Disneyland Paris Amusement Park

Large theme park resort featuring Disney attractions

Disneyland Paris at Marne‑la‑Vallée operates two parks, themed attractions, nightly parades and on‑site hotels; visitors come for rides, family entertainment and seasonal shows.

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Disneyland Paris at a Glance#

Address: Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, Marne-la-Vallée, France (Disneyland Paris)

Website: https://www.disneylandparis.com

Hours: Daily; park opening hours vary by date - check website

Admission: Ticket prices vary by date and park(s); single-day adult tickets typically start around €54-€100+ depending on date and promotions

About Disneyland Paris#

Disneyland Paris is a large theme park resort located in Marne-la-Vallée, east of Paris. The resort opened in 1992 and includes multiple parks, hotels and entertainment areas designed for family tourism.

The site comprises the original Disneyland Park with its central Sleeping Beauty Castle and themed lands, and the adjacent Walt Disney Studios Park focused on film and production-themed attractions. An entertainment district called Disney Village plus several on-site hotels and parking complete the complex, which is connected to Paris by regular rail and shuttle services.

Originally developed in the late 1980s and opened in April 1992, the resort has expanded and been updated repeatedly to add attractions, shows and seasonal events. The two parks and associated facilities are the main draws for day visitors and multi-day stays.

The resort is sited in the Marne-la-Vallée new town, about 32 kilometres east of Paris central districts, with its own RER and TGV connections.

  • Distance and access: The resort sits in Marne-la-Vallée, approximately 32 kilometres east of central Paris and is served by direct train services and shuttle transport.
  • Opening and peak times: The complex opened in 1992 and expanded with a second theme park in 2002; peak attendance months are school holidays and summer weekends.

What to See#

  • Disneyland Park: Disneyland Park is the original themed park featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle, classic attractions, daily parades and nighttime shows; it opened with the resort in 1992.
  • Walt Disney Studios Park: Walt Disney Studios Park opened in 2002 and focuses on film- and production-themed attractions and shows.
  • Disney Village: Disney Village is an adjacent entertainment and dining precinct connecting the parks with hotels and transport links.

How to Get to Disneyland Paris#

Take the RER A from central Paris to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station (RER A). The station is immediately adjacent to the park gates (a very short walk of under 5 minutes). Many TGV and regional trains also call at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy.

By car, follow the A4 motorway east from Paris toward Marne-la-Vallée/Disneyland Paris - the resort is about 32 km from central Paris (drive time varies with traffic). There are also airport shuttles and regional buses connecting Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports to the park.

Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris#

  • Arrive right at opening on a weekday outside French school holidays - lines for headliner attractions are shortest in the first 60-90 minutes after park opening.
  • Use the Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy train station exit (RER A / TGV) which deposits you immediately by the main entrances; the official Disneyland Paris app and site let you check real-time queues and purchase timed-entry services.
  • Start in the most popular land for headline rides (Fantasyland/Frontierland in Disneyland Park or the big attractions in Walt Disney Studios) and save less-crowded areas like Liberty Arcade and Adventureland for late afternoon when queues build up.
  • If you want evening shows, stay through dusk - the parades/fireworks draw crowds, but arriving early for a viewing spot along Main Street ensures a clear view and quicker exit routes afterwards.

Best Time to Visit Disneyland Paris#

Best visited in the shoulder seasons (spring or early autumn) on weekdays to balance milder weather and smaller crowds.

Spring (shoulder)
April-June · 8-20°C
Mild weather and longer days - parks are fully open; weekdays and non-school-holiday periods tend to have lower crowds.
Summer (peak)
July-August · 15-27°C
Warmest weather and longest opening hours but also the busiest time with the longest queues and higher prices.
Winter (low/holiday spikes)
November-February · 0-8°C
Generally quieter outside school holidays; the park is festive and much busier around Christmas and New Year.

Weather & Climate near Disneyland Paris#

Climate

Disneyland Paris's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 6° -1° 54 mm overcast 92% 4.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor 1° - 7° 0° 47 mm overcast 87% 4.5 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Good 3° - 11° 4° 50 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.6 m/s 0.5 low 11.7h
April Good 4° - 14° 7° 48 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 61 mm overcast 76% 4.0 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 60 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.8 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Excellent 13° - 24° 18° 57 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.6 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Excellent 13° - 24° 18° 49 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.4 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 56 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 60 mm overcast 84% 4.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 54 mm overcast 91% 4.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor 2° - 7° 1° 57 mm overcast 93% 4.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h

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