If you're visiting Disneyland Paris for a Birthday, your honeymoon or even just your once in a lifetime trip, you're probably asking, 'What can I do to make this holiday extra special?' Luckily there are so many upgrades and extras that you can add to your Disneyland Paris booking, so whatever you are looking for, you'll likely find the perfect thing!

1. Express Luggage Service

Are you desperate to get to the parks right now? If so, think of the excitement when you get to Disneyland Paris! Save yourself the let down of walking past the park gates and to the hotel and use the Express Luggage Service and head straight to the parks!

2. Photo Pass +

You are going to make SO many magical memories on your trip that you are going to want to consider the Photo Pass + where you can have all your professional holiday photos to keep forever. If you still haven't made your mind then head over to this post: Is the Disneyland Paris PhotoPass + REALLY worth it?

3. Meal Plans

Don't spend your holiday counting the pennies (Euros!) and book yourself a meal plan in advance. I've written about our experience of the meal plan before: Disneyland Paris booking a meal plan and restaurant review. Whether you decide to go, half board or full board, get it booked and enjoy every meal.

4. Character Dining

Do you want to have breakfast with Mickey or Dinner with Cinderella? Perhaps you'd like to head out to see Buffalo Bills, there's a great character dining experience to be had by all.

5. In-Room Packages

Did you know Disney has in-room packages? They can set up a bundle of balloons, a character card, some chocolate or a souvenir cup. The prices depend on everything you want to be included, but if you pop an email over to DLP.DISNEY.SPECIAL.ACTIVITIES@disney.com they'll be able to help you find the perfect package.

6. Christmas room

If you are heading out for the Christmas season, then you have to take a look at the Christmas themed rooms. Available at Disneyland Hotel, New York, Newport Bay Club and Davy Crockett Ranch. Who doesn't love an extra spot of Christmas?!

7. Sparkling Experience

Looking to blow the bank?! The sparkling experience at the Disneyland Hotel lets you spend the evening to have an amazing meal, drinks in the club lounge and fireworks from an amazing view. There are so many other things, but I'm not going to give all the secrets away!

8. Birthday Cake

Celebrating a birthday? Grab a birthday cake and get the characters to come see you while you eat your meal. There are a few cakes to choose from, so make sure you confirm which one you want before the big day.

9. Princess for a day

Do you have a child who dreams of being a princess? Take a look at the princess for a day packages. Hair, makeup and a beautiful dress, you can parade around the park with your little one feeling amazing (plus what a fantastic memory for you to keep!)

 

Let me know what you want to add on to your next booking in the comments below :)

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So you've decided to book Disneyland Paris for a Birthday, but you're looking for something extra special to do. Here are 7 ways to celebrate a birthday at Disneyland Paris.

 

1. Birthday Badge

Head to city hall to grab a free birthday badge. The cast members will write your name on it and wish you a happy birthday.

 

2. Phone Call from Mickey

While you're in City Hall, why not as if there is a phone call for you from Mickey Mouse. He might have some lovely birthday wishes to say.

 

3. Birthday Cake

Once you know where you are eating for your stay, why not book a birthday cake. With meringue, Ice-cream or sponge to choose from, there is plenty of flavour to go round. Plus if you're at a character meal, the characters will come over to your table while everyone sings happy birthday.

 

4. Princess for a day

If you child is desperate to be a princess, then princess for the day is a great birthday treat. Pick a package and a dress and get pampered then spend the rest of the day with everyone calling you princess. If you want to go a step further you can book princess dining too.

 

5. Character Dining

Breakfast or Dinner with Mickey or Minnie is sure to bring lots of smiles!

 

6. Private Meet

Disneyland Paris do have special private meets. You can email DLP for the full details, but beware, the packages are very expensive.

 

7. In-room Celebration Package

Looking for a little gift? Disneyland Paris create packages such as a Minnie 22" plush, an autograph book and pen, chocolate coins, balloons and a birthday card all to be waiting in your room for you. From what i've seen, these start at over €100

 

Here are 9 more upgrades to book when visiting Disneyland Paris.

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Some people tell the kids straight away that they are going to Disney and other people do a Disneyland Paris Reveal. If you are thinking about going down the reveal route, you're probably starting to wonder how to do it? Balloons, waiting until you get there or a character visit, there are so many ways to do a reveal, here's 5 perfect ideas to get you started.

 

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Make some clues and hide them around the house, create passwords and a fun game. The kids will be so exciting running around to see whats at the end of the hunt and then you'll get to reveal Disneyland!

 

2. Character Visit

Why not book a local character to come and let the kids know where they are going? You could invite a princess for breakfast or Mickey over with a gift. The kids will be so excited when they open the door!

3. Disney Store Reveal

Want to go out and do something Disney related, did you know that you can go and open the Disney store? You can also ask the cast members to put a Happy Birthday message or Disney reveal on their big screen! What a great way to let the kids find out where they are going.

 

4. On The Day

We did this one ourself and it was so much fun (just beware Disneyland Paris gets announced and talked about a lot on your journey!) You could announce on the morning of your visit, at the Eurostar station or even just let them find out when you get there and walk through the gates!

Disney Reveal Set by jade-karly-staff featuring a mickey mouse headband

5. Backpack

I love this idea a lot of people do, grab a back pack or mini suitcase (like the ones bellow) and fill it will all the things they are going to need for their trip! Disney ears, jumpers and Pj's a back pack full of Disney themed fun and let them guess where they are going! You could take a look at a site like dealsdaddy to find a great deal.

 

Top Tip: Don't forget to record this! It will be a memory you want to keep forever. Want to see our reveal to the girls? Watch the start of this video.

 

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I've been very fortunate to have visited Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World of the Christmas season quite a few times in my life. Most recently was when we took the girls to Disneyland Paris in December, a trip that they had no idea about!

If you are reading this post I'm guessing you are thinking about booking a trip to Disneyland Paris for this years Christmas and are worried about weather, crowds and what to do about taking presents, don't worry, I've got you covered!

Disneyland Paris at Christmas Season

Whats the weather like in December?

The short answer... Cold!

But not freezing, January to March has been a lot colder over the past few years and even that is doable.

 

What can I do to make the most out of my trip?

1. Pack layers, if you are hot you can wear less and if you are cold you can wear more.


2. Don't forget to plan extra stops too! Head into Studio 1 or down Main Street and grab a famous Nutella muffin and a hot chocolate, giving yourself time to warm up before you back head out can really make a difference to how the rest of your day will go.


3. Take waterproof shoes. If it does snow (or rain lots!) you will be really glad you did. Walking is something you will do a lot of a Disney so a good pair of comfy waterproof shoes is a must.

What are the crowds levels like in Disney at Christmas?

Busy and some of the highest! But they are also usually on par with times like halloween and other special occasions.

 

What can I do to make the most out of my trip?

1. If you have a choice in dates, try to pick one when the English and/or French schools aren't off. Even with one country less you'll see a change in crowds.


2. Plan before you go. Make a 'must do' list, anything you really want to get done, do that first and stick to it. Everything else is a bonus.


3. Arrive early. It's seams simple but things like the Christmas lights switch on and parade will get really packed and harder to see. If you want to get a great spot arrive an hour before the show starts.


4. Make the most out of Extra Magic Hours (EMH) and Evenings. EMH is only open to Disney hotel guests, so you will get far more done in this 1-2 hours, similarly in the evening tree lighting and parade times, rides will be quieter so make the most of this time if you can.


5. Don't forget to book your meals. Restaurants (especially character ones) will often be turning guests away at the door. Save yourself disappointment and book 60 days before you are due to go. You can always attempt to change your reservations once you are there.

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What do people do about presents on Christmas day if they are going into the parks?

This one is really down to personal choice. But I can still give you ideas of what we've done in the past.

 

What can I do to make the most out of my trip?

1. Make Disney part of the present! If you are going close to Christmas or your children are older and understand, why not make Disney part of their presents? You could remind them on Christmas day by inviting them to a meal with the characters or princess for the day as a little extra treat!


2. Take 1-2 gifts to open on the day. A lot of families take 1-2 gifts and open these on Christmas morning, the rest of their gifts will be at home for an exciting special Christmas when they return to get rid of those Disney blues!


3. Gift spending money! Another great idea is to give the kids/your other half spending money on the day and let them chose their own gifts from the shop. If your kids are little, you can print out fake 'Disney' money and give it to them while you hold on to the real stuff!

 

Those are my top tips on visiting Disneyland Paris at Christmas, as always if you have any questions or what to chat Disney, pop me a comment or message me on social media @adisneykindaday