Should I stay in Paris or Disneyland Paris?

However, if you're paying (or hoping to avoid) Paris hotel prices, it might be worth it for you to stay closer to Disneyland Paris for a night. Not only could it be cheaper, you'll be grateful not to have the long train ride back to the city after a full Disney day.



Choosing between staying in Paris or Disneyland Paris depends on the primary focus of your 2026 trip. If your goal is a classic European vacation filled with museums like the Louvre, fine dining, and monuments like the Eiffel Tower, you should stay in central Paris. The commute from the city to the parks via the RER A train takes about 45 minutes, which is manageable for a one-day visit. However, if your trip is focused on the "Disney magic," staying at a Disneyland Paris resort is the better choice. In 2026, resort guests enjoy Extra Magic Time, allowing entry to the parks before the general public, which is crucial for hitting popular rides like "Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure" with shorter waits. Staying on-site also offers immersive themes—like the newly refurbished Disneyland Hotel—and the convenience of walking back to your room after the nighttime fireworks. For a week-long trip, many 2026 travelers split their stay: 4 nights in the city for culture and 2 nights at Disney for a focused, "stress-free" theme park experience.

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Conclusions. Staying off-site at Disneyland Paris is a great way to save on the budget without compromising much in terms of ease of access to the parks. You'll lose Extra Magic Time, but if you're visiting multiple days that isn't a huge loss.

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When it comes to younger children, the very best age for Disneyland Paris is how old they are when they reach 102cm, meaning they can have their pick of 45 different Disneyland Paris attractions. This is the most ideal height for pre-schoolers and younger kids.

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Ideally, we'd recommend three full days. Two days for Disneyland Park and its five magical themed lands, one day for Walt Disney Studios Park and its four action-packed zones.

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Where is Disneyland Paris? Disneyland Paris, or Euro Disney, is about 20 miles (32km) to the east of the centre of Paris. The most popular way to travel between Disneyland Paris and the city centre is on the suburban commuter trains called the RER (Regional Express Network).

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At Disneyland Resort not only are most offsite hotels affordable, but some even have less than 10-minute walking times from a room to the front gate of the park. Some hotels on Harbor boulevard are closer to the front gate than Disney's own hotels.

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Disney is Definitely For Adults As Well As Kids Although aimed at children more than the major theme parks in the UK, Disneyland Paris can certainly be just as fun for adults. The bigger rides (Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Tower of Terror, etc.)

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I didn't feel like I had to maximize my time in the park and push through being tired or in pain because I could take a break whenever I wanted; the room is just 10 minutes away! If you're debating it, and you have the extra money, definitely stay onsite. I won't ever stay off-site at a Disney resort ever again.

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  1. Day 1. Walt Disney Park, Ratatouille ride and Sleeping Beauty Castle.
  2. Day 2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Lion King show and Disney Village.
  3. Day 3. Avenger's HQ, Art of Disney Animation and Seine River Cruise.


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Uber: You can schedule an Uber to Disneyland and they will drop you off at the entrance. This is a much more comfortable way to travel but it's also more expense. It'll cost anywhere from 70 to 100 euros, one-way.

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Here are 3 ways to save money on airfare, Eurostar or Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
  • Book a flight. It is usually cheaper to fly into Orly Airport than Charles de Gaulle. ...
  • Drive your car or campervan and take the ferry. Driving to Disneyland Paris is quite easy and often the cheapest way to get there. ...
  • Take the Eurostar.


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  1. Get the scoop on different types of Disneyland Paris tickets.
  2. Always book in advance!
  3. Two is better than one.
  4. Download the official app.
  5. Get ready to stand in line.
  6. Ride during lunch hours.
  7. Visit during the weekdays.
  8. Arrive at the park as early as you can.


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A. Yes. Don't worry, Disneyland Paris is full of attractions that are protected against rain. For your safety, access to some attractions may be restricted without prior warning due to adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain and high winds.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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