04 Jan 2025
I am afraid that Disneyland Paris has gone downhill over the past few years. Having worked there in the early 2000s, and had more recent visits as a Mum with a family, I can see a stark difference.
This park (of all Disney parks) now has the worst ratio of guest numbers to rides, meaning the queues are impossible. Small children cannot be expected to wait one hour for any single experience.
Also, on our visit in early January 2025, there were numerous areas boarded for new construction, which should have been staggered, as it really detracts from the "magic".
In addition, the "Magic Hour" (guests of Disney hotels are allowed access to the parks one hour before any non hotel guests), is now pointless, as only 3 rides opened within this hour. This was the same for each of the 3 days we tried.
The management of this park have tipped many aspects into the negative, which unfortunately means the Disney magic is just not alive in this park.
Despite previously being a complete advocate, I will not return to DLP.
There are other parks in Europe, of other brands, that would offer much better value for money.