Visiting Disneyland Paris had been an item on our bucket list for so many years. This year we set some goals and were able to make that dream come true. We spent a ton of time planning (make sure to read Part One of this article for an overview of DLP and how to plan a trip) and then set off for a new adventure. We know Walt Disney World and Disneyland really well, but this was our first visit to an international Disney Park. How do things compare to the U.S. parks? Well we have the scoop for you on attractions, food, service, and more. Read on for our detailed review of the good and the bad, and what makes Disneyland Paris different and special…
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Visiting Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day: 5 Lessons Learned from the Busiest Day of the Year
Christmas is magical. Disney is magical. So if you put the two together you should end up with something extra magical, right? But on the other hand we have heard Christmas Day can be one of the busiest days of the year, where the park can hit max capacity and close. Since this was our first holiday season in Orlando we decided now was a good a time as any to find out what it is really like to visit Walt Disney World on Christmas day. Read on to hear about our experience and some lessons learned for future Christmas Day adventurers.
Read MoreThe Disney DINKs Featured on Thrills & Magic: Closing Out Magic Kingdom
On Julie’s birthday we had a fun day hopping around meeting friends at different places on Walt Disney World property. We ended the night at Magic Kingdom and met up with of our friends Andres from Thrills and Magic. We had a fun night checking out the fireworks and getting some rides in. Check out this fun video of the night and make sure to see Andres other fun vlog content!
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Walt's - An American Restaurant: Does This Disneyland Paris Icon Live Up to the Hype?
When planning our visit to Disneyland Paris we wanted to carefully select the best dining options at restaurants that would be unique to this park. One place quickly rose to the top of our list: Walt’s - An American Restaurant. Andrew is a huge fan of Walt Disney history and when we heard this was the theme of the restaurant, and also that is was one of the higher-end options available on our Premium dining plan we really wanted to check it out. Walt’s had just gone through a refurb but opened the week we were visiting so we were lucky enough to snag a time for lunch. Did this restaurant live up to the hype? Read on to find out what we thought…
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Ultimate Tips for Candy, Rides & Shows!
Once again it is that spooky season at the parks, and it is time for another Disney Friends Blog Hop! Being October, what is more appropriate theme than Halloween? We will be discussing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (if you are looking for a great overview of the party in general make sure to start with our article from last year first: “10 Tips for Adults to Enjoy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.”) While every year many people report on what is new at the party, this year we wanted to dig in a little further… We were able to attend the party quite a few times and do some experimenting on different aspects of the party. Curious to learn more on what we discovered? Read on, if you dare… (then check out the end of this article for other fun Disney Halloween articles!)
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Bistrot Chez Rémy Disneyland Paris: Our Magical Ratatouille Dining Review!
We both love the movie Ratatouille and may have watched it a time or two while getting ready for our trip to Paris. We knew one of the things were excited to see in Disneyland Paris is the little land in Disney Studios dedicated to this movie. This area features the attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure which ends in a real life version of Remy’s Parisian restaurant: Bistro Chez Remy. So come along as we explore this fine dining option with a fun character theme…
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Captain Jack's Restaurant des Pirates Dining Review - Disneyland Paris
Andrew is a huge fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, so when we heard that Disneyland Paris has a pirate themed restaurant we knew this was a must do on the list. Captain Jack’s Restaurant des Pirates is located inside the Pirates attraction and is themed after Captain Jack Sparrow himself. Arrr you ready to adventure on and learn more about this dining experience?
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How to Plan a Magical Trip to Disneyland Paris: Your Ultimate Guide!
Being huge Disney fans, one of our bucket list items is to eventually visit all of the different parks around the world. Julie had always dreamed of visiting Paris so over the years we had talked about Disneyland Paris being the first park to check off the list. Last year we happened to come across a vacation deal for a buy 3 day package, get 2 more days free. It was hard to pass up so we decided to finally put plans in motion. We found info harder to come by as we planned, it was honestly a lot of work, so we really wanted to share with our audience to hopefully help future visitors! Read on for an overview of how we planned this overseas trip…
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