Originally Posted By rockcow1 Hi all, just so excited to share that I have booked my Paris/DLP trip! I don't post here a lot, but do frequent LP for info! We will be going in June for 12 days. Hubby and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary with our 3 kids (21,19,17)! Probably the last big family trip as kids are ready to get going on their own life plans!
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Thanks! 3 days at DLP, 2 days in Normandy and all the rest in Paris. Want to make sure we can see the most of the city as possible. I hate running around like a chicken, trying to see too much and seeing nothing at the same time. My 19 year old wants to spend an entire day in the Louvre. We rented an apartment just down the street from it so she could come and go as she pleases!
Originally Posted By leemac 7 days is still a lot for Paris IMHO - but hopefully you can get out to Versailles etc. DLP is generally quiet in June during the week. No school holidays AFAIK so you should get everything done in 3 days. davewasbaloo was our resident Francophile so it is a shame he doesn't seem to post any more. I'm sure he would be full of tips if you found him on Facebook.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Yes, Versailles is also planned. I forgot to mention that. If we see everything we can always take a day trip somewhere. I'm going against my inner Virgo and trying not to over plan so that we can just do what we feel like when we feel like.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think you'll have plenty of stuff to keep you busy for a week in Paris, especially if you want to take your time exploring. I personally couldn't spend an entire day at the Louvre (it's just too overwhelming to really appreciate everything you're seeing), but it might be nice to be able to do a couple shorter trips if you're nearby. And if you want a really fun quirky place to visit, check out the Sewer Museum, along the river a couple blocks up from the Eifel Tower. It explains the history of the city and how it's grown, based on the needs for a sanitation system, all housed in a real working sewer pipe. It's really strange, but I found it completely fascinating (then again, I work with infrastructure so I may be biased).
Originally Posted By u k fan rockcow, if you have any specific questions I'll be glad to try and help. Where will you be staying at DLP?!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert Congratulations on your anniversary. I love Paris and I'm sure you will have a great time there, especially in Versailles. I also hope that you will have a wonderful time at DLRP. Make sure to see Disney Dreams. Hopefully you will not be too disappointed by WDSP. Although I like the park, it's still the worst Disney has ever built. DLP on the other hand is really beautiful and it has superior versions of SM, BTMRR, POTC and PM compared to WDW. I have never been to DLR, so I don't know the rides over there. There is just one warning I want to give you. Americans might be disappointed by the European CMs. They are just not as over friendly as you encounter them in Florida, which was too much for me. And you have to eat at Walt's - An American Restaurant. I've always enjoyed eating there.
Originally Posted By u k fan <<<They are just not as over friendly as you encounter them in Florida, which was too much for me.>>> Agreed, while there are some poor CMs at DLP, as a European I often find US style customer service a little uncomfortable!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Agreed, while there are some poor CMs at DLP, as a European I often find US style customer service a little uncomfortable!!!<<< It's good to see that we are not the only ones who think that way.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Thanks, all the info is greatly appreciated. We will be at the Disneyland Hotel. Figured we probably will never go back so do it right. I have been told about the cm's, smoking and lack of personal space in the lines, so I am prepared. Walt's is on my reservation list, I thought it looked so beautiful. Disneyland Resort is my home park so it will be interesting to see the differences. Every moment will be adventure!
Originally Posted By leemac It is a wonderful hotel. California Grill is unquestionably the best restaurant at the resort. You get a free Fastpass per guest per day for staying at the Disneyland Hotel - it will help you hit stuff like Peter Pan that is always busy even on quiet days.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I have been told about the cm's, smoking and lack of personal space in the lines, so I am prepared.>> That about covers it! The CMs are always better on slower days so weekdays in June should see better service - particularly at the full service restaurants. The lack of personal space isn't helped by the queues - they are typically very tight which just seems to encourage it (although the French do like to virtually stand on your heels!).
