Reviews
The D2DLP team tests, tastes and tries out the latest Disneyland Paris experiences.
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Review: ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ on Disney+ Is a Revelatory Look at the Park’s Birth
On January 22, 2026, a long-awaited documentary debuted that fundamentally changed how we see the most iconic theme park on Earth. It’s called “Disneyland Handcrafted,” and it’s available on Disney+ and, in a commendable move, free for everyone on YouTube. Directed by Leslie Iwerks—granddaughter of animation legend Ub Iwerks—this film is not another corporate history. It is an almost archaeological dig into the sweat, dirt, and sheer audacity required to build something no one had ever seen before- a modern theme park. The film’s genius is in what it leaves out. No modern…
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WEB Power Band: Worth it?
Are you looking forward to the new Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure at the recently opened Marvel Avengers Campus? It gives you the chance to defeat an army of Spider-bots that threatens to overtake the whole complex. That’s a big responsibility and any recruit (that’s you!) might be tempted by an opportunity to tilt the odds in their favor. That’s where the WEB Power Band comes in. Of course, this piece of gear comes at a cost. The base unit sells for €40 in the Mission Equipment shop at the heart of MAC.…
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Hotel l’Elysée: Four Stars at a Down-to-Earth Price
Looking to relax and unwind after a long day of fun at Disneyland Paris? We found a solution just mere steps (and a quick RER ride) from DLP. Hotel l'Elysée has it all: modern comfort, classic sensibility and a focus on top-notch service. Read more to hear our take on this gem of a boutique hotel that may just be perfect for you!
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Review: The Lucky Nugget Saloon – A Dining Gem
There's more than meets the eye at The Lucky Nugget Saloon. This Frontierland favourite has a few tricks up its sleeve, being a counter and table service hybrid restaurant. In this review, we explain why The Lucky Nugget has so much to discover, for prospectors of all ages.
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Review: Sequoia Lodge Hotel
One of the first hotels operational on opening day in 1992, Sequoia Lodge is situated on Lake Buena Vista between the New York Hotel and the Newport Bay Club, an enjoyable 10-minute walk from the parks. It is styled after a U.S. National Park resort, surrounded by large sequoias, and the natural stone-and-wood interior gives it a distinctly intimate mountain-retreat atmosphere. Sequoia Lodge may feel cozy, but this 3-star hotel boasts a mighty 1011-room capacity, spread out over the main building and six exterior lodges, one of which houses an indoor…
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Review: Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel Santa Fe is a 2-star, on-site hotel which is popular with those who want to stay on property whilst also keeping to a modest budget. The D2DLP team has stayed at Santa Fe many times, so it is safe to say that by now we can create an honest review for future guests who might want to know the ins and outs. Located on the Rio Grande River, the Disneyland Paris one, Hotel Santa Fe is situated directly opposite from DLP’s other 2-star budget hotel, Hotel Cheyenne. It’s is around a…
