Plan Your Disneyland Paris Visit
A practical order for planning Disneyland Paris: choose your priorities, then the parks and days, then transport and timing. Each step links to more detail.
Plan in six steps
Decide what matters most, choose parks and days to match, compare the total cost for your group, then plan transport and check hours shortly before you go.
- List your priority attractions. Ask everyone in your group for their top two or three. This tells you whether you need one park or both. See one park or two?
- Choose the number of days. One day means prioritising. Two or more give time for breaks and evening shows. See multi day tickets.
- Pick your dates. Weekends and school holidays tend to be busier. Prices vary by date.
- Compare the total for your whole group. Add every guest, transport and any extras such as Premier Access or dining before comparing options.
- Plan transport. RER A, shuttle, packaged train or car. See getting there.
- Check hours and attraction status on the official calendar shortly before your visit. See opening hours.
Budget for the whole trip
A starting price rarely matches your final total. Add these items when you compare:
- Tickets for every adult and child in the option you want
- Transport to and from the resort
- Food and drink for the day
- Optional extras such as Premier Access, photo packages or parking
On the day
- Security: bags are checked before entry. Allow time and carry less.
- The walk: arriving at the station or car park is not the same as being at your first ride.
- Heights: check attraction height restrictions before promising a ride to a child.
- Breaks: plan a proper midday rest, especially with children.
- Evening: check your return transport before planning to stay for the evening show.
Travelling with children? Read visiting with children. Wondering about skipping queues? Read Premier Access explained.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book?
Book once your dates are fixed, especially for school holidays and weekends. Dated tickets and transport packages depend on availability for your date, and conditions are shown before payment.
What should I bring on the day?
Your ticket as described in your confirmation, a charged phone, ID if required by your booking, comfortable shoes, water and layers for the weather. Travel light to make security checks quicker.
How early should I arrive?
Aim to reach the entrance area before the park opens on your date, allowing time for the security check and the walk from the station or car park.