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Disneyland Paris reviews

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Posted: March 3, 2011

Disneyland Paris draws more visitors each year than any other theme park in Europe. You won't find as many attractions here as the two Magic Kingdom parks in the United States - at Walt Disney World and the original Disneyland in California. But Disneyland Paris features what might be the world's most impressive Disney castle, Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty's Castle, in French), and the park has won praise from Theme Park Insider readers for its impressive design and decor.

Disneyland Paris opened April 12, 1992 as EuroDisneyland and made more news for its lousy financial management than for the theme park itself. But fans loved the park, and they continue to queue for its top attractions, including Space Mountain: Mission 2, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. Grab a Fastpass ride reservation for one of these attractions when you enter, then visit another while you wait for your return time.

A new version of Star Tours, premiering in the United States this year, is well rumored for the Disneyland Paris in 2012. Beyond that, no major new attractions appear on the horizon.

This being France, food should be an important part of your visit, and Walt's on Main Street wins good reviews from many readers for its impressive cuisine at relatively reasonable prices.

Buy your tickets in advance, to save time at the gate. Most visitors select a park-hopper ticket, which allows them to go to both Disneyland Paris and the Walt Disney Studios Park next door. Check the park's operating hours before you arrive, too, so you can arrive at opening and avoid queues that build later in the day.

Disney fans from America might not be aware, but this is one Disney theme park that sees a fair amount of snow in the winter. So come prepared for the Parisian climate. To get to Disneyland Paris by car, take exit 14 from the A4 and follow the signs. By train, take the RER line A to the Marne la Valle / Chessy station. If coming by Eurostar, there is a direct stop in the resort. If flying in from Paris' Charles De Gaulle airport, the VEA bus is the Disney recommended transport, but often taxi firms will offer a transfer to the hotel of your choice for the same price as the bus, and will take half the time, so ask a driver for a price if you haven't pre-booked your bus tickets.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris

[625 + / 68 -] If you don't like the breakfast in your hotel, go to the Plaza Gardens in Fantasyland early; they give free breakfasts to people staying in the hotels.

[279 + / 144 -] Instead of buying lunch, shove a few bread rolls and croissants from your hotel breakfast into your bag. Saves money and make an easy meal.

[114 + / 11 -] get some food from the train station shops situated just outside the park entrance,prices for food inside are very high(45euro for snack for 2 adults 1 child)

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Adventureland(Rating)(Height)
Pirates of the Caribbean9
Adventure Isle8
Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril755
La Cabane des Robinson6
Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin6
Discoveryland(Rating)(Height)
Space Mountain: Mission 2855
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast8
Star Tours840
Les Mysteres du Nautilus7
Autopia6
Orbitron6
Captain EO6
Fantasyland(Rating)(Height)
Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant10
it's a small world8
Mad Hatter's Tea Cups8
Le Pays des Contes de Fees7
Alice's Curious Labyrinth7
Peter Pan's Flight7
Les Voyages de Pinocchio6
Le Carrousel de Lancelot6
Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains6
Casey Jr., Le Petit Train du Cirque5
Dumbo the Flying Elephant5
Frontierland(Rating)(Height)
Big Thunder Mountain940
Phantom Manor9
Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing7
Legends of the Wild West5
Pocahontas Indian Village5
Main Street USA(Rating)(Height)
Disneyland Railroad7

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Dining
Adventureland(Rating)
Agrabah Cafe9
Restaurant Hakuna Matata9
Blue Lagoon Restaurant9
Captain Hook's Galley7
Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost3
Discoveryland(Rating)
Cafe Hyperion8
Buzz Lightyear's Pizza Planet4
Fantasyland(Rating)
Auberge de Cendrillon9
Au Chalet de la Marionette8
Pizzeria Bella Notte8
Fantasia Gelati8
The Old Mill7
Toad Hall Restaurant1
Frontierland(Rating)
Silver Spur Steakhouse8
Cowboy Cookout Barbecue7
Last Chance Cafe6
Fuente del Oro Restaurante5
The Lucky Nugget Saloon1
Main Street USA(Rating)
Walt's9
Victoria's Home Style Restaurant9
The Coffee Grinder9
Ice Cream Company8
Plaza Gardens8
Cable Car Bake Shop7
Market House Deli6
Casey's Corner6

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