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 that you spend the first two days in Disneyland Park and the third and last day visiting Walt Disney Studios. It will be an intense three days, but if you time it right, you will have enough to fully immerse yourself in the whole Disney universe.

Book your multi-day ticket for Disneyland and don't hesitate to follow the schedule I indicate. I assure you that if you follow it you will see everything you need to see comfortably and in good time.

Disneyland Park opened to the public in the early 1990s and is Europe's most popular theme park with almost nine million visitors a year. It is open every day of the year and is divided into different themed zones. Ideally, you should buy your Disneyland ticket in advance and spend the first day visiting Main Street, Frontierland and Advetureland.

• Main Street USA: This is the main area that connects all the sections of the park. Galleries, shops, carriages, trams, restaurants and cafés. No detail is missing. A journey back in time to the early 20th century.
• Frontierland: In the purest American style, in Frontierland you will be immersed in a western movie with its cowboys and Indians. 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 favourite areas of Disneyland.

Get to know the park on a steam locomotive tour

With your Disneyland ticket you can hop on the Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station, which will allow you to be located in Disneyland Paris and have a view of the whole park, as well as to 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.

Traveller's tip

If you go to Disneyland Paris for three days I recommend 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 back in time where you can see incredible scale models of various inventions. It's also a great place to have a coffee or buy a souvenir of your trip. But you'll have time for the latter later.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• 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-metre-high roller coaster that reaches a top speed of 60 kilometres per hour. The approximately one-kilometre-long ride through the interior of a steep mountain is quite an adventure.

• Requirements... 1.02 metres.
• All ages... Children, pre-adolescents, teenagers and adults.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

From my point of view, this attraction is worth the entrance fee to Disneyland.

Get to know all the mysteries hidden in the haunted house.

Another of the attractions that I liked the most at the entrance to Disneyland was Phantom Manor, one of the attractions with the most history at Disneyland Paris. An excitingly terrifying experience and a must on your trip. On 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 featuring spirits and ghosts. Did Henry Ravenswood have anything to do with the disappearance of his daughter's suitors?

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... Children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults and toddlers.
• Located in... Disneyland Park. Frontierland.

Take a river 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 first-hand 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 a busy morning, what better place to eat than Silver Pur Steakhouse. In this American Western-style restaurant you will have the opportunity to taste delicious meats at their best.

Another option is The Lucky Nugget Saloon, which also maintains the western aesthetic, but is less expensive. A place where you can enjoy meat, vegetables and cheese dishes.

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... All ages and young children.
• 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 chance to climb aboard a galleon and sail around an island where buccaneers and corsairs duel, sing and dance. Join the adventure and unearth hidden treasure!

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

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

It's true that I'm a loyal Indiana Jones fan, but this is one of my favourite attractions. In Indiana Jones and The Temple of Peril you'll board a runaway wagon bound for the ruins of a temple in the heart of the jungle - an expedition full of surprises you won't be able to foresee!

• Requirements... 1.40m.
• 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 La Cabane de Robinson, a tree house inspired by Johann Wyss' "The Swiss Family Robinson". The 30-metre high tree 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 Adventure Isle

And to end the day, venture into Adventure Isle in search of treasure. Explore all its terrains from Skull Rock to Spyglass Hill, crossing suspension bridges, navigating narrow passageways and delving deep 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 you to focus on Discoveryland and Fantasyland, two of the most opposite areas of the park as far as their theme is concerned.

• Discoveryland: In this area, the world of Star Wars and intergalactic journeys have a special role and you will be able to enjoy the Star Wars roller coaster and Buzz Lightyear's sabre game.
• Fantasyland: This is an area which, as its name suggests, is characterised by magic and fantasy. Sleeping Beauty's castle, the mad hatter's teacups and 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, head to the Discoveryland area and ride the Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain roller co aster for an intergalactic battle. With a speed of 70 kilometres per hour and a height of over 30 metres, this is one of the rides that tends to have the longest queues, so it is advisable to visit it first thing in the morning.

• Requirements... Minimum height of 1.20 metres.
• All ages... Pre-teens, teenagers and adults.
• 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 settings such as Jakku, Hoth, Tatooine or the Death Star together with C-3PO in the Starspeeder 1000.

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

Join the fight in Buzz Lightyear's Sabre Battle Game.

Based on the film Toy Story 2, in Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast you'll climb aboard a spaceship and blast through space, becoming a space warrior and taking on an army of robots with laser guns. Your purpose is 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, at Orbitron you'll board a ship that ascends to a height of 18 metres and takes a circular flight around the galaxy. Become the captain and cross the galaxy aboard this futuristic attraction with 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 spent touring the universe and being the protagonist of 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 fairy tale 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".

Step into Alice's Labyrinth

And with your batteries recharged, it's time to dive into a world of magic and fantasy. To do so, head to Alice's Curious Labyrinth and meet the main characters of Lewis Carroll's fairy 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 will also find the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Who has not imagined at some point in their childhood the possibility of entering a fairytale castle? At Disneyland you have the chance. 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 is more than 50 metres high. It has recently been restored and is a mixture of the fairytale castle we have always imagined and the castles of the Loire Valley.

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

Immerse yourself in a small world

It's a small world is a musical journey of approximately 10 minutes on board a boat specially designed for the youngest members of the family. A journey through seven continents that will captivate you.

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

Step into a Mad Hatter's Tea Cup

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 scenes of this adventure in which you will have to defeat Captain Hook and which you will carry out on board a flying boat. In addition, in Fantasyland you can also experience the story of Snow White in Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains and Pinocchio in Les Voyages de Pinocchio. Three fairytale attractions to end the day.

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

Be amazed by the night show

And to end a fairytale day, let yourself be dazzled by the Disney Illuminations night show. This event, which includes fireworks, as well as 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 at around 11pm.

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. It has several themed areas dedicated to Toy Story, Monsters SA, Finding Nemo or Ratatouille, among others. You can also attend shows that show how the main Pixar films were made.

Feel the free fall at 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 metres high. A tour of terror that includes a free fall that flips passengers upside down.

• Requirements... 1.02 m.
• All ages... Pre-teens, teens and adults.
• Located at... Walt Disney Studios. Production Coutyard.

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

Crush's coaster is inspired by the animated film Finding Nemo 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 youngest children but will enchant the older ones.

• Requirements... 1.07 m.
• All ages... Children, pre-teenagers, teenagers 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 25-metre high roller coaster. 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 history.
• It is located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Escape from Chez Remy in the adventure of Ratatouille

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 at... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Climb 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 film Toy Story. A kind of roller coaster that seeks to simulate the sensation of Woody and Buzz on Slinky the dog with ups, downs and jumps. Each carriage can hold three to four people.

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

Recharge your batteries with a good meal

After touring part of Worlds of Pixar, it's best to take a break for lunch: a burger 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 metre high free fall that aims to simulate the feeling of a parachute jump as if you were one of the little soldiers from the film Toy Story.

• Requirements... 81 cm.
• All ages... Children, pre-teens, teenagers and adults.
• Located in... Walt Disney Studios. Worlds of Pixar.

Travel Route 66 on Cars Road Trip

Have you ever dreamt of driving along Route 66? This very road is the setting for the Cars Road Trip attraction, where you can be the protagonist of a race on board a tram where you will meet Lightning McQueen, Martin and other Cars characters... Don't hesitate to get on board! 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 film Frozen Animation Celebration - Frozen is a show starring the main characters from the film. Anna, Elsa, Sven and Kristoff will dazzle you - don't miss their new adventures!

• Requirements... Any height.
• All ages... Toddlers, children, pre-teens, teens, adults, all ages.
• Located at... Walt Disney Studios. Toon Studio.

Buy a souvenir in one of the park's shops

And of course, a trip to Disneyland is not complete if you do not visit its shops and take some souvenirs, both for you and for your friends and family: postcards, pens, magnets, key rings, calendars, T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs. There is a wide variety on offer, to suit all tastes and budgets.

If you are going to visit Disneyland Paris for a total of three days, do not hesitate to buy a 3-day ticket for Disneyland. If you buy it in advance and online, you can surely benefit from some discount or promotion. In the post Cheap tickets for Disneyland you can read all the details.

Disneyland Paris opens from 9.30 am to 11 pm 365 days a year. Read the post Disney's 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 the queues at the main attractions.

Disneyland is one of the things to see and do in Paris. If you decide to go, 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 taxi or Uber. Read the post how to get from Paris to Disneyland and know all the details of the different options.