Why go

For many families, a day at Disneyland Paris is the highlight of a trip to France. The resort at Chessy, in Marne-la-Vallée east of the city, has two theme parks, a shopping and dining street called Disney Village and several Disney hotels, all a short walk from the RER and TGV station. It is the most visited theme park destination in Europe, and its fairy-tale castle is one of the most photographed buildings in the country.

The resort has also been changing. The second park, formerly Walt Disney Studios, was renamed Disney Adventure World in March 2026, when its new World of Frozen area opened alongside a lakeside promenade. If you last came several years ago, there is plenty that is new. The resort works best as a full day out, and for younger children the classic rides in Fantasyland are often the most memorable part, more than the big thrill rides.

What to see

  • Disneyland Park. Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain.
  • Disney Adventure World. World of Frozen, Marvel Avengers Campus and the Worlds of Pixar, including the Ratatouille ride.
  • The parades and night show. The afternoon parade and the evening show over the castle, with drones and fireworks, are worth staying for.
  • Christmas season. From early November to early January the parks are decorated and seasonal shows run.

Plan your visit

Both parks open every day of the year. Opening hours vary by date and season and are usually published about two months ahead, so check the official calendar before you go. On busy days the gates open early for hotel guests.

Tickets are dated and priced by date. On the quietest days a one-day ticket for one park starts from roughly €50 to €60, while peak dates such as school holidays cost a lot more; two-park and multi-day tickets are also sold. Children aged 3 to 11 pay a little less, and under 3s go free. Buy online and in advance, because gate sales are limited and more expensive, and choose a weekday outside French school holidays if you can.

Getting there is easy. The RER A runs from central Paris stations including Châtelet-Les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Nation to its terminus at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy in about 40 minutes, and the station is just outside the park gates. Since the 2025 fare reform, a standard Metro-Train-RER ticket at €2.55 covers the trip. Check that your train shows Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy as its destination, as the line splits into several branches. From Charles de Gaulle Airport, TGV trains reach the same station in about ten minutes.

Plan for a full day. One park is plenty for a first visit with young children; trying to do both in a day is rushed. Download the official app before you go to check queue times and show schedules on the day, and bring snacks and water, as food in the parks is expensive and queues for lunch can be long.

Nearby

Disney Village, between the station and the parks, has restaurants and shops open into the evening. The Val d’Europe shopping centre and outlet village is one stop back towards Paris on the RER A.