Paris Abroad Program in July - DLP questions

[wendyt_ca]

Hello,

I am a mature university student (older student in my 30s) and I may be spending the month of July living in Paris as part of a summer abroad program. I’ve been to Paris and DLP twice before over a couple of days so I am familiar with the parks and such in general. But some things have changed since I’ve been to Paris last such as park reservations.

Since I would be living there for the month I am considering purchasing an AP so that I can make day trips out to DLP after classes (they end daily at 12pm) throughout the month (likely weekly). So I am wondering if anyone has any tips for doing this.

From what I have researched, I have also seen that July is incredibly busy in July. Therefore, I am a bit concerned about park reservations. I see that with the AP you can only book 3 reservations at a time. So I was wondering how likely it is that I will have an issue getting other reservations last minute? I kind of wish that I could decide on a whim the day of, but if I can’t that’s fine. I have used the reservation system in WDW so I have some familiarity with that as well.

Additionally, do I need to purchase the Premier access for the rides some days (particularly for Marvel)?

I’m also considering adding a couple of days on the end of the month and spending a couple of nights in Val D’Europe to relax there and go to DLP (we stayed at a hotel there in 2018 and loved the atmosphere).

Honestly any tips that anyone might have based on these plans or even just for living in Paris for a month in general would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Karin1984]

As long as there are park reservations you have to stick to the 3 reservations at a time, and no spontaneous trips. I would suggest to make a reservation for a new day the moment you are using your first reservation.

I once put myself on the waitlist, and got a reservation about 2 weeks in advance. So, do use that option.

With an AP I wouldn't bother with Premier Access. Do it just before park closing, during dinner times etc.

 

[SuperMuscleMan]

Remember the park is open till 11 that time of year so ride access will be alot easier come the evening.

 

[wendyt_ca]

Remember the park is open till 11 that time of year so ride access will be alot easier come the evening.

That will help! I also will likely be alone so I will take advantage of single rider lines where I can. I am a little nervous about riding the train back to Paris alone that late, is it safe?

As long as there are park reservations you have to stick to the 3 reservations at a time, and no spontaneous trips. I would suggest to make a reservation for a new day the moment you are using your first reservation.

I once put myself on the waitlist, and got a reservation about 2 weeks in advance. So, do use that option.

With an AP I wouldn't bother with Premier Access. Do it just before park closing, during dinner times etc.

Oh yes I know that I have to stick to just the 3 and book right away. How is the availability around that time generally for booking last minute after using each one? Should I be able to get them still a week or so out?

It is good to know I can book it as soon as I use the first one so I will do that. I will be going mainly during the week and have some flexibility on which days.

That’s a good point about premier access. I will definitely try to go on rides during peak times and I can use the single rider as well. Thank you!

 

[SuperMuscleMan]

Um, I suppose that really depends on where your going aka train. I never found the RER bad to central Paris but when a strike is on its no fun, and I ended up in a place I did not like the feel of. Use the citymapper app to help plan routes. If a strike is taking place maybe avoid going that day?