Disneyland® Paris

From riding Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain to flying with Peter Pan and snapping a selfie with Mickey Mouse, few theme parks serve up as much fairy-tale wonder as the magical kingdom of Disneyland®. With some 14 million annual visitors, Disneyland® Paris is Europe’s biggest theme park, boasting adrenaline-fueled rides, state-of-the-art movie sets, and spectacular shows and parades that make it a fantasyland for kids and adults alike.

Two theme parks make up Disneyland® Paris —the Disneyland® Park and the Walt Disney Studios®Park—and a variety of ticket options are available. Choose from single-day and multi-day passes, hopper tickets that allow full-access to both parks, and FASTPASS® tickets that offer skip-the-line entrance to the most popular rides and attractions.

It’s impossible to see everything on a day tour, so if you only have a one-day pass, plan your schedule carefully to ensure you don’t miss the shows, parades, and rides that most interest you. To ensure a hassle-free vacation, pre-book a one-way or round-trip transfer to Disneyland Resort® Paris from your hotel or Charles de Gaulle Airport.

• Bring comfortable shoes and be prepared to do lots of walking.

• Be prepared to wait in line for up to two hours for popular rides at peak times, especially in the busiest months of July and August.

• Disneyland® Paris is wheelchair accessible, priority access is offered to many rides and attractions, and full accessibility maps are available.

• Wheelchairs, strollers, and pushchairs are available for rent inside the park.

• Families with young kids can take advantage of Baby Switch, which allows one parent to wait with younger children, without having to get back in line for their turn.

• Budget travelers can save on costs by bringing a refillable water bottle (drinking water fountains are located around the park), a packed lunch, and snacks—eating out in the Disney Village can be pricey.

• Most buildings in the resort are air-conditioned.

Disneyland® Paris is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of the center of Paris in Marne-la-Vallée. The RER A train from central Paris takes about 40 minutes to reach the Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station, and regular shuttle buses run to and from the Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports. Private transfers and taxis typically take about an hour, depending on traffic.

Disneyland® Paris is open year-round, and most attractions, shows, and parades run even in low season. The busiest and most crowded times are the summer and Christmas holidays, when lines are long but opening hours are extended. Those on a budget can find deals by visiting in the low season (November to March) or midweek rather than on weekends, but be aware that there will be fewer shows. For an extra dose of Disney magic, visit during special events such as Halloween, Bonfire Night (early November), New Year’s Eve, or Christmas.

At Disneyland® Park, the most popular rides include Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain: Mission 2, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The top rides at Walt Disney Studios® Park are Ratatouille: The Ride, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith, and Flying Carpets Over Agrabah. Other must-do experiences include meet-and-greets with Disney characters, the Disney parades, a ride on the Disneyland® Railroad, and the chance to have dinner with Mickey Mouse.

The cheapest months to visit Disneyland Paris are during winter, outside of the Christmas period. Plan your stay between January and early February, or opt for a weekday visit in March or November. School vacation periods are always more expensive, but February and May half-terms offer the best value deals.

No, it’s not free to enter Disneyland Paris—there are admission fees for both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park. However, entry to the Disney Village is free, where you’ll find the Disney shops, themed restaurants, and an entertainment complex. Fees still apply for meals, activities, and some seasonal shows and parades.

Yes, you can bring a picnic lunch, snacks, or sandwiches into the park—there’s a picnic area close to the Disney Parks entrance. However, you can’t bring cool boxes, tables, or large picnic baskets or containers into the Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park.

You can buy Disneyland tickets up to 12 months in advance—bookings are essential as you can’t buy tickets at the gate. Tickets often sell out for busy periods, special events, and holiday weekends, so try to reserve as early as possible. Booking early also gets you the best deals.

Yes. Small backpacks, handbags, and purses are allowed at Disneyland Paris, though large backpacks and suitcases aren’t permitted. The maximum size is 55cm x 40cm x 25cm, including wheels, pockets, and handles—you’ll need to leave any item larger than this at the luggage storage facility outside the parks.

You can buy admission tickets for the two Disneyland Paris parks—Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park—separately or opt for a combo pass. You can also choose between a 1-day undated pass, valid for 12 months from the time of purchase, or a dated 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-day pass.