Disneyland Paris Guide: Tickets, Hotels & Our Best Tips

What You Need to Know About Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris is a massive theme park resort about 30 kilometers from the center of Paris.

The resort includes two theme parks, Disney Village, golf courses, hotels, shops, and its own train station. It’s fair to say that Disneyland Paris is a colorful little city unto itself.

It works brilliantly as a day trip destination or as a multi-day getaway — and equally so for adults and kids aged five and up.

Disneyland Paris Layout & Map

As we mentioned above, Disneyland Paris consists of two parks plus several other areas.

To help you get your bearings and understand what’s waiting for you, here’s a quick breakdown of how the resort is laid out.

Disneyland Park

The classic Disneyland Park has five themed lands: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Discoveryland, and Fantasyland. Each one has something to offer for both little visitors and grown-ups.

The lands are arranged so that one big loop takes you through all of them — past roller coasters, pirate ships, haunted mansions, treehouses, and playgrounds, and right through the Wild West.

Disney Village

Disney Village is essentially the resort’s shopping and dining strip. It’s a separate area next to the parks and the Studios. You don’t need a ticket to get in — just a quick security check.

Walt Disney Studios Park

The Studios are where you dive into the world of Disney films. You’ll find Cars, Aladdin’s magic carpet ride, and the Marvel heroes here. There’s genuinely something for every age.

The Walt Disney Studios close earlier than Disneyland Park. If you want to visit both parks in one day, we’d suggest starting in the Studios in the morning and switching to Disneyland Park in the early afternoon.

Important: The Park and the Studios are two separate areas, each requiring its own ticket.

Booking Disneyland Paris Tickets

First things first: you can buy your Disneyland Paris tickets either through the official Disneyland online shop or through the ticket platform GetYourGuide.

Ticket prices for Disneyland fluctuate a lot. In general, the summer months are peak season — but even during off-peak periods, prices spike around public holidays and school breaks.

When you book online, the price automatically updates based on your chosen date, so you don’t need to do any extra research about whether your travel dates fall in peak or off-peak season.

Important: The Disneyland website loads very slowly (or not at all) in Google Chrome. We’d recommend using Safari for price comparisons and ticket bookings — it loads perfectly there.

Disneyland Paris Day Tickets

For a one-day visit to Disneyland Paris, you have four ticket options:

Ticket for 1 Park (dated or undated)
Ticket for both Parks (dated or undated)

With the single-park ticket, you don’t have to decide which park you want at the time of booking. You simply choose on the day. Once your ticket is scanned, it’s valid only for that one park for the rest of the day.

Disneyland Paris Multi-Day Tickets

Want to spend more than one day at Disneyland Paris but not stay at a Disney hotel? There are several ticket options for that too:

• Two-day tickets
• Three-day tickets
• Four-day tickets

All multi-day tickets must be booked with a specific date and give you access to both Disneyland Paris parks. You’re not required to book a Disney hotel with these tickets.

Disneyland Paris Family Ticket

If you’re planning just one day at Disneyland Paris with family or friends, the dated family & friends day ticket can save you a serious amount of money.

The family ticket is designed for four to six people and works out to up to 20 euros less per person! Children under three get in free.

This ticket can also be booked for one park or both Disneyland Paris parks — but only through the Disneyland website.

Get the Disneyland Paris Family Ticket

Disneyland Paris Fastpass (Add-On Ticket)

The official name for the Disneyland Paris Fastpass is Disney Premier Access. This separately booked add-on gives you faster entry to select attractions, letting you skip the regular queue.

There are two options for Disney Premier Access:

• Disney Premier Access One
• Disney Premier Access Ultimate

Disney Premier Access One is valid once for a single attraction. This is a great spontaneous add-on if you arrive at a ride and the wait is just too long. Booking comes with a set time window.

Disney Premier Access Ultimate is valid once for all included attractions. You can join the fast-track line whenever you want — no time window to stick to.

You can add either option to any park ticket or package — either through the Disneyland Paris App and your Disney account, or in person at City Hall in the park if you don’t have a smartphone.

This add-on is especially worth it during peak season when the park gets really busy.

Get Disney Premier Access

Disneyland Paris Package: Hotel + Ticket

With a Disneyland Paris package, you can combine multi-day park access with a stay at one of the Disneyland Paris hotels — and get a few extra perks on top.

You book the package directly through the Disneyland website.

What’s included in the package:

• Unlimited access to both Disney Parks
• A stay at the Disney hotel of your choice
• Your choice of meal plan (breakfast, half board, or full board)
• Character meet-and-greets with Disney, Pixar, and Marvel characters at the hotel
• Free parking at Disneyland Paris
• Luggage service at the train station

Another perk of booking a package: you can pay in up to five installments if you prefer.

Prices vary quite a bit depending on the season, number of guests, and your chosen hotel. For two days of access to both parks plus one night’s accommodation, expect to pay 350 to 700 euros per person.

Are Disneyland Paris Deals at Discount Supermarkets Worth It?

It’s definitely worth checking travel deal sections at discount supermarkets from time to time. You might get lucky and find Disneyland packages for under 400 euros per person.

That said, these deals aren’t always available, so don’t count on them.

Disneyland Paris Ticket FAQs

Now that we’ve walked you through the ticket options, let’s answer a few common questions:

How far in advance should you book Disneyland Paris?

For day tickets, you can usually book pretty last-minute. If you’re interested in a package — hotel plus park tickets — we’d recommend planning and booking a few months ahead.

The Disneyland Paris website even lets you book up to a year in advance.

Can you buy Disneyland tickets on the day?

Yes. You can absolutely buy Disneyland Paris tickets on the spot at the entrance. That said, we’d still recommend booking your ticket online in advance to be safe.

Do toddlers get into Disneyland Paris for free?

Children under three years old get into the Disney Parks at Disneyland Paris for free.

Are there discounts for Disneyland Paris?

Guests with a disability card receive a 25% discount on the regular park entry fee. You can find more details about the Disneyland Paris reduced-rate tickets on the Disneyland website here.

Can you buy a ticket for just one park?

Yes. You can book a ticket for just one Disneyland Paris park. However, the single-park ticket is only about 20 euros cheaper than the two-park ticket — so honestly, it’s hard to justify missing the second park for that saving.

Can you enter and exit the park as many times as you like with a day ticket?

Yes. You can come and go as many times as you like. Need to pop back to the car or fancy a nap at the hotel? No problem at all.

Can you get into Disneyland for free on your birthday?

No. Unfortunately, there’s no free admission even on your special day. But birthday guests can pick up a very special Disneyland birthday button at City Hall!

Can you access the parks on your hotel check-in day?

If you’ve booked a package — hotel plus park tickets — directly through Disneyland Paris, you have unlimited access to both Disney Parks on every day of your stay.

If you’ve booked the hotel or park tickets separately through another provider, this benefit may not apply. It all depends on the booking terms.

Disneyland Paris Accommodation

If you’re spending several days at Disneyland Paris, you have three options for where to stay:

Hotels Inside Disneyland Paris

The hotels at Disneyland Paris are two-, four-, and five-star themed hotels.

Each one has a distinct theme that runs through the entire property — the décor, staff uniforms, hotel restaurant, services, and even the characters wandering the corridors.

That said, the hotels inside the resort are comparatively expensive.

Hotels Near Disneyland Paris

You can stay for much less at hotels in the surrounding area. Hotels and B&Bs near Disneyland Paris cost just a fraction of what the Disney hotels charge.

From these, you can reach the park by car or by a free Disneyland shuttle.

Our hotel recommendations for Paris

The best hotels near the Eiffel Tower

Disneyland Paris Camping

There’s currently no dedicated motorhome or caravan pitch inside Disneyland Paris. But that doesn’t mean you can’t arrive in a camper.

For a day trip to Disneyland, you can park your motorhome or camper van in one of the motorhome parking spaces at the resort. These are located in the main parking area and cost 45 euros per day.

If you want to spend several days at Disneyland and sleep in your camper, there are campgrounds nearby. These two are worth recommending:

Camping International de Jablines: 20 minutes from Disneyland. Outdoor pool, indoor pool, playground, and restaurants. Dogs welcome. Bus connections and affordable taxis to Disneyland.

Caravaning des 4 Vents: 15 minutes from Disneyland. Outdoor pool, indoor pool, playground, and restaurants. Dogs welcome. No direct bus to Disneyland and taxis can be pricey.

Getting to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris Address

The address for Disneyland Paris is: Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France

From Paris to Disneyland

Disneyland is one of the most popular attractions near Paris, and getting there from the city is super easy.

The best way to get there from Paris is by train or shuttle bus.

The RER A train runs daily roughly every 20 minutes from central Paris directly to Disneyland. A single ticket costs 2.50 euros — that’s exactly how we got there.

Our tip: From 9 AM onward, the trains get really packed. Leave earlier and you’ll arrive at Disneyland before the parks open — but Disney Village is already up and running, so you can grab a coffee and relax before heading into the parks at 10 AM.

Alternatively, the Disneyland Express shuttle runs daily from Paris to Disneyland in the morning and back in the evening. The easiest way to book it is as a bundle with your park ticket — then you’ve got both sorted.

Book Disneyland Paris ticket with shuttle transfer

The return journey departs at 8 PM (or 9 PM on days when Disneyland Park closes at 8 PM or later). In summer especially, this means you might miss the evening fireworks — which is a bit of a shame.

That’s why we recommend the train — it’s cheaper and much more flexible!

Getting to Disneyland Paris by Car

You can reach Disneyland Paris easily via the French motorway network, without having to drive through Paris at all.

And no matter which direction you’re coming from: Disneyland is extremely well signposted!

There’s paid parking available for day visitors. Parking at Disneyland costs 30 euros.

Guests staying at Disney Hotels get free parking at the hotel — just leave the car there and walk or take a shuttle to the parks.

Partner hotels sometimes charge for parking, so check whether it’s included when you book.

Getting to Disneyland Paris by Train

If you’re traveling by train from elsewhere in Europe, just choose the best connection to Paris Gare du Nord or Paris Gare de l’Est.

From there, the RER A line mentioned above takes you directly to Disneyland.

Flying to Disneyland Paris

From Charles de Gaulle Airport, the Magical Shuttle runs to Disneyland every 45 minutes daily. From Orly Airport, the shuttle service runs even more frequently — every 15 minutes.

Book your Magical Shuttle ticket

Alternatively, from Charles de Gaulle Airport you can also take a private transfer. It’ll get you to Disneyland comfortably and without any waiting, in about 35 minutes.

Book a private transfer to Disneyland

From Disneyland to Paris

Staying multiple days at Disneyland and want to take a day trip into Paris? You can use the RER A line for that too.

Trains toward St-Germain-en-Laye, Poissy, or Cergy-Le Haut depart from Disneyland every ten minutes and stop throughout Paris.

You’ll be in the city quickly and stress-free. Just hop on the same line back in the evening.

Need some Paris inspiration? Take a look here:

Disneyland Paris Attractions

Disneyland Paris has around 50 attractions — indoors and outdoors. These include rides like roller coasters and carousels, but also live shows, mazes, horse-drawn streetcars, and character meet-and-greets.

Here are our top five picks at Disneyland Paris:

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Sleeping Beauty Castle is the photo moment at Disneyland Paris. When you enter the Disneyland Park and walk down Main Street, you head straight toward it — and at 50 meters tall, it’s impossible to miss.

For Disney fans, it’s a genuinely special moment. And honestly, we were completely speechless the first time we saw it in real life.

Phantom Manor

Disneyland is full of rides inspired by the classic films. Phantom Manor in Frontierland is based on Disney’s Haunted Mansion and is a seriously cool dark ride — meaning you travel through it in near-total darkness.

Don’t worry though, it’s not actually terrifying. It’s more atmospheric and moody, and absolutely packed with detail.

Peter Pan's Flight

This ride takes you soaring with Peter Pan over London and gives you an aerial view of Neverland. It’s primarily aimed at younger kids, but even as adults we were so completely enchanted by the magic and the stunning starlit sky that we rode it multiple times — no regrets!

Avengers Campus

For Marvel fans, Avengers Campus is basically heaven. Alongside themed rides, Marvel shops, and restaurants where you can order a Doctor Strange cocktail, there are also cool live action shows.

The real highlight: superheroes and villains actually roam the campus! And honestly, who wouldn’t want to meet Iron Man?!

Pirates of the Caribbean

In Adventureland, you’ll find a genuinely thrilling water ride set in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean.

You cruise along in a small boat past capsized ships, dark lagoons, and dungeons, with musket fire and cannon blasts all around — all set to the iconic soundtrack. We had an absolute blast here!

Events at Disneyland Paris

Birthdays at Disneyland Paris

You can celebrate a birthday at Disneyland Paris too. While you can’t book a full party with the characters, you can reserve a table at one of the Disneyland restaurants. In our experience, one of the characters often stops by the table as a surprise. Totally magical!

Easter at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris doesn’t have an official Easter program, but the park is adorably decorated for the season — think flowers, Easter eggs, and all sorts of spring-themed characters. There’s also an Easter market in Disney Village.

Halloween at Disneyland Paris

Unlike Easter, Halloween is celebrated in a really big way at Disneyland. No surprise there — Disney is American, after all.

Every year from September through November, the park gets a wonderfully spooky autumn makeover — pumpkins, cobwebs, and falling leaves everywhere.

Throughout October, the Halloween Festival takes over the park. Villains from across the Disney universe roam the grounds, Frontierland transforms into Halloweenland, Halloween merchandise fills the shops, and the cafés and restaurants serve special Halloween snacks and menus.

The parade gets a suitably spooky makeover too. But don’t worry — the whole thing remains family-friendly.

Christmas at Disneyland Paris

For so many people, the holiday season and Disney just go hand in hand. Disneyland Paris leans into this fully, often transitioning seamlessly from the Halloween atmosphere into a full-blown winter wonderland.

The entire resort gets beautifully decorated, with Christmas trees, festive treats, special menus, seasonal shows, and Disney characters in the most adorable Christmas costumes.

Important heads-up: Christmas time at Disneyland Paris is seriously expensive. Hotel stays can reach up to 800 euros per night, and a day ticket starts at around 100 euros and goes up from there. Tickets sell out fast, so you should book by August at the latest.

Disneyland Paris Tips for Your Visit

Disneyland Paris Opening Hours

Disneyland Paris is open 365 days a year. The parks open at 9:30 AM, and closing times vary depending on the season and day of the week. Disney Village opens daily from 8 AM.

You can check the exact hours for your visit day in the calendar on the Disneyland Paris website.

Check the Disneyland Paris calendar

When Does Disneyland Paris Close?

Closing times at Disneyland Paris depend on the season.

In summer, Disneyland Park closes at 10 PM and Walt Disney Studios Park at 9 PM. From around mid-September, both parks typically close one hour earlier — so 9 PM and 8 PM respectively.

You can check the exact closing time for your visit day in the Disneyland calendar.

How Much Time Should You Allow for Disneyland Paris?

As an absolute minimum, we’d plan six hours in the park, plus an hour each way for travel.

Ideally though, block out the entire day just for Disneyland. In our opinion, the evening is the best time to be there — the crowds thin out a bit and the park takes on a really special atmosphere.

We’d also strongly recommend not missing the fireworks and/or the light show.

Both the Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios have a huge amount to see and do. Trying to fit both into a single day is genuinely stressful. If it’s your first visit, we’d suggest spending your day in the classic Disneyland Park.

Disneyland Paris Entry & Security

There are security checks at the entrance to Disneyland, but even when it’s busy, they move quickly — the whole setup is really well organized.

If you have larger bags you don’t want to lug around all day, there are lockers at the train station. Storage costs between 5 and 15 euros depending on the size of your luggage.

Disneyland Paris Wait Times

Wait times for rides at Disneyland Paris depend on how busy the park is. They’re longest during peak season and around Halloween and Christmas.

There are wait time boards throughout the park and in front of each attraction showing estimated wait times.

On busy days, you might be looking at up to 100 minutes for the most popular roller coasters. On quieter days, it’s often just 15 minutes. Wait times also tend to drop in the late afternoon, from around 4:30 PM.

Our tip: You can also book the Disney Premier Access fastpass on the spot through the Disneyland Paris App. We covered it above in the tickets section. Here’s the link again.

Disneyland Paris Restaurants

You’ll find restaurants and cafés all over Disneyland — there are almost as many dining options as there are attractions.

There’s a mix of self-service spots, table-service restaurants, and a few all-you-can-eat options. The food quality is decent, but prices are high.

Our personal favorite is Bistrot Chez Rémy in the Studios. It serves French cuisine in a fantastic setting.

Money-saving tip: You can bring your own food and drinks, and just treat yourself to a fun Mickey-shaped snack for the full Disneyland experience.

Meeting Disney Characters at Disneyland Paris

You can meet Disney characters every day throughout the park — and you don’t need to book in advance. At the fixed meeting spots, signs show the times when characters will be there for photos and hugs.

Each character waits in the area of the park that matches their story.

For example, you can meet Mickey and the Disney Princesses in Fantasyland, Buzz Lightyear at Toon Plaza, and Spider-Man and Loki on Avengers Campus.

With a bit of luck, characters might just cross your path unexpectedly too. That happened to us with Mary Poppins and Peter Pan — absolutely hilarious!

Good to know: The performers are 100% in character at all times — it’s required. So the interactions are always a little wonderfully surreal.

Shopping at Disneyland Paris

Shopping opportunities are everywhere at Disneyland. Every themed area has its own stores selling T-shirts, plush toys, keychains, and mugs — your wallet will take a hit if you’re not careful. So choose wisely!

For us, one thing was non-negotiable: the iconic Minnie Mouse ears with a bow. They come in countless versions and are available all over the park.

Disneyland Paris My Royal Dream

For kids between four and 14, there’s one extra-special experience at Disneyland: the My Royal Dream styling.

As a guest staying at a Disneyland Paris hotel, you can book a princess or prince makeover for your child.

A fairy godmother-style stylist uses kids’ makeup, hair styling, and an optional full costume to transform your little one into a royal. Really, really sweet.

Book the My Royal Dream styling

Disneyland Paris Parade & Fireworks

Every single day, the parade on Main Street in Disneyland Park starts at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss it. Plan your day so you’re on Main Street by 5:15 PM.

Beyond the main parade, there are additional shows scattered throughout the parks. You’ll find a show schedule at the entrance alongside the park map — it tells you what’s on, when, and where.

Every evening, half an hour before closing (10 PM in peak season, 9 PM off-peak), there’s also a fireworks display or light show at Sleeping Beauty Castle — a truly magical way to end the day!

More Tips for Your Visit

Visiting Disneyland Paris on a Budget: Our Experience & Money-Saving Tips

Now you know everything about Disneyland Paris. To wrap up, here’s exactly how we’d approach a visit — and how we’ve actually done it — to get the most out of your money.

How to visit Disneyland Paris affordably and stress-free:

Our advice: don’t make Disneyland Paris your only destination. You’ll get so much more for your money if you combine Disneyland with a Paris city trip.

Pick a few days in the off-season — September is great — and ideally during the week. We went on a Thursday at the end of August, and it made a real difference to both the crowds and the cost.

Off-peak travel to Paris means cheaper flights and Disneyland tickets, fewer crowds at both the park and the city’s attractions, and lower hotel prices across the board.

That way, you can enjoy Paris properly first — stroll up to the Eiffel Tower, wander through Montmartre. We promise: Paris is absolutely worth it!

Disneyland Paris can then be the grand finale of your trip. That’s exactly what we did.

The best ticket for this approach is the dated day ticket for both parks.

Book it in advance for your last full day in Paris. Make sure to compare prices on the Disneyland Paris website and on GetYourGuide and go with whichever is cheaper.

On the big Disneyland day, hop on the RER A before 9 AM — after that, the trains get very crowded. For around 6 euros per person, you’ll be at Disneyland in 20 minutes.

Just grab your tickets from the machine before you board.

You’ll arrive before the parks open, but Disney Village is already going. Grab a coffee, have a wander, and soak it all in before the parks open.

And for the return journey: unlike the shuttle bus, the train isn’t tied to a fixed time. You can simply take one after the parade or after the fireworks — whenever you’re ready.

But let’s not think about the journey home yet! Once the parks open, the fun begins. And there are still ways to save money inside the park too.

Bring your own small water bottle. You can refill it for free at water fountains throughout the park — saving you easily 8 to 12 euros per person on drinks.

You can also bring your own snacks. That way you’re not paying 8 euros for a hot dog or 13 euros for a pizza.

That said, to keep the Disneyland magic alive, you could treat yourself to one of the delicious pastries for around 4 euros. They always come in the most adorable Disney shapes.

The one area where saving money at Disneyland is genuinely tough is shopping.

All the shops charge the same high prices. The only real solution if you don’t want to spend: stay strong and leave the mugs, T-shirts, and Minnie Mouse ears on the shelf.

Full confession though: we absolutely couldn’t resist and had to get the mouse ears. It didn’t break the bank, and now we have a great little memento from the day.

Here’s a quick summary of our money-saving tips:

• Combine Disneyland with a Paris city trip
• Travel off-peak (weekdays are best)
• Compare prices for dated day tickets
• Take the RER A to Disneyland Paris
• Bring your own water bottle and use the free fountains
• Pack your own snacks
• Resist the shopping temptation where possible