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Prepare for your trip to Disneyland Paris with our new and updated guide.Our bestselling Disneyland Paris guide series is trusted by families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. This guide has been updated with the changes due to COVID-19.The guide includes:How to plan your tripTransportation: How to get to the resortThe Hotels: Choosing a place to stayThe Parks: A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at both theme parks. There''s even a whole chapter dedicated to meeting the characters. Includes the latest changes due to COVID-19 and the new rides and attractions set to open in 2021.Tickets: How to save money on your tickets and choosing the best one for you.Fastpass: Learn how to use this valuable time-saving service.Beyond the Parks: Chapters dedicated to Disney Village (an entertainment area), the shopping and adventure locations near the parks, and even the city of Paris itself.Guests with Disabilities: How Disney helps make your visit as easy as possible.Disney on a Budget: How to save hundreds on your trip, when booking and while on holiday.Skip the Queues and Touring Plans: Follow our tried and tested ways to keep waiting to an absolute minimum.Park Maps: Familiarise yourself with the park before getting there. Updated with new rides and shows set to open this year.Disneyland Paris for WDW Veterans: Been to Disney World before? We cover the similarities and differences.Park Services: When to visit, attraction and character photos, parking, currency and much, much more.Seasonal Events and the Future: Our look at the Christmas, Halloween and other seasons. Plus, a peek into the future of the resort and its huge expansion!

Experience the most magical vacationThis guide is full of tips and tricks on how to make the most of your stay. Make the most of your vacation time and beat the crowds! FULLY UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH ALL THE LATEST CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19 - SUPER IMPORTANT IN 2021.Highlights:Park guides - An in-depth look at all 4 theme parks, Disney Springs and the water parks. All the rides, shows, entertainment and attractions. Full coverage of new Star Wars Land and a preview of the new TRON coaster due in 2021.Hotels - Profiles of almost 30 on-site Disney resort hotels, partner hotels, booking tips and more.Fastpass+ - Skip the line for free! Learn all about this time saving service.Tickets - Find the best ticket type for your tripPark Touring Strategies - Follow these guides to reduce your time in lines and maximize fun!Disney on a Budget - How to save money, from accommodation to inside the parks.Dining - Restaurant types, Dining Plans, tips, reservations, etc. Find out how far in advance you need to reserve your dining options.Activities outside the the parks - From water sports to mini golf. Plus a list of free things to do!Seasonal Events - We cover all the seasonal events that happen every year from Christmas to Halloween and everything in between!Plus so much more: Transportation, getting to Walt Disney World (including their free shuttle ), in-park photos, guided tours, a guide for disabled guests, MagicBands, character meeting tips, a planning checklist and much more

Please note a new edition of this book is now available - please search for The Independent Guide to Universal Orlando 2024.--Our bestselling Universal Orlando travel guide series is trusted by people from across the world and helps you create unforgettable memories. This Universal Orlando guide book is new and fully up-to-date for 2021. Make the most of your trip with our helpful chapters guide:The Theme Parks - A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at both theme parks (Universal's Islands of Aventure and Universal Studios Florida), includes the new Jurassic Park Velicoaster.Volcano Bay - A whole additional chapter dedicated to Universal Orlando's water park - Volcano Bay.The Hotels - Choosing a place to stay - full coverage of all the on-site hotelsSkip the Lines and Touring Plans - Follow our tried and tested ways to skip the lines and minimise your waits.Tickets - How to save money on your tickets and choosing the best one for you.Universal Orlando for Disney Veterans - Been to Walt Disney World before? We explain all the similarities and differences.Express Pass - All the ins and outs of this skip-the-lines service and how to get it at a huge discount.Universal on a Budget - How to save $$$ on your trip, when booking and while on vacation..Dining - Learn about the best places to eat, dining reservations, dining plans and more.Young Kids - It's not all just for adults, we show you how young kids can have fun too.Understand the Theme Parks - We tell you all about Ride lockers, Single Rider lines, Child Swap, Photo Services and much, much more.Transportation - How to get to and around the resortBeyond the Parks - A chapter dedicated to shopping, shows and dining at Universal CityWalkGuests with Disabilities - How Universal helps make disabled guests visits as easy as possible.Park Maps - Familiarise yourself with the layout of the park before getting there.Seasonal Events and the Future - Our look at the Christmas, Halloween, Mardi Gras, Run Universal (a brand new race) and other seasons. Plus, a peek into the future of Universal Studios Orlando.--Please note a new edition of this book is now available - please search for The Independent Guide to Universal Orlando 2024.