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Disneyland Paris: General Discussion

evilcod said:
Along with a new Christmas Parade DLP have also finally announced return dates for the main Parade, Illuminations , Stars on Parade, Lion King and Buffet meals!
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And from March 2048... A NEW RIDE!

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Skyscraper said:
Doubt it'll ever happen, but I'd love to see a Galaxy's Edge at DLP.
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they have already announced Star Wars land/galaxy edge is being added to the studios park . However it is expected to be slightly smaller and only contain one ride. Originally heard would be the millennium Falcon ride (the cheaper ride to build of the two) based on concept art. However have heard recently it could well be a copy of rise of the Resistance.

It will be a while off yet though as the lake and the frozen land being built and opened first. I would think it will be 2026 by time it’s done.
 
More and more scaffolding is coming down around Sleeping Beauty Castle and I must say it’s looking lovely.







The process of removing all the social distancing markers around the parks has also begun (not that anyone seemed to pay a blind bit of notice to them in the first place).
 
Maelstrom said:
they have already announced Star Wars land/galaxy edge is being added to the studios park . However it is expected to be slightly smaller and only contain one ride. Originally heard would be the millennium Falcon ride (the cheaper ride to build of the two) based on concept art. However have heard recently it could well be a copy of rise of the Resistance.

It will be a while off yet though as the lake and the frozen land being built and opened first. I would think it will be 2026 by time it’s done.
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There are rumours that Star Wars land may be scrapped for DLP. Not confirmed yet but I have seen quite a few Disney YouTubers mention it now.
 
evilcod said:
Along with a new Christmas Parade DLP have also finally announced return dates for the main Parade, Illuminations , Stars on Parade, Lion King and Buffet meals!
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So am I right in thinking that by the end of the year it will only be the in-person meet and greets that won't be back from pre-COVID times? I wonder if/when these will make a return in place of the selfie-spots they currently have.

I am hoping to take my children to DLP for the first time in 2022 and want it to be as magical a visit as possible so good news the parades and fireworks are coming back.
 
geo4chg said:
So am I right in thinking that by the end of the year it will only be the in-person meet and greets that won't be back from pre-COVID times? I wonder if/when these will make a return in place of the selfie-spots they currently have.

I am hoping to take my children to DLP for the first time in 2022 and want it to be as magical a visit as possible so good news the parades and fireworks are coming back.
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Likewise, we are booked for June 2022 for the kids first trip, really hoping for the return of meet & greets but as with masks I think it is entirely dependent on the French Government's advice rather than Disney's choice. Finger crossed they ease things soon!

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I know the new paid Fast Pass service hasn't been a huge success yet but I am keen to know if its now starting to take off with it being school hols and peak Halloween season?
 
Benjsh said:
I know the new paid Fast Pass service hasn't been a huge success yet but I am keen to know if its now starting to take off with it being school hols and peak Halloween season?
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Guessing depends who the success is for, for Disney not a success as no extra revenue. For guests possibly a success as no free FP means the regular queues move faster.
 
Hi everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to dlp for 2 nights in either January or February. We've got a small list of must-haves, such as staying at a Disney hotel, but we're on a tight budget saving bits where we can... which I know is utterly counter-productive when it comes to planning such a trip... but there you go!

I just wondered if anyone had any experience with the dining plans they offer? We were thinking about half-board but I thought I'd ask on here just in case the general consensus was OH MY GOD NO DON'T DO IT WHAT A RIP OFF THE FOOD SUCKS WHEN I BOUGHT ONE MY FAMILY NEARLY DIED

Thank you!
 
I’ve done both full and half board several times. I’ve paid full price for it and had it as a freebie too.

For us as a couple who like their food full board is great. It’s nice not having to worry about anything when you’re there, knowing you just need to hand over your Magic Pass and everything will just happen. However, we do aim to have 3 course meals at both lunch and dinner to get the most value out of it. If park hours are good it isn’t too much of a problem. We’ll do lunch about 1-2pm and dinner around 9ish, but if you get the bookings too close you’ll certainly not enjoy the evening meal as much and feel that you’ve overeaten.

You should note that you will usually have a set menu to order from at most restaurants, which will be determined by the tier of dining plan. We’ve always done Plus as that gets your pretty much every restaurant across the parks and hotels (Standard limits you to hotel buffets and a couple of buffets on park really). Disney are flexible in that you can swap things out and just pay the top-up price, but if you’re doing that at every meal it soon adds up. It’s nice to do once in a while though. For example, I’ll usually pay the extra and get a wine menu with a meal one night (they’re actually pretty good value for the quality and size of the glasses you usually get!). The same can be done with food if nothing appeals to you, but like I say, the price can soon tots up.

The plans aren’t cheap, but it’s easy to get perceived value from them as the standard prices are high anyway, provided you eat at the right places and use every meal voucher. We always keep our receipts and tot them up after the trip, and we usually come off about €200+ better off than if we paid the full prices, but as I say, we certainly use the plan in a way it’s not intended to (there’s nothing wrong with doing it, but most people aren’t getting 6 courses a day!).

If I were you I’d advise looking through the menus at the restaurants you fancy. You’ll find them on the DLP website or in the app. Look out for the dining plan symbols to tell you which menu you order from and weigh up if there’s enough you’ll get from it. You might find several places to eat at that really appeal, or you might not find something that suits your taste.

If you are paying full whack for the plan you should be getting a hotel breakfast too which is actually really nice (in Sequoia and Newport at any rate). If you get the plan as part of a deal check the terms as you may find you need to go into the parks for a counter service breakfast, which isn’t so great.

There are some genuinely excellent table service restaurants at DLP and the quality is usually very good. Silver Spur and Chicago Steakhouse in Disney Village both serve excellent steaks, I’ve never had a bad meal at Captain Jack’s and Manhattan Restaurant in Hotel New York feels very premium with great food. I won’t include Walt’s on the list as you’ve more chance seeing the man himself come back from the dead than see that restaurant open (I’ve only managed to get there once by sheer good luck!). DLP has often come under fire for overpriced, lacklustre food, but if you’re only going to eat at Cassey’s Corner or Café Hyperion, what did you really expect. If you are looking more for counter service food though, or have slightly fussier eaters I’ll be honest and say you’ll probably find little value in a dining plan for the price.

One last word of warning, make sure you put the date that table reservations open on your calendar. You need to get in there early to get the best choice of restaurants and times, especially in the start of the year as closures are likely. Reservations normally open 2 months ahead of the date. Book through the app to make it easiest and keep the reservations in one place. There simply aren’t enough covers in the park to satisfy demand.
 
On a similar note, I am having my first Disney experience in December. We have gone half board, but as we only booked the holiday 5 weeks in advance, there are no breakfast reservations available to book. (Dinner was very limited but we have made reservations with the limited availability).

Is there a possibility that I will not be able to have breakfast despite having paid for it? How does Disney work in that respect - if I haven’t successfully reserved, am I going to miss any meals or can I just wait for a table like in a traditional restaurant?

Thanks!
 
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