Because of course it couldn't be easy!
As it turned out, the plane was too big for the gate, so we were loaded into a weird little holding pen and then bused to the plane itself - poor Kevin was absolutely freezing in his shorts thanks to the 45 degree Icelandic weather.
About 10 minutes later, we arrived at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy - we made it!! I have to say, I wish we had a train station steps away from WDW or DL, it was incredibly convenient.
We went across the street to catch the free shuttle to the Kyriad hotel, and immediately noticed the increased security presence in the area - obvious military folks patrolling the area with the biggest guns I have ever seen in my life. Considering recent events in France, we weren't at all surprised.
Oh my! That is quite the travel day! I think that is one of the few things that I will find hardest when I finally travel overseas- I am not a fan of travel days, and it will be much longer than just a little hop to FL!
You guys must have been exhausted!! So many different forms of transportation But nothing like travel adrenaline to keep you pumped and the tiredness away!
Oh I did! I skipped a lot of the comments though lol.
I cannot believe your flight issues! I am glad you made it there (and it sounds like you got home)! Logan international terminal can be so confusing. I also think it is the nicest of them all (I live just south of Boston).
How nice that the train takes you right to DLP! Your hotel is cute too! Small but clean!
ONE outlet? That's really sad!
I have to admit, I was very amused by your panic about "entering the country illegally". Then again, I'm weird like that.
Subscribing! Even though it's our closest resort.. I've never been to DLP! Looking forward to reading about your trip x
Yay! I can't wait to hear what you thought of everything. I went to London with my best friend for 2 weeks last fall, and we did a day in Paris and a day at DLP. I wish we'd had more time in Paris/had done what you did, and flew into one city and out of the other... but oh well. The problems with traveling is there's just so many things to do and not enough time!
Oh my goodness the flights! We flew Icelandair and I was concerned because we read a few poor reviews online, but we had a good experience. It was several hundred dollars less per person than the next flight with United. I can't believe they kept cancelling them. The baggage policies are funny, too, compared to here. I think Icelandair had a weight limit for carry ons but I don't remember them checking...
It's no fun if it's easy!
We had a layover in Iceland around the same time, and my first thought was, I feel like I'm in Ikea! We had to wait almost an hour for the little shop to open so we could get sandwiches.
We Were opposite - we landed, after almost an 8hr flight, we barely dozed off for the last hour... and they shuffle us off the plane... Out into the freezing cold down a staircase, and make us wait for a bus! We were very awake after that! We were able to get on the next plane from inside the airport.
I didn't realize how close the station was until we came out! It was strange to us to see all the military people around the Eiffel tower, and the train stations even in November... We got back maybe a week before the first attack there.
I'll be anxious to hear about your trip! We are hoping to do a DLP and French countryside trip in the near future!
Sounds like a difficult travel day. Why is it that European hotels seems to put the bed up against one wall? That means one person needs to climb over the other to get out of the bed. Very strange!
Great TR!
Joining in...I can't wait to read about the parks! We are planning a trip for next March.
I love this! I visited DLP years ago when I was studying abroad in Scotland (apparently DLP was my biggest sightseeing priority!) so I love revisiting through your eyes. As far as security, I have to say that I've seen a huge military police presence every time I've been to Paris. It's understandably increased, but I remember being a little thrown off seeing them in the metro stations when I was in high school.
As for the hotel taking your passport numbers, that's just part of the European Union rules. They have to collect certain information from guests so as to have it readily available to law enforcement if necessary.
Great start to some Disney Paris fun!
I totally had to go and look up the storyline for Phantom Manor- I was dying to know more!!
Lovely first day
Phantom Manor is beautiful! I can't wait to read more
We continued on to hop onto Small World (again strong reminders of DL here, with the big facade and outdoor loading zone). I missed the photo, but this was our first time seeing a "USA" land and Kevin and I both instantly cracked up at the dolls chosen to represent our country!After our tour around the world we decided to do something totally new to us - the Alice in Wonderland maze! I wished we had been able to visit when it was less crowded though, as it kind of ruined the whole maze effect that we were basically following everyone in front of us through the hedges until the end. We did make it to the castle in the center though - it was cute but SO crowded!