Opened in 1992, Disneyland Paris, located within the Disneyland Resort Paris, was the Walt Disney Company’s first attempt to win the hearts of the Europeans. The park is very much like its American cousin, featuring sections like Mainstreet USA, Discoveryland, Adventureland, Frontierland and Fantasyland, however, enthusiasts rave that the more modern engineering of the French Parks make for a superior experience. Although locals took some time to warm to the park, the resort’s success eventually led to Disney opening a second theme park, Walt Disney Studios Park, in March 2002.

Disneyland Paris, Guest Relations, BP100, 77777, Marne la Vallée, Cedex 4, France
Tel: (0870) 606 6800 (in the UK) or (01) 6474 5552 (in France)
Website: www.disneylandparis.com

Air: Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport; shuttle services are available from both airports to the park. Rail: Train: Eurostar, SNCF, Thalys or RER to Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy Station. Road: Car: A4, 32km (20 miles) east of Paris (exit 14) (signposted Parcs Disney).

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