Disneyland Paris: 10 reasons to experience festive fun

Disneyland Paris is inviting visitors from across the Middle East to experience the winter season as it gets ready to open its doors to 2025. Here are 10 reasons to celebrate the festive fun in the French capital.

1. It is just a nap, a meal and a movie away: Just eight hours by flight from Riyadh and Jeddah, Disneyland Paris is a world away but conveniently close to home. With direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah, it is winter magic at your doorstep.

2. The festive season is extra special this year: The festive fun does not end with the year but will continue until January 6, 2025, at Disneyland Paris! Expect dazzling decorations, a snowy parade and unforgettable moments with your favourite Disney characters.

3. Light up the night: Get ready for jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring nighttime shows pushing technical boundaries and enchanting guests. Disney Dreams! and Disney Illuminations will combine iconic songs, breathtaking projects, innovative lighting effects, and fountains that bring Disney films like Encanto, Pinocchio and Pixar’s Toy Story to life against a starry sky.

4. A hop, skip and jump from Paris: Disneyland Paris is a quick 35-minute train ride from Paris’s vibrant city centre. Hop on the RER A train from Nation Station, and you’ll be soaking in the park’s enchanting festive atmosphere in no time. You can also purchase the Paris Visite 5-zone card, which can give you up to three consecutive days of unlimited use of the RATP Paris/Ile de France public transport system.

5. Take part in Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade: Don’t miss out on a quintessential festive tradition. With several colourful floats parading along Main Street, nearly 90 performers, a slew of Disney greats, from Mickey and his friends to beloved Disney Princesses, and unforgettable tunes, this parade brings together the best of Disney in one joyous event.

6. Escape to the enchanted Disneyland Hotel: The royal Disneyland Hotel extends the holiday fever just a short stroll away from the park. Along with breathtaking décor recreating the festive spirit, guests can enjoy a captivating holiday tale in the lobby, The Keeper of Time and the Winter Light. Little ones can also transform into beautiful princesses or gallant princes with My Royal Dream, a make-over experience with Disney’s royal stylists.

7. Bon Appetit at the Winter market: Spectacular dishes and treats are an essential element to the Disneyland Paris experience. Winter guests can experience L’Hiver Gourmand, an authentic winter market with kiosks serving gingerbread, crepes, hot chocolate, and other delicious treats to complete their magical experience.

8. Eco-friendly entertainment: The festive season is all about sustainability at Disneyland Paris, with only LED lights operating across the destination. By using LED lights on the rooftops of The Sleeping Beauty’s castle to special projectors for the spectacular Disney Illuminations, Disneyland Paris has pared down energy consumption while delivering inspiring experiences at every turn.

9. A New Year’s Eve to Remember: Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Disneyland Paris’ which will take place at the heart of the destination on December 31, 2024. Enter 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display, when the park will remain open until 1 am.

10. Souvenir Central: Disneyland Paris offers the perfect place to get a Parisian souvenir. A wide range of products are available in the park and throughout the shops of Disney Village. Alternatively, get a pic for the ‘gram with iconic Disney Characters decked out in their most beautiful Holiday costumes.

Whether you are spending magical moments with family, an unforgettable getaway with friends, or even a romantic weekend, Disneyland Paris is the ultimate destination to experience the holidays for guests of all ages. – TradeArabia News Service