Your guide to booking a Disneyland Paris holiday for 2027–2028

Disneyland Paris is now on sale for stays through until March 2028 – and, as with any Disney escape, there’s plenty to think about before you book.

From choosing where to stay and how to get there, to deciding whether a meal plan is right for you, a little planning can make a big difference to how your trip feels once you arrive.

And with new experiences in Disney Adventure World and new meal plans launching for stays from April 2027, there are some exciting things to know about if you're planning a visit next year.

So, here's our guide to some of the things you’ll need to think about before booking.

Two parks, one very big dose of Disney magic

There are two parks at Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World - as well as Disney Village, where you'll find restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment.

Disneyland Park

This is the park most people picture when they think of Disneyland Paris.

And there's something very special about walking under the arches of the Disneyland Hotel and seeing the castle for the first time.

Sleeping Beauty Castle is one of the most beautiful Disney castles and sits at the top of Main Street, surrounded by Discoveryland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Adventureland.

You'll find rides and attractions for all ages here - from gentle family favourites to some bigger thrills. Whether it’s a ride on the iconic Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a special meet and greet with Mickey, spotting your favourite characters in the Disney Stars on Parade or experiencing the music and magic of The Lion King in 360 degree audio – it’s a park filled to the brim with magical moments.

Disney Adventure World

And right next-door Disney Adventure World - formerly Walt Disney Studios Park - has been transformed to bring together worlds from Disney, Pixar and MARVEL.

With one of its biggest and most anticipated additions being the World of Frozen. Frozen fans new, and old can step into the world of Arendelle, experience the Frozen Ever After attraction and the Celebration in Arendelle show and of course, meet Anna and Elsa.

There's the new Adventure Way and Adventure Bay, where you'll find the spectacular Disney Cascade of Lights at night. With fireworks, water-screen projections, drones and music coming together across the lake in a spectacular show featuring Disney and Pixar heroes.

And the new Disney Princess Cavalcade brings characters including Rapunzel, Moana, Raya and Tiana to life.

Disney Village

Step just outside the parks, and you’ll find yourself in Disney Village.

Full of restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment, it's open beyond park closing times, making it a handy place for an evening meal, a wander or a little Disney shopping.

And if you’re staying at one of the Disney properties on site it’s conveniently located between the parks and the hotels – ideal for tired legs at the end of a busy day.

How many days do you need?

One of the things we love about Disneyland Paris is that you can fit an awful lot into a relatively short break.

For many, 2–4 days can be enough time to experience both parks. Of course, it depends on how much you want to do and whether you're hoping to see absolutely everything.

But the parks are relatively compact compared with some of the larger Disney destinations, and the resort is easy to get around.

So it makes for a great option for a shorter escape - whether for your first Disney trip, a return visit, a special birthday or simply a few days away to enjoy the Disney “bubble”.

And there's plenty for different types of travellers too: children, families and adults of all ages simply love the magic here.

How do you get to Disneyland Paris?

The best way to get there will depend quite a lot on where you're travelling from in the UK.

By train

Eurostar can be a really convenient option from London St Pancras, to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station right next to the Disney Parks. There’s a change of train at Lille, but this is simple and flexible and offers a great little leg-stretch opportunity for excited travellers around halfway through your journey.

For those travelling from elsewhere in the UK, there are connecting train options, or a night in London can easily be added in. Overall it’s a particularly appealing choice if you want to avoid busy airports and baggage restrictions.

By car

If you like the freedom of having your own car, LeShuttle can work really well.

It gives you the flexibility to travel with the luggage you want, stop when you like and potentially combine Disneyland Paris with other parts of France.

It's also worth checking current offers when you're booking, as LeShuttle regularly runs good discount promotions.

By ferry

For some families, travelling by ferry can work out as the most cost-effective option, particularly if you're already planning to drive.

Dover to Calais is the obvious route for many people, followed by the (roughly 2-hour) drive south to Disneyland Paris. But there are ferry routes from Portsmouth, Southampton and Plymouth too that take you into northwestern France with around a 3-4 hour drive once you’re across the channel.

By plane

Flying can make sense if you're travelling from further north in the UK or Scotland – or if you want to get there as quickly as possible.

Disneyland Paris is close to both Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, with the Magical Shuttle providing direct transfers to the resort, or here's the option to take a speedy local train or taxi.

Flights are available from a number of UK airports, but it's worth comparing the overall journey time and cost rather than automatically assuming flying will be the quickest or cheapest option.

Where should you stay?

This is one of the biggest decisions you'll probably make when booking Disneyland Paris.

There are six main Disney Hotels on the resort, ranging from the 5-star Disneyland Hotel that sits grandly at the gates of the park, to the budget-friendly Santa Fe and Hotel Cheyenne hotels just a 15-min walk away.

There are also the self-catering cabins at Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch, the Center Parcs Les Villages Nature Paris resort and a selection of partner hotels a short drive away. All can be worth considering if keeping the overall cost down is more important to you than having the full Disney Hotel experience.

But staying on the resort can make your trip feel much easier, as well as offering perks like free parking and Extra Magic Time. And if you’re travelling with little ones, it can make a huge difference when you've spent a full day in the parks and just want to get back to your room.

There isn't one right answer — it's about what matters most to you.

For some people, being immersed in the Disney magic from the moment they wake up is part of the experience. For others, a comfortable nearby hotel gives them everything they need and leaves more of the budget for the parks.

New Disneyland Paris meal plans for 2027

If you're travelling from 1 April 2027 onwards, there's another change worth knowing about.

Disneyland Paris is introducing a new range of meal plans, replacing the existing options. The new plans are called Essential, Extra, Signature and Royal, with Royal exclusively available to guests staying at Disneyland Hotel.

The idea is to give you more flexibility over how you plan your meals.

So you can choose whether you want breakfast, decide whether you'd like one meal a day or two, and then choose the level of meal plan that gives you access to the restaurants you're interested in.

The plans build upwards, so the higher you go, the more restaurants and dining experiences are available to you.

For example:

• Essential gives you access to a selection of 18 restaurants.

• Extra increases the choice to 25.

• Signature gives you access to 31.

• Royal, exclusively for Disneyland Hotel guests, offers the widest choice and includes character dining.

One of the best things about the new system is that you don't necessarily have to think of your meals as a rigid breakfast, lunch and dinner package.

You can choose the number of meals that makes sense for your family and the level that gives you the restaurants you actually want to use.

So, for example, you might want breakfast at your hotel each morning and then just include one meal a day in your plan, so you know you’re covered for dinner each day.

Or perhaps you're happy grabbing breakfast on the go ready for a full day in the parks, but you want the flexibility of having both lunch and dinner covered.

It's worth looking at where you actually want to eat too before choosing your plan. The more expensive option isn't automatically the best one — it depends on the restaurants and experiences that matter to you.

And if character dining is important to you, that's particularly worth considering when you're choosing your package. Character dining isn't included in the dining plans (with Royal as the exception), however character dining can be booked separately.

A few things to keep in mind

Make the most of your arrival and departure day

If you're staying at a Disney Hotel, you don't necessarily have to wait until your room is ready before heading into the parks. And you don’t have to hold onto your cases all day when you leave either.

You can check in, leave your luggage and enjoy a day in the parks – as all Disney Hotels (except Davy Crockett) have luggage facilities.

The Disney Express Luggage service is available to eligible hotel and partner hotel guests, and allows you to get started with your day while your luggage is taken to your chosen hotel.

Make Disney part of a bigger French adventure

Disneyland Paris doesn't have to be your entire trip.

The resort is outside central Paris but has excellent transport connections, thanks to the Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station just a short walk from the two Disney Parks and Disney Village.

That means you could combine your Disney adventure with a few nights in Paris -perhaps adding some sightseeing, shopping and a little grown-up time to your trip.

Or, if you're making a longer trip of it, you could even head to the South of France afterwards for some time by the coast.

Disney can be the main event, or it can be one part of a much bigger French adventure.

So, is Disneyland Paris right for you?

We think that's the fun part of planning it.

Whether you're taking the children for their first Disney experience, returning because you simply can't resist the magic, celebrating a birthday or special occasion, or just fancy a few days to escape everyday life, Disneyland Paris works brilliantly.

But when to go, how long to stay, where to stay, how to get there and whether a meal plan makes sense for you - that's where we come in.

We'll help you look at the options, work out what makes sense for your trip and put together a Disneyland Paris holiday that works for you, rather than simply choosing the first package that comes up.

After all, the best Disney holiday isn't necessarily the most expensive one.

It's the one filled with magical moments you’ll remember forever.

Planning Disneyland Paris for 2027 or 2028? Get in touch and we'll help you make sense of the options and create a magical break that's thoughtfully planned from start to finish.