Disneyland Paris Tickets

The multitude of attractions and everything you can learn about cinema and special effects make Disneyland a unique visit for everyone, even if you don't have children or even if Disney films are not your favourite.

Before buying your ticket, you should know that there are two parks: the traditional park (Disneyland) and the Disney Studios park (Walt Disney Studios). They are next to each other and both have attractions: the most economical way is to buy a 1-day ticket valid for one of the two parks.

The Disneyland Paris day ticket is not only the most economical option to visit the Disney universe, but also adapts to the preferences you have during your visit. Choose whether you prefer to dedicate your day to just one of the parks (the one you want) or if, for a little more money, you prefer to enter both parks, passing from one to the other when you feel like it.

Of course, the ticket gives you access to all the attractions and shows of the chosen park or of both if that's the case. Buying your ticket in advance will allow you to make the most of your time, as you will not have to queue at the entrance and, once you validate it, you will be able to enjoy everything the Disney Parks have to offer as many times as you want and in the order you want.

• Recommended if... you want to secure your entrance to the Disney Parks before your visit and not have to wait in line on arrival.

My advice is to buy your Disneyland tickets online and in advance to get the best prices: you can also buy a one-day ticket, a combined ticket for two days -which is cheaper than buying both separately- and even take a package that includes transport from Paris and is also cheaper than buying it separately.

After making an exhaustive study of all the types of tickets that exist, the one-day ticket to the park is the cheapest, especially if you choose to visit only one of the two parks.

From 72 € you can book the cheapest tickets for Disneyland. In this case, you will have access for one day to one of the two parks, you can choose any of them. If you want to make the most of the day and try to enjoy as many attractions as possible, from €100 you can buy tickets for both parks.

Other options are the multi-day passes to Disneyland, with which you can choose when booking how many days you want to visit the Disney complex in Paris. From around €175 for a two-day ticket to around €300 for a four-day ticket, these passes give you unlimited access to both parks.

Disneyland Paris is a whole complex that includes, apart from the parks, shops, hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and squares. However, if you want to save on entrance fees and you are not a Disney enthusiast , it is a good option to visit both parks, even if you can only spend one day.

Everything is taken care of in the same detail as the parks (after all, the whole universe of Disney parks is characterised precisely by the meticulousness and care behind each element). With your 1-day Disneyland ticket you can explore much of the resort, although there will be many attractions and shows that you will have to reserve for another time.

Does it make financial sense to buy a two-day ticket?

If you are going to stay two days, of course: the most economical option is to buy a 2-day ticket to Disneyland from the beginning and dedicate a whole day to each park. What's more, if you really like Disney World, perhaps the ideal option for you is to get a 3-day pass to see both parks. For a little more money, you can really stop and enjoy both parks at your leisure. You can choose any of these options when booking.

For those who are curious about the world of cinema and special effects, the Walt Disney Studios will be a paradise and remember that it is included in your 1-day park ticket. You will save with the pass if you choose to see it together with Disneyland on the same day.

It offers different shows (with several shows throughout the day) in which they tell you how Disney films were made or which were the first special effects in the history of cinema. You can see an action car show, enter the Armageddon ship, ride the Aerosmith roller coaster or try the Tower of Terror free fall.

This park also has areas dedicated to Pixar films such as Toy Story, Monsters SA, Finding Nemo (the turtles' air currents attraction is one of the must-see attractions) and Ratatouille. It is a smaller park than the main one, but it has nothing to envy in terms of attractions and shows. I strongly recommend you not to exclude it.

Ana's Traveller Tip

If you are going to see both parks in one day, remember that Walt Disney Studios closes at 7pm, while Disneyland is open until 11pm.

If there is one thing we have learned in recent times is that flexibility when travelling and being able to change or cancel dates is an advantage. So, if you are thinking of travelling to Paris and you are not sure which day to book your tickets to Disneyland Paris, you can choose the flexible ticket with a year's duration.

How does it work? Very easy! You buy them and choose the date you want and the ticket will be valid for one year from the same day. So a good tip is to book it for the first day you are going to be in Paris to make sure you can use it on the day that best suits you during your trip.

Whichever day option you choose, you can book tickets for Disneyland Paris with express bus service. The resort is far from the centre of Paris (in the Marne-la-Vallée area) and, although you can get there by RER trains (the cheapest option), you'll save a lot of time with a Disneyland ticket with shuttle bus included - and you'll get straight to the parks' gates.

After the ride, the queues to get out of Disney are impressive, let alone to get on the train. If, apart from including transport in your tickets, you are considering the option of investing a little more, but having more freedom of timetables and movement, I advise you to consider the option of buying your ticket to Disneyland and booking a private transport to and from Disneyland, you will be very grateful for it.

If you're looking forward to going to Disneyland, but you're scared of going over budget, don't worry. We've already seen that there are ways to get your tickets cheaper, but if you'll allow me, here's a little checklist you can follow to make sure your visit to the park is much cheaper while having a great time without worrying about your wallet:

With all the information on how to buy the cheapest tickets for Disneyland Paris, it's time to enjoy yourself by getting an idea of what you'll find in a park that (I repeat) is not just for children. Disney's strong point is not its attractions, although Space Mountain is a pioneer among indoor roller coasters; neither are its shows, although its rides are famous all over the world; not even the characters that interact with children.

In Disney parks, constant innovation and attention to detail are the strong point and it is something that can be perceived in everything; that is why adults, aware of this, enjoy the visit even more than children. What are you going to find there?

• Main Street USA: Disneyland is the main park and is presided over by "Main Street USA", a "village" built around a main square from which to move around the park, full of shops all decorated differently and with a train stop that takes you around the park. Once you've walked down Main Street (and it's worth doing, don't think it's just a shopping area), you'll have the four main areas of the park at your disposal.
• Fantasyland: This is the most classic Disney area and the one with the largest number of attractions for children. Behind Sleeping Beauty's Castle you will find the Beauty and the Beast mugs, Alice's Labyrinth, Peter Pan's Flight, Snow White and Pinocchio's stories, Dumbo's Flight or the It's a Small World water carousel with characters from all continents.
• Discoveryland: This is the area dedicated to the future and science fiction and therefore the one with the famous Space Mountain indoor roller coaster (it's a real blast). Here you will also find the Star Wars flight simulator, Buzz Lightyear's sabre game, Captain Nemo's ship, the Videopolis theatre and a motorway.
• Frontierland: This is the cowboy and Indian themed area. You will find there the Big Thunder Montain, the haunted house (well worth a visit), Pocahontas' village or Woody's rodeo attraction.
• Adventureland: Dedicated to the world of adventures, this area has large green areas such as Robinson's Hut or the pirates' beach. The star attractions are the Pirates of the Caribbean (which inspired the film) and the Indiana Jones roller coaster.

Ana's Traveller Tip

Once the night ride is over, the queues for the train are endless. Leave the park a little early or hire private transport to your hotel.

It is logical to think that such a popular attraction all over the world receives thousands of visitors every day. In spite of having extended opening hours, it is convenient to know other tips to explore Disneyland to help you enjoy a perfect day at the park. Here are a few:

Book in advance to get the cheapest tickets to Disneyland Paris

There are huge queues at the ticket offices, so save yourself the nerves and go straight in with your ticket. The best option to save time and money is to buy your Disneyland Paris tickets in advance, you will receive a code that you can exchange for your ticket at any of the automatic machines at the entrance of the park (there are many and you won't have to wait). You will enter the park directly through the turnstiles at the entrance without waiting in line at the ticket office.

Disneyland Paris ticket dates and times

Tickets are subject to a time of the year, but not to a specific day. You can buy your tickets before your trip to Paris and, once there, decide which day you are going to use them depending on factors such as the weather. Also, by buying your tickets in advance, you will be able to choose the type of ticket and compare prices, which will allow you to save money and get them cheaper.

Once you validate your ticket at the gate of either of the two parks, you can enter as often as you like throughout the day, but bear in mind that the studio park closes earlier than the main park (around 7pm), which is open until after the night-time parade (approximately 11pm). Closing time may vary depending on the time of year, but the opening time is always 9.30am. In the following post you can find more information about Disney's opening hours.

When to go to Disneyland Paris?

Disneyland Paris is open every day of the year (there may be exceptions that are announced on its website, but it is not common), but depending on the season you go, you will find some special events or others. There are periods of the year dedicated to the different Disney films and special celebrations for Christmas or Halloween.

When planning your visit to Disneyland Paris you have to take into account that it rains a lot in Paris, so it is a good idea to check the weather before your visit; you can visit the park when it rains, but you won't enjoy it as much. It is also advisable to avoid the hottest days, which also coincide with the high season (summer). As for days of the week, the same rule applies as for other tourist sites: avoid weekends and public holidays.

Organising your visit to Disneyland taking into account its large size and everything there is to see and do there is a recommendation you will appreciate when you are in the resort. Take note:

How to get to Disneyland?

The Disney parks are far from the centre of Paris, but you can easily get there on the RER (Paris train network). Taking line A (red) is the last stop and is announced in all train stations; it will take you about 45 minutes from the centre of Paris. Here are all the options for how to get there.

The real problem is often getting back, as after the ride you may want to stay for dinner at some of the restaurants outside the park, and even if you don't, you'll have to rush to make sure the train doesn't close, as they don't operate in the early morning.

I recommend booking private transport to and from Disneyland in advance, as this will avoid last-minute rushes and crowds when you get into the park in the morning. You can also book tickets for Disneyland Paris with express bus service.

Duration of the visit to Disneyland

The parks open at 9.30 am. Disney Studios closes at 7pm and the main park closes around 11pm once the nighttime ride is over. To see both parks properly, you need at least two days, as there are many attractions to ride, many shows to see and many details to enjoy.

It is not worth rushing through the visit, but if you have no choice and you are only going to spend one day in Disneyland, choose one of the two parks to enjoy it better (although if you have a ticket for two parks, you will be able to go from one to the other without any problem).

Finally, I leave you these other guides for those who are lucky enough to have more days to visit the Disney World in Paris: What to see in Disneyland Paris in 3 days and What to see in Disneyland Paris in 4 days

You already know that there are many attractions to enjoy at Disneyland and it is not every day that you travel to the Disney universe. That's why I'll leave you with these other tips so that young and old alike can make the most of this magical experience. Be sure to read them before booking your ticket to Disneyland Paris.

Save on meals at Disneyland

The Disney Resort is ready for you to eat in one of its many restaurants, all of them decorated with different themes. Although there are some restaurants with menus, most of the food you will find is fast food (pizza, hamburger, hot dogs) and you cannot bring food from outside the park.

Save on Disneyland accommodation

If Disneyland is one of your main destinations during your visit to Paris, I advise you to stay close to the park for convenience. The accommodations belonging to the Disney complex are really wonderful, but they tend to be much more expensive as well. A good option to find the best value for money and save on your stay is to look for accommodation in the Chessy area, much cheaper but still close to the park and with a good and quick communication with it.

Disneyland Shows

When you enter the park, you will be given the programme of shows. Take a few minutes to decide which ones you want to see (if you have doubts about which one you might like the most, you can ask any member of Customer Service) and organise your visit according to those schedules.

If you are going to see both parks, it is best to go first to the Studios Park, which usually has less visitors in the morning, and queue for the first passes of the shows that take place there.

Official Disneyland App

With so much to see, organising your visit to Disneyland Paris can be a bit chaotic. At the entrance you will be given a map of the park, but when you get to the attractions you will see that many of them have different passes and sometimes there are long queues for them. The best tip: download the park's official App where you can see at all times how long you have to wait for each attraction and where each one is. You'll get more out of your time.

Avoid Disneyland queues

At the entrance of some attractions you have a machine to get a fast pass for a certain time. These attractions are marked on the map. Organise your time and, before going on an attraction, get a "fastpass" for a nearby attraction so that, at the time it is your turn, you can go straight through to queue.

Be careful, fastpasses also "run out" and there is a certain time when you will not be given any more and you will have to wait in the normal queue. Bear in mind this and also the distances between the different attractions to avoid spending the day running from one attraction to another.

If your main reason for travelling to Paris is to go to Disneyland, don't miss out on seeing the centre of Paris, even if it's on a day trip. If you don't, you'll regret not setting aside at least a day for it, and although you won't be able to appreciate Paris in all its magnitude during this time, you'll get an idea of the wonders the city has to offer.

If you decide to go to Paris, a very cheap option to get an overview is to book the tourist bus. Here is an article about Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Buses so you can organise your visit. Also, whether you're travelling with children or not, booking a cruise on the Seine is also a good option, as they'll be more entertained while you can all relax and enjoy the wonderful views. You can find out more about Seine River Cruises in Paris in the guide I've prepared on the subject.

And finally, to make the most of your visit to Paris, I recommend you consider buying the Paris Pass, a tourist card that gives you a "flat rate" for access to the city's best attractions. Here's the practical guide I've put together on the Paris Pass.