UPD: 12 April 2017
In this step-by-step guide I will show you exactly how to buy the ticket on a website that on average, will save you 20 EUR, but it can be even more!
So that you know all the alternatives, I am going to describe 3 different ways to buy tickets to Disneyland, France including the one, where you save at least 20 euros from the price on the official website.
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1. At the gate
1) The first and the most obvious one is buying your Disneyland ticket at the gate. Currently, the price of such ticket is 88€ per person.
– Is it expensive?
– Well, if you ask me, yes.
And even if you can afford it, why not be a smart traveler and save about 20 EUR per ticket to Disneyland? Read on to see how.
When I was there passing by the crowd, I felt pity for people queuing at the entrance ready to buy very overpriced tickets.
Why would they do it? Lack of information I guess.
Just a bit of surfing the internet (like my website, huh!) and you will be able to save around 20€ per person and at least 1 hour in the queue.
As you might know, I hate queues, and I am quite efficient avoiding them. Read my all time popular post “6 places in Paris with the longest queues, and how to avoid them”, you will understand what I am talking about!
2. On Disney website
2) Buying tickets on the official website. This option is the least tricky, everything is in English and quite intuitive.
Here is how you do it –
- Go to the official website ->
- Choose the amount of days (1 day or multi days) ->
- If you go for 1 day, I recommend choosing 1 day 2 parks option, you are missing out a lot by not visiting 1 park! ->
- Choose your preferred type: MINI (during working days), MAGIC (all week except holidays), or SUPER MAGIC (all year long including Christmas, New Years, Halloween etc.) Scroll down for the detailed description of what is MINI, MAIC and SUPERMAGIC ->
- Press “Book here” ->
- Choose the amount of people (kids have a discount), the type you chose. The price is in pounds because it is a GB website, you can pay in any currency, it will convert automatically ->
- Press “Add to cart” and then “Continue” ->
- Enter your contact information, pay with your credit card, you will receive your ticket by email, hooray!
At the moment when the article is last updated (15 Jan 2017), the price is 47 GBP for 1 adult 1 day/2 parks MINI ticket (see print screen below):
TIP: Check Disneyland Offers and Packages – sometimes Disneyland in Paris throws crazy promos that are even cheaper than on the website I am going to recommend below!
Choose the type of ticket – Mini, Magic or Supermagic
Now, what the hell is all that?
Let me explain, as it might get a bit confusing.
MINI ticket is a ticket to Disneyland on working days (usually, the cheapest), MAGIC is for weekends and SUPERMAGIC is for major holidays like Christmas, Easter, Halloween (the most expensive).
That means that if you have a SUPERMAGIC ticket, you can go anytime, also during a normal working day, but in order to save money it is best you plan in advance more or less when you will be heading to Disneyland. Got it? Let me know in the comments if you have more questions!
In this case you do not have to know when exactly you will be going to Disneyland, which is very convenient, but you should have an idea whether it will be during the work week or weekend.
Here is the calendar of tickets for 2017 (sorry for the bad quality, this is the best one I could find):
3. On the Ticketmaster website
Ticketmaster is a huge chain selling all kinds of tickets all over the world. You can buy tickets to almost everything through their website, including Disneyland.
Do not worry, it is absolutely official, I have bought ticket to Disneyland through the site 3 times for myself and many more for my friends! I assume it is cheaper because it requires some efforts of research in advance (Like reading this blog post for example!). The booking is in French, but you are a smart traveler, it is worth it!
Here is how to buy Ticketmaster tickets for Disneyland:
Go to the website, choose English as your language (it does not fully translate it though), -> under “Recherche” type Disneyland, and this is more or less what you will see:
As you might have noticed, the prices shrink significantly – even if the official website is working with all the promos they have there!
How to buy your Disneyland ticket online
Let’s say we chose the MINI ticket for 1 day.
Press on the option saying Billet MINI
-> Choose 1 Jour/1 park (1 day 1 park) or 1 Jour/2 parks (1 day 2 parks). There is another small park that is just in front of the main Disneyland Park, it is SUPER cool, it has some amazing rides and entertainments, I definitely recommend taking 1 day 2 parks!
-> Click “Acheter”
-> Double check again that the type of ticket you chose corresponds with the date you are planning to visit Disneyland
-> Scroll down to see the price and compare it with the official Disney website. At the time of the last update, it makes more sense to buy it from the official site as there the price is 49 GDP (~ 58 EUR), and on Ticketmaster it is 64 EUR for the same ticket. But it is usually way cheaper on Ticketmaster, so check it out before!
-> Choose the number of adults and kids tickets you need. Your kid younger than 3 years old enters free of charge, 3 – 11 years old qualifies as a child ticket, your child of 12 or older needs an adult ticket.
-> Click “Validate”
->You can also opt-in for a cancellation insurance (extra 3€ per person), but I see no reason for that, especially if you are not from the EU, in this case it won’t work
-> Skip insurance and click “Confirm”
->Finally, you will need to register on the site to be able to make a purchase.
->Afterwards, the procedure is really simple – you need to pay with your card, afterwards you will receive the tickets immediately by e-mail, you just need to print it before the visit
->Congrats! You have just saved around 20 € per person!
P.S. Sometimes Ticketmaster has its own promotions, so it can be even cheaper! For example, I have bought tickets for me and my parents through TicketMaster for just 47€! We came there passing by a huge queue of people buying the same tickets but for 88€.
I hope you will travel smart, my friends! Have a lot of fun in Disneyland!
Got a good deal for Disneyland?
BONUS – Where to stay in Disneyland, Paris
Now as we bought a good ticket for your Disneyland adventure, why not to stay in the area overnight?
It can be a great option for those
1)who want to stay till the closing show and don’t want to come back to Paris late at night;
2) people who bought ticket access to the park for 2 days or more.
I Have stayed in Dream Castle Hotel and can definitely recommend it!
This first class hotel is located very close to the entrance of Disneyland in Marne-la-Vallée
Dream Castle hotel is a 17th century chateau with decoration focused on the Three Musketeers theme.
From the moment you enter you will feel yourself in the magical atmosphere. Everything evokes that feeling – a concierge dressed in a circus uniform, brightly colored horse sculptures, decoration of your room and all the other details.
As it is a hotel for families, there was a bunk bed for kids in my room. The bunk bed is gently separated from the parents’ bed with a curtain.
For kids:
There is a gorgeous carousel for kids, a green setting around the hotel to play outdoor, plenty of space and settings to play indoors as well. There is a great show for kids every evening, even an illustrator that will color your kids in all possible colors! There are children menus for breakfast and dinners.
You can send your little ones on an exciting scavenger hunt! A special surprise gift will wait for them at the end of the hunt after they stamp their personal passport given by the hotel.
It will truly make your kids’ eyes sparkle!
For you:
There is a beautiful running path around the hotel if you feel like doing some sports in the morning. If the weather is bad, there is a gym waiting for you indoors. Magic circus hotel offers variety of Spa services to relax after the day full of adventures. A bar with the selection of spirits and innovative cocktails is at your disposal as well.
I especially liked L’Occitane body care products that are available to use in your bathroom.
Other perks:
Car parking is provided at the hotel, a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness room, Free Wi-Fi, a free Shuttle bus to the Disney theme park and the TGV Station.
Of course, you can buy your EuroDisney ticket from the front desk, no need to stay in the queue. If you want to save significantly and buy your ticket online, I explained how to do it above.
This 4 star hotel that has all the facilities needed to enjoy your Disney vacation for you and your kids, if you have any! 🙂
HOW TO GET
There is a free shuttle (10 mins) that will take you to the Chessy-Marne-la-Vallee station (TGV, RER A etc.)
PRICE
Low season can be 100 eur per night (breakfast included) or 125 if you want to stay with up to 2 kids. 180 eur (200 EUR with kids) if you want to stay during Christmas.
This 4 star hotel that has all the facilities needed for you and for your kids, if you have them! 🙂
Book your stay with Dream Castle Hotel here!
What to get with you at Disneyland?
Except the summer months, Disneyland can be quite chilly! Get a scarf!
You’ll use this a lot! Trust me!
You’ll need it for all the pictures!
These pictures were taken during my 3rd time in Disneyland (around Halloween as you can see)
I want to thank you for taking the time reading this guide. I hope the information here will be useful for you!
As usual, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask me in the comment section below!
If you want to go to some other amusement park near Paris, check out Parc Asterix. I have been there and described my opinion if it is worth a visit here.
Bonnes vacances! 🙂
Yulia
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Thanks Yulia. It was very helpful
Beatriz
My pleasure Beatriz!
Hi Yulia,
Thank you for the info. In some website they required the date of visit to Euro Disney. However they don’t ask the date of visit in the FNAC website. Does it means it is valid for anytime?
Dear Yulia,
Thank you, that’s a really helpful info. One question. In Disney website you are required to select the date of visit, while in FNAC, I have almost finish purchasing the ticket but they don’t seem to ask which date I will visit Disney. Is the ticket can be used at any time? Thank you
Best regards,
Deddy MK
Hey Deddy, I am glad it was useful!
Yes, when you buy your ticket on FNAC website, you don’t have to choose a specific date, but pay attention to the type of ticket you are buying: MINI (the cheapest) will allow you to go there only on working days, MAGIC – all days except holidays, SUPER MAGIC – all days including Christmas, etc. More information about the days you can find here http://www.fnactickets.com/static/uploads/fnacv2/commentaire/CALENDRIER-2015-DISNEYLAND.jpg.
Hope it helps!
Have fun in Disneyland! 🙂
Hi Yulia, these E-tickets do they need to be exchanged for real tickets at the gates (or they have already barcode on them?). My second question is, fnac only asks for 1 adult name ( the one who pays) does that mean if i buy 2 adult tickets they will be all in my name? (will that be ok or create any problem)? Thank you in advance 🙂
hi Maryam!
1. No, they do not need to be exchanged, just print it and it will be scanned, no problem
2. No need to have a second name, just one name is enough, it is not checked at the gate 🙂
I bought the tickets on FNAC, but on the tickets there are only QR-codes (no barcodes)- is it right? My QR-code-application doesn’t read this codes- what’s wrong?
can’t tell you why the code is not readable by your device, but the ticket you got on the website will be definitely readable by the Disneyland staff on the gate, no worries, I have done it many times!
Hi Yulia,
What does “I-JOUR, 2-PARCS BILLT MAGIC”?
Thanks,
Alma
1 Jour means 1 day , Magic is the type of ticket that allows you to go to the park only on specific dates. Check the calendar, it says there clearly.
Thank you so much for the compilations – concise and very useful. As per your suggestions I have checked the FNAC website. I want to visit Disney on 22nd October 2015. I have got an offer. But I am note sure whether it will be valid on my date. Need your help.The offer says :
OFFRE DISNEY-1J-2PARCS BILLET MAGIC
Parc d’attraction from 2015/6/26 to 2015/9/30.
The INFO section says :
Billet Été MAGIC : ce billet vous permettra de profiter pleinement de la Magie Disney cet été, à la date de votre choix jusqu’au 30 septembre 2015 !
The Google translation is :
MAGIC Summer ticket : this ticket will allow you to enjoy the Disney Magic this summer , on the date of your choice until 30 September 2015!
Hi, Abhishek!
The translation is correct – you can only use this kind of ticket till 30th of September. So, if you will go 22nd of October, it will not be valid.
Try either buying the same ticket a bit later (maybe they changed the pricing policy, I am not sure) or buy a Super magic ticket, it will allow you to go any day you want.
Hi Yulia! I was just on the FNAC website and noticed tickets for 1 day/2 parks are 59 Euro! What a great deal. However, if I am printing the ticket at home, how will this affect the Fastpass process? Also, can I exchange the printout for a hard ticket at guest services as a memento? Thanks!
Hello Oscar!
As far as I know, you can alway by the Fast track pass when you are already inside the park.
Concerning your second question – i do not know if you can change it to a hard ticket. Maybe at the Custumer service if you specially ask for it. Othervise the printed copy is enough.
We are going to Disneyland Paris the last week of October, which is high season due to Halloween and would like to purchase tickets prior to arrival in Paris to avoid the ticket lines. Is there a better price for purchasing at least 5 days in advance on FNAC? Also they have Ticketmaster in France how does the pricing compare to FNAC? Only have time for one day/park to allow for other places on the Museum Pass.
I am not sure about the Ticketmaster, never tried that one. Usually the rpice on Fnac website is the best you can get, but check the official website, it might be that they have some crazy promos on your dates too.
Hi! unfortunately the FNAC website isn’t accepting neither my mum’s or my credit cards. Do you have any idea if I can just head out to a FNAC store there in Paris (there are many) and buy the tickets for the same price as on the website?
though i have never done it myself, i am quite sure you can do it in person!
Hi Yulia,
I will be visiting Disney Paris in January for 2 days (18/19 Jan) Will it be alright if I purchase the 1 jour 1 parc individually for each day? instead of buying the 2 jour 2 parc as it looks more expensive. Thanks!
Never did it, but if it is cheaper and it makes sense for you – yes, you can totally do it then!
Hi, trying to purchase tickets through the FNAC website but it doesn’t have the option for printing at home – it only allows tickets to be sent to your home or to pick up at a FNAC store. as we are already in France and on a ski holiday I dont think we wil be able to make it to pick up the tickets. Any idea why it doesn’t give the option to Print at home? (its a special for 47 EUR on a mini ticket…) Merci!
Hi Ketherine! I am not sure why the Print at home option does not work, lets hope it is a temporary problem.
If you are already in France you can stop by any FNAC stores and just buy it from the cash register there for the same price. (There is usually a special cash register that is called “Billetterie”.
Thanks for this information! I am planning a summer trip with wife and two kids – the savings add up!
Best to you Yulia!
You are welcome, check if they have some family packages on Fnac as well, they might have it as well! 🙂
Thanks a lot for sharing this! I did not know about the FNAC option at all. Did you ever get to review the parc as blogger? And, did you ever go to Parc Asterix (review of the parc on my blog)? It is so much cheaper, but Disneyland is definitely cuter 🙂
hi there and thanks for the comment!
Yes, except this post about Disneyland i have one more – http://misstourist.com/awesome-disneyland-rides/ and I have been to Parc Asterix, I agree – it is nice, but nothing can be compared with Disneyland! 🙂 I have described Parc Asterix here – http://misstourist.com/at-parc-asterix/
Could you please tell me how to change the website FNAC to english please
Just press the English flag on the top of the site. However, even if the interface of the site is in English, the description of the tickets is not translated at the moment. Google translator seems to do a great job! 😉
Hi I am going paris on tenth of may 2016 visiting park on 11th and 13th family of four two adults two kids one 13 and one 7 which tickets would you suggest to be the best for us any help would be appreciated yours faithfully Elaine x
Hi Elaine, check what family promotions they have at the moment, that might be the best option for you! Also, because you are not visiting in sequential days, it might be a good idea to buy 1 ticket for one park and the second day for the second park. Check what is better money-wise for you!
Hi,
i’m visiting Paris with my wife from April 27 to May 3 2016.
according to the plan they have in their site http://www.fnactickets.com/static/uploads/fnacv2/commentaire/CALENDRIER-DISNEYLAND-2016.jpg i must buy 2 Magic tickets ?
i do not know yet exctactly which day i will go to Disneyland.
I’ts a little mess with light blue colour and green colour tickets.
Hi Kyriakos,
if you decide to go any day between 27th of April to 1st of May, you can buy Magic tickets for you and your wife. If you want to visit during the holiday (2,3,4 May) you should buy Super Magic ticket.
Hope that helps!
Hi Yulia,
While booking tickets on FNAC website it asks for account. Do i need to create an account before buying tickets on FNAC website?
When i tried to create an account, it says email ID already registered. I am planning to visit on 19th & 20 May 2016
Hi Prateek, yes, you will need to register on the website in order to buy the ticket.
I recommend trying your other email if there is a problem with your first one for some reason.
Hi Yulia,
I will be in Paris on 25th of May 2016. I have half a day to spare. I will have my kid with me as well. Is it worth to give Disneyland a try for half a day?
Please suggest.
Regards,
Abhijit
Yes, I would say it is still worth it to spend half a day in Disneyland, but remember that you will need time to get there as well (~1 – 1,5 hours). Going there for 3 hours and spending just 2 hours there is not such a good idea in my opinion. Count your time and decide according to that! 🙂
Dear Yulia thank you for your help:)
i have couple of questions, i hope you can help me:
im planing to arrive with my son on September ,do you know if i buy the tickets direct from the store not on website i get the same price?
are you sure its enough to print it and to enter to the park and not to replace them in the store?
if i want to go to dysney for 2 days so you recommend to buy two tickets for each person? i didnt saw good deal for 2 days its much more expensive.
thank you very much
Dikla
Hi Dikla!
Answering your question – yes, you can buy the ticket from FNAC store as well, the price should generally be the same as on their website (but there might be exceptions, errors in the systems etc), but generally i think it is safe to assume it is the same price.
Yes, if buying separate is cheaper for your dates , go for that one, it makes no difference!
Have fun in Disneyland!
Thank you so much! You saved me a lot of money! Worked like a charm.
Hi Yulia,
When I go to the FNAC website I’m seeing the price for the 1-Day 1-Park mini ticket as 47 EU which is the same price listed on Disney’s website. Am I missing a step when trying to find discounted tickets? Thanks!
Hi Vernon!
Good question, thank you!
Sometimes it can happen that the price is the same, especially when Disney holds their own promos.
Hi Yulia ,
When i try to register on FNAC site there is a row that needs Fnac subscriber number.
Where shoud i get this number ?
Thanks
Thank you Yulia! My ticket buying process went smoothly, and I’m also saving a lot of money. Thank you so much!
Hi
I’m looking for tickets to but for 2 days in January and really struggling with the webpage FNAC as it doesn’t translate to English. Please could you help?
Thank you
You can always use google translator. Not Ideal, but it helps in navigating on the site.
Hi Yulia,
I’m on the fnac website wanting to buy tickets for my family of 5 there’s an special offer on 3 day 2 parks but I’m concerned as it doesn’t state if it’s a mini,magic or super magic.
A bit confused as to what I’m actually buying.
If you could help I’d really appreciate it .
Thank you Sharon G
Hi Sharon!
Let me try to help you :).
Once you select a ticket you will see a “calendar” on the same page. Click it and you will see all the dates with colors. There’s a color legend telling you on which days which type of ticket you are buying.
I also recommend you to check the official site for promotions. Especially if you plan to also book a hotel near Disneyland, they will have a ton of packages for you to choose.
I hope this helped!
Have loads of fun at Disneyland 🙂
Hi Yulia. I’m going to Disneyland París on march 20 and 21. Week Days, consecutive days, party of 3..
I can see that there s cheapper to buy two separate orders of special mini tickets, than the option of two days two parks on consecutive multi days.
Is it allowed to go to the Parks buying special mini tickets for two days separately, instead of multi days?
I would like to buy two orders of mini and use them on consecutive days. 47 euros per day.
Sorry for my bad english.
Thanks a lot.
Regards
Thanks. Also – try changing the currency/country at the Disney official website. I’m in the US and coming to visit. The official website listed 2 MAGIC 1-day two park tickets at $180 USD. Ticketmaster was 156 Euro = $166 USD. But switching the country on the official website to the United Kingdom, the tickets were only 120 GBP = $150 USD.
awesome tip, thank a lot!
Hi Yulia. Just want you to know that you’re a heaven sent! Me and my fiance is planning to visit Paris for our honeymoon inAug and we’re thinking to visit Disneyland. I have been reading almost a book of disneyland ticket guidelines I but cannot get any full details (or helpful should I say) until I came accross your website. Thank you babe! Justwant to clarify that if I buy the mini, it doesn’t matter when I’m going as long as it’s not later than Jan 2018 (but of course having checked carefully the dates available for MINI). From what I can see,most are shaded blue which means limited days for MINI ticket category. Also, given that I have bought the tix already, I just needed to print the e-ticket and there’s no need to qeueu for the physical ticket? Thanks a lot 🙂
Thanks so much Maui, i am so happy it was useful for you guys!
Yes, correct, just double check in the calendar in the post that the dates you want to go are green (mini). But as far as I am aware, August almost doesnt have a Mini ticket (only 4 days at the end of the month) as it is the most popular months. So, if you want to visit anywhere between 1st to 27th, you should get a MAGIC ticket. The also have some holidays right in the middle of the month, if you visit then, you have to get a SUPER MAGIC ticket (just see above in the calendar).
Yes, when you printed the tixs, you just go straight to the gates, they will scan it from there, no need to stay in any line!
P.S. Also, as you go in the most popular month (and it is your honeymoon), I suggest you read my other post 6 places in Paris with the longest queues and how to avoid them.
Have fun! 🙂
Well, today tickets on Ticketmaster cost exactly the same as on Official site… no point to use it 🙁
I checked MAGIC tickets which work in July. 78/71 Euro.
sorry to hear that, Sergey!
in this case I would buy it through the official site.
Hope the promo will come back soon! 🙂
There’s a website called “Miss Tourists” that offers tickets any cheaper. Curious if you’ve heard of this and if its ligit?
Thanks for the info!
‘get your guide”
GetYourGuide is a totally legit company,no worries, one of the biggest in Europe. you see my logo on the top of the site because I have partnered with them to recommend you the best tours.
Have a great stay in Paris! 🙂
Hi Julia, many thanks for the info I just bought 3 MINI tickets for next week…Wicked!!! 🙂
have fuuuun! 🙂
Hi! I just purchased 4 tickets for me and my sisters from Ticketmaster.fr and noticed that all 4 tickets were under my name, but with different barcodes. Will my companions be able to use the tickets despite having my name in them?
Also, do we need to have them exchanged for real tickets at the gate or can we get in just with the printed copies?
Thank you!
In my opinion, it should be fine, they dont check the names on the gate, just scan your ticket, thats it. But to be safe, just in case, I would write to Ticketmaster too.
You dont need to change it to a ticket, the printed confirmation with a barcode is your ticket, just go straight to the gate, no waiting! 🙂
Hello. I’m going to disneyland in a couple of weeks. I currently can’t print my ticket where I am, do you know if it’s possible to just show the ticket on my phone? Thank you
I think it is.
As long as there is a barcode that they can scan, it makes no difference for them what kind of ticket that it.
Have fun! 🙂