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Conference koolit::disney

Title:The Disneyphile's Disney File
Notice:This Conference can show you The World
Moderator:DONVAN::SCOPA.zko.dec.com::manana::eppes
Created:Thu Feb 23 1989
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:536
Total number of notes:19961

283.0. "Euro-Disney Travel Packages" by IOSG::HOPKINS (happiness must be earned) Tue Oct 22 1991 08:01

Hi,


I'm trying to book up to go to the new Euro Disney in April.  After looking 
through  about 10 brochures I can't find a package holiday that departs on 
the day I want to leave (to be in time for my girlfriend's birthday).

Can anyone help me?  These are the dates:

Depart   Thursday April 16th 1992        (preferably in the Evening)
return   Monday  April 20th

Also, in case there are no holidays available, does anyone have an address
and phone number for booking rooms in the Disney hotels?



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283.1Euro Disney CROWOTVAX::BATTYWell, I wouldn't start from here!Tue Oct 22 1991 13:036
    The English speaking desk at Euro Disney is 010 331 49 41 4910.
    
    The most comprehensive brochure at present seems to be Sir Fred 
    Pontin's Mouse Trips, although there are more and more each week!
    
    Mike B.
283.2See Also....SBPEXE::PREECEJust gimme the VAX, ma'am...Tue Nov 05 1991 06:4314

"sir Fred" is also running 'Magic Trips', which sounds like the same company.
(At least, the address is 'Mouse Hall'...;-)

Uk phone # is 0799-513-400

This one has the advantage that they'll do self-drive, take-your-own-car
packages, and you can add on days as you want, so you can come and go as you
please.


Ian
(booked yesterday....39 weeks and 4 days to go !)
283.3KERNEL::MOUNTFORDWed Nov 13 1991 16:024
    Try teletext on the television if you have it, they seem to have loads
    of ads on both Oracle and Ceefax.
    
    Richard
283.4Try Euro_Disney DirectULYSSE::WEISMANTue Nov 19 1991 09:4519
    
    
    I've actually made a booking - direct with Euro_Disney , for a room in
    one of their hotels for the Weekend of 18th. - 19th. April 1992.
    
    I have only seen a couple of brochures but in both cases, the cost's 
    were seemingly a lot more than arranging our own travel. The other
    advantage seems to be that they are not yet collecting deposits unlike
    some of the tour Companies who want a good % of cash upfront and
    certainly all of it before departure. Disney will be asking for 1
    night's hotel charge upfront in the autumn. ( Although they have written
    confirming the booking, they still haven't started asking for money.)
    
    I think you would still be in time to book some cheap flights to Paris
    use Air-Miles :-) Certainly the packages where you take your own car
    seemed silly , cheaper to arrange the Ferry yourself. 
    
    
    Paul. ( Only 21 Weeks to Go !! )
283.5I'm on my way!IOSG::HOPKINShappiness must be earnedWed Nov 27 1991 11:177
    Thanks.  I've booked up the hotel in Disney.  Now to decide what days
    to spend in the resort and whether I should go to Buffalo Bill's Wild
    West show.
    
    Can't wait to get there.
    
    Greg. 
283.6SALEM::BERUBE_CGood Morning WDW!, in 150 daysWed Nov 27 1991 11:2716
    Rep to <<< Note 283.5 by IOSG::HOPKINS "happiness must be earned" >>>

>    Now to decide what days
>    to spend in the resort and whether I should go to Buffalo Bill's Wild
>    West show.

    Well since  you'll  be  there  so  close to the Parks Grand opening and
    they'll be no historical data to go by, you'll be on your on on this.
    
    But if I was going, I would be in the park as many days I could afford,
    and would go to see Buffalo Bill's Wild West SHow, base on seeing other
    Disney Dinner Shows at WDW.  Just be forwarned that Euro-Disney will be
    working out the Bugs of grand opening, but if you keep this in mind you
    should enjoy.
    
    Claude
283.7tickets for the magic kingdom IOSG::HOPKINShappiness must be earnedMon Jan 27 1992 10:4411
Hi again,

Does anyone know what sort of tickets I need to get into Euro-disney if I'm
staying in a resort hotel?  Do I need one of those commemorative passport 
thingies or do I just get the tickets when I arrive?


From,

Greg.F
283.8Could be included.BAHTAT::BELLSWAS Leeds 845 2214Thu Jan 30 1992 12:209
    Generally if your staying in a resort hotel entrance to the theme park
    is included but you'd better check to be sure. If you're just going to
    turn up Disney say that only ticket holders are guaranteed entry i.e.
    they may stop selling tickets at the gate if they get full.
    
    I've gone for the commemorative passports as I'm not staying there,
    just going for 1 day on the way to the Atlantic coast.
    
    Richard Bell
283.9SALEM::BERUBE_CGood Morning WDW!, in 86 daysThu Jan 30 1992 13:0419
    rep last 2

>    Generally if your staying in a resort hotel entrance to the theme park
>    is included but you'd better check to be sure. 
    
    If Euro-Disney  is  anything like WDW or DL, then the room rate doesn't
    include admission to the  park,  and  Admission is only included in the
    Vacation Plans.
    
    I'l be going to WDW  in  April and will be staying at Port Orleans, not
    doing the plan and will be buying admission seperately. 
    
    yes go for the COmmemorative Passport,  you'll probably have to show it
    at the gate, they'll tear of a  section  and issue a real passport, and
    the commemorative portion will serve as a sovenir.    Depending  if you
    are doing exchange rate to purchase the ticket you  might save some $'s
    rather than waiting till you go.
    
    Claude
283.10Euro is different, but I'll check.BAHTAT::BELLSWAS Leeds 845 2214Fri Jan 31 1992 11:0316
    I think Disney have set up the Euro operation differently to WDW or DL.
    The hotels are part of the park, e.g. you go under the Disneyland Hotel
    to get into the theme park. In the brochure I have the Davy Crockett
    camp site has a minimum stay of three nights which includes 2 day
    passes to the park. I'll have a look tonight when I get home and put
    something in next week.
    
    BTW My Euro-Disneyland Passeport Commemoratifs arrived in this mornings
    mail. They have a picture of Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice with a
    painting of the Sleeping Beauty's Castle in the centre of an island.
    The tear off voucher is in French with an English translation on the
    reverse. This is exchangeable for a one day ticket at any main gate
    entrance.
    
    Richard Bell
    Rendez-vous avec la magic en 1992
283.11It's all in.BAHTAT::BELLSWAS Leeds 845 2214Mon Feb 03 1992 08:3510
    I've checked in a couple of brochures, Paris Travel Service and Cresta.
    Both offer tours to Euro-Disney and Unlimited Entrance to the theme
    park is included for anyone staying at the Disney Hotels. At hotels
    outside the park they include 2 day passes. Hotel guests also get a
    card which enables them to charge purchases to there room anywhere on
    the site except in the theme park.
    
    Richard Bell
    
    
283.12still not sureSALEM::BERUBE_CGood Morning WDW!, in 82 daysMon Feb 03 1992 09:3520
>    I've checked in a couple of brochures, Paris Travel Service and Cresta.
>    Both offer tours to Euro-Disney and Unlimited Entrance to the theme
>    park is included for anyone staying at the Disney Hotels.

    Uh Richard,  I think were talking the same thing, Room Rates at WDW and
    DL doesn't include  admission  to  parks,  you  get  that  buy buying a
    vacation plan (tour) of some sort.
    
    You mention tours from  2 non-Disney tour companies, which I believe is
    most likely vacation plans that includes the  admission.    In  the  US
    various  tour  companies  have tours, that include admission to  WDW/DL
    just like the MKC Vacation plans include admission.
    
    Does the tour package say that it's part of the room  rate or just part
    of the package if staying on site?  Until I see someone  quote a Disney
    source on  Euro-Disney  room  rates,  and it specifies that it includes
    admission  then  I'll   beleive  Disney  is  doing  it  differently  in
    Euro-Disney.
    
    Claude
283.13Discount for DECciesKERNEL::ANDERSONLTue Mar 03 1992 10:117
Does anyone know if DEC employees get discount on tickets for Eurodisney.

I know we get them for Disney in Florida?  Any ideas who to speak to?

Lynn


283.14 re -1, try calling the number in 179.23?SALEM::BERUBE_CGood Morning WDW!, in 53 daysTue Mar 03 1992 10:370
283.15Euro discountWOTVAX::KAYRMon Mar 09 1992 16:565
    I mailed Disney in the States and they wrote back telling me that my 
    club card was valid at EuroDisney.
    
    Robin_ from_ Warrington_ who_ has_ been_ very_ quiet_ recently_ but_ 
    is_ visiting_ EuroDisney_ in_ June_ by_ car_ from_ England.
283.16Get tickets firstBAHTAT::64030::bellAt last a PC User !Tue Apr 14 1992 11:336
One note of caution that I have seen in the press. Get your entry 
tickets before travelling. You are not guaranteed entrance if you just 
turn up at the gate. Now this may just be hype but I'd rather be safe 
than sorry, I got mine pre-opening. We'll be there in July.

Richard-from-Leeds-who-needs-a-Disney-fix-real-soon.
283.17SALEM::BERUBE_CGood Morning WDW!, in 11 daysTue Apr 14 1992 12:0620
    Rep to <<< Note 283.16 by BAHTAT::64030::bell "At last a PC User !" >>>

>One note of caution that I have seen in the press. Get your entry 
>tickets before travelling. You are not guaranteed entrance if you just 
>turn up at the gate
    
    What?   is  EUro-Disney  doing  something  diferent?    like dating the
    tickets for dates of admission? 
    
    At WDW you aren't garaunteed admission either, but you can  always  buy
    tickets  ;^).    Actually  it  is possible to be denied admission  when
    crowds are to large, but you will be allowed in if you are a WDW resort
    guest.  I would  think  Euro-Disney Resort Guests would never be denied
    admission but non resort quest  could  wether  or not they bought their
    tickets in advance.

    The only advantage I'm aware of  in buying your tickets early is to not
    have to wait in long lines at the park on the day you go.
    
    Claude    
283.18Non-Inclusive tours is the issueBAHTAT::64030::bellAt last a PC User !Thu Apr 16 1992 12:556
I think they are expecting big crowds so maybe that's what it's 
about.  A lot of UK travel firms are offering trips to Euro-Disney but 
don't include the entrance ticket in the deal. If you stay at the 
Disney hotels or pre-purchase your tickets you'll be OK.

Richard