Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Hey all, My wife and I are going away for a romantic trip to Paris minus the kids who are staying with grandma. We want to spend most of our trip in Paris, but are planning on 1 day to spend at Disneyland Paris/Disney Studios. The ay we are planning is either Tues/Wed/Thurs the 6th,7th, or 8th of Nov. So my question is, which day would be best to try and do the parks and should we concentrate on just 1 park or try and do both in 1 day? Also any suggestions you might have to make our trip enjoyable would be greatly appreciated. One other thing of note, once I get back permanently from the desert we were going to take the kids on a trip there, this is mainly just a 1 day trip just to do things we normally couldnt do with the 2 little ones around. Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I agree, especially if this will be your first time to DLP: skip the Studios. Also, if the goal is romantic, you might want to try the California Grill at the Disneyland Hotel for dinner. Elegant (at least when I went, admittedly a long time ago... don't know it the quality is still good), and it overlooks Main Street U.S.A.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, the Studios is better for adults than kids, but it sounds like you guys still have not made it to DLP. If so go to DLP, and enjoy Space Mountain, Indy and Big Thunder, the shows (if they are not into them), don't forget Pirates and Phantom Manor - and enjoy a great meal at either California Grill(not quite Napa Rose, but better than most of WDW's offerings) - other great options include Walt's, the Steak House in the Village, the Silver Spur or the Manahatten Grill. As for best days for DLP - Tuesdays and Thursdays are best for crowds. Be sure to get there for rope drop. Any other help Will, just let us know.
Originally Posted By u k fan I would still try to make it into the studios, if only briefly. From the other side of the coin I couldn't imagine visiting DL and not stopping by DCA even if I was only there for the day! Perhaps a quick showing of Cinemagique?!!!
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo I agree that you maybe giving the studios a miss this visit but only because you intend to return do not rule it out altogether. As for Dining I suggest the California Grill for 2 reasons. 1. You can go after park close so not take any hours away from the Park (I guess you have been in Europe long enough to know I do mean hours.) 2. The other restaurants Dave mentioned are fantastic but apart from having to use park hours these are also more child friendly for your next trip. The California Grill is good for familys but is slightly more sedate than the others.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 We actually are squeezing in a second day at the park by leaving Germany at 6am on Monday, so we should be able to take in a little bit more than if we only went one day. Thanks for your suggestions. What is a good game plan for the parks? Meaning which rides/shows usually have the longest wait and which should we try to hit first thing when we get there. Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted By u k fan Really it's just the obvious, BTM, Space Mountain. The good seats always go early for The Lion King (do they still give out tickets?). Indiana Jones can be busy during the middle of the day. For some reason Peter Pan will be swamped all day as will the "Cycle" rides in Fantasyland - Dumbo etc. In Discoveryland Buzz also draws big crowds. In the Studios, you need to be there first thing for Crush or be prepared to wait. Unless things have changed waiting until the end of the day does not work here. Cars will be busy also, but was posting 10 minute waits late in the day in the summer. Armageddon often has a long wait compared to number of guests waiting, but that's due to the length of the preshow/show. RnRc often has short wait-times. Most of WDS offerings are shows with Cinemagique and Animagique you can afford to arrive late as all seats offer a good view. This isn't the case so much at Motuers Action so I wood get there with plenty of time to spare for a good seat. If you have any specific queries let me know!!!
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan California Grill is a very fancy restaurant. I would definitely recommend it for a romantic getaway. Great food and superb views.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I agree TDR Fan, however the price list does put some people off. But the food, wine list and service are fantastic. If you want to splurge, definately do it, it is very special. My other options were if you suffered from sticker shock. Ranking romantic special experiences: 1. Cal Grill 2. Steak House 3. Manhatten Grill 4. Yacht Club
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Thanks for all the advice, now we are seriously thinking of doing the Studios to catch the new Crush coaster, maybe sneak on one of our favorite coasters RNRC, and possibly check out Cinamagique based on reviews I have heard. Now my question is, is it worth the time to take in the showing of Cinamagique? Thanks...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo yes Yes and YES. Cinemagique is low key in some ways, but to me it is one of the finest shows Disney has ever created. It one a THEA for best show in the world when it opened. And for good reason. If you like Movies, than you MUST see it if in the studios. Also, if you have not been to WDW since LMA opened, then be sure to see Moteurs Action - it is awesome!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN If you plan on doing the Crush Coaster..then I would suggest you hit the Studios at opening time. The wait for that ride can easilybe over an hour. There is no Fastpass and the ride is "low-capacity". "CineMaguique" is a fun attraction, but mostly a 2D movie with some minimal in-theater effects, so don't expect much. The R&RC is fun and theme-wise, different here.. NO "going thru Hollywood" storyline here... mostly a psychodelic trip with lights and such. You will enjoy it never the less...
Originally Posted By irishfan Looks as if fast pass is on it's way for Crush: <a href="http://joel.at.dlp.online.fr/dlp/20071023/DSC03318.JPG" target="_blank">http://joel.at.dlp.online.fr/d lp/20071023/DSC03318.JPG</a> Not pleased about this as I can only imagine how long the standby line is going to be! Photo courtesey of <a href="http://joel.serre.online.fr/dlp/" target="_blank">http://joel.serre.online.fr/dl p/</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo OMG NOOOOoooooooo. Are they really that stupid? I guess they are. FP only, maybe ok, but not this!
Originally Posted By irishfan Yeah I really do dread to think how long the standby lines would be. >>FP only, maybe ok, but not this!<< Never thought of a fastpass only attraction. Not that this will be one, as on the sign there are two distinct lines.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN A FP only attraction would be extremely unfair to guests who are not able to receive a FP once they are fully distributed for the day. Not everyone should be expected to get up in the morning and be there bright and early to get a freaking FP.
