20 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Disneyland Paris (It’s Not What You Think!)

20 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Disneyland Paris (It’s Not What You Think!)

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If you’re planning a trip and looking at the Disneyland Paris map, wondering how Disneyland Paris really compares to Walt Disney World or Magic Kingdom, this video is for you. If you think Disneyland Paris is just a smaller version of the US parks … think again.

In this vlog, we share our Top 20 things we wish we’d known before visiting Disneyland Paris, with honest, practical Disneyland Paris tips to help with Disney trip planning whether you’re visiting from the UK, the US, or Europe. We cover the real differences across the Disneyland Paris parks, including rides at Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Paris tickets, and Disneyland Paris hotels, so you can plan your trip knowing what we didn’t.

This is a real-world Disney travel vlog for 2026, focused on what actually matters once you’re there. What’s better than Walt Disney World, what’s different, and what might genuinely shock you if you’re used to the US parks.

🎬 Chapters (Jump to What Matters to You):

00:00:27 Tip 1 – The Dragon Under Sleeping Beauty Castle
00:01:18 Tip 2 – Castle Shows, Drones & Night time Spectaculars
00:02:19 Tip 3 – Smoking & Vaping at Disneyland Paris
00:03:03 Tip 4 – Rides at Disneyland Paris vs Walt Disney World
00:05:12 Tip 5 – Disneyland Paris Map & Park Layout Differences
00:06:22 Tip 6 – Paris Weather (Rain, Cold & Even Snow)
00:07:31 Tip 7 – Is Disneyland Paris a 1-Day or 2-Day Park?
00:09:05 Tip 8 – PhotoPass at Disneyland Paris (What to Expect)
00:10:48 Tip 9 – Disneyland Hotel Access Rules
00:11:35 Tip 10 – Disney Village vs Disney Springs
00:12:38 Tip 11 – Rivers of the Far West & the Molly Brown
00:13:35 Tip 12 – Entering Disneyland Park Under the Hotel
00:14:25 Tip 13 – Casey’s Corner (No Piano at DLP)
00:15:36 Tip 14 – Alcohol Rules & Champagne on Main Street
00:16:47 Tip 15 – Disneyland Paris Hotels, Walking & Buses
00:17:59 Tip 16 – Premier Access Ultimate (Is It Worth It?)
00:19:21 Tip 17 – Security Lines & Arrival Timing
00:20:08 Tip 18 – Dedicated Train Station & Eurostar Access
00:21:00 Tip 19 – No MagicBands (Using the Disneyland Paris App)
00:22:40 Tip 20 – Park Hours, Early Entry & Special Events
00:25:31 BONUS – World’s Most Expensive Disney Buffet
00:26:11 BONUS – Paris & London Bolt-Ons (Eurostar)
00:26:49 BONUS – Disney Golf Near Disneyland Paris

We talk honestly about Disneyland Paris rides and how different they are from the US versions, including Big Thunder Mountain, Hyperspace Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Phantom Manor. We also highlight things you won’t easily notice on the Disneyland Paris map, like the dragon under the castle, entering the park under the Disneyland Hotel, and the Rivers of the Far West.

You’ll also learn what to expect when it comes to Disneyland Paris hotels and transport, why Disneyland Paris is now a proper two-day destination, how Premier Access Ultimate works in practice, and what it really means that Disneyland Paris is a no MagicBand park — including how the Disneyland Paris app and MagicPass are used.

We also cover practical realities like PhotoPass being limited, security timing, smoking rules, unpredictable Paris weather, and how Disneyland Paris tickets, park hours, and seasonal entertainment differ from Walt Disney World.

👇 Which of these surprised you most? Tell us in the comments.
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