So many really useful tips, I totally agree with the tip about taking time out. Sometimes when it's super busy you feel like you are having to "shuffle" with the crowds, constantly changing direction around people which can make everyone a bit stressed and tetchy so taking yourselves away for a while helps you to go again later 😃
It really does - sometimes a quick trip back to the hotel/pool to refresh can help and sometimes just sitting and watching the world go by with some snacks is enough to recharge your Disney batteries! 🏰✨
Thank you for these tips. We have discovered that our trip includes a French national holiday, so we’re expecting crazy busy. Taking time out at our hotel, to shop etc will definitely be on the agenda.
I think if you go into it expecting it to be very busy then you can only be pleasantly surprised if it’s not as hectic as you’d imagined too 😉 time out at the hotel, a rest for tired feet and some cheeky shopping always help 🌸✨
Adding on to the fast pass- keep track of your fast pass time! Let's say your fast pass gives you entry from 11:30-12:00- that means that at 11:30 you can get another fast pass, which will maximize your time. We did this on our last trip and it helped. The Star Tours machine actually gave us a fast pass a few minutes before we were technicaly supposed to get one- we decided to test it about 5 minutes early and it worked. We were pleasantly surprised!
@@CaffeinePixieDust I have heard that, although we didn't test it. We parkhopped but not thaaaat much, hahaha. Something to try on the next visit though!
Another great and informative video. I definitely agree with you about taking time out when it’s very busy. We love to go for a quiet drink or a swim, especially sort of mid afternoon before going out again for dinner 😃
So pleased you enjoyed the video! ✨ On our first trip I put quite a lot of pressure on myself to enjoy every moment, but if you don’t let yourself pause/rest/take it all in you might find yourself getting overtired - so pacing yourself is definitely a plan! 😃
Thank you for a fantastic video! We are heading over to disneyland paris in 13 days! The last time we went was Feb 2018 during the beast from the east! So hopefully the weather will be nicer for us this time! Thankyou for all the tips, they are so useful. X
Just booked my next trip to DIP- 3 days / 2 nights in November! Only a quick trip with family but I can't wait. Definitely reccomend the brochure - we've got a really good deal on a midweek trip and everything will still be all lovely for Christmas! So excited!!
@@CaffeinePixieDust I hope so! Its my first experience of Disney Christmas and I'm treating myself and my Dad for a end of year treat! Thank you for all the tips, they'll come in so useful!
Thank you Emma 😃 Hopefully these tips will help you to feel a bit more ready to hit the ground running. I’m sure you will have a magical time and the weather should be amazing! 🥰✨🏰 I do indeed have some trips in the pipeline and the first one is very soon! I will do a trip announcement video asap, but am just waiting on some more information as it’s for an event 😍✨xx
Ahhh how exciting can’t wait for your announcement. I think nothing beats that feeling of walking into the park it’s like your in a little bubble of your own and no other holiday can compare to that feeing pure magic xx
You are so right, I was watching Disney vlogs last night (probably up later than I should have been ha ha!) and it is so special for everyone - it’s just magical! Missing the music on Main Street and bright blue skies! 🏰✨ Can’t wait to share more details with you as soon as I have them 😃✨xx
You will LOVE it! It’s such a colourful and exciting season and you will be humming the songs for evermore! 🤣 Hope you have an amazing time - are you Team Princess 👑 or Team Pirate 🏴☠️?
Another lovely video! I still don't understand why so few people make use of extra magic hours it is crazy!! I'm taking 30 students to Science Live at Disneyland Paris next year... that's going to take a whole new level of organising! But the parks will definitely be super busy between the 7th and 11th of March 2020 because of this event, for anyone looking to book then! :) :)
Ah wow that’s going to be amazing Abigail! 🤩 I know what you mean re EMT as I do it every morning I’m there 😂 but then I guess others prefer a lie in, leisurely breakfast and maybe stay in the parks later? Nothing quite beats an empty, sparkling Main Street in EMT for me though 🥰✨
Another great video, as always!!! Love them :) Yes pleeeeeease, help us with Lineberty!! I've never used it and my first time will be on May and I wonder: where do I have to stand, to make it work ? 9.45 SHARP!!! That's make me so nervous :D
I was a bit apprehensive too, but honestly it’s ok - just make sure you are in range and online at the right time (maybe set an alarm for a few mins before?) Helps to have a couple of people with phones booking too if you are there as a group and want to see different characters as only one reservation per phone until after your timeslot I believe - will do the video for before you go 😉 so pleased you enjoyed the video ✨
I Love your Videos 😍 We are going to Disneyland Paris in August and I can‘t wait 😍 We have prebooked the PhotoPass+ and I have heard that they have a PhotoPass Point in front of the castle. Do you know of that is true or of there are Photographers around occationally?
Hi Kerstin 😃 ah how exciting! They do sometimes have a PhotoPass photographer there in high season, for special events and on Saturdays but it’s not guaranteed as far as I know. However a really good place to take castle photos is actually to the left of the castle as you look at it, as there is a little circular space where you can take photos in front of the castle without getting people in the background 😉✨ We have asked cast members/other guests to take pics on our phones and it’s a great spot!
If you want to meet characters get there early before they actually meet! For example, Peter en Wendy are very popular and a lot of people already queue before. This might be a tip if you want to meet them! Also then you are the first to meet them and don't have to wait very long in the line itself!
These videos are so helpful, so glad I found your channel!! I’m off to Disneyland in September to celebrate my 21st birthday, have you ever been for a birthday or celebration if so how did you make the most of it?☺️🥳 xx
You should definitely get a birthday button from city hall! All the CM will wish you a happy birthday! Also, get the button very early cause they can run out quickly! Meet characters is also fun cause maybe they will sing happy birthday for you !
Ah Chelsea what a special way to celebrate your birthday! I haven’t done this yet, but never say never 😉 As Eline has suggested I’d definitely pick up a Birthday badge and if you wanted some custom ears made you could get ones made saying it’s your 21st and maybe a sash? I got a sparkly sash from eBay for my friend for her hen do and it was beautiful ✨ Also maybe think about booking a character meal if within your budget, after all it’s not everyday you turn 21 😉 Maybe you could take something special for characters to sign? Hobbycraft (and other places) do white paper mache numbers, you could get a 2 and a 1 and take lots of colourful sharpies for the characters to sign with? Just a few ideas 😃✨
What amazing suggestions from you both!! I never thought of custom ears, I'm looking into booking a character meal and using my meal plan vouchers and pay the rest! Thanks to the information in your last video too we have managed to book a lot of our meals for when we are out there! Thanks so much for your help, just counting down the days now!!xx
Looking at the website it doesn’t look too bad (but weekends likely to be busier and this month we have the Pirates and Princesses AP party which is very popular, so that worth keeping in mind) So pleased you’re enjoying the videos! ✨
If you can copy the link and paste it in to your browser it should work? Perhaps from a pc would work best as can be tricky from a phone? Hope that works, do let me know if not?
Caffeine&PixieDust I tried both phone and pc and it didn’t work on either- I said about saying what location I was at like Europe, Africa etc so I clicked Europe and UK of course but it just took me to the UK Disneyland site home page???
That’s so strange as I literally just copied this link and it worked without asking me where I’m from? If it does maybe click on France and use google translate to help translate? bookrestaurants.disneylandparis.com/inventions
Sorry...if I may: if the link doesn't work just select the globe on the right, then Belgique/Francais. Then À voir et à fair---> Tous les restaurants and then just choose the restaurant and reservation :)
I'm going in August, but my son is entitled to a green pass, so was just wondering, where is the special area, reserved for pass holders during the parades? And do you still need to get there early? 🤔
Hi Disney Princess 😃 I believe there are two areas for green pass holders, the first is by the start of the parade (next to It’s a Small World by the parade gates) and the second is by the castle stage - both will be roped off with CMs checking passes, but I believe the areas can get quite busy so I would allow plenty of time just in case. Here are a couple of links which might be useful, the first is the link to the access guide on the DLP website and the second is to a really helpful and friendly group on Facebook which might be useful if you need a bit more detail: brochure.disneylandparis.com/HCP/UK/catalogue/index.html m.facebook.com/groups/526398360862687?ref=share Hope you have a wonderful time! 🏰✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust Ah thanks! So looking forward to it, I've been to the American Disney parks, but never been to Disneyland Paris, which is closest-ha ha! First time for my son, but I'm sure he will love it too! 😀 Thanks for the links! 😁👍
I am curious about the "Go Left" thing - it's definitely true - but I have a theory, is it because people drive on the right in the States and in Europe? People are so subconsciously used to being on the right. So is it actually true of Brits, where we're used to being on the left not the right? I've noticed I subconsciously drift to the left already (but then I'm always contrary!) One thing that's not so much a tip as a warning - it seems obvious to think "Well, it'll be packed at easter, I'll go in February, it'll be so quiet there'll be no waits!" but... in slow season there's rides down for maintenance, rides down for bad weather, and because they're expecting low capacity there's shorter opening hours, some restaurants are closed, there's fewer cast members in shops... while there's less crowds, there's also less capacity for the people that ARE there. So the wait times can still be really long, but with shorter park hours and some attractions unavailable. It's really swings and roundabouts, and a good dose of luck whether you happen to catch a quiet day. I mean.... a Saturday afternoon in August is going to be the worst. But apart from that, it's not as vast a difference on average as you'd imagine, or hope!
Hmm it is an interesting one, I hadn’t thought of which side of the road you drive on being a factor but you may well be right (and my husband agrees!) I thought maybe it was to do with the fact that a lot of people are right handed and so maybe that contributes? I will definitely be more conscious of this next time I’m at DLP (and UK theme parks) but so far it has worked....curiouser and curiouser! ✨
I always thought it had more to do with the left/right hand thing- I'm left handed so I tend to go to the left more naturally, but I'm from the US, where we do drive on the right (although I don't drive anyway...). Not sure!
I find this so curious, I think we need to investigate this further by visiting lots of Disney parks and feeding back to get a definitive answer, anyone else up for this selfless challenge? 😉✨
So many really useful tips, I totally agree with the tip about taking time out. Sometimes when it's super busy you feel like you are having to "shuffle" with the crowds, constantly changing direction around people which can make everyone a bit stressed and tetchy so taking yourselves away for a while helps you to go again later 😃
It really does - sometimes a quick trip back to the hotel/pool to refresh can help and sometimes just sitting and watching the world go by with some snacks is enough to recharge your Disney batteries! 🏰✨
Thank you for these tips. We have discovered that our trip includes a French national holiday, so we’re expecting crazy busy. Taking time out at our hotel, to shop etc will definitely be on the agenda.
I think if you go into it expecting it to be very busy then you can only be pleasantly surprised if it’s not as hectic as you’d imagined too 😉 time out at the hotel, a rest for tired feet and some cheeky shopping always help 🌸✨
Adding on to the fast pass- keep track of your fast pass time! Let's say your fast pass gives you entry from 11:30-12:00- that means that at 11:30 you can get another fast pass, which will maximize your time. We did this on our last trip and it helped. The Star Tours machine actually gave us a fast pass a few minutes before we were technicaly supposed to get one- we decided to test it about 5 minutes early and it worked. We were pleasantly surprised!
Nice! Love that tip! ✨ You can hold one for Studios and one for the main park at the same time too I think?
@@CaffeinePixieDust I have heard that, although we didn't test it. We parkhopped but not thaaaat much, hahaha. Something to try on the next visit though!
There’s always something new to try at Disney, that one of the reasons it’s so addictive! 🙈😂
Another great and informative video. I definitely agree with you about taking time out when it’s very busy. We love to go for a quiet drink or a swim, especially sort of mid afternoon before going out again for dinner 😃
So pleased you enjoyed the video! ✨ On our first trip I put quite a lot of pressure on myself to enjoy every moment, but if you don’t let yourself pause/rest/take it all in you might find yourself getting overtired - so pacing yourself is definitely a plan! 😃
Caffeine&PixieDust Absolutely! On your first visit you tend to go a bit mad, desperate not to miss anything but you soon learn to pace yourself 😂🏰✨
I’m off to dlp today! Watching for last minute tips in case it’s busy
Ah fab! That’s great timing! ✨ Hope you have an amazing time, I bet you’re hopping up and down with excitement! 🤩
Thank you for a fantastic video! We are heading over to disneyland paris in 13 days! The last time we went was Feb 2018 during the beast from the east! So hopefully the weather will be nicer for us this time! Thankyou for all the tips, they are so useful. X
Ah wonderful, have an amazing time! So pleased you enjoyed the video 😃✨
Just booked my next trip to DIP- 3 days / 2 nights in November! Only a quick trip with family but I can't wait. Definitely reccomend the brochure - we've got a really good deal on a midweek trip and everything will still be all lovely for Christmas! So excited!!
November is lovely as so Christmassy but not too busy! You’ll have a magical time! 🎄✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust I hope so! Its my first experience of Disney Christmas and I'm treating myself and my Dad for a end of year treat! Thank you for all the tips, they'll come in so useful!
My pleasure Steph, hope you have an amazing time! The snow on Main Street is magical in itself 💕🏰✨
Good tips 😁 I went in September for my first time I'm going August this time so dreading the queues 🙈 Have you got any trips in the pipeline ?😁 xx
Thank you Emma 😃 Hopefully these tips will help you to feel a bit more ready to hit the ground running. I’m sure you will have a magical time and the weather should be amazing! 🥰✨🏰 I do indeed have some trips in the pipeline and the first one is very soon! I will do a trip announcement video asap, but am just waiting on some more information as it’s for an event 😍✨xx
Ahhh how exciting can’t wait for your announcement. I think nothing beats that feeling of walking into the park it’s like your in a little bubble of your own and no other holiday can compare to that feeing pure magic xx
You are so right, I was watching Disney vlogs last night (probably up later than I should have been ha ha!) and it is so special for everyone - it’s just magical! Missing the music on Main Street and bright blue skies! 🏰✨ Can’t wait to share more details with you as soon as I have them 😃✨xx
Amazing video and really good tips , hopefully they will help me as I'm off to Disney tomorrow :)
Ah how wonderful Sophie, you must be soo excited! 😃 Hope you have a magical time! So pleased you found the video helpful✨
yeah i'm so excited because its the pirates and princess season and I haven't seen that before and Thank you
You will LOVE it! It’s such a colourful and exciting season and you will be humming the songs for evermore! 🤣 Hope you have an amazing time - are you Team Princess 👑 or Team Pirate 🏴☠️?
Oh I just love Disney :)
Another lovely video! I still don't understand why so few people make use of extra magic hours it is crazy!! I'm taking 30 students to Science Live at Disneyland Paris next year... that's going to take a whole new level of organising! But the parks will definitely be super busy between the 7th and 11th of March 2020 because of this event, for anyone looking to book then! :) :)
Ah wow that’s going to be amazing Abigail! 🤩 I know what you mean re EMT as I do it every morning I’m there 😂 but then I guess others prefer a lie in, leisurely breakfast and maybe stay in the parks later? Nothing quite beats an empty, sparkling Main Street in EMT for me though 🥰✨
Great video! I don’t really have anything to add though 😂
I always go left though as I’m left handed lol! ✨🤗
Thank you! ✨Aha! So fingers crossed you should get the shorter queues! x 😃✨
Another great video, as always!!! Love them :) Yes pleeeeeease, help us with Lineberty!! I've never used it and my first time will be on May and I wonder: where do I have to stand, to make it work ? 9.45 SHARP!!! That's make me so nervous :D
I was a bit apprehensive too, but honestly it’s ok - just make sure you are in range and online at the right time (maybe set an alarm for a few mins before?) Helps to have a couple of people with phones booking too if you are there as a group and want to see different characters as only one reservation per phone until after your timeslot I believe - will do the video for before you go 😉 so pleased you enjoyed the video ✨
I Love your Videos 😍 We are going to Disneyland Paris in August and I can‘t wait 😍 We have prebooked the PhotoPass+ and I have heard that they have a PhotoPass Point in front of the castle. Do you know of that is true or of there are Photographers around occationally?
Hi Kerstin 😃 ah how exciting! They do sometimes have a PhotoPass photographer there in high season, for special events and on Saturdays but it’s not guaranteed as far as I know. However a really good place to take castle photos is actually to the left of the castle as you look at it, as there is a little circular space where you can take photos in front of the castle without getting people in the background 😉✨ We have asked cast members/other guests to take pics on our phones and it’s a great spot!
If you want to meet characters get there early before they actually meet! For example, Peter en Wendy are very popular and a lot of people already queue before. This might be a tip if you want to meet them! Also then you are the first to meet them and don't have to wait very long in the line itself!
That is a great tip, thank you Eline 😃✨
These videos are so helpful, so glad I found your channel!! I’m off to Disneyland in September to celebrate my 21st birthday, have you ever been for a birthday or celebration if so how did you make the most of it?☺️🥳 xx
You should definitely get a birthday button from city hall! All the CM will wish you a happy birthday! Also, get the button very early cause they can run out quickly! Meet characters is also fun cause maybe they will sing happy birthday for you !
Ah Chelsea what a special way to celebrate your birthday! I haven’t done this yet, but never say never 😉 As Eline has suggested I’d definitely pick up a Birthday badge and if you wanted some custom ears made you could get ones made saying it’s your 21st and maybe a sash? I got a sparkly sash from eBay for my friend for her hen do and it was beautiful ✨ Also maybe think about booking a character meal if within your budget, after all it’s not everyday you turn 21 😉 Maybe you could take something special for characters to sign? Hobbycraft (and other places) do white paper mache numbers, you could get a 2 and a 1 and take lots of colourful sharpies for the characters to sign with? Just a few ideas 😃✨
I am also celebrating my birthday again in disney also 21 so already congrats and I hope you will have an amazing time!
That’s going to be amazing Eline! 🏴☠️🏰✨
What amazing suggestions from you both!! I never thought of custom ears, I'm looking into booking a character meal and using my meal plan vouchers and pay the rest! Thanks to the information in your last video too we have managed to book a lot of our meals for when we are out there! Thanks so much for your help, just counting down the days now!!xx
Would you think March is a busy time or is it okay? 😊 Love your videos btw ✌🏼
Looking at the website it doesn’t look too bad (but weekends likely to be busier and this month we have the Pirates and Princesses AP party which is very popular, so that worth keeping in mind) So pleased you’re enjoying the videos! ✨
Caffeine&PixieDust thanks so much for the reply!! 🏹✌🏼
No worries 😃
I can’t figure out how to do the dining from your link? I tried to use the link in your previous video and it didn’t let me do it then either
If you can copy the link and paste it in to your browser it should work? Perhaps from a pc would work best as can be tricky from a phone? Hope that works, do let me know if not?
Caffeine&PixieDust I tried both phone and pc and it didn’t work on either- I said about saying what location I was at like Europe, Africa etc so I clicked Europe and UK of course but it just took me to the UK Disneyland site home page???
That’s so strange as I literally just copied this link and it worked without asking me where I’m from? If it does maybe click on France and use google translate to help translate?
bookrestaurants.disneylandparis.com/inventions
Sorry...if I may: if the link doesn't work just select the globe on the right, then Belgique/Francais. Then À voir et à fair---> Tous les restaurants and then just choose the restaurant and reservation :)
You are a legend Linda! 🙌🏼 Thank you so much 😃 Love how everyone helps each other in the comments, the Disney community is the best 🥰
I'm going in August, but my son is entitled to a green pass, so was just wondering, where is the special area, reserved for pass holders during the parades? And do you still need to get there early? 🤔
Hi Disney Princess 😃 I believe there are two areas for green pass holders, the first is by the start of the parade (next to It’s a Small World by the parade gates) and the second is by the castle stage - both will be roped off with CMs checking passes, but I believe the areas can get quite busy so I would allow plenty of time just in case.
Here are a couple of links which might be useful, the first is the link to the access guide on the DLP website and the second is to a really helpful and friendly group on Facebook which might be useful if you need a bit more detail:
brochure.disneylandparis.com/HCP/UK/catalogue/index.html
m.facebook.com/groups/526398360862687?ref=share
Hope you have a wonderful time! 🏰✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust Ah thanks! So looking forward to it, I've been to the American Disney parks, but never been to Disneyland Paris, which is closest-ha ha! First time for my son, but I'm sure he will love it too! 😀 Thanks for the links! 😁👍
Ah you will have an amazing time! 🏰✨ If there’s anything else I can help with pls don’t hesitate to give me a yell x
How do I get the crowd planner that is on this vlog? Thank you x
Hi Sally do you mean the brochure I show or the website I mention? ✨
No the month view that tells when the park is busier or quieter? Thank you
Hi just found it on the drop down thingy! Thanks a lot.
Ah lovely ☺️✨
I am curious about the "Go Left" thing - it's definitely true - but I have a theory, is it because people drive on the right in the States and in Europe? People are so subconsciously used to being on the right. So is it actually true of Brits, where we're used to being on the left not the right? I've noticed I subconsciously drift to the left already (but then I'm always contrary!)
One thing that's not so much a tip as a warning - it seems obvious to think "Well, it'll be packed at easter, I'll go in February, it'll be so quiet there'll be no waits!" but... in slow season there's rides down for maintenance, rides down for bad weather, and because they're expecting low capacity there's shorter opening hours, some restaurants are closed, there's fewer cast members in shops... while there's less crowds, there's also less capacity for the people that ARE there. So the wait times can still be really long, but with shorter park hours and some attractions unavailable. It's really swings and roundabouts, and a good dose of luck whether you happen to catch a quiet day. I mean.... a Saturday afternoon in August is going to be the worst. But apart from that, it's not as vast a difference on average as you'd imagine, or hope!
Hmm it is an interesting one, I hadn’t thought of which side of the road you drive on being a factor but you may well be right (and my husband agrees!) I thought maybe it was to do with the fact that a lot of people are right handed and so maybe that contributes? I will definitely be more conscious of this next time I’m at DLP (and UK theme parks) but so far it has worked....curiouser and curiouser! ✨
I always thought it had more to do with the left/right hand thing- I'm left handed so I tend to go to the left more naturally, but I'm from the US, where we do drive on the right (although I don't drive anyway...). Not sure!
I find this so curious, I think we need to investigate this further by visiting lots of Disney parks and feeding back to get a definitive answer, anyone else up for this selfless challenge? 😉✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust I'm wondering, which side of the road do they drive on in Japan?!
The left according to google!