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    Kyriad no more, we changed our booking to Hotel Santa Fe

    So on Friday you’ll have read that I booked a trip to go back home, to Disneyland Paris, in May. I initially booked the Kryiad Hotel because it was cheaper than any of the on site hotels and was still only a 5 minute ride away on one of the free Disney buses. However, a weekend submerged in Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary celebrations and I started thinking about staying on site again, specifically the Hotel Santa Fe. One of the big factors is that my son is an absolutely massive Cars…

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    I may have just booked a trip to Disneyland Paris

    OK, I have booked a trip to Disneyland Paris! I know, we weren’t supposed to be going this year, but the Eurostar booking was still there and we’ve been saving some money and the 20th Anniversary looks so amazing. So as originally planned back in November last year, we’ll be going to Disneyland Paris in May and will be staying at the Kyriad Hotel. The Kyriad was £120 cheaper than the Santa Fe. I’d initially thought it was £200 cheaper but after my shareholder’s discount the difference is £120. That £120…

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    Disneyland Paris Trip Report: February 2012

    The newest member of the Dedicated to DLP team, Sven Popelier, went visited Disneyland Paris earlier this month and he has written up a trip report, accompanied by some magnificent photos….and here it is! Tuesday 7th February 2012 7am, the usual morning line up”, my alarm clock song from Tangled! Unfortunately, it wasn’t 7am but 7.30am! A quick shower, a delicious breakfast and my friend and I were ready to leave for Disneyland Paris! We were on a three day trip to Paris and day 2 were reserved for the magical…

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    Things you bring back from Disneyland Paris

    I’m not talking about merchandise here, though for the record I bought a Magical Moments Festival pin and a 2012 calendar on my visit last week, as well as gifts for my wife and son. No, I’m talking about those other things that you find in your wallet, suitcase, pockets and anywhere else that seems like an appropriate place for storing bits and bobs. You know what I’m talking about. No matter how many beautifully crafted pieces of merchandise they might sell in the many shops, it’s those odds and ends…