19/07/2022
Trip 8 - Sep 2014
Jim had a trip scheduled to Italy for work, so LJ and I tagged along and of course added a visit to Disneyland Paris onto the end of the itinerary.
We stayed at Disney’s Sequoia Lodge and scored an unexpected upgrade to a suite! This was amazing to have with LJ, since we spent plenty of time in the room for naps and rests away from the stimulating park environment.
We did make a day trip into Paris via train (there’s a station at Disneyland) and made use of the hop on hop off boat, which worked out great with a stroller and toddler in tow.
On this trip I learnt that:
✨ Paris is a lot more cautious on their ride warnings for pregnancy - there was loads I couldn’t ride including it’s a small world.
✨ Jet lag coming home from Europe hits way harder than when coming home from the US.
✨ There are some really beautiful parts of Disneyland Paris but overall it didn’t seem as well maintained as the US parks.
✨ Ducks like Disneyland in any country apparently and not just the US.
✨ There should be a playground in every Disney theme park. They’re so good for young kids.
✨ Paying for lounge access at the Disneyland Paris hotels is well worth the upgrade. The breakfast that’s included is great.
✨ The Disneyland Paris Hotel is stunning and the location can’t be beat. Staying here is on my bucket list for sure.
Tally:
Disneyland - 3
Walt Disney World- 6
Disney Cruise Line - 1
International - 3