If you’re from the States, you’re going to fly.
Crap. I'm from Canada. I have to swim???
We took a taxi into Paris since it was the fastest and most straightforward option.
We took the train... You describe it well.
If someone comes up to you who is not in an official vest and asks you if you want a taxi, DON’T GO WITH THEM. It’s a scam.
Really! Surprised they don't police that more at that location.
We purchased something called a carnet of t+ tickets.
Did the same.
Metro stations are hot spots for pickpockets. Watch your stuff and pay attention.
Yep. DW got pickpocketed. Luckily, she didn't have anything in her back pocket, but there was an attempt made.
Scams: If you’ve done any sort of research on Paris hopefully this isn’t the first time you’ve heard about the scams.
My fave is the "Tie a bracelet on you".
I literally just used a key ring to hold the two zippers together. It also has a front pouch with a zipper and I secured that zipper to the bag with a safety pin.
Smart.
A thief won’t want to mess with anything that will take more than a second.
Agreed. Someone tried to steal my camera bag, but... while I was almost knocked off my feet, they didn't get it.
clipboard carriers- these people ask you to sign a petition. Generally they have your attention someone else will try to steal from you.
I saw a video once where a guy had his camera lens removed in just that manner.
What to do in Paris: This is such a big question! There’s seriously so much. I feel like we did a ton and hardly scratched the surface. But I will say that there wasn’t anything that we did in Paris that we didn’t enjoy, so I pretty much recommend everything that we did, if it fits into your timeline and interests.
I'd agree with that!
One thing I for sure recommend for first time visitors is the Fat Bike Tour, especially if you can do it on your first day.
We did Fat Bike, although it was the Segway tour.
Alright ladies, gentlemen, and mice. It’s now time for the part of this trip report that you actually care about- the Disney part!
Yay! But... I was probably
more interested in the non-Disney part, tbh.
They needed our reservation number, which I didn’t have and the station wifi wasn’t strong enough to let me load my email. Thankfully they said an ID would work instead
Whoops! Glad it worked out, though.
Another thing I underestimated was just how close the train station is to the park gates. In mere minutes we were at the security lines
Really!
Surprised the sign says "Welcome".
Cool!
And guys. To say this show is incredible is THE worst understatement.
I don't know if I've heard a show described like that.
we ended up watching it every single day.
High praise indeed!
The singer who performed in this show was phenomenal. I don’t think it’s the same one as in the video link I posted (although she’s talented, too). I remember Jon and I looking at each other in amazement when we realized that the vocals weren’t pre-recorded- they sounded that amazing!
She sounds wonderful!
It’s a similar vibe to the castle walkthrough at
Disneyland, just written in French and if feels a little bigger.
Not surprised. Pretty sure when DL castle was built,
1. The budget was much smaller (even scaled for 1955)
2. They didn't anticipate the crowds they get today, back then.
Although I did make a note that I preferred Redd’s outfit on the DLP version. But did I take a picture to back up my decision? No I did not.
Sorry guys.
Major fail! Shame on you! Shame!
We stuck around the Skull Rock part, which is a walkthrough themed after Neverland.
Cool!
(no Mickey bars at DLP, sad face).
Really? I'm very surprised by that.
So we hiked back through Fantasyland to the Storybook Land Canal Boats (called Le Pays des Contes de Fees, which translates to The Land of Fairytales). It had a 10 minute wait on the app but when we got there it was up to 15 and it actually ended up taking 25.
Way too long for that "ride".
As Kansans, we had to make our stereotypical “not in Kansas anymore” joke when we saw it.
Following our adorable boat ride we decided to head to Walt Disney Studios. Switching parks at DLP is very similar to at Disneyland in Anaheim. The parks are pretty much next to each other and you don’t have to go through security again if you’re park hopping.
Nice and... didn't even know there was a 2nd park!
If you stay in certain room types onsite at DLP then you can get some FPs included.
Nice little perk. Too bad they don't have that in WDW.
And OMG guys this place is the cutest. The theming is incredible and it looks so much like the movie.
[Naturally I needed to Disneybound as Remy]
Naturally. Cute outfit, too.
(because French wine. Have I mentioned that I love it?)
No? I don't think so?
Holy bread!
Both our mains were great! At least, I think they were. I didn’t actually write notes about the quality. But I distinctly remember leaving the restaurant pleased with the food.
Of course they were great. Remy is not just a regular rat, you know!
Seems out of place, doesn't it?
I like that!