Disneyland Paris Trip!!!

Disneyland Paris Resort

WOW is all I can say. What a FUN place to go! We had an absolute BLAST on our big trip to Disneyland Paris Resort. It was OVER THE TOP! We arrived after an easy 4.5 hour drive on Sunday (arriving at about 1:oo pm) in Paris. The kids did great in the car. Not a peep from any of them. We did stop once to get gas about 1.5 hour away.

Next we arrived at our hotel only to be greeted by Pluto and Goofy at the door. What a FUN entrance that was! The kids still talk about how we arrived at our FANCY 4 star hotel and got to immediately meet 2 of their favorite characters! The hotel was in a great location---just 1 minute away from the Disneyland Village, and about 5 minutes from the park entrance itself. It was perfect for our needs--everything by foot. We had 2 large beds and Kaitlyn slept in a pack and play crib. It was an air conditioned hotel too---which is NOT often the case in European hotels (even 3 star hotels).

We had a WONDERFUL 3 days in the park. For the kids, the MOST fun by far was in meeting the Disney characters. They also LOVED the parade each night and the fireworks and light show at the castle. We only went to the light show and firework display one night because it only started at 10:45 pm. Fortunately we brought the big comfy stroller and Kaitlyn slept through it all. Krista was a little worried about the fireworks (they usually scare her) but she LOVED these and it was a highlight for her.

The parade was at 7:15 every night (we went 2x) and was a thrill for the kids. The characters are on floats and there is music and dancing. This was really a fun time for the kids!

We thought that with the age differences in the kids that we would have trouble finding activities suitable for all, but boy was I wrong! Kaitlyn LOVED all of the rides that Krista and Erik went on. She was one brave little girl and did practically everything--even the Casey Jr RollerCoaster! Surprisingly Krista is still not interested in the fast rides. Everything we did was suitable for the whole family. I think the FAVORITE of favorites was the old standby---"Its a Small World". What a fun ride that is!!! We did it once each of the days we were there! The wait for that ride was surprisingly very short because the boats go every few seconds. That was a wonderful ride.

This was by far a family vacation to remember! The Disney grounds were just magical...the castle, the decorations. It was so beautiful. The weather was just ideal too.. It was around 23 or so each day which means not too hot and not too cold, but just right!!! The kids just had the time of their lives---Disney shopping, rides, parades and dinners out on the town...how could it have been better?! Oh and one GREAT spot we found was called the Mickey Cafe. It was the COOLEST diner ever! There was music and the Disney characters came around throughout the evening for picture ops with the kids! They LOVED that. I'm so glad we found this restaurant. It was so wonderful! I will try to post a little clip.

I have a TON of photos and video clips. I will post a few each day so check back and ENJOY!!!