The Best European Disney Itinerary

By Katina Brady


Most people love something about Disney; both adults and children. As a company it promotes fun, frivolity and childhood fantasy. If visiting Europe what would be the best Disney itinerary to get yourself that magic fix? Read on to find out more.

The most visited theme park in Europe is obviously Disneyland, Paris, which when it opened in the 1990s was called Euro-Disney. It is situated 32 kilometres east of Paris and it is easy to reach via Eurostar. There are often excellent deals available for the train as well as packages. Once you are there you will have enough to keep you busy for the entire day, two if you stay over in one of the on-site hotels.

In addition to meeting and hanging out with all your favourite characters you can travel by horse-drawn carriage, ride on Thunder Mountain, visit Alice in Wonderland, help Buzz Lightyear and fly with Dumbo and ride terrifying rides. At the end of the day there is a parade and loads of fireworks. The company are the second largest purchasers of explosives all to add to the magic. There really is nothing more you could want from a resort.

A winter visit to the UK, USA, or Europe will inevitably tie in with the spectacular which is Disney on Ice. This themed show has characters from popular Disney animation taking to the ice surrounded by colour, music and magic. Every year there is a new theme, with this year's theme being Frozen. A chance to join Elsa, Ana, and cute little Olav dancing to Let it Go and Do you Wanna Build a Snowman. Remember you are in an ice-rink you wear warm clothes until you are warmed by the love and magic surrounding you.

Why not break up your day touring by stopping for lunch at the Disney Cafe, on the fourth floor at Harrods in Knightsbridge. The menu includes cream tea, cakes, ice-cream or as would be expected Mickey Mouse toasties. Even the decor is themed, with Mickey chairs and princesses on the wall. Remember it is Harrods so expensive but it is cute and a justifiable treat.

Still in central London, all of your little ones will want to visit the Disney store. Whilst there are lots of smaller stores throughout the UK and Europe the biggest one in Europe can be found in Oxford Street, just a small bus ride from Harrods. Here you can buy DVDs, costumes, plushies, watches, collectables; in fact if they can brand it and package it you will find it here. Whilst you shop you will have movie tunes playing and of course, the cast members (staff) are there to help ensure your experience is a fun (and expensive) one.

There is no better way of rounding off a Disney-esque weekend is to go to the movies to see their latest offering. Amidst much horror in 2009, Marvel Comics was bought by the organisation and fans were afraid the Marvel franchise would be made into sugary sweet characters. The first film to be produced based on Marvel is Hero 6, and is in the cinema now.

Hiro, a young boy and his larger than life inflatable robot Baymax join friends to become super heroes. With lovely scenery and charming interaction between the boy and the robot this is a great end to your magical trip.




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