Is it easy to get to Disneyland Paris with kids using the TGV from CDG if I'm staying at a nearby hotel (not Disney)?
I'm planning a trip to Disneyland Paris with my young kids (aged 4 and 7) and have a few questions about transportation and accommodation. I'm arriving at Charles de Gaulle airport and considering taking the direct TGV to Disney. Is it true that the Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy station drops you right at the entrance to Disney?
How can I get from the station to the hotel with kids if I'm staying at a hotel outside the park, but nearby? Is it easy to find taxis, or do you have to walk a lot?
I'm grateful for tips from parents who have done this route! Is the TGV worth it, or is it better to rent a car?
Hello Maria del Carmen,
I'm a parent who has already embarked on the adventure of visiting Disneyland Paris with the kids (and lived to tell the tale 😉). Let me share our experience with you. Picture this: you arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport after a flight with the little ones, who have been awake since 5 in the morning, yet somehow more hyperactive than if they had downed three cups of coffee.
So, what's the plan? Hop on the TGV that goes directly to Disney. And here comes the magic: in just 10 minutes, the train drops you at Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy, which is literally right next to the park entrances. As you exit the station, you're only 2 minutes away from the gates of Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios. You'll spot the castle towers as soon as you step off!
If you're staying at a Disney hotel, there are free shuttle buses that take you directly from the station to the hotel in 5-10 minutes. You can also walk if your hotel is one of the closest, like the Disneyland Hotel (right at the park entrance) or the Disney's Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (about a 10-15 minute walk away).
We didn't stay at a Disney hotel (our budget said "that's enough, Peter Pan"), but we found one in Val d’Europe. To get to the hotel, the easiest way is to grab a taxi or Uber—there's a stop at the station, and you’ll reach your hotel in 5-10 minutes. We heard some nearby hotels offer shuttle services, but that wasn't the case for us.
In short, the TGV is the fastest option and gets you right to the heart of Disneyland Paris without the hassle of complicated transfers. Once you're outside the station, you can walk to the parks or take transportation to your hotel. But even if your hotel is outside the park, it's no problem because you can get a taxi at the station.
Bring a raincoat, even Mickey gets wet in Paris sometimes!
Hello Maria del Carmen,
Let me tell you how we did it. After landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), we followed the TGV signs like they were magical breadcrumbs, with the kids running ahead, of course. We bought the tickets from a vending machine—luckily, there's a Spanish option! And within 10 minutes, we were on the train headed to Disney. The trip was so swift, we didn't even have time to decide our first ride.
We stayed at a hotel inside the park, the Sequoia Lodge. After getting off at Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy, we went straight to the Disney hotel shuttle area. You can't miss it! It's well-marked with Mickey signs. There, a bus with the Sequoia Lodge logo was waiting for us. In 5 minutes, with no luggage to carry or kids asking, "Are we there yet?", we arrived at the hotel entrance, which looks like a mountain lodge.
Upon arriving at the Sequoia, they gave us the park access wristbands right away. Our first ride was Ratatouille! 🧀
At the TGV station, there are taxis for hotels outside the park. Since we stayed in a hotel within the park, we used one of the shuttles, which are frequent and free. By the way, the shuttle service takes care of the luggage delivery to the hotel.
Have fun!
