A holidaymaker that visits Disneyland Paris every year on a budget has revealed her six tips to save cash.
Disney fanatic Portia Jones has offered advice on a number of costly aspects of a visit to Mickey and Minnie, including why visitors should avoid staying in hotels at the theme park.
She has also revealed the cheapest way to travel into Disneyland and how expensive food can be in the park’s restaurants and shops.
Read on below for her top tips to help you enjoy a magical experience at Disneyland.
Disneyland Paris is a destination that draws in millions of tourists every year, as one of the most popular theme park across the globe (File image)
Visit Disneyland Paris when it is quieter
Writing for WalesOnline, Portia said that her first tip to save cash would be to book out of peak season.
She warned that this would mean travelling during the week in quieter months, such as September to January, when the weather may not be as favourable.
However, she said that you can benefit from cheaper prices and shorter queues as a result of going when there is less demand.
Avoid staying at Disney hotels
Moving on to her next tip, the Disney veteran said it would be best to stay somewhere other than one of the main Disney hotels onsite – as they can cost considerably more than others due to their convenient location.
Instead, she advised staying in nearby towns such as Serris or Chessy, while also recommending the budget-friendlyMoxy Paris Val d’Europe hotel – which is only one stop away on the RER train that serves Disneyland Paris.
Use the RER to your advantage
Speaking of the RER, Portia said that it is a great budget-friendly way of getting to Disneyland Paris – as it connects central Paris to the park.
If you are staying close by to the theme park, it also means you can avoid exorbitant parking fees and the stress of having to drive – along with the fact that an RER fare pales in comparison to the cost of a Disney hotel.
Try not to splurge out on food at the venue
As is common with other event venues, the food prices at Disneyland Paris come at a premium, with many dishes costing well over €20.
To be able to save further, the Disney fanatic advises packing your own food and drink, which she notes can be useful to have on hand if there are lengthy queues.
Disney veteran Portia Jones said that it would be best to stay somewhere other than one of the main Disney hotels onsite. Pictured: The Disneyland Resort Paris Hotel
Steer clear of the gift shop temptations
A further tip concerned the temptation of gift shops and their lofty price tags, which can leave you feeling ripped off.
Instead, Portia suggested buying Disney-themed souvenirs before your trip, which she noted ‘can save you a small fortune’.
Plan your day to avoid unneccessary spending
Sharing her final tip, Portia wrote: ‘One of the easiest ways to avoid overspending at Disneyland Paris is to plan your day in advance.’
With this in mind, she said it would be best for visitors to download the Disneyland app to check ride wait times, show schedules, character breakfast booking and restaurant menus.
She continued by saying this will help you to plan your day more efficiently, by ‘avoiding overpriced sit-down meals and long lines’.
The Disney superfan also said that you should, consider starting your day early and taking advantage of shorter lines in the morning to fit in more rides and save money on extra snacks as you will not be waiting around as much.
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