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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Jan 24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,576
Posted By Privateer
+1 for the tunnel. The first time my wife...

+1 for the tunnel.

The first time my wife and I went to DLP, we went by train. It was a great experience, but we had to change trains. My French is terrible (decades-old schoolboy French level),...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Aug 23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Privateer
If you want to film rides POV then I'd take a...

If you want to film rides POV then I'd take a "chesty" harness mount or a "Snap Mount" which is a magnetic mount that is a little more discreet.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Jan 23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By Privateer
Hi Yumpogirl, My DW used to organise the DLP...

Hi Yumpogirl,

My DW used to organise the DLP trips, I just did the driving! :)

I prefer to drive than take the train or plane as you can take more stuff with you and bring more goodies home ;)...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Jan 23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By Privateer
Hi Cherrypie, My DW used to organise the DLP...

Hi Cherrypie,

My DW used to organise the DLP trips, I just did the driving! :)

We would get the Flex tickets as they are an insurance for delays before you get to the Eurotunnel but the are...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Jan 23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By Privateer
Things must have changed since our last trip to...

Things must have changed since our last trip to France and DLP in 2017.

We drove an old Land Rover Defender which was happy cruising at 70mph (110 kph) and we'd get overtaken by a number of cars...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Oct 22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,310
Posted By Privateer
If you have a high enough Annual Pass then you...

If you have a high enough Annual Pass then you can park at DLP for free.

If you're staying in a Disney Hotel then you should get free parking. However I don't know how that's done.

Otherwise I...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Oct 22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,787
Posted By Privateer
Hi Signtalker, I prefer to drive than take...

Hi Signtalker,

I prefer to drive than take the train or plane as you can take more stuff with you and bring more goodies home ;) ! I also prefer the EuroTunnel than the ferry as I find it quicker...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Jun 22, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By Privateer
During our visits to DLP, my DW and I would buy...

During our visits to DLP, my DW and I would buy pins purely as souvenirs.

How is pin trading done? is it one-for-one or one-for-several if a particular pin is consider rare or more valuable than...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,065
Posted By Privateer
I've done the survey as well. :grin:

I've done the survey as well. :grin:
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 17 Jan 22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By Privateer
Hi nickimiz, Have a look at the Ibis Hotel,...

Hi nickimiz,

Have a look at the Ibis Hotel, Marne la Vallée Val d'Europe. It's 50 metres from the railway station and one stop away from DLP.

The Ibis Hotel is a relatively basic but clean...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 3 Dec 21, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By Privateer
Hi skinnybaby, I prefer to drive than take...

Hi skinnybaby,

I prefer to drive than take the train or plane as you can take more stuff with you and bring more goodies home ;) ! I also prefer the EuroTunnel than the ferry as I find it quicker...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 7 Nov 21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By Privateer
Before the pandemic, my wife and I would often...

Before the pandemic, my wife and I would often use Premier Inns. At that time most of the showers were fixed over the bath. Once, I went to a local DIY store and bought a relatively cheap shower hose...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Sep 21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,482
Posted By Privateer
I studied French in school over 40 years ago and...

I studied French in school over 40 years ago and gave it up as soon as I could. In those days the emphasis was on being able to read and write French with correct spelling (including diacritical...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Sep 21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,210
Posted By Privateer
Hi wdw1991, As ScoopsAhoy said, Google...

Hi wdw1991,


As ScoopsAhoy said, Google for French road signs and a few useful French words for things like petrol and diesel unless of course, you have an electric car! ;)

It also pays to...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 6 Aug 21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By Privateer
The first couple of times that we went to DLP, my...

The first couple of times that we went to DLP, my wife and I stayed at the Ibis Hôtel (Val d'Europe), which is a basic but comfortable hotel that's less than 50 metres from the Val d'Europe railway...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 3 Jun 21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,209
Posted By Privateer
On our last trip to DLP, my wife and I stayed in...

On our last trip to DLP, my wife and I stayed in the DLH in Castle Club.

Whether it's worth it is definitely subjective but the thing that sold it to us was the access to the park. You just take a...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 28 Apr 21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,764
Posted By Privateer
When we last visited DLP, in 2017, my wife and I...

When we last visited DLP, in 2017, my wife and I had planned to use one of the days to visit Paris, via train. However, when we got to DLP we couldn't drag ourselves away from the Disney magic so we...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Apr 21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,792
Posted By Privateer
Looks like you need some Disney Magic! ;) ...

Looks like you need some Disney Magic! ;)

February 2022 is (at the time of writing) 10 months away. If we have no problems (within the next 3 weeks) from the recent lifting of restrictions in the...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 1 Apr 21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,433
Posted By Privateer
Cold and wet really do make things miserable...

Cold and wet really do make things miserable. When you're only at DLP for a few short days you want to enjoy the magic without the misery.

When my DW and I went in 2016, we went in February and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 21 Mar 21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,850
Posted By Privateer
The castle renovation is supposed to be completed...

The castle renovation is supposed to be completed in time for the 30th Anniversary, which is 12th April 2022.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Feb 21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,188
Posted By Privateer
Hi Mickie, We've never been to WDW nor any...

Hi Mickie,

We've never been to WDW nor any other Disney park. We've only been to DLP but we have been to DLP 3 times.

If you need some Disney magic (and who doesn't at the moment?) then give...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 29 Jan 21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,553
Posted By Privateer
Will you still go to DLP? If so, what would be...

Will you still go to DLP? If so, what would be your preferred way of getting there now that Eurostar isn't operating their trains.

I hope that you get it sorted out.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Jan 21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,684
Posted By Privateer
Hi Day-Dreamer, I think that the phrase...

Hi Day-Dreamer,

I think that the phrase 'plan for the worst but hope for the best' is useful in this situation. It's bad enough trying to guess when DLP will open again but the extra rumours that...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Jan 21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,442
Posted By Privateer
Agree, however, as some attractions are being...

Agree, however, as some attractions are being refurbished for the 30th Aniversary (12 April 2022) I would have to decide whether my need for some Disney magic outweighed the loss of certain...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 17 Jan 21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Privateer
Thanks for the information about California...

Thanks for the information about California canceling the annual pass. I've just googled it and there are a number of new stories about this.

If it happens in California then it's a good bet that...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Dec 20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,650
Posted By Privateer
I believe that DLP's 30th anniversary is April...

I believe that DLP's 30th anniversary is April 2022, so the castle will be covered for at least 16 months.


Although the works are necessary, not seeing the castle and not seeing the nightly...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 Oct 20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,063
Posted By Privateer
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst! ...

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst!

We've not had a full 12 months of Covid-19 yet. As long as it doesn't mutate, it may become a seasonal thing, a bit like the flu but over a greater...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 8 Oct 20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,500
Posted By Privateer
You're welcome. :grin: It's a few years...

You're welcome. :grin:


It's a few years ago but I think that it was more cost effective to buy annual passes in advance. We went through on temporary passes on the first day and then went...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 4 Oct 20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,500
Posted By Privateer
If you want a no-frills basic hotel for just...

If you want a no-frills basic hotel for just sleeping in (and possiblly breakfast as well) then have a look at the Ibis Hotel, Val d'Europe. It has an underground car park and is close to DLP. You...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Sep 20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By Privateer
Hi donna252, As you're happy to drive from...

Hi donna252,

As you're happy to drive from the north east then I would suggest the tunnel, especially if anybody in your party is prone to get seasick. Can't say whether £135 is good or bad as DW...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 24 Aug 20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,199
Posted By Privateer
Hi cesca86, I prefer to drive than take the...

Hi cesca86,

I prefer to drive than take the train or plane as you can take more stuff with you and bring more goodies home ;) ! I also prefer the EuroTunnel than the ferry as I find it quicker and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 Jul 20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By Privateer
Best is very subjective and depends on personal...

Best is very subjective and depends on personal requirements. DW and I have been to DLP three times. We've stayed offsite at the Ibis Hôtel twice, and once at the Disneyland Hotel.

Both hotels are...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Jul 20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,057
Posted By Privateer
Hi Yaz & Ash, Great vlog, can't wait to see...

Hi Yaz & Ash,

Great vlog, can't wait to see the rest! :grin:

Glad to see that the CMs were strict on mask wearing, although it's a shame to have to wear a mask when having a photo taken with a...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 23 Jul 20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By Privateer
Hi DisneyBride08, I prefer to drive than...

Hi DisneyBride08,

I prefer to drive than take the train or plane as you can take more stuff with you and bring more goodies home ;) ! I also prefer the EuroTunnel than the ferry as I find it...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 15 Jul 20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By Privateer
Hi mrsbenny, IIRC, security is just there to...

Hi mrsbenny,

IIRC, security is just there to check that nobody brings any illicit or dangerous items into DLP. They're not there for paperwork checking.

However, I would have all tickets and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 11 Jul 20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By Privateer
Hi, We've stayed at the Ibis Hotel, Marne la...

Hi,

We've stayed at the Ibis Hotel, Marne la Vallée Val d'Europe (http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=POIs&ShowSubmit&lat=48.854137&lon=2.770367&mapCountry=5) a couple of times. It's a...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 27 May 20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By Privateer
Our prefered way of getting to DLP is to drive...

Our prefered way of getting to DLP is to drive and use the Eurotunnel.

When driving in France use the Emovis Tag (https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/promotions/emovis-tag/) for stressfree toll use.
...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 9 May 20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By Privateer
Dreams is much better than Illuminations! ...

Dreams is much better than Illuminations!

When we first visited DLP (March 2015) we were aware that something special happened at night. We made sure that we didn't see any footage before we saw...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 2 Apr 20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By Privateer
+1 for staying on-site if you love being in the...

+1 for staying on-site if you love being in the Disney bubble. :grin:

My wife and I have visited DLP three times now. The first and second time we stayed off-site in the Ibis Hôtel (Val d'Europe)...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 20 Mar 20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,127
Posted By Privateer
Did you get any correspondence as to why you only...

Did you get any correspondence as to why you only got 75% instead of a full refund?
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