The Best European Disney Itinerary

By Katina Brady


Who doesn't adore Disney in all its forms? Children and adults alike. The brand is the epitome of fun, laughter and magic. When you are on holiday even if you don't have kids you can add a little Disney itinerary magic to your trip. Continue reading to find out what is available.

Obviously your first stop will be Disneyland, Paris. This is the busiest European amusement park. When it was opened in 1992 it was named Euro-Disney but this was changed officially anyway). The theme park is only 32 kilometres outside Paris and can be easily reached on Eurostar. You can find some great packages for the train, hotel and park. At the park there is so much to do, an overnight stay in a resort hotel may be essential.

Once at the amusement park there are loads of things to do, restaurants and bars, as well as terrifying fun-fair rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, and different shows and spectaculars. All in a backdrop of favourite characters wandering around the park for meet and greet with the kids (and adults). It is almost obligatory to wear a hat or ears of some kind, and generally act like a kid. At the end of the day there is a parade down Main Street followed by a spectacular firework display. Everything really is there for a magical weekend.

A winter visit to the UK, USA, or Europe will inevitably tie in with the spectacular which is Disney on Ice. This themed show has characters from popular Disney animation taking to the ice surrounded by colour, music and magic. Every year there is a new theme, with this year's theme being Frozen. A chance to join Elsa, Ana, and cute little Olav dancing to Let it Go and Do you Wanna Build a Snowman. Remember you are in an ice-rink you wear warm clothes until you are warmed by the love and magic surrounding you.

Why not take a lunch break at the Harrods Disney Cafe, situated on floor four. Available to eat are cream teas, a selection of cakes, Mickey Mouse toasties (of course) and knickerbocker glories to share. Not just the toasties are Mickey, but also the chairs and the walls are decorated with a princess mural. Harrods is expensive but your kids will love you for it.

Still in central London, all of your little ones will want to visit the Disney store. Whilst there are lots of smaller stores throughout the UK and Europe the biggest one in Europe can be found in Oxford Street, just a small bus ride from Harrods. Here you can buy DVDs, costumes, plushies, watches, collectables; in fact if they can brand it and package it you will find it here. Whilst you shop you will have movie tunes playing and of course, the cast members (staff) are there to help ensure your experience is a fun (and expensive) one.

There is no better way of rounding off a Disney-esque weekend is to go to the movies to see their latest offering. Amidst much horror in 2009, Marvel Comics was bought by the organisation and fans were afraid the Marvel franchise would be made into sugary sweet characters. The first film to be produced based on Marvel is Hero 6, and is in the cinema now.

Hiro, a young boy and his larger than life inflatable robot Baymax join friends to become super heroes. With lovely scenery and charming interaction between the boy and the robot this is a great end to your magical trip.




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