The best time to visit Disneyland® Paris
Disneyland® Paris is magical all year round, but do you want to celebrate a special event, avoid the crowds, get the best value, or see exclusive shows?
There are reasons to visit every season, but we’re here to help you decide which time of year you can get the most out of your trip! From peak and off-peak prices to annual events, take a look at what’s going on to figure out when will be best to visit for you and your family.
Pricing & demand
Depending on what time of year you plan to visit, prices, crowds, queue times, attractions, shows and events can vary. So, it’s important to compare and see what works for you. Generally, hotel and ticket prices will cost more during school holidays (UK and France!), weekends, and during Disney’s big seasonal events, such as Halloween and Christmas. However, as there is more going on in the parks during these events, they could be considered better value for money.
Plus, don’t forget to book ahead! Prices tend to be at their least expensive when tickets are first released, and as availability decreases, generally prices continue to increase.
Here’s our Disneyland® Paris calendar that shows a rough breakdown of each month!
What’s on in 2024?
There are lots of exciting new shows and attractions featuring in the parks for 2024. Most are only around for a limited time so if you don’t want to miss them, make sure to book within that window!
Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland
New show now playing
Get ready to dive down the rabbit hole because a new show is hitting the park very soon, and this is like nothing that Disneyland® Paris have done before! Unleash your curiosity with this electrifying new show, only at Walt Disney Studios® Park.
This is an outdoor show so you can soak up the spring atmosphere while you watch. Expect an action-packed performance that puts an imaginative spin on the tale we all know and love. Mind-blowing acrobats and BMX riders will take to the stage to tell this story in a new and exciting way, and there will even be a pop/rock face-off between Alice & the Queen of Hearts!
Plus, you’ll want to experience this mind-bending spectacular more than once as there are multiple different endings which the audience will have to help the Mad Hatter determine.
TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure
New show now playing
This original new show is a heartwarming experience that is a must-do during your visit! Featuring beloved Pixar Characters from classics like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Up, Finding Nemo, and Coco, this immersive production will take you on a journey of friendship through the worlds of these characters.
With a cast of beautifully created puppets, accompanied by a phenomenal live orchestra, this is the ultimate immersive experience brought to the stage. Little ones will be captivated by the incredible visuals on the stage and the mesmerizing performances of the puppets, and adults can enjoy the nostalgia of seeing these classic characters brought to life!
This show was first debuted in July 2023, and was on a scheduled break later in the year, so if you want to catch this incredible experience during your stay, make sure you book during it’s scheduled season.
Seasonal events
Seasonal events
Every season at Disneyland® Paris brings something extra-special to the parks, with immersive decorations and exclusive events, shows and characters. Each year these celebrations get bigger and better so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the Disney way.
Disney Enchanted Christmas
9th November 2024 – 6th January 2025
There’s no doubt about why you’d want to spend the most wonderful time of the year at one of the most magical places on earth. But what’s so special about Disneyland® Paris during the festive season compared to the rest of the year?
This is a chance to experience an unforgettable festive season, with incredible shows such as Mickey’s Dazzling Parade which lights up the street’s multiple times a day with colour and music. Enjoy exclusive souvenirs, tasty treats, immersive illuminations, events and performances, and fabulous decorations.
From the moment you step foot through the gates, you will be transported to a winter wonderland of amazing decor, lights, and festivities. There’s even ‘snowfall ‘on Main Street U.S.A!
Disney Halloween Festival
1st October – 3rd November 2024
Add a touch of Halloween to your trip and experience spooky seasonal delights and family fun. The park and hotels will display ghoulish decorations and offer frightful fun for the entire month.
Meet Disney Characters dressed in their Halloween attire including iconic Disney Villains. Later on, you can see them float through the park in Mickey’s Halloween Celebration parade! As night falls, Sleeping Beauty Castle is transformed into a bewitching display of projections, light and music that will have the whole family enjoying the freakish fun.
Enjoy exclusive Halloween tasty treats and souvenirs only available at this time, and if you happen to be in the park on the big day you’ll get to enjoy the fun later into the evening with extended hours.
Disney New Years Eve Parade
Returning 31st December 2024
Embrace the New Year the Disney way, with unforgettable celebrations and special moments as you reflect back on the year past and look forward to the one ahead. The parks extend hours for exclusive celebrations on the 31st and stays open while the clock strikes midnight for huge festivities, and an uproar of magical memories being made!
Sleeping Beauty Castle will be illuminated with an incredible firework display as the big moment arrives, and there are plenty of festivities to enjoy including a selection of rides and attractions that remain open. Beloved characters will join in the celebrations, ready to meet everyone and snap a photo. Enjoy the build up to the New Year the Disney way, and as you explore the park you can enjoy exclusive celebrations for one night only.
Disneyland® Paris Pride
Returning 29th June 2024
Join in the celebrations during pride month for an explosion of rainbows and love! For one day in June, the park is transformed into a vibrant and energetic celebration and the atmosphere is spectacular.
The park is open after hours for exclusive Pride celebrations including the Disney Colourful Pride Parade where guests and Disney Characters sing and dance through the park in bedazzling vehicles.
What makes Pride at Disneyland® Paris so special is the live music from many incredible artists. The stage will host unforgettable performances, and breath-taking illuminations will light up the sky. Selected attractions are open throughout this vibrant event so you can enjoy the park in the atmosphere of Disneyland® Paris Pride all night long, and don’t forget to snap up some exclusive souvenirs.
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Lauren C | 2023