Disneyland ParkStory N° 39
Disneyland Paris — 3-Day Family Trip
Two parks, two days of rides, one Sleeping Beauty Castle — a measured Disney weekend that doesn't melt anyone.
The itinerary.
3 days · 11 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive, check into a Disney hotel for Extra Magic Time, soft start in Disneyland Park — castle, parade, Disney Illuminations.
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Main Street, U.S.A. & Sleeping Beauty Castle
Enter the park, walk Main Street to the hub, the iconic pink-towered castle — first photo before crowds peak
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Peter Pan's Flight
Fantasyland ride that lines up fast — go first or use Premier Access. Classic for younger kids, magical for adults
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Disney Stars on Parade & Illuminations
Afternoon parade ~17:30, evening Illuminations show on the castle ~22:00 — claim a Main Street spot 30 minutes early
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Hotel
Disney's Newport Bay Club — New England nautical theme, walking distance to both parks disneylandparis.com
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Getting around
- TGV direct from Paris CDG to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy ~10m, or RER A from central Paris ~45m
- All Disney hotels run free shuttles to the parks (or 5–15m walk)
- Buy park tickets online with date — cheaper midweek, much cheaper non-holiday
Saturday
Day Two
Walt Disney Studios Park day — the new Avengers Campus, Tower of Terror, Crush's Coaster, Ratatouille. Lunch with Rémy.
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Avengers Campus — Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure
Marvel land opened 2022 — interactive Spider-Man dark ride, Stark Industries food, character meets with Iron Man and Spider-Man
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
13-story drop ride — best thrill in the resort. Premier Access worth it on weekends
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Crush's Coaster
Spinning indoor coaster through Finding Nemo scenes — single rider line saves an hour
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Bistrot Chez Rémy
Lunch inside Ratatouille land — oversized plates, kids on cheese-grater chairs, prix fixe. Reserve via Disney app disneylandparis.com
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Hotel
Disney's Newport Bay Club disneylandparis.com
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Getting around
- Walt Disney Studios entrance is 50m from Disneyland Park entrance
- Use the Disneyland Paris app for live wait times and Premier Access purchases
- Plan a midday hotel break in summer — pool 14:00–16:30, return refreshed
Sunday
Day Three
Last morning back in Disneyland Park — Pirates, Phantom Manor, Big Thunder Mountain, character breakfast. Train home before the parade.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Adventureland — long, atmospheric, two small drops. Refurbished with Jack Sparrow scenes; family favourite, low queues at opening
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Phantom Manor
Frontierland Haunted-Mansion variant — darker storyline than the US version, Vincent Price narration; one of the best dark rides anywhere
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Big Thunder Mountain
Coaster around an island in Frontierland — best layout of the global Big Thunders, dual lift hills under the lake
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Character Breakfast at Plaza Gardens
Buffet with Mickey, Minnie, classic characters at the table — book at hotel reception 24h ahead
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Hotel
Disney's Newport Bay Club — checkout, leave bags at bell desk
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Getting around
- Bell desk holds luggage; collect on the way to the station
- Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy → CDG ~10m by TGV, or → Paris Gare de Lyon ~40m by RER A
- Allow 3h before international flights — Sunday RER fills up
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Disneyland Paris — 3-Day Family Trip?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 11 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Disneyland Paris — 3-Day Family Trip cost?
Luxury — €600+ per day per person; expect signature hotels and reserved access.
Where do you stay during Disneyland Paris — 3-Day Family Trip?
Disney's Newport Bay Club — New England nautical theme, walking distance to both parks is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Disneyland Paris — 3-Day Family Trip itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Disneyland Park.
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