Disneyland Paris may not be every parent’s cup of tea, but kids certainly love it. The chance to meet your favorite characters from Disney’s ever-growing catalogue, as well as enjoy the themed attractions, shows and entertainment will feel like a wish come true, regardless of what your caretakers think. That said, even the grumpiest of adults won’t be able to deny the rush of adrenaline brought on by the thrilling rides at Disneyland Paris. The internet is probably the best place to look for cheap Euro Disney vacation deals.

Disneyland Paris is divided into three distinct areas: the original Magic Kingdom, now Disneyland Park, where most of the main attractions are located; Walt Disney Studios Park, where guests can take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of animated filmmaking; and Disney Village with its various American themed hotels.

Once settled, most head straight for rides like Space Mountain Mission 2, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Big Thunder Mountain. Alternatively, younger children may prefer to stick to calmer options; the Mad Hatter’s cups of tea and the Pirates of the Caribbean experience, for example. Some Gallic twists to the attractions at Walt Disney Studios and Discoveryland’s Les Mysteres du Nautilus, the chance to see the mechanical submarine from Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” are all prominent reminders that you’re in Paris, not Orlando.

Booking your visit out of season is the surest way to avoid crowds and spend less time queuing. Since Paris doesn’t benefit from the Florida climate, late spring and early fall probably represent the best balance between cold and crowds. However, it is possible to pre-book the most popular trips through the “Fastpass” time slot scheme. If you’re visiting any time between 2 April and 8 November, it might be worth considering a Paris Visite travel pass, which gives cut-price entry to Disneyland Paris as well access to all metro, bus RER and SNCF services in the Greater Paris region.

Guests can choose from five official Disney hotels and seven partner hotels. The official Disney hotels share a kitsch American theme, ranging from the Disney Hotel New York, ostensibly the Big Apple in microcosm, to the Disney Sequoia Lodge, a faux version of a National Park. For a complete experience, the Cinderella-like Disneyland Hotel is ideally located at the park entrance. Disneyland Paris is approximately 25 km east of the capital and can be easily reached by train. Take the RER line A at Gare-de-Lyon or Nation to the Mame-la-Vallee/Chessy station, which is right in front of the park gates.