Eurostar — questions and travel updates

haribosmum · January 05, 2012, 10:40:35 AM

Am confused, looking at booking trip Wed 2nd May returning Sat 5th May and realised that there will be no direct train back due to it being a Saturday. BUT on the Disneyland website, when I put in the dates, it offers me train return on the Saturday (and because currently 30% off price is OK). I'm ready to book, but concerned that there actually isn't a train on that date, could Disney have it wrong?

haribosmum · January 05, 2012, 04:01:37 PM

Have confirmed with Eurostar that there is a direct train back on the Saturday - not sure if it's because of the bank holiday weekend, but I'm happy :-) Also booked through Nectar using our points to get a discount and they've sorted out seats around a table so all sorted!

stevenlatham01 · January 12, 2012, 01:13:47 AM

Quote from: "stevenlatham01"We have just booked to go to Disneyland Paris via Eurostar from Ashford. Does anyone know how long you have to be there before the train leaves? Train departs 10:58am. Thanks.

Anyone know the answer to this? Also how do you reserve your seat as we booked through the Disney website and there was no option on there.

BadKid · January 12, 2012, 09:04:45 AM

What's it like travelling Eurostar? I haven't travelled with them before...

Epcot_Boy · January 12, 2012, 05:21:11 PM

Quote from: "stevenlatham01"
Quote from: "stevenlatham01"We have just booked to go to Disneyland Paris via Eurostar from Ashford. Does anyone know how long you have to be there before the train leaves? Train departs 10:58am. Thanks.

Anyone know the answer to this? Also how do you reserve your seat as we booked through the Disney website and there was no option on there.

I always use Eurostar from Ashford and normally get to the station between one and one and half hours before departure. This allows for a leisurely stroll through check-in and customs. Eurostar check-in is nothing like an airport, it's far more laid back, and in my opinion the only way to travel :thumbs:

If you've booked via Disney then I think you have to go with what seat they give you.............however perhaps if you contact Eurostar and give your name and date of travel they maybe able to arrange your seating, but I wouldn't bet on it to be honest

lorrig · January 22, 2012, 10:48:03 PM

I wonder if you can help us. We are just doing some forward planing for traveling to DLP in November. Thinking of traveling from Ashford on Saturday 24th November traveling back on the following Friday. Obviously these dates are not showing on their website yet. Did notice that there are no direct trains on a Saturday (which is bizarre in my humble opinion). How easy is it to go to Lille and then transfer? We will be 2 adults with a 4 1/2 year old and a 19 month old, so worried about lugging all the luggage with 2 children between trains.
Also, would we than be able to get a direct train back the following Friday?
We have always flown previously as we live in Scotland, but relatives have recently moved to the South Coast so we thought we would find out about Eurostar.

Angel_Ariel · January 23, 2012, 10:56:56 AM

Hi there, I've been on the dlp website and got a price with and without the eurostar package with them. I got a price of £749.14 August 28-31st for 4 days 3 nights staying at the Santa Fe for 1 adult and 3 kids aged 14, 11 & 5. The price with eurostar was £1023.14. Which is £274.00 extra. Basically it works out at £68.50 return fare per person. This also includes disney express. I am guessing this is a good price! The 30% off transport offer is definately making me want to book! :thumbs:

MrsPirate · January 27, 2012, 11:14:24 PM

Quote from: "lorrig"I wonder if you can help us. We are just doing some forward planing for traveling to DLP in November. Thinking of traveling from Ashford on Saturday 24th November traveling back on the following Friday. Obviously these dates are not showing on their website yet. Did notice that there are no direct trains on a Saturday (which is bizarre in my humble opinion). How easy is it to go to Lille and then transfer? We will be 2 adults with a 4 1/2 year old and a 19 month old, so worried about lugging all the luggage with 2 children between trains.
Also, would we than be able to get a direct train back the following Friday?
We have always flown previously as we live in Scotland, but relatives have recently moved to the South Coast so we thought we would find out about Eurostar.

I have no idea why but there are no direct trains on Tuesdays and Saturdays except during school holidays. In the past we have changed at Lille and it wasn't too much hassle although we did have to wait for the next train for just over an hour and there is really nothing to do apart from get a coffee and go to the toilet. However, it was almost £100 cheaper than the direct train so more than made up for it.

claire2281 · February 11, 2012, 12:14:08 PM

We always travel by Eurostar (I live in Ashford so I'd be mad not to!).

My friend and I are going this Christmas to combine our love of Disney Christmas AND the 20th anniversary celebrations. Got a good deal on Sequoia Lodge by booking so early but I'm doing the Eurostar separately.

Obviously I'm going to book it as far in advance as possible so it's cheapest - am I right in thinking that the earliest I can book is 6months in advanced so I'll be booking in July?

MrsPirate · February 12, 2012, 11:55:10 AM

Quote from: "claire2281"We always travel by Eurostar (I live in Ashford so I'd be mad not to!).

My friend and I are going this Christmas to combine our love of Disney Christmas AND the 20th anniversary celebrations. Got a good deal on Sequoia Lodge by booking so early but I'm doing the Eurostar separately.

Obviously I'm going to book it as far in advance as possible so it's cheapest - am I right in thinking that the earliest I can book is 6months in advanced so I'll be booking in July?

By phone you can book tickets 9 months in advance. In the past if you phoned before the tickets were available they put you on a 'call back' list and phoned you when they went on sale, that way you get the cheapest possible tickets.

littlemermaid83 · February 23, 2012, 11:53:58 AM

Quote from: "MrsPirate"
Quote from: "claire2281"We always travel by Eurostar (I live in Ashford so I'd be mad not to!).

My friend and I are going this Christmas to combine our love of Disney Christmas AND the 20th anniversary celebrations. Got a good deal on Sequoia Lodge by booking so early but I'm doing the Eurostar separately.

Obviously I'm going to book it as far in advance as possible so it's cheapest - am I right in thinking that the earliest I can book is 6months in advanced so I'll be booking in July?

By phone you can book tickets 9 months in advance. In the past if you phoned before the tickets were available they put you on a 'call back' list and phoned you when they went on sale, that way you get the cheapest possible tickets.

They now E-mail you instead of calling.

gldc · March 10, 2012, 10:19:13 AM

Could someone please explain the process of changing at Lille? - is it well signposted because if its anything like Gare du Nord with its 5/6 floors I'm going to get lost... :oops:

DopeyDad · March 10, 2012, 11:22:49 AM

Hi gldc

we did it on our first trip, and it's not too bad at all.
The signs are pretty clear and the station is not so big you'll get lost.
There's usually plenty of time for the transfer too so you'll have time to check it out.

captain rocket · March 10, 2012, 11:32:49 AM

There is no problem with Lille, the platform for your ongoing TGV is clearly shown and signposted. The number of your TGV and the seat numbers are shown on your ticket. Use the train number as you will not find the ultimate destination on the ticket and it will not be Marne le Vallee. When you arrive at the correct platform there is an illuminated signt that will tell you whereabouts on the train you carriage is located. On your return there is a Eurostar waiting room so you can't really go wrong. Have a great trip!

jenjens84 · March 10, 2012, 08:18:05 PM

hi everyone,
i was wondering if someone could give me some advice because i am travelling on the eurostar on the 21st march with my daughter and have got the tickets and seen that my daughter and myself are seated on the train seperately and telephoned the customer service to be told that all i can do is ask the people on the train to move?!? which i think is not really fair on myself as i feel uncomfortable with telling someone that they would have to move, however my travel agent has said to go to the booking office in the morning before i board the train and complain for them to do something and that i should be upgraded to first class for free for the inconvience
? do you think that this is possible