Read our guide on how to budget for Disneyland® Paris, including all the up front costs and daily expenses you can expect on your trip.

How to budget for Disneyland® Paris

Budgeting for any holiday can be a challenge, but with Disneyland® Paris there are so many optional extras, ways to make spending easier, and things you might not want to miss, that it can make things a little more tricky. It’s different for every single family, which is why we’ve put together this handy guide detailing all the costs you might expect when embarking on a trip to Disneyland® Paris!

Up front costs for Disneyland® Paris

Holiday Package

Each and every Picniq Holiday package is completely unique and catered to your individual family. Meaning there is no set number for how much you will spend on your Disneyland® Paris Holiday. Your package price will depend on number of people, date of travel, time of year, number of days, which hotel you stay at, which room type you stay in, your transport options, daily spending money, and of course all the optional extras such as Meal Plans and Disney Photopass+!

To design your perfect holiday based on your budget, speak to our family travel experts or use our quote tool!

Transport

Flights – Transfers are not included and will need to be booked directly with Magical Shuttle. Prices will vary depending on flight times and departure airport.

Eurostar – Prices range from £200 – £300 per person for a return.

Ferry – The P&O Ferry from Dover to Calais is the cheapest way to cross the Channel. Crossings usually cost around £100 for a return.

Le Shuttle – Slightly more expensive than a ferry crossing but is the quicker option. This usually adds around £50-£60 each way compared to ferry.

Accommodation

Official Disneyland® Paris Hotels range from value accommodation, such as Disney Hotel Santa Fe, all the way to complete luxury at the newly re-imagined Disneyland® Hotel. If you’re looking to save money on your accommodation, we’d suggest one of the budget-friendly hotels. These include: Disney Hotel Santa Fe, Disney Hotel Cheyenne, Disney Davy Crockett Ranch, and Disney Sequoia Lodge. All of these are great hotel options with everything you’ll need for your stay, and it means you can put more of your budget towards extras in the parks. Find out more about Disney Hotel options.

Park Tickets

Park ticket pricing will depend on number of days, and whether you buy tickets for both parks or not. We would always recommend buying a multi-day 2-park ticket as there is so much to see and do and you don’t want to be tied to one area of Disneyland® Paris. Multi-day and 2-park tickets are absolutely worth the money and worth including in your budget so you can get the most out of your trip, and experience every attraction, show, and restaurant you like! Read our guide to multi-day and multi-park tickets!

Daily costs

Meal Plans

This is well worth adding as you’ll save up to 15% on the actual menu price! Disneyland® Paris meal plans are a great way to budget for your meals in advance. Choose from a great selection of restaurants at Disney Parks, Disney Village and in your Disney Hotel. The Standard Disney Meal Plan will cost (per night of stay) around £75 per adult and £23.50 for children ages 3 to 9.

Snacks & drinks

There are lots of incredibly tasty treats around the parks, so you need to budget for how much you think you’ll eat/drink a day. Snacks on average cost between €5 – €25. Take into account that if you have a meal plan you will probably buy fewer snacks around the parks. Food carts and restaurants with counter or self-service are most affordable. You can also save on money by taking your own snacks. Food that requires specific equipment (like a cool box, table, or bulky containers) are not allowed.

Souvenirs & gifts

Disney Ears
Everyone always wants that classic photo outside the castle with a pair of ears on! These are available in some of the shops around the parks such as Almo Trading Post, Constellations, and Disney & Co. The average cost for a pair of Disney ears is around £17.
Costumes
Find the perfect prince/princess attire in one of the boutiques within the parks! We recommend La Chaumière des Sept Nains your one-stop-shop for princess and prince costumes, toys and accessories! These can be priced between £35 – £75 depending on the costume.

Disney Premier Access

If you want to fast track your way through the park there are two options – Disney Premier Access Ultimate or the Disney Premier Access one. Go for maximum flexibility with Disney Premier Access Ultimate (around £75 – £162), or pick the specific attractions you want to ride with Disney Premier Access One (around £7.50 – £15).

Disney Photopass+

If you want to capture memories of your trip, you can view and purchase high-resolution photos taken by a Disney Photopass situated around the parks. To enjoy the value and convenience of downloading all your photos for one price purchase Memory Maker. Prices vary from £60 – £165 depending on if you want to opt for a memory maker one day or download photos from your whole trip.

Phone charging

You can charge phones at portable charging rental points across the two parks. The cost is around £3.50 for 2 hours or £8.50 for the full day. Alternatively, you can take your own battery pack to keep your phone charged throughout the day – you’ll be using it a lot to capture lots of magical moments, so you definitely won’t last on your standard charge.

Don’t forget your Picniq Voucher!

When you book a holiday with Picniq Holidays you’ll revieve a £25 voucher. Spent over £1000? Receive a £50 voucher! This can be used towards special upgrades such as Meal Plans and Disney Photopass+!

Customer care

Our friendly holiday experts are available by phone, WhatsApp, or email and always happy to help.

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About Picniq Holidays

At Picniq, we make family time fun. Providing inspiration, offers and tips for family holidays, with expert knowledge and outstanding customer care, we promise you’ll have more fun and a better experience with us because we understand family time, together.

Amazing stay at Disney Hotel Cheyenne for my daughter’s 7th birthday. Staying at an on-site hotel was wonderful! Walking into the park and back each day…no having to pay for taxis or even queuing for shuttles! Hotel Cheyenne was a great Wild West theme – my daughter dressed as Jessie, met her in the reception then had a real horse ride!

Lauren C | 2023

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