I am considering going to DLP next year, as I have recently changed my travel plans to include about 6 days in Paris and Amsterdam. SO..my question is this. Can I see DLP in a day? I know nothing about this park other than it is near Paris, and I can take a train there from Paris. Compared to Disneyland how big is it? We will most likely be there in mid to late September.
I have given up the Ireland portion of my tour to appease my Hubby's desire to see Amsterdam...so I figure I ought to get to see a third Disney park while I am there!

My wife and I spent a week in Paris this past March. We devoted one day to DLP. The trains are so convenient, we had no problem getting to the resort from the city. It was the off-season so the crowds were rather sparse. We hardly had to wait for any of the attractions and got to ride pretty much everything we wanted plus had plenty of time to stroll around leisurely. I don't know how crowds might be in Sept, tho. Some may complain that it has fewer attractions than the original DL but I think it has enough to fill a full day. Probably not worth spending 2 days there if your time is limited.

We didn't bother going to the Studios but after reading up on the details of that park I'm kinda glad we didn't waste any time (or money!) there.

Compared to DL Anaheim, DLP is much more roomy. It's also a very beautiful park with a uniquely European flavor. The Jules Vernesque Tomorrowland was an absolute delight! Be sure not to miss the dragon in the caves under the castle. I won't try to describe it, it might spoil it for you.

Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Basically no - you won't see it all in a day.

Remember there are 2 theme parks - the magic Kingdom park and the Disney Studios park as well as Disney Village.

The actual resort is massive (1 fifth the size of Paris) and the Disneyland Park (magic Kingdom one) is the largest in the world.

The second theme park - the studios has some great rides but is small.

If you can only go for a day you are better to forget about the studios park altogether and simply focus on the one. You won't see it all or get on everything - but it will still be a great day out.

I totally agree with Alxvision. DLP is easy to reach by train if you’re in Paris. If you don’t go to the Studios Park you’ll be able to see the whole Disneyland Park in one day I’m quite sure. Perhaps it’s good to know that the fastpass system enables you to collect fastpasses for all fastpass rides in one walk around the park (perhaps this is the same at the other Disney parks, but I just mention it in case the rules are different).
I think it’s funny you don’t go to Ireland to see Amsterdam. I think Ireland is extremely beautiful compared to Amsterdam, but as a Dutch girl I must admit that Amsterdam has a lot to offer too (apart from drugs and the red light zone it’s really a beautiful city where you can feel the history surrounding you everywhere).
Have a nice trip.

My wife and I are also considering a trip to DLP in September of 2005. Does anyone know what the crowds are like during that month? Thanks :confused:

I agree with what everyone has said so far. One thing I'd try to do is go during a weekday. It'll be a LOT slower. I also agree that DisneyStudios can be skipped, it's a major disapointment, especially in comparison to how beautiful DLP is (I took roll after roll of film at DLP, more than any other place when I was living in France..). When my parents came along with me, they had purchased a guidebook about the park, and that might be useful to you..
It is indeed a lot larger, but there is a lot more things that you "look" at, rather than more attractions.

My parents also when they came, booked a non-resort hotel room for us to stay at, and it was actually a godsend. We were doing so much we could in one day that they had in the park, that an early evening 1 hour nap was very nice. We also spent the night there, and left early the next morning to go back into Paris, it was a little bit nicer than the other times I had gone from opening until closing, and drudged back on the RER, and then the Metro, and my small back walk home (or your hotel, in your case?).
Small word of advice: Don't expect any of their "American" cuisine to be anything like the foods offered in the two American parks.. the burgers were terrible! But the waffles in lieu of churros was charming..and quite European.

It's my favorite out of all the parks I've been to, and I'm sure you'll have a lovely time.

Weekends can be crowded, but on weekdays it's nicer. September weather is really unpredictable; it can rain a lot or be a warm and sunny day. The weather plays a big part whether there are crowds or not.

Don't try to see all in one day.. it's not possible, because the park is full of details. Try to avoid running around and enjoy the park as much you can in your pace. When you need a break, take Disneyland Railroad from any station except Main Street USA. You get a good look of the park that way.

About burgers, yes there is no such thing as a good fastfood in the park. Burgers are the worst. (Except in Walt's and Silver Spur Steakhouse - but those are table service restaurants). So if you need burgers, leave the park (stamp your hand) and go to McDonalds or Annette's Diner at Disney Village.