Why is Eurostar stopping going to Disney?

Eurostar will no longer operate its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris from 5 June next year. The company said it wanted to focus on its core routes, including London - Paris and London - Brussels, as it recovers from the impact of the COVID pandemic and faces the consequences of Brexit.



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Travelling to Disneyland® Paris via Eurostar. ™ Simply take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe station and change for a connecting French high-speed train (TGV). This TGV train will then take you to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station, which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.

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Travelling from the United Kingdom by Eurostar™ to Disneyland Paris is easy. The Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy train station is located right at the gates of the Disney Parks and just 2 minutes away from the Disney Hotels. Hop on board the Eurostar from London St.

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Hop on board the Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Disneyland Paris in around 3 hours, depending on your connection. It's quick and easy to travel with a simple change at Lille.

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Travelling to Disneyland® Paris via Eurostar. ™ Simply take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe station and change for a connecting French high-speed train (TGV). This TGV train will then take you to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station, which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.

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The high-speed train operator said on Tuesday it was scrapping trains running from the British capital to the Disneyland site in Marne-la-Vallée, in the eastern Paris suburbs. “We have taken the decision not to run the direct Disney service ... in summer 2023,” it said.

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As there are Direct Eurostar trains available from London to Disneyland Paris, you don't need to worry about changing along the way. Whether it's the school holidays or just a fun weekend away, once you're checked in at London St Pancras station, it won't be long until you're boarding a modern Eurostar service.

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The short answer is yes, but it will take careful planning and a lot of walking. Here are some tips and tricks for making the most of your one-day visit to Disneyland Paris.

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Simply take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe station and change for a connecting French high-speed train (TGV). This TGV train will then take you to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station, which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.

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Traveling from Paris to Disneyland Paris by train is easy—take the RER A to Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy. The only thing to note is that RER A trains in this direction terminate at either Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy or Boissy-Saint-Léger. Make sure you get on one terminating at Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy.

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The Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy train station is located right at the gates of the Disney Parks and just 2 minutes away from the Disney Hotels.

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One of the biggest problems, however, was that Europeans didn't stay at the park as long as Disney expected. While Disney succeeded in getting close to 9 million visitors a year through the park gates, in line with its plans, most stayed only a day or two. Few stayed the four to five days that Disney had hoped for.

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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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The Walt Disney World Railroad, which has transported guests around the Magic Kingdom since opening day in 1971, shut down in December 2018 for construction on the yet-unopened TRON roller coaster. Just before Christmas 2022, the railroad finally reopened for peak holiday crowds and is now running daily once again.

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The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Paris are US$61.51. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$119.

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It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.

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The general advice is to book a holiday 180 days (around six months) in advance to ensure you're getting the best early-bird price for your trip. Next, avoid school holidays. If you're taking little ones to Disneyland Paris, this can be easier said than done, however it will save you a fair chunk of money.

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The iconic Walt Disney World Railroad recently returned to service after being closed for more than four years, and we're kicking off 2023 by taking a grand-circle tour of the Magic Kingdom on the beautifully refurbished trains!

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