Day Planning Advice

[BenRM]

We have 4.5 days in DLP...

Im trying to work out a plan for our family of 4.

We will arrive on a Sunday at lunchtime:

Day 1 (afternoon)
I expect we'll be tired from travel, need a quick freshen up and head to Disneyland Park for the kids 'first time' photos, spend a few hours wandering. If we make it to lunch we will probably grab lunch in McDonalds as passing - I want to be quick and straight on.
I cant imagine any of us will want a long day there.

Day 2 (full day)
I want to make use of EMH and fastpass to plan our day. Perhaps with a nap in the afternoon for the kids (and us), then watch Disney Dreams at night - with magic hours were looking an 8am-10pm day!

Day 3 (Paris day)
Get up early for breakfast, catch the train into Paris. Spend a day wandering, nipping to the bottom station of the Eiffel Tower, have a late lunch and wine overlooking the river. No real plans, just show the kids some culture and something different.

Day 4 (Studios day)
Have a lie-in and get to studios for its 10am opening, try and nail Crush early and get tickets for ToTT, Remy and play the rest as it comes. Im expecting less of this day.

Day 5 (leave for home)

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Im wondering whether its worth swapping some days around, but Id like Paris to break up the middle of it, but I cant imagine its ideal the night after a long day in DLP. But if I swap the studios day for DLP will that come across as disappointing?
I suppose the half day could be Studios, but being (in my opinion) the poorer park, I dont think its the way to introduce Disney to the kids. They should get Main Street and a castle first - right?

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Any advice would be appreciated

[DLPWonders (Banned)]

I think this is a great planning.
I would probably plan it the same way.

[Andybear]

When are you going?  Your plans could be different depending on whether you go during a busy time or a quiet time. 

[BenRM]

End of March / April time.

We will get the last couple of days of Swing Into Spring. I think the park listed the week as 'moderate' - it will be UK school holidays as its the week before Easter and I expect it to be the same for the continent.

[DLPWonders (Banned)]

End of March / April time.

We will get the last couple of days of Swing Into Spring. I think the park listed the week as 'moderate' - it will be UK school holidays as its the week before Easter and I expect it to be the same for the continent.

The last couple of days of Swing Into Spring? I think you mean the first couple of days....
Swing Into Spring starts at the end of March and will run until the end of June.

[jeakat24]

I always make these kind of plans and then when we're there we never stick to them! It's good to have an idea of all the things you really want to do and go from there.

[c3po]

Good schedule, and not too different from what we did last week. You can definitely do Paris after a long day in DLP. We went to Paris following two long days - and I had 3 children with me. We even made it to the RER station by 8:30.

[BenRM]

Ah pleased to hear it worked.

Its only a rough guide to play with, I think the only day set in stone will be the Paris one. I cant wait!