Disneyland Paris is home to 2 parks and Disney Village (a shopping and entertainment district). Disneyland Paris has the tagline of, “where magic gets real”. If you are planning a visit to Disneyland Paris, add these 5 guests favorites to the top of your list. 

1. Fantasyland Rides

A visit to Fantasyland is a must at a Disney park. Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris contains many favorite classic attractions. Guests can fly on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, take a boat ride on it’s a small world, take flight with Peter Pan’s Flight and take a spin on Mad Hatter Tea Cups. These attractions are great for all ages and have no minimum height requirement. Making these Disneyland park attractions perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

2. Captain Jack

Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is another classic found at Disney parks worldwide. In New Orleans Square of Disneyland park, guests can ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Sing along with…A Pirate’s Life For Me, while keeping an eye out for Captain Jack Sparrow on this immersive boat ride. Then, dine at Captain Jack’s – Restaurant des Pirates for a delicious Table service meal. Furthermore, this restaurant offers views of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

3. Crush’s Coaster

Crush’s Coaster is a must ride attraction found in Toon Studio of Walt Disney Studios park. Guests must be at least 42″ tall to ride. This attraction is themed after Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Guests will start at the set of Find Nemo, then after seeing Sydney Harbour, board your own Turtle Shell for a memorable ride. Guests will see Nemo, Squirt and more familiar friends on this attraction.

4. Meet & Greets

Another non-negotiable when visiting a Disney park is meet & greets with Disney characters. Disneyland Paris does not disappoint with the meet & greet options. At Disneyland Park, meet Thumper & Miss Bunny, Marie, Peter Pan, Alice, Aladdin and more, including the Mouse himself, Mickey. At Walt Disney Studios park meet with Buzz Lightyear, Goofy or Friends, an encounter with Spider-Man and more. (Characters subject to change)

5. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle

Take time to appreciate the beauty of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland park, standing at 167 feet tall. Go upstairs to see the beautiful Stained glass windows, and of course the classic in front of the Castle picture is a must. Then, go under the Castle to discover the La Taniere Du Dragon, a Dragon under the Castle! In the evening, be sure to catch The spectacularly sparkly Disney Illuminations show. It is a nighttime fireworks show using Sleeping Beauty’s Castle as the backdrop.

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Disneyland Paris has confirmed their Rock n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be reimagined. The Walt Disney Studios Park attraction will be transformed into a Marvel attraction. The high-speed thrill ride will feature Iron Man and your favorite Marvel characters.

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Disneyland can be a great destination for families looking for an easier, less planning involved type of Disney experience.  In fact, as you are reading this right now, I am flying to Disneyland~Walt Disney’s original park~to experience first hand the magic and nostalgia of this magical place on the West Coast.  While most of us who may read Couponing to Disney have enjoyed a trip, or may be planning a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, there are also many who enjoy their trips to Disneyland!  So today, we are going to take a look at some of what Disneyland has to offer, and help you plan that next trip, or your first trip, to Disneyland.

Is there FastPass Plus at Disneyland?  Not at this time.  Disneyland currently uses the paper FastPass system, as many of us enjoyed at Walt Disney World before MyMagic Plus came about.  The FastPass machines will not offer a new FastPass ticket until the previous one has expired or been redeemed.  It may be helpful to check the Disneyland park maps to see where the kiosks are located, as well as which rides are eligible for FastPass.

If we are staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa, may we use the pools at the Disneyland Resort or Paradise Pier?  Unfortunately, no.  No matter which resort you choose to call “home” during your trip, you are only allowed to use the pools at the resort where you have a reservation.

Do the rooms of the Disneyland Resort Hotels have refrigerators and microwaves in them?  Yes.  One of the great benefits to staying in a Disneyland Resort Hotel are the great amenities!  This includes a refrigerator and microwave in the rooms.  Another other great benefits of staying on site at a Disneyland Resort is in-room package delivery, free transportation, and Morning Extra Magic Hour.

What nighttime entertainment options are at Disneyland?  There are two family friendly, magical nighttime entertainment options.  First, you can enjoy World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure Park.  This is a show that features recent clips of Disney Pixar Movies and classic Disney movies against an immense water screen with fog and laser effects set to a soundtrack.   The second option for nighttime entertainment is Fantasmic at Disneyland Park. Mickey Mouse is the host for this show, much like at Walt Disney World.  Your favorite characters appear, and as always, good wins over evil.  Both the World of Color and the Fantasmic shows at Disneyland have the option of reserved seating with a dining package.

Are there Good Neighbor Hotels in Anaheim?  Yes!  Actually, with only three on site Disneyland Resort Hotels to choose from, the Good Neighbor Hotels are very popular.  While you don’t get the Extra Magic Hour in the morning, many have free breakfast and are in walking distance.   You can add the Disneyland park tickets right to your hotel reservation, and have a fantastic time even at a Good Neighbor Hotel!

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