Disneyland Paris, Offering you a Magical Time

Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallée, at about 32km (20 miles) to the east of the centre of Paris. With around ten million visitors a year, the park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Europe.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

Originally called Euro Disney, it opened on 12 April 1992 as the first of the two parks built at the resort. Walt Disney Studios was the second of the two theme parks, it opened on 16 March 2002. Disneyland Paris has 6 Disney Hotels and 2 Disney Nature Resorts to stay in. The Disneyland Hotel, a victorian-style mansion, is one of the most famous and luxurious.

The Disneyland Park has 40 attractions, some of the most popular include Big Thunder Mountain, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Alice's Curious Labyrinth, the Casey Jr. Train, Pirates of the Caribbean and Peter Pan's Flight.

Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland Paris

Mad Hatter's Tea Cups at Disneyland Paris

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast at Disneyland Paris

Every day, at around 16:30, a parade takes place at Main Street USA and in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. This parade last for 20 minutes and brings the Disney stories to life. The closing ceremony, called Disney Illuminations, runs every night when the park closes. It's also located at the Sleeping Beauty Castle and shows classic and new Disney stories.

If you want to avoid the crowds in Disneyland Paris, the best moment to visit the park is from November to mid-December and from mid-January to mid-March. It is also more advantageous to visit the park during the week. Have a look for special offers and discounts before booking your stay and buying your tickets at Disneyland, this will help you save a lot of money.