rides, sit on a wheeled motor ship moored at the pier and sail along the river, admiring the fantastic landscapes. If you want thrills - go to the house of Ghosts, built in the image of the "Adams family" and guarded by two lions. When the doors open for the butlers, go into the hall, where you will hear terrible sounds, and the owners who left the earth will wink from the mirror in the living room. Get even more adrenaline by going down the elevator to the basements of the house.

Even in the border country, shooting from a cowboy colt in the Horse Thieves Shooting Range, a show about Tarzan, a performance of cartoon characters in the Pocahontas Garden Theater and many other attractions are captivating.

Discoveryland

Ideas about the future of a science fiction writer were embodied in the Land of Discovery 19th century Jules Verne. For children over 1.30 meters, the future will open the attraction "Auto Utopia" in the form of fantastic cars racing along the rails at breathtaking speed. For those who are fond of astronomy, welcome to the Indiana Jones slide, in which, under a starry dome, you will rush in a rocket among stars and comets through the labyrinths of space routes, either rising up or falling into the abyss.

On the Orbitron, even a small child can control the rotation of the rockets, while the Space Mountain will bring a sea of ​​emotions to thrill-seekers. You will have to feel the state of the astronaut in a catapult, taking off sharply into outer space, feeling weightlessness, and then, at a speed of 40 km per hour, make side loops of 360⁰ and enter a tailspin.

No less exciting is "Flight to the Stars", which imitates the plot of the film " star Wars”, performed by 65 passengers on a spaceship in intergalactic space. After space travel, you can take a tour of the compartments of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine, see the half-hour show "Legends of the Lion King" in Videopolis.

US main street

The main street of the USA is a copy of the California Disneyland Avenue. This is a colorful walking boulevard with many cafes and souvenir shops, covered on both sides with arcades, which are pedestrian covered alleys. They protect visitors from bad weather and serve as themed galleries. So, in the Liberty Gallery it is interesting to trace the history in photographs and see the details of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, and in the Discovery Gallery - models of inventions made more than 100 years ago.

On the main street of the USA is railroad station, where electric trains from Paris arrive. From here there are routes to the countries of Disneyland: Border, Discovery and Fantasy. Every day, colorful parades take place along the main street of the USA, delighting visitors. With a procession of Disney cartoon characters to the music on the main street of the USA, Disneyland begins at 10.00.

The main Disney Fairytale World parade on platforms illustrating popular cartoons with their characters starts at 17:00 in winter and at 19:00 in summer. At 21.00, fireworks, which we see on the screensavers of Disney films, are colored over the Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Walt Disney Studios Park

In the land of illusions - "Walt Disney Studios" opens an exciting world of cinema and animation, divided into 4 zones. First you get to the Front Lot, which recreates a real Hollywood Boulevard, where you can become a spectator of the filming. At Toon Studio, children will be able to visit the creative workshop and see how cartoons are created. Among the abundance of attractions, the Animamagia show delights, where special effects depict scenes from popular cartoons: The Lion King, The Jungle Book and others.

The attraction of 16 magic carpets flying around the magical lamp of Aladdin and the rally for kids delights. Turtle slides are carried away, serving as guides along sea ​​depths among coral reefs, predatory fish and whirlpools depicted by holograms. The most fearless visitors will be entertained by the Tower of Terror - a mysterious show with mind-blowing lighting and video effects. Take a tour of the Production Countryard film sets on the studio's sightseeing tram, learning the secrets of filming and TV shows.

At the Back Lot, where the stunt and special effects studios are located, you will experience the horrors of Armageddon with meteor showers falling on the orbital station, you will see man-made and natural disasters. On the BackLot site, stuntmen put on an exciting show on motorcycles and cars. End your walk through Walt Disney Studios Park with a thrilling ride down a rock 'n' roll slide to the music of Aerosmith.

Disney Village Park

Disney Village appears as a shopping and entertainment complex, equal in size to 20 football fields. It is surrounded by the Walt Disney Studios on one side and Disneyland Park on the other. Entrance to the realm of entertainment is free, but it is incredibly difficult to resist the temptation not to spend money here.

How to resist the show "The Legend of Buffalo Bill and Friends" with scenes from the life of Indians, cowboys with bulls and bison and serving Texas barbecue? Someone will be carried away by flying in the basket of a Panora Magique balloon, soaring a hundred meters from the ground, and someone will keep the excitement in a huge playing hall"Nex Game Arcade" with the latest video games.

Disney Village has an abundance of original cafes and restaurants. Even an advanced gourmet will have a hard time choosing between restaurants: in the form of a mid-twentieth century bistro Annette's diner, Bavarian cuisine King Ludwig's Castle, Chicago-style of the last century The Steakhouse and Café Mickey, where visitors are entertained by Disney characters: Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Pluto. Disney Village is full of shops, galleries, boutiques where you can buy clothes, CDs and souvenirs as a keepsake.

How to skip the line

It is easy to guess that in summer seasons, on weekends and holidays, as well as during the New Year holidays, crowds of adventurers, vivid impressions and attractions come to Disneyland. So everywhere you have to stand in long queues. This is especially true of popular entertainment and attractions. As we already mentioned, in order to avoid the queue at the ticket office at the entrance to Disneyland, you can purchase a ticket in advance through the official website, or by finding a company store in the center of Paris. But what about entertainment?

But even in such a seemingly hopeless situation, there is a little trick that we will be happy to share with you. So, in order to avoid waiting in line to experience popular attractions (you can wait from 40 minutes to an hour and a half!), We recommend using the FAST PASS system. To do this, you need to find a special machine, which is very similar to a gaming machine and, as a rule, is located near the entertainment itself.

Next, you need to attach the barcode of the pass printed on the printer to the special window (for those bought at the checkout or in the store - a magnetic tape). In a second, you will be given another ticket, with which you can enter the attraction through the FAST PASS entrance, bypassing the queue.

The only caveat is that you can use this right no earlier than 30 minutes from the moment you receive your ticket and at the strictly allotted time (indicated on the back). Of the "minuses" it is necessary to highlight the fact that not all types of entertainment provide such an opportunity. To ride on some of them, you still have to stand in line.

Which hotel to choose

When choosing a hotel for temporary accommodation, each tourist should proceed from personal preferences and the most cultural and entertainment program that he adheres to. So, if you are going to Paris specifically to visit Disneyland, you can stay at one of the hotels located in the park. In the same case, when your trip is not limited to exploring the amusement park, and you would like to take time to visit other attractions in Paris - the Louvre, cathedrals, museums, eiffel tower and so on - we advise you to choose a hotel in the capital.

We think that the journey to the suburb where Disneyland is located will not cause discomfort, which will take no more than 1-1.5 hours and cost only a couple of tens of euros. This option will allow you to combine several cultural programs, satisfying the needs of both adults and young tourists. By the way, accommodation in the park is sometimes more expensive than spending a few nights in hotels in the central part of the capital. For example, staying for 3 days, two nights in the cheapest hotel.

Disney's Hotel Santa Fe (two stars) for an adult will cost a minimum of 259 euros. At the same time, for the same time spent in four-star hotels Hotel New York and Disneyland Hotel will cost no less than 389-619 euros.



Disney's Hotel Santa Fe

20 minutes walk from Disneyland theme park

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Not many people know, but Disneyland Paris turns 25 this year! At the same time, the park remains one of the most popular attractions of the French capital, after the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. It is interesting to visit there not only for children, but also for adults, many attractions tickle the nerves so much that not everyone can stand it, a real test of strength. In this material, we decided to enlighten a little those who have heard little about it. incredible place and also prepared many useful information for those who are thinking of visiting Disneyland Paris for the New Year. Our expert in visiting the park was

What you need to know about a trip to Disneyland Paris?

The best time to go to Disneyland

The park is open seven days a week throughout the year. Disneyland Paris opening hours may vary depending on the closing time, in order to find out you need to check the closing map. The park almost always opens at the same time - at 10.00 Paris time (the difference with Moscow is 1 hour: if it is 10 am in Paris, then it is already 11 am in Moscow).

Autumn and winter are the best times to visit a Parisian park. The scenery at Disneyland in October, November, December and January is constantly changing, and the nearest holiday that can be interesting to meet here is Halloween. Luminous pumpkins, ghosts and witches will appear everywhere. And the best rides are frightening labyrinths and rooms of fear. Then come the large-scale New Year and Christmas festivities. The scenery will begin to change to firs decorated with toys, Santa Clauses, reindeer and other paraphernalia, it will be possible to ride “reindeer teams” with a breeze.

Remember that Russian holidays coincide with the holidays of the French guys, so the queues in the park accumulate much more. How to get on all the rides without a queue,

Disneyland Paris opening hours 2017-2018 (starts at 10:00 daily):

Park closing: from 1 to 19 October: weekdays - 20:00, Sat - 22:00, Sun - 21:00;
from 20 to 30 October: all days - 23:00; October 31 - 19:00;
November 1 - 22:00, November 2 - 21:00, November 3 and 4 - 19:00;
from November 5 to December 2 (except 11.11): weekdays - 19:00; Sat - 21:00, Sun - 20:00;
November 11 - 21:00;
from 3 to 16 December: weekdays - 19:00; Sat - 22:00, Sun - 21:00;
from 17 to 30 December: all days - 22:00; December 31 - 01:00.

Park closing: January 1 and 2 - 22:00;
from 3 to 31 January: weekdays - 19:00, Sat - 21:00, Sun - 20:00.
from February 1 to February 26: weekdays - 20:30, weekends - 21:00;
from February 27 to March 12: weekdays - 20:00, weekends - 21:00.

How to get to Disneyland

The amusement park is located 45 kilometers from the city, you can get to it on your own by ground metro RER (the route can be compiled on the official website). In this case, it is worth buying a pass for the red line. You can leave from the Charles de Gaulle Etoile station (opposite the Arc de Triomphe), Auber (landmark - the Grand Opera House), Chatelet-Les Halles, Gare de Lyon (Lyon Station), Nation ( national square), Gare de Lyon ( Train Station), we follow to the station Marne-la-Vallee - Chessy, the train stops right at the entrance to the park. You can get there in 40 minutes and 8 euros.

Another option is to get to Disneyland by bus. The park itself offers a service such as a combined ticket: for 90 euros you buy an adult ticket and 80 euros for a child, while the Disneyland Paris Express bus will take you to the park and back, and the ticket will be the entrance.

From Charles de Gaulle Airport, you can take the TGV high-speed train. You can get there in 10 minutes and 29 euros, the destination is the Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy station.

But still, the most comfortable option is to negotiate a transfer with a guide, it will cost more, but it will save time and nerves. Ingrid offers a meeting from the airport and an escort to the park itself.

Where to stay near Disneyland: discounts promotions in hotels

In order not to overpay for a hotel, it is best to book rooms in advance, hotels no further than 3 km ask from 7-10 thousand rubles per person per day or in the park itself. Promotions are in the fall and a few days after the new year, the cost can be reduced to 30-50%. If you stay 10-14 km from the park, in Paris itself, you can find offers from 4 thousand rubles. per person per day. We still recommend staying in Paris itself, the journey is not long, you can save a lot on housing, and even see the city.

Disneyland admission price

The network often offers various ways to purchase tickets to the park, but we will describe only the most reliable ones. One common way is to buy tickets through the park's official website. They offer three types of tickets, which differ in cost and have restrictions: MINI, MAGIC and SUPER MAGIC by visiting time. MINI - does not give the opportunity to visit attractions on weekends and holidays, MAGIC is not valid on 12-15.08, 30.09, on weekends in October, November and December, 23.10-03.11, 25.12-05.01.18, SUPER MAGIC is closed on 21.10-05.11, on weekends in November and December, 25.12-05.01.18, SUPER MAGIC PLUS without restrictions.

Entrance to only one park:
either Disneyland (main park) or Walt Disney Studios (if you've already been to Disneyland):
79 € , SUPER MAGIC- 73 € ,
MAGIC- 63 € , MINI- 49 € ;
71 € , SUPER MAGIC- 66 € ,
MAGIC- 56 € , MINI- 42 € .

Entrance to both parks(one Tower of Fear already justifies the 15 euro entrance fee to Walt Disney Studios):
- for an adult (from 12 years old): SUPER MAGIC PLUS - 94 € , SUPER MAGIC- 88 € ,
MAGIC- 78 € , MINI- 64 € ;
- for a child (from 3 to 11 years old): SUPER MAGIC PLUS - 86 € , SUPER MAGIC- 81 € ,
MAGIC- 71 € , MINI- 57 € .

Disneyland attractions

Best:

Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril (Adventureland)- your trailer will sweep at great speed through an abandoned castle somewhere deep in the jungle. Paradise for lovers of high speeds and steep turns!

Big Thunder Mountain (Frontierland)— a breathtaking trip to the bowels of an abandoned mine. The attraction itself is located on the island, and the entrance to it is on the shore. Peter Pan's Flight (Fantasyland) - Flying out of your bedroom window, Peter Pan's flying ship takes you over London and then into a bright star.

Buzz Lighter Laser Blast (Discoveryland)- an attraction based on the cartoon "Toy Story 2". Your task is to hit the the largest number enemies with a toy laser gun. Star Tours (Discoveryland) is a virtual reality that will take you to outer space to meet the famous heroes of Star Wars.

Space Mountain: Mission 2 (Discoveryland)- the creators of this attraction borrowed the idea from Jules Verne (the novel "From the Earth to the Moon", in which people go to the moon with a giant cannon). Comments in this case are unnecessary, you need to try it yourself!

Below we have presented a table that will help you decide what attracts you the most.

The average time that you can spend in line for the attraction is at least 40 minutes, so below we tell you how to avoid this unpleasant moment.

How to skip the ride queue

At Disneyland Paris, many tourists face queues for rides, during the European holidays, people from all over Europe come to the park, and everyone wants to ride the popular attractions of the park, waiting for 30 minutes or more can be spent.

() offers families who want to save time and ride all the attractions a skip-the-line pass, it's completely legal. This service is called the VIP service, which includes a guide for all attractions and performances of the park.

Also, for VIP escort, discounts of up to 50% on accommodation in Disneyland hotels are provided. Free photos on attractions, free parking, free baby carriages, priority seats in show programs.

Option 1:

Accompanying a guide for all rides in two parks from 10:00 to 18:00 (without the cost of tickets for 2 parks);

20% discounts at the park's souvenir shops and restaurants.

Price: 95 euro per person (1 person or groups up to 20 people).

Option 2:

Transfer from Paris to the park and back;

Accompanying a guide to all attractions in two parks;

20% discount in souvenir shops and restaurants of the park.

Cost: Skip-the-line escort for all rides 95 euro per person (from 1 to 20 people). Optional: Transfer 70 euro up to 4 people, up to 8 people - 95 euros.

Option 3VIP:

Transfer from Paris to the park and back,

Accompanying a guide to all attractions in two parks,

Tickets to two parks with a discount of 70 euros (at the box office 86-94 euros).

20% discount in souvenir shops and restaurants of the park.

50% discount on rooms at Disneyland hotels.

Price: 95 euro guide accompaniment, skip-the-line access to rides. Additionally: 70 euro transfer, 70 euro ticket to 2 parks (with a 34% discount).

Have a nice trip!



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