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[norhel]

But then again what's all this about members of the club before 2005 are the only ones excluded from the criteria?

I remember reading something somewhere that there was something about that the rules of the shareholders club at that time, and something about changes at the club and the EDL finances at that time making the rules for them. But don't quote me 100% on that.

If you go to http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/losing-the-magic-how-euro-disney-became-a-nightmare-2132892.html and scroll way down, it says:

However, in fairy-tale land lightning can strike twice, and in March 2002, Euro Disney opened the Studios Park, just as the post-11 September tourism downturn began to bite. This time, its saviour came in the form of a €250m rights issue in 2005 with Alwaleed again riding to the rescue by personally putting in €25m. It left 10 per cent of Euro Disney's shares in his hands, with 50.2 per cent floated on the Paris Euronext and the remainder held by the Walt Disney Company.

I have no idea if that has something to do about it.

[Javey74]

They were fast replying>>

Dear Shareholders Club member,

The Shareholders club confirms that these new applicable general conditions from March 10th, 2016 concern only the new members who have to hold 1000 shares minimum.

The former members of the Club (until March 9th, 2016) are not impacted by these new conditions if they make the renewal of their card at the latest in 60 days following its expiration date.

The new cards validity will be of 5 years for all the Club members.

The current cards remain valid up to the expiration date and will not be reproduced with the 5-year term.
This new 5-year term will be applicable only during the renewal.

However, the former members of the Club (before March 10th, 2016) will see applying the new criteria of 1000 shares if they do not make by their renewal in 60 days after the expiration date.

Feel free to contact us for any further information.

So basically I am exempt from the new criteria and can still apply with my 100 shares. Pheeewww 

Why did they not just say "Current Shareholder Club Members will be exempt from the criteria, as long as they don't let their card expire more that 60 days past their renewal date". Would have been plain English to me. I wonder if the translation into english made it seem problematic with what they were trying to say. 

[Samninetysix]

They were fast replying>>

Dear Shareholders Club member,

The Shareholders club confirms that these new applicable general conditions from March 10th, 2016 concern only the new members who have to hold 1000 shares minimum.

The former members of the Club (until March 9th, 2016) are not impacted by these new conditions if they make the renewal of their card at the latest in 60 days following its expiration date.

The new cards validity will be of 5 years for all the Club members.

The current cards remain valid up to the expiration date and will not be reproduced with the 5-year term.
This new 5-year term will be applicable only during the renewal.

However, the former members of the Club (before March 10th, 2016) will see applying the new criteria of 1000 shares if they do not make by their renewal in 60 days after the expiration date.

Feel free to contact us for any further information.

So basically I am exempt from the new criteria and can still apply with my 100 shares. Pheeewww 

Why did they not just say "Current Shareholder Club Members will be exempt from the criteria, as long as they don't let their card expire more that 60 days past their renewal date". Would have been plain English to me. I wonder if the translation into english made it seem problematic with what they were trying to say. 

This did my head in. My current membership expires in Feb 2018, so if I re-apply up to 60 days after Feb 2018 I get a renewal that lasts for 5 years???

[Sulley's Arms]

Just received my second email from the Club, clarifying the qualifying criteria.

I understand it to mean that, as long as existing members renew their membership within the usual 60 days of expiration, the previous criteria will still apply (i.e. min. 100 shares, etc.).  Only new applicants must have 1000 shares.

<high fives all around>

[Samninetysix]

Yes, after several emails they clarified it. My current membership expires Feb 2018 and if I renew within 60 days of this date, I get the 5 year deal using my 100 shares

[CitrusZing]

Hi all,

I am looking at buying some Euro Disney S.C.A. (EDL) shares. Would you say that Halifax is still the easiest/best place to do it through?

Those that have a Halifax account, is it the Halifax Share Dealing Account that you have?

From looking at the Halifax website, it looks like the costs are going to be:
the share price, plus the online dealing commission charge of £12.50 per trade, plus the foreign currency charge of 1.25% per trade. Are there any other costs involved?

Is the account easy to use and is there help available if I have problems?

Many thanks.

[Slimy yet satisfying]

It is pretty straightforward through halifax but remember if you are not already a shareholder member the new threshold is 1000 shares

[Samninetysix]

Hi all,

I am looking at buying some Euro Disney S.C.A. (EDL) shares. Would you say that Halifax is still the easiest/best place to do it through?

Those that have a Halifax account, is it the Halifax Share Dealing Account that you have?

From looking at the Halifax website, it looks like the costs are going to be:
the share price, plus the online dealing commission charge of £12.50 per trade, plus the foreign currency charge of 1.25% per trade. Are there any other costs involved?

Is the account easy to use and is there help available if I have problems?

Many thanks.

It's really easy using the Halifax share dealing, when you search for the shares, tick the international box and type EDL in the company search.

[CitrusZing]

It is pretty straightforward through halifax but remember if you are not already a shareholder member the new threshold is 1000 shares

It's OK, I've accepted that it may take me a while to buy 1,000 shares.

It's really easy using the Halifax share dealing, when you search for the shares, tick the international box and type EDL in the company search.

Thank you.

[A&S&O]

From looking at the Halifax website, it looks like the costs are going to be:
the share price, plus the online dealing commission charge of £12.50 per trade, plus the foreign currency charge of 1.25% per trade. Are there any other costs involved?

Is the account easy to use and is there help available if I have problems?

Many thanks.

Once a month they have a special offer where you can trade for (I think) £3.95 instead of the usual £12.50.

[cdd89]

Does anyone know whether the Shareholder restaurant discount can be combined with the Passholder restaurant discount? Or is it one or the other (in which case the Shareholder offers the better discount!)

Thanks!
cdd89

[pfspock]

No, you cannot Combine Discounts in any case as stated in the General Membership Conditions.

[mickeyspal]

Well that's my renewal done and the easiest one to date; signed it off uploaded new picture emailed docs over and received
automated reply with another email following day to confirm acceptance and that card is on its way. Here's to another 5 years of being in the club.

[cdd89]

No, you cannot Combine Discounts in any case as stated in the General Membership Conditions.

Thanks very much to the confirmation

Out of interest, does this include the "Disney Dream" pass holder aperitif (I.e. Are you not eligible for this if you use the shareholder discount)?

Thanks!

[A&S&O]

Hi all,

I am looking at buying some Euro Disney S.C.A. (EDL) shares. Would you say that Halifax is still the easiest/best place to do it through?

Those that have a Halifax account, is it the Halifax Share Dealing Account that you have?

From looking at the Halifax website, it looks like the costs are going to be:
the share price, plus the online dealing commission charge of £12.50 per trade, plus the foreign currency charge of 1.25% per trade. Are there any other costs involved?

Is the account easy to use and is there help available if I have problems?

Many thanks.

For those of you in the UK that are looking to buy Disneyland Paris shares, the next Halifax "offer" day is 27th April. All broker fees for trades cost £3.95. Trades on the Paris market can usually be done at any time that the market is open on this day.
Not endorsing Halifax at all, just being helpful. Other brokers are available.