Things to Do in Disneyland Paris in 3 Days

Disneyland Paris has two theme parks, so if you are lucky enough to go for three days, I recommend you to spend the first two days in Disneyland Park and the third and last one in Walt Disney Studios. It will be an intense three days, but if you time it right you will have enough time to fully immerse yourself in the whole Disney universe. Do not hesitate to follow the program I indicate and you will be able to see everything you need comfortably and in time.

And if you take advantage of the trip to visit the city of Paris, read the post what to see and do in Paris and know the best proposals for your stay in the City of Light.

Disneyland Park opened to the public in the early nineties and is the most popular theme park in Europe with almost nine million visitors a year. It is open every day of the year and is divided into different thematic zones. Ideally, the first day should be spent visiting Main Street, Frontierland and Advetureland.

• Main Street USA: This is the main area that connects all sections of the park. Galleries, stores, carriages, streetcars, restaurants and cafes. No detail is missing. A trip back in time to the early twentieth century.
• Frontierland: In the purest American style, in Frontierland you will be immersed in a western movie with Indians and cowboys. Big Thunder Montain or the haunted house are some of the most popular attractions in this area of the park.
• Adventureland: Caves, pirate ships or tree houses await you in one of the most adventurous and favorite areas of Disneyland.

Get to know the park on a steam locomotive tour.

Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station will allow you to place yourself in Disneyland Paris and have a view of the entire park, as well as move comfortably between different areas. A 20-minute steam locomotive ride with stops at Main Street, Frontierland and Fantasyland.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Main Street U.S.A.

Traveler's Tip

If you go to Disneyland Paris for three days, I recommend that you spend the first two days at Disneyland Park and the third at Walt Disney Studios.

Take a trip back in time in the Discovery Arcade.

The Discovery Arcade is a journey through time where you can see incredible scale models of various inventions. It is also an ideal place to have a coffee or buy a souvenir of your trip. Although you will have time for the latter later.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• It is located in... Disneyland Park. Main Street U.S.A.

Step onto a legendary mountain at Big Thunder Mountain

After exploring Main Street U.S.A., don't hesitate to head to Frontierland. In this area, one of the most popular attractions is Big Thunder Mountain, a 22-meter-high roller coaster that reaches a top speed of 60 kilometers per hour. The approximately one-kilometer ride down a steep mountain is an adventure.

• Requirements... 1.02 meters.
• All ages... Children, tweens, teens and adults.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

Learn about all the mysteries hidden in the haunted house.

Phantom Manor is one of the most historic attractions of Disneyland Paris. An excitingly terrifying experience and a must on your trip. In this guided tour through the haunted house of the Ravenswood family you will learn all the ins and outs of the family, as well as the darkest stories starring spirits and ghosts. Did Henry Ravenswood have anything to do with the disappearance of his daughter's suitors?

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... Kids, tweens, teens, adults and toddlers.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

Take a riverboat tour for a different perspective of the park.

At Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing you will embark on the Mark Twain or Molly Brown boat for a river trip where you will navigate the rivers found in the Wild West, spotting some paradisiacal enclaves such as Big Thunder Mountain and Wilderness Island, discovering the marine area of the park, as well as its flora, and you will witness firsthand the caves of the most important smugglers throughout history, as well as impressive geysers and waterfalls. An experience for everyone.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

Take a break for lunch at Silver Pur Steakhouse

After an intense morning, what better option for lunch than Silver Pur Steakhouse. In this restaurant in the purest American West you will have the opportunity to taste delicious meats at their peak.

Another option is to opt for The Lucky Nugget Saloon, which also maintains the western aesthetics but is more economical. A place where you can enjoy meat, vegetables and cheese dishes.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• It is located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

Climb aboard a galleon in Pirates of the Caribbean...

And one of the greatest adventures at Disneyland Paris is Pirates of the Caribbean, one of the most popular attractions where you will have the opportunity to climb aboard a galleon on an island where buccaneers and corsairs are at ease, dueling, singing and dancing. Join the adventure and unearth hidden treasure!

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages, toddlers.
• Located at... Disneyland Park. Adventureland.

Venture out on an expedition in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril

Admittedly, I am a loyal Indiana Jones fan, but this is one of my favorite attractions. In Indiana Jones and The Temple of Peril you will ride aboard a runaway wagon bound for the ruins of a temple located in the heart of the jungle. An expedition full of surprises you can't foresee!

• Requirements... 1.40.
• All ages... Pre-teens, Teens and adults.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Adventureland.

La Cabane des Robinson

Located in the southernmost part of the park is the Cabane de Robinson, a tree house inspired by the play "The Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann Wyss. The tree, 30 meters high, has more than 350,000 handmade leaves and more than 100,000 flowers. And the house has a kitchen, bedrooms, toilet, library and a gazebo.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages, young children.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Adventureland.

Step onto an island of adventure

And to end the day, venture into Adventure Isle in search of treasure. Explore all its terrains from Skull Rock to Spyglass Hill by crossing suspension bridges, navigating narrow passageways and delving into terrifying caves in search of hidden secrets.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Adventureland.

After a first day full of adventure, you're sure to be eager to dive into Disneyland Paris for a second day. In this case, I recommend that you focus on Discoveryland and Fantasyland, two of the most opposite areas of the park in terms of its theme.

• Discoveryland: In this area the world of Star Wars and intergalactic travel has special prominence and you can enjoy the Star Wars roller coaster and Buzz Lightyear's saber game.
• Fantasyland: This is an area that, as its name suggests, is characterized by magic and fantasy. Sleeping Beauty's castle, the mad hatter's teacups or Alice's Labyrinth are some of the main attractions in this section.

Experience an intergalactic battle on the Star Wars roller coaster.

As soon as you enter the park, go to the Discoveryland area and ride the Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain roller co aster where you will experience an intergalactic battle. With a speed of 70 kilometers per hour and a height of more than 30 meters, this is one of the attractions that usually has more queues so it is advisable to visit early in the morning.

• Requirements... Minimum height of 1.20 meters tall.
• All ages... Pre-teens, teens and adults.
• It is located in... Disneyland Park. Discoveryland.

Take a 3D journey on Star Tours: The Adventure Continues

And if you want to continue delving into the world of Star Wars, don't hesitate to go to Star Tours: The Adventure Continues and take a 3D journey through various fictional scenarios such as Jakku, Hoth, Tatooine or the Death Star with C-3PO in the Starspeeder 1000.

• Requirements... 1.02 m.
• All ages... Children, tweens, teens and adults.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Discoveryland.

Join the fight in Buzz Lightyear's saber game.

Based on the movie Toy Story 2, in Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast you will climb aboard a spaceship and sail through space, becoming a space warrior and taking on an army of robots with laser guns. Your purpose will be to overthrow Emperor Zurg from Toy Story.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... Kids, tweens, teens, adults and toddlers.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Discoveryland.

Take a flight through the galaxy at Orbitron

Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's sketches, in Orbitron you will board a ship that ascends to a height of 18 meters and makes a circular flight around the galaxy. Become the captain and cross the galaxy aboard this futuristic attraction from where you will have spectacular views.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Discoveryland.

Take a lunch break before diving into Fantasyland

After a morning of touring the universe and being the main character in your own sci-fi movie, I recommend you take a lunch break before heading to the last area of the park you have left to explore, Fantasyland. For this, you can opt for Auberge du Cendrillon, a French restaurant that nods to the story of "Cinderella"; Au Challete de la Marionette, a restaurant where you can enjoy burgers or roast chicken and immerse yourself in the world of Pinocchio, or Pizzeria Bella Notte, an Italian bistro that will remind you of "Lady and the Tramp".

Enter Alice's Labyrinth

And with your batteries recharged, it's time to dive into a world of magic and fantasy. To do so, don't hesitate to head to Alice's Curious Labyrinth and meet the main characters of Lewis Carroll's tale and its most characteristic scenes as you go through a hedge maze that leads to the Queen of Hearts' Castle.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Fantasyland.

Visit Sleeping Beauty Castle

In Fantasyland you can also find the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Who has not imagined once in childhood the possibility of entering a fairytale castle? At Disneyland you have the opportunity. This attraction is one of the icons of the park and no wonder. Its towers can be seen from any part of the park and it has a height of more than 50 meters. It has recently been restored and is a mix between the fairytale castle that we have always imagined and the castles of the Loire Valley.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• It is located in... Disneyland Park. Fantasyland.

Immerse yourself in a small world

It's a small world is a musical journey of approximately 10 minutes aboard a boat specially designed for the little ones of the house. A journey through seven continents that will captivate you.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and toddlers.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Fantasyland.

Hop into a Mad Hatter's cup of tea.

Also inspired by Alice in Wonderland", Mad Hatter's Tea Cups is a carousel with 18 cups that rotate on a tray that, in turn, also rotates. Each cup also has a spinning wheel that can give the attraction a higher speed for those who prefer a more intense experience.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages.
• Located at... Disneyland Park. Fantasyland.

End a fairytale day

Peter Pan's Flight is another of Fantasyland's main attractions. The Darling children's nursery, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Neverland are some of the scenarios of this adventure in which you will have to defeat Captain Hook and that you will do aboard a flying boat. In addition, in Fantasyland you can also experience firsthand the story of Snow White in Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains and Pinocchio's story in Les Voyages de Pinocchio. Three fairytale attractions to end the day.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and toddlers.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Fantasyland.

Be amazed by the nighttime show

And to end a fairytale day, let yourself be dazzled by the night show Disney Illuminations night show. This event, which includes fireworks and music from Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars, will feature characters from Frozen and the Lion King. It takes place just before the park closes, around 11 pm.

After these two intense days in Disneyland Paris, the day has come to dive into Walt Disney Studio, the other theme park. It was born a decade later and is dedicated to cinema and special effects. Thus, it has several thematic areas dedicated to Toy Story, Monsters SA, Finding Nemo or Ratatouille, among others. In addition, you can attend shows that show how the main Pixar films were made.

Feel the free fall in the Tower of Terror

Inspired by The Twilight Zone TV series, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is Walt Disney Studios' most visited attraction, as well as the tallest in the park, at 56 meters high. A tour of terror that includes a free fall that flips passengers.

• Requirements... 1.02 m.
• All ages... Tweens, teens and adults.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Production Coutyard.

Explore the bottom of the sea on Crush's roller coaster

Crush's coaster is inspired by the animated Finding Nemo title and one of its main characters, the sea turtle Crush. An adrenaline-filled journey through the bottom of the sea that is not recommended for the little ones but will enchant the older ones.

• Requirements... 1.07 m.
• All ages... Children, tweens, teens and adults.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Experience the unlimited thrill of RC Racer

Inspired by Toy Story, RC Racer is an impressive roller coaster 25 meters high. A very short but thrilling ride, ideal to share with the whole family. The attraction admits groups of up to 20 people.

• Requirements... 1.20 m.
• All ages... RC Racer: part of the story.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Run away from Chez Remy in the Ratatouille adventure

Another Walt Disney Studios attraction not to be missed is Ratatouille: The Aventure. Inspired by the restaurant Chez Remy, it is a 4D experience in which you will be the protagonist of a chase aboard a ratmobile to escape from the evil Chef Skinner.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Hop on Slinky's back with the little ones

Ideal for the little ones as well as for a family visit, Slinky Dog ZigZag Spin is inspired by the movie Toy Story. A kind of roller coaster that seeks to simulate the feeling of Woody and Buzz on Slinky the dog with ups, downs and jumps. Each car can hold three to four people.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages.
• It is located at... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Recharge your batteries with a good meal

After touring part of Worlds of Pixar, it is ideal to take a lunch break: a hamburger or salad at Restaurant en Coulisse or a menu at Bistroz Chez Remy are the most recommended options.

Parachute like a Toy Story Soldier

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop is a 25 meters high free fall that seeks to simulate the sensation of a parachute jump as if you were one of the little soldiers from the movie Toy Story.

• Requirements... 81 cm.
• All ages... Kids, tweens, teens and adults.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Travel Route 66 on Cars Road Trip

Have you ever dreamed of traveling Route 66? Precisely this road is the setting for the Cars Road Trip attraction in which you can be the protagonist of a race aboard a streetcar where you will meet Lightning McQueen, Martin and other Cars characters... Don't hesitate to get on! The scenery will dazzle you.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• Located at... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Be dazzled by the Frozen show

Inspired by the movie Frozen Animation Celebration - Frozen is a show starring the main characters of the movie. Anna, Elsa, Sven and Kristoff will dazzle you. Don't miss their new adventures!

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... Toddlers, children, tweens, teens, adults, all ages.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Toon Studio.

Buy a souvenir in one of the park's stores

And of course, a trip to Disneyland is not complete if you don't visit the stores and take some souvenirs, both for yourself and for your friends and family: postcards, pens, magnets, key rings, calendars, T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs. The offer is very varied, for all tastes and budgets.

If you are going to visit Disneyland Paris for a total of three days, do not hesitate to buy a three-day ticket. If you buy it in advance and online you can surely benefit from a discount or promotion. In the post cheap tickets for Disneyland you can read all the details.

Disneyland Paris opens from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 365 days a year. Read the post Disney parks opening hours and know all the details. Also, start your day early in the morning because, although Disneyland is always crowded, the number of visitors will always be lower. On the other hand, you can consider buying a fast pass to avoid queues at the main attractions.

If you go to Disneyland from Paris you have several options. From going by train, which is very comfortable and the cheapest option, to going by shared transfer, renting a car or going by cab or Uber. Read the post how to go from Paris to Disneyland and know all the details of the different options.