Going to Euro Disney
Discussion
GreatGranny said:
Thanks for the advice. Didn't realise Maccy D's wasn't in the park. may need to do more research. We are going in week and I feel massively unprepared. My wife and I normally research everything thoroughly but because of work, house stuff etc.. we have got this close without realising it!
Got my travel insurance and breakdown cover yesterday. ordering Euros tomorrow, Post office seems to be ok, only makes a fiver difference to the better deals when changing £600 and can pick up from local post office on sat am.
Kids are 11, 9 & 4 so the youngest may get fed up if we wlak too far.
Better to get in early have lunch early and make it long enough to chill out and regroup.
no probs, hope you have a great trip! Got my travel insurance and breakdown cover yesterday. ordering Euros tomorrow, Post office seems to be ok, only makes a fiver difference to the better deals when changing £600 and can pick up from local post office on sat am.
Kids are 11, 9 & 4 so the youngest may get fed up if we wlak too far.
Better to get in early have lunch early and make it long enough to chill out and regroup.
There are cash points at disney - so you can always top up if you need to!
As a PHer You should go and see the stunt driving show at Disney Studios - when we were last there lightning mcqueen put in an appearance
SwanJack said:
I've never returned from Florida thinking that I've been ripped off, Euro Disney on the hand.........
I know Florida is 1000 times better than Paris Disney but are the prices just as expensive once you are in?Do you ever come out thinking that meal just wasn't worth it orr is the whole experience that good it doesn't bother you?
GreatGranny said:
I know Florida is 1000 times better than Paris Disney but are the prices just as expensive once you are in?
Do you ever come out thinking that meal just wasn't worth it orr is the whole experience that good it doesn't bother you?
There's a massive range of places to eat in WDW Florida from counter service to very very high end and the food is generally very good standard as is the service. Little things like unlimited soft drinks at sit down meals etc make you think you're not being ripped off. Do you ever come out thinking that meal just wasn't worth it orr is the whole experience that good it doesn't bother you?
Standard for standard prices are probably comparable to the UK (so I guess EuroDisney would be even dearer), but about twice what the same thng would cost if you ate off-site. You somehow don't notice the prices so much - there's still a tendency to divide dollar pricing by 2 even though that's not valid now and the prices you see don't have tax added (generally plus 7%). Also in any sit down place you're expected to add 18% for a tip (it'll be calculated for you on the bill).
Mama Melrose is a typical low-mid price park restaurant: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail... . Don't forget that with tax & tip you've basically got to add 25% to those prices.
GreatGranny said:
SwanJack said:
I've never returned from Florida thinking that I've been ripped off, Euro Disney on the hand.........
I know Florida is 1000 times better than Paris Disney but are the prices just as expensive once you are in?Do you ever come out thinking that meal just wasn't worth it orr is the whole experience that good it doesn't bother you?
makes the US saving of around £6 appear much larger. In Euro D, not once did I feel that I had had value for money (even seven years ago when the exchange rate was much better), the US trips we've done have never disappointed on all fronts.
Edited by SwanJack on Thursday 20th October 20:00
having been to disneyland in LA, and disneyworld in FLA, I think eurodisney stacks up well for what it is. It isnt anywhere near as big as the american ones, and lacks some of the polish. Also the grumpy european staff are generally no match for their yankee counterparts, but it is easy to get to (depending on where you are in the UK) and you have the rest of france to go at whilst you are there.
We often use disney as a carrot for the kids to get them into a roadtrip.
We often use disney as a carrot for the kids to get them into a roadtrip.
chopper602 said:
Take lots of warm clothes, last time we went (in August 2004) was freezing cold. I seem to remember reading something about the geography of the area that is responsible for the micro-climate (mostly cold!).
We go almost every year at St Paddys day (17th March) and have always had great weather. T shirts and sun cream.Just got back and had a great time (very tired). It is expensive however we turned a blind eye.
In terms of the food we went to two restaurants the first being The steak house which was in the Village - Don't bother the food was over priced and ste!
The second was the Restaurant (not the buffet) in the Hotel New York which was expensive however the food was excellent, so good infact we went back the following night.
Thanks for all the advice it was a great help
Cheers
In terms of the food we went to two restaurants the first being The steak house which was in the Village - Don't bother the food was over priced and s
te!The second was the Restaurant (not the buffet) in the Hotel New York which was expensive however the food was excellent, so good infact we went back the following night.
Thanks for all the advice it was a great help
Cheers
Edited by Melman Giraffe on Thursday 27th October 15:01
Nice one! Glad you had a great time, and pleased you liked the cocktail. 
I take it the New York was the restaurant and not Parkside Diner?
You must have been there as they were setting up the Halloween displays. We were actually in Downtown Disney Florida one year on Oct31, talk about everyone throwing themselves into it.
I take it the New York was the restaurant and not Parkside Diner?
You must have been there as they were setting up the Halloween displays. We were actually in Downtown Disney Florida one year on Oct31, talk about everyone throwing themselves into it.
F i F said:
Nice one! Glad you had a great time, and pleased you liked the cocktail.
I take it the New York was the restaurant and not Parkside Diner?
You must have been there as they were setting up the Halloween displays. We were actually in Downtown Disney Florida one year on Oct31, talk about everyone throwing themselves into it.
Yes it was the Restaurant not the Parkside Diner. Halloween was in full swing, we purchased a night time Halloween ticket on friday which gave us access to the park until 11pm which was great as the rides were empty.I take it the New York was the restaurant and not Parkside Diner?
You must have been there as they were setting up the Halloween displays. We were actually in Downtown Disney Florida one year on Oct31, talk about everyone throwing themselves into it.
Got back late sat.
Great trip and you do need to turn a blind eye to the rip-off prices of everything.
Our accommodation (Davy Crocket) had a take away breakfast which was ok and we bought food in the shop to have for lunch. Cost us around 12 euro per lunch for 6. left it in car and then I went to get it and used the picnic area. Was good to have a break in the day.
Had a few coffees etc. in the parc and didn't mind paying 2-3 euro for a decent coffee. Went in Maccy D's in the Village for drinks on the last day. Big mac meal was 5.60 euro which I thought was ok. Very plush upstairs.
Re. rides, had to queue for most, 1hr was the max (Space Mountain). Used fastpass where possible, i went to get the fastpass tickets as soon as we got there (9-9.30am) and normally got a pass for 12ish.
Tower of Terror was fantastic if short, my 9 year old was the only person that would go with me and she loved it.
Parades were worth waiting for (we got a spot 45 mins before the main street one) and same wait for cars parade at the Studios.
Driving there and back was easy especially in France. Service stations served good food. They also have picnic areas with tolets every few km which are a agreat idea.
Did 850 miles averaged 39mpg (Alhambra TDi) but was fully ladened and was on cruise at 85 for most of mileage.
Chunnel was great going out, all automated and left on time (0820). Delayed coming back (25 mins) and 30 min to clear customs so good job we got there with plenty of time to spare.
Glad we went but kids now want to go to Florida!
Great trip and you do need to turn a blind eye to the rip-off prices of everything.
Our accommodation (Davy Crocket) had a take away breakfast which was ok and we bought food in the shop to have for lunch. Cost us around 12 euro per lunch for 6. left it in car and then I went to get it and used the picnic area. Was good to have a break in the day.
Had a few coffees etc. in the parc and didn't mind paying 2-3 euro for a decent coffee. Went in Maccy D's in the Village for drinks on the last day. Big mac meal was 5.60 euro which I thought was ok. Very plush upstairs.
Re. rides, had to queue for most, 1hr was the max (Space Mountain). Used fastpass where possible, i went to get the fastpass tickets as soon as we got there (9-9.30am) and normally got a pass for 12ish.
Tower of Terror was fantastic if short, my 9 year old was the only person that would go with me and she loved it.
Parades were worth waiting for (we got a spot 45 mins before the main street one) and same wait for cars parade at the Studios.
Driving there and back was easy especially in France. Service stations served good food. They also have picnic areas with tolets every few km which are a agreat idea.
Did 850 miles averaged 39mpg (Alhambra TDi) but was fully ladened and was on cruise at 85 for most of mileage.
Chunnel was great going out, all automated and left on time (0820). Delayed coming back (25 mins) and 30 min to clear customs so good job we got there with plenty of time to spare.
Glad we went but kids now want to go to Florida!
GreatGranny said:
Driving there and back was easy especially in France. Service stations served good food. They also have picnic areas with tolets every few km which are a agreat idea.
Did 850 miles averaged 39mpg (Alhambra TDi) but was fully ladened and was on cruise at 85 for most of mileage.
Glad to hear you had a good trip. The frequency and quality of services in france is one of the things that makes travelling with small kids bearable. Did 850 miles averaged 39mpg (Alhambra TDi) but was fully ladened and was on cruise at 85 for most of mileage.
disney as Florida is a huge step up from paris, personally I preferred disneyland in LA
After a week in Spain and getting Euro-fleeced, I would suggest that the US is do-able simply because you get nearer 2 dollars for your pound and everything over there is at least half the price of the Euro equivalent so your money goes at least 3 times further. I have 3 kids too.
I've just given up on Europe now as my youngest son will be 3 next may so will be able to do the flight time (as his older brother did when he was 2). The advent of the Dreamliner airliner should also make the trip better and shorter. The bucketing rain in Spain also helped sway my decision.
I've just given up on Europe now as my youngest son will be 3 next may so will be able to do the flight time (as his older brother did when he was 2). The advent of the Dreamliner airliner should also make the trip better and shorter. The bucketing rain in Spain also helped sway my decision.
Its just getting there, staying there and entrance to the parks that I can't afford 
Just done a quick fag packet calc for 2 weeks next Aug..
Villa - £800
Park Tickets - £1148! (14 days entrance)
Carhire - £400
Flights - £2500 (guessing for this as can't be arsed to trawl through all options)
Insurance etc.. - £200
Spending - £1000 (maybe too low)
Total = £6k
Probably get a package with accommodation, tickets + flights together but this might be just as expensive.
Just done a quick fag packet calc for 2 weeks next Aug..
Villa - £800
Park Tickets - £1148! (14 days entrance)
Carhire - £400
Flights - £2500 (guessing for this as can't be arsed to trawl through all options)
Insurance etc.. - £200
Spending - £1000 (maybe too low)
Total = £6k
Probably get a package with accommodation, tickets + flights together but this might be just as expensive.
GreatGranny said:
Its just getting there, staying there and entrance to the parks that I can't afford
Just done a quick fag packet calc for 2 weeks next Aug..
Villa - £800
Park Tickets - £1148! (14 days entrance)
Carhire - £400
Flights - £2500 (guessing for this as can't be arsed to trawl through all options)
Insurance etc.. - £200
Spending - £1000 (maybe too low)
Total = £6k
Probably get a package with accommodation, tickets + flights together but this might be just as expensive.
14 days entrance is to much imoJust done a quick fag packet calc for 2 weeks next Aug..
Villa - £800
Park Tickets - £1148! (14 days entrance)
Carhire - £400
Flights - £2500 (guessing for this as can't be arsed to trawl through all options)
Insurance etc.. - £200
Spending - £1000 (maybe too low)
Total = £6k
Probably get a package with accommodation, tickets + flights together but this might be just as expensive.
Melman Giraffe said:
14 days entrance is to much imo
^^^ this, personally I would rather avoid FLA in August. December-Feb is perfect temp wise in florida. for 2 weeks in the area I would be looking to spend no more than 7 in parks. Theres loads of other good stuff you can get into there - airboat trips, gatorland, space centre to name but 3.
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