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Disneyland Paris Day Trip: The Complete Guide

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How to Plan a Disneyland Paris Day Tip

Are you thinking of planning a Disneyland Paris day trip? Here is everything you need to know to make sure you have the perfect day!

How Do You Get to Disneyland Paris?

Disneyland Paris is just an hour away from central Paris by train. You just hop on the RER A train (tickets are €7.60 each way) and get off at the last stop,  Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. From the train station it’s just a two minute walk to the entrance of Disneyland!

You can buy tickets for the RER at most Metro stations throughout Paris. If you are coming directly from CDG airport, you can take a TGV train to the park and get there in just twelve minutes. There is also a direct Eurostar train to Disneyland Paris from London !

How Long Do You Need at Disneyland Paris?

The nice thing about Disneyland Paris is that it’s a lot smaller than Disney World in Florida. Instead of five parks, there are only two: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Both of the parks are pretty small, and they are located just a five minute walk away from each other.

So while you need at least a few days to a week for Disney World in Florida, you can easily do all of Disneyland Paris in just one day! Of course, if you really want to spend more time at the parks, you could do an overnight trip and spend two full days at the parks.

Every time I have been to Disneyland Paris, I’ve just gone as a day trip from Paris and I’ve had plenty of time to do everything I wanted to do.

However, I do recommend getting to the parks right when they open and taking the last train out after the parks close for maximizing your time!

How Much Are Tickets and Where Can You Buy Them?

A one day ticket that will get you into BOTH parks will cost you somewhere between $78 and $114 depending on the date of your visit. (Prices in USD.)

There are three different price classes: Mini, Magic, and Super Magic. Basically the prices change based on dates. On most weekdays, you can get a Mini ticket (the cheapest.) But on weekends and around holidays, you will probably have to pay more for a Magic or Super Magic ticket.

• Buy 1-day Disneyland Paris ticket for a specific date.
• Buy flexible date 1-day ticket to Disneyland Paris

Make sure to select the one day, two park option for your ticket so you can get into both parks.

I recommend buying your tickets online beforehand, because they are sometimes cheaper on the website and you won’t have to wait in line to buy tickets once you get to the park!

Tip:  Change the language on the Disneyland Paris website to see if you can get a better price! Sometimes there are different prices and promotions based on which language you select (Try US English, UK English, French, Italian, and German.)

When Is the Best Time for a Disneyland Paris Day Trip?

If you can, going on a weekday is your best bet for a Disneyland Paris day trip. The tickets are usually cheaper and the parks are much less crowded!

The exception to this is if you go during August (French holiday month) or around a big holiday like Christmas or Easter.

The least crowded times of year to visit Disneyland Paris is fall (September through November) according to this Disneyland Paris crowd calendar.

It’s important to keep in mind that at some times of the year, a lot of the restaurants and attractions at the parks might be closed for the season or for refurbishment. Make sure to check the Disneyland Paris website before planning your trip to see what will be closed while you’re there.

When I visited in March and April, a LOT of things were closed. This can be a bit of a shock compared to the American parks, where very few restaurants and attractions close, even during the off season.

What to Do at Disneyland Paris

There are two parks at Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Disneyland Park is the larger and more popular of the two, and has Sleeping Beauty’s castle.

I recommend that you start your day at Walt Disney Studios Park because it’s really small and you can hit most of the rides in just a few hours. Around lunchtime, leave and go over to Disneyland Park, which is literally just a five-minute walk away.

I’m going to list the best rides/attractions at each park in a minute, but first I want to talk about the FastPass system at Disneyland Paris.

FastPasses at Disneyland Paris

If you’ve been to other Disney parks, you are probably familiar with FastPasses. They are free tickets that let you skip the line for a ride at a scheduled time. You don’t have to pay extra for FastPasses – they are included with your park admission.

Disneyland Paris still uses the “old system” of FastPasses where you get a paper ticket from a kiosk.

To get a FastPass for a ride, simply go up to the FastPass kiosk at the entrance for that ride. Then insert your park ticket and select which time you would like to come back and ride the ride. You can only have one FastPass at a time, so you should pick the earliest time available for the ride.

The machine will print out a FastPass ticket for you with the one-hour time slot for you to return to that ride and enter through the FastPass line (which usually only takes a few minutes.)

• Click here for a list of rides that offer FastPasses.

FastPasses are a great way to go on rides that normally have long lines without having to wait nearly as long. While you’re waiting for your FastPass time slot to come around, you can take a break to eat or go on other rides that don’t have as long lines.

You can get unlimited FastPasses throughout the day, but you can only have one at a time. This is why I recommend getting the earliest time slot available and then immediately getting another FastPass after you use the previous one, and so on throughout the day.

Walt Disney Studios Park

Walt Disney Studios Park is where you should start your day and spend the morning before heading over to Disneyland Park around lunchtime.

Here are my favorite rides at Walt Disney Studios Park that you cannot miss!

• Ratatouille (FastPass)
• Tower of Terror (FastPass)
• Crush’s Coaster
• Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster (FastPass)

Walt Disney Studios Park is small and gets a bad reputation, because it’s not as good as Disneyland Park, but you definitely should not miss it because it does have some really fun and unique rides.

Disneyland Park

There are so many more rides at Disneyland Park than Walt Disney Studios, so that’s why I recommend spending the majority of your day there!

These are my favorite rides and attractions that I think everyone should do at Disneyland Park:

Rides: 

• Hyperspace Mountain (FastPass)
• Indiana Jones (FastPass)
• Star Tours (FastPass)
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
• It’s a Small World
• Peter Pan’s Flight (FastPass)
• Mad Hatter’s Teacups
• Phantom Manor
• The Carousel

Attractions:

• Sleeping Beauty’s Castle (the prettiest Disney castle – and you can walk through it!)
• Alice in Wonderland Labyrinth
• Nightly fireworks show

You can easily get most of these rides and attractions done in a single day if the park is not too crowded and you maximize your usage of the FastPasses.

However, if the parks are crowded, you may need to choose your top rides to focus on.

Language Barriers at Disneyland Paris

About half the attractions at Disneyland Paris are in French and half in English. This is a lot of fun, even if you don’t speak French. You will still recognize the songs and be able to follow along with the storylines if you’re a Disney fan, and the “plots” of attractions are all easy to understand.

All of the employees at Disneyland Paris speak at least a little English, so you shouldn’t encounter much of a language barrier if you don’t speak French. However, it’s still good to come prepared with some basic French phrases like hello ( bonjour ), please ( s’il vous plaît ), and thank you ( merci ) to be polite.

Cultural Differences at Disneyland Paris

Many Americans who have been to the Florida or California theme parks are surprised by the “rudeness” of employees at Disneyland Paris (ex. waiters who aren’t overly attentive, or customer service employees who aren’t extra-cheerful.)

However, most of these these are just cultural differences between the U.S. and France and shouldn’t be perceived as a personal slight.

In France, waiters don’t hover and constantly check in with you throughout your meal because that’s actually considered rude of  them . (French people would prefer to be uninterrupted during their meal.)

Waiters also don’t work for tips in France and are paid a living wage, so there’s also no extra incentive to be overly attentive to customers.

Additionally, many employees at Disneyland Paris see it as just another job (as opposed to the fanatical Disney obsession a lot of the U.S. employees have.) It’s not to say that Disneyland Paris employees are bad at their jobs or don’t care, but just keep in mind that the expectations for customer service are different in France.

Other Tips for Your Disneyland Paris Day Trip

So now that I’ve covered just about everything, I wanted to give you a few more tips for making your day trip to Disneyland Paris absolutely magical:

Download the Disneyland Paris app.  It will let you check ride wait times throughout the day.

Bring a jacket.  Even if you go during summer, it can still be really chilly in the morning and evening in Paris. This is definitely one of the coldest Disney parks— nothing like Florida or California!

Eat breakfast before and bring a lunch. The food at Disneyland Paris is expensive, and in my opinion, not as good as the food at other Disney parks. You may only want to do one meal at an in-park restaurant. Here’s a list of the best and worst Disneyland Paris restaurants.

Use the single rider line.  Some of the more popular rollercoasters have a single rider line, so if you don’t mind not sitting with your friends/family on the ride, this is a good way to skip the lines.

Bring a portable charger .  I use this portable charger to keep my phone charged all day at the parks.

Get the earliest FastPasses slots.  When visiting Disneyland Paris, you will get unlimited FastPasses but you can only get a second one after you use the first one, and so on. For this reason you should schedule your first FastPass of the day at the earliest available time slot so you can continue to maximize the amount that you get throughout the day.

Enjoy your Disneyland Paris day trip! 🙂

🏰 For more tips about visiting Disneyland Paris, make sure to read my post about 15 Essential Disneyland Paris Tips.

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About Denise Cruz

Denise is a marketing executive who escaped corporate to travel the world… twice. A Brazilian native living in the U.S., she’s lived in 4 countries and visited 35+ others. After side-hustling her way to financial independence, she curates solo destination guides, slow travel tips, and travel blogging advice on Wander Her Way. When she’s not on the road, you can find her in Miami with her dog Finnegan.

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

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Crush's Coaster

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Avengers Assemble: Flight Force

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening times of the disney parks.

Good news... Disneyland Paris is open every day of the year, however the opening times of the Disney Parks vary depending on the season and special events. Check the interactive Park hours calendar for specific opening hours of the Disneyland Paris Parks during your stay.

Are all the Disneyland Paris attractions and experiences open?

There are plenty of exciting attractions to experience at Disneyland Paris! In order to make sure you are getting the most of your magical Disneyland Paris holiday, we have to undertake continuous maintenance, renovation, and development work to maintain quality standards in the Disney Parks. Please check the interactive Park hours calendar to see which attractions and activities will be open during your stay.

When and where can I see Disney Characters?

You're in for a treat! There are many Selfie Spots in both of the Disneyland Paris Parks where you can meet Disney, Pixar, Star Wars™ Characters and Marvel Super Heroes throughout the day. Take a look at the map on the official Disneyland Paris app to see exact locations.

When are the Disneyland Paris Fireworks?

At Disneyland Paris, magic lights up the sky every evening in Disneyland Park! For showtimes, please check the official Disneyland Paris app or the large information boards located in Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Both the app and information boards are updated daily with information including show and parade times, opening hours, and selected attraction queuing times.

How do I find information about seasonal and special events at Disneyland Paris?

There's always something new and exciting going on at Disneyland Paris, with each Season bringing its own eclectic charm and wonder to the parks. Visit our “When to Visit"" page for information on fantastically themed events and seasons including Disney Halloween Festival and Disney Enchanted Christmas.

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If you're staying at one of the Disney Hotels, you'll get plenty of extras. Firstly, you will be just minutes from the Disney Parks where you will receive Extra Magic Time § and free access to a shuttle bus between the Disney Parks and Disney Hotels 1 . Travelling to Disneyland Paris by car? You will also get free car parking!

How accessible is Disneyland Paris?

At Disneyland Paris, we are committed to providing a magical experience for all. MagicALL is our approach to accessibility and is intended to empower those with disabilities and special needs through a collection of offerings and services provided for Guests, Cast Members, and the community. For more information on Disneyland Paris accessibility, please check out the Disneyland Paris Accessibility Guide.

What facilities are there for babies and toddlers at Disneyland Paris?

Kids rule at Disneyland Paris! There is a full range of services for little ones, making their stay even more special and yours even more convenient. Baby Care Centres have everything you need to look after your little ones: changing tables, a kitchen with a microwave to warm milk and sink. Plus, there are loads of magical attractions, shows, and services for children of all ages, making Disneyland Paris the perfect destination for families with babies and toddlers. For attractions with height restrictions, parents can make the most of Rider Switch where you can take it in turn with adult members of your party to ride without having to queue again!

Can I access Disney Village Without a Ticket?

You sure can! Feel free to enjoy the restaurants, bars, and shops at Disney Village without a Disneyland Paris Ticket.

* Price example calculated by dividing the package price of £1,593.54 by 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids aged 3-11 years old) and 3 nights. Price includes local taxes per night per adult 18 and above, and is rounded up to the next pound. Valid for arrivals between 24 July - 31 August 2024 sharing a Woody's Roundup Standard room at Disney Cheyenne Hotel for three nights and includes a four-day Disneyland Paris ticket per person. **Price example subject to change depending on time of booking. Limited availability at that price. Conditions apply.

¶ Free P&O Ferries Crossing is valid for new Disneyland Paris package bookings made between 2nd May 2024 - 30th May 2024 (inclusive) for arrivals between 9th May 2024 - 30th September 2024 (inclusive). Offer valid for all P&O Ferries crossings displayed on www.disneyholidays.co.uk/disneyland-paris within the offer booking period. Offer is limited to one car carrying up to 6 occupants per booking. Offer is combinable with other offers subject to respective terms and conditions.

§ Extra Magic Time: conditions are subject to those at the time of publishing. Extra Magic Time is subject to availability and may vary across Disney® Parks. Please visit www.disneylandparis.co.uk or call 0800 169 0737 for more information.

‡ Paying in Instalments - get more time to pay: For bookings including Accommodation, Disneyland Paris Tickets and transport (excluding flights) the deposit due is 15% of the total cost payable at time of booking. For bookings including Accommodation, Disneyland Paris Tickets and transport (including flights) the deposit due is 15% of booking plus 100% of the cost of the flights. The deposit is only applied to bookings made more than 70 days before arrivals. For bookings made after this time, the full amount is due.

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Not everyone knows that Paris has two centres. There’s a regular one – and then there’s a magical one: Disneyland® Paris. Swap Champs-Élysées for Main Street, U.S.A® at Disneyland® Park, and whisk your family away on an adventure they’ll never forget.

Disneyland ® Park

Best for: Spend the day exploring this massive park’s five fantastic lands. There’s Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland, Discoveryland and Main Street, U.S.A ®. . Escape the real world for a little while. In the evening you’ll be able to watch the impressive Disney D-Light and Disney Dreams! at the end of every day above the castle. There’s something for everyone, and everything’s utterly enchanting.

The lowdown: Sleeping Beauty Castle forms the pretty-as-a-picture turretted centrepiece to Disneyland ®. Park, the larger of the two parks.

Tips for little visitors: Float around on family adventures, riding “it’s a small world” and Peter Pan’s Flight .

Tips for bigger visitors: Run the gauntlet of fast rides from Star Wars™ Hyperspace Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean to Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril , and Big Thunder Mountain .

Walt Disney Studios ®  Park

Best for: Film fans will be in paradise. There are some classic rides here that all Disney Park fans should experience, along with a host of newer adventures, too. This park celebrates Disney, Pixar and MARVEL, with rides from Cars ROAD TRIP to Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force . Get ready for heroic encounters at every turn, requiring you to don your invisible Super Hero cape at Marvel Avengers Campus, ready to save the world from an intergalactic threat.

The lowdown: The smaller of the two Disney ® Parks, Walt Disney Studios ® Park lets everyone in on the secrets of Disney films – with sets that make it look like you’ve stumbled straight into the heart of Hollywood. The shows are also spectacular, you can catch Mickey and the Magician or the new Pixar Show premiering this summer.

Tips for little visitors: Pop into a classic Parisian kitchen at Ratatouille: The Adventure , which adds a French twist to family fun, or get swept along on Slinky ® Dog Zigzag Spin .

Tips for bigger visitors: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ – still as deliciously scary as it ever was.

Cars ROAD TRIP, Walt Disney Studios® Park.

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, Walt Disney Studios® Park.

Sleeping Beauty Castle, Disneyland® Park.

Marvel Avengers Campus

Get your best Spidey moves at the ready and lookout for Super Heroes looking for new recruits to help them save the day. Learn epic moves at Hero Training Centre , welcome the latest Wakanda warrior as Shuri, Princess of Wakanda, or join the Guardians of the Galaxy in a dance-off with Star-Lord and Gamora.

Marvel Avengers Campus, Hero Training Centre.

Where to stay

If you want the full Disney experience, then look no further than the Disney ® Hotels. Situated as close to the Parks as can be, kids and adults alike will love the unique theming.

Know this: You'll have access to both Parks and Extra Magic Time so you can enter before they officially open. You'll also have the chance to meet Disney Characters at your hotel. They are a short walk or shuttle ride away, and there is plenty of free parking right by your accommodation and at the Park entrances if you've hired a car.

Budget: Disney Davy Crockett Ranch

Stay for: A relaxing stay in a natural environment, just 15-minutes’ drive away from the Disney ® Parks – you'll need a car as there is no shuttle service. Choose between Trapper, Pioneer  and Premium Tribe cabins. The heated indoor swimming pool with waterfall, river stream and slide will go down a treat.

Know this: Your private forest cabin has everything you need for a self-catering break including a fully equipped kitchen, barbecue and picnic table.

Budget: Disney Hotel Santa Fe

Stay for: At this budget-friendly Disney hotel you'll feel like you've stopped off at a motel along Route 66, following the same route taken in Disney and Pixar’s Cars . The rooms carry the Cars theme through, complete with traffic cone-themed lights. The Rio Grande Bar is a popular spot for live music and La Cantina restaurant offers excellent European food in the ambience of a Santa Fe market.

Know this: Get into gear every morning where you’ll be greeted in the lobby by Mickey & Friends for that all-important souvenir selfie.

Mid-range: Disney Hotel Cheyenne

Stay for: Surrounded by saloons and Wild West-styled squares, you’ll feel as though you are starring in your own Western movie, especially when you're dining in the Chuck Wagon Café .

Know this: Rooms are decorated with a horseshoe on the door and a boot-shaped lamp. inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story films.

Mid-range: Disney Sequoia Lodge

Stay for: This Bambi-themed accommodation, surrounded by nature, provides a flavour of the great American outdoors, without compromising on home comforts. The rustic-style rooms are cosy, plus there’s a pool, fitness facilities and steam baths to enjoy.

Know this: Take a dip indoors, or out, at the Quarry Pool. With water games and slides, explorers of all ages will enjoy the two heated pools in a beautiful natural setting.

There's room for the whole family at Disney Hotel Santa Fe. £408  pp

Standard Double Room, Disney Hotel Santa Fe.

Making memories

Buy a Photopass and collect all your digital ride and character meet & greet images. £446  pp

Disney Hotel Cheyenne.

Extra Magic time

You'll have exclusive access before the gates open to the general public. £353  pp

Disney Sequoia Lodge.

Luxury: Disney Newport Bay Club

Stay for: This is the largest hotel at Disneyland ® Paris, perched on the water’s edge of Lake Disney , a stay at Disney Newport Bay Club feels like you’re right beside the seaside. The indoor pool has a themed boat for decoration too.

Know this:  It's around a 15 minute' walk to Disneyland ® Park and Walt Disney Studios ® Park and the panoramic lakeside views are well worth it.

Luxury: Disney Hotel New York The Art of Marvel

Stay for:  Experience all the energy and excitement of the Big Apple and witness over 350 pieces of original MARVEL® artwork. Get ready to bring home your very own marvel when your little ones knock out their masterpiece at The Marvel Design Studio. There's high demand for the Super Hero Station, so book your slot ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Know this: The spacious rooms reflect an art deco theme giving Manhattan vibes, and facilities include indoor and outdoor pools and an adults only sauna and steam room.

Luxury: Disneyland® Hotel

Stay for: This grand hotel will be better than ever when it opens again in 2024. Enjoying the best location, right at the entrance to Disneyland® Park. You'll feel the part when you book a stay in the Cinderella , Sleeping Beauty , Frozen  or Tangled suite.

Know this:  Disneyland® Hotel is currently being renovated to make it more magical than ever and enhance its impeccable service and unrivalled Disney hospitality.​

Splash around

The large pool at Disney Newport Bay Club provides the perfect antidote from a fast-paced day at the Parks. £504  pp

The pool, Disney Newport Bay Club.

Special powers

The Super Hero Station is reserved for hotel residents only. £614  pp

Super Hero Station, Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel.

The clock, Disneyland® Hotel

Why choose a Disney Meal Plan?

Booking a Meal Plan in advance not only helps your budget go that little bit further, but it also means you can often nab a table, at the most popular restaurants, when you reserve a spot up to 12 months in advance. Look out for those where you can dine with your favourite Disney Characters. But even counter service eateries are charmingly themed. Some of the highlights include PYM Kitchen – lab-themed and inspired by MARVEL’s Ant-Man & Wasp , here you’ll find supersized and tiny food experiments. Bistrot Chez Rémy , a Parisian bistro imagined from a rat’s eye view complete with oversized plates and kitchen utensils. Toad Hall Restaurant which serves tasty fish and chips in a whimsical setting recreating a British manor house and fine dining table service restaurant Walt’s – An American Restaurant located on Main Street, U.S.A ® with a prime view of the parade.

Partner Hotels

As well as its Disney® Hotels, Disney has a range of Partner Hotels. Set just outside the resort, these can be a great value way to enjoy Disney from a hotel brand you know and trust – and some come with fantastic perks too, such as a free shuttle bus that will get you to the park gates in minutes.

What’s the best ticket?

Book your holiday with British Airways and you’ll be able to pre-book your Disneyland® Paris tickets before you travel. Best of all, if you book a Disney® Hotel, your park ticket is included in the total cost of your holiday. Alternatively you can add either a one-, two-, three- or four-day, two park ticket separately if you stay elsewhere.

If you book into a Disney® Hotel you’ll also get other magical perks, like Extra Magic Time. This allows you to visit the parks before they open to the general public, so you can enjoy quieter parks and shorter queues.

How do you get to Disneyland® Paris?

Sitting in Paris’ eastern suburbs, Disneyland® Paris is less than 15 minutes from Charles De Gaulle airport by TGV (high speed train). You can drive from the centre of Paris or you can travel on the RER A express train line, which takes around 35 minutes to reach Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station.

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Take a Eurostar direct train from London to Lille Europe, then change onto a local TGV train.

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Go from London to Disneyland® Paris with a quick change

Travelling to Disneyland® Paris with us is simple, smart, and speedy. After a quick change at Lille Europe onto a TGV train you’ll be there in no time. Eurostar is the most comfortable way to get to the park and to make sure the magic begins right at the start of your journey. Read on to discover why taking Eurostar from London to Disneyland® Paris is the only way to travel.

Departing from London St Pancras

To start your journey, get to London St Pancras International at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to go through border controls and security. Before you jump on one of our Eurostar trains you can indulge in some boutique shopping, experience fine dining at a world-class brasserie or enjoy a glass of bubbly at the longest champagne bar in Europe.

What’s on board?

On our London to Lille train you can bring two bags and one piece of hand luggage for no extra charge. There are no weight limits, but please ensure you can carry all items of luggage safely. Find out more about our luggage allowances . Wherever you sit, you can email, tweet and post all the way with our free onboard wi-fi. You’ll find power sockets at your seat, so you can stay charged up while you relax. If you find yourself feeling peckish, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury snacks at Eurostar Café . And if you’re travelling in Standard Premier or Business Premier , you’ll be served a three-course meal at your seat. Find out more about our food on board .

Connecting in Lille Europe

When you get to Lille Europe, head up to the main floor and check the departures board. When you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level and hop on your connecting TGV train to Marne-la Vallée - Chessy (which is the station opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates). On your way home, just do the trip in reverse. But be sure to jump on your TGV train from Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy at least 2 minutes before departure. You’ll then need to go through border control and security before you board your Eurostar train at Lille Europe. Fancy a city escape before heading to Disneyland® Paris? Take Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord and then grab a local train to the park. If you need more info, just take a look at our handy FAQ section .

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Unlike airlines, there are no hidden costs when travelling by Eurostar. Once you have picked your train tickets ( Standard , Standard Premier or Business Premier ), there will be no additional fees for seat selection, advanced booking, or luggage allowance .

How long is the Eurostar journey from London to Disneyland® Paris?

The fastest train journey time between London and Disneyland® Paris is 2 hours and 59 minutes. Take a direct Eurostar London to Lille train in 1 hour 22 minutes and change onto a local TGV train for the rest of the journey to Disneyland® Paris which takes just over an hour.

How far in advance can you book your Eurostar train ticket for Disneyland® Paris?

Eurostar tickets from London to Disneyland® Paris can be booked up to 180 days before your return travel date, however, there are a few exceptions depending on engineering work or when you book. Have a look at our booking calendar and available days will show in black while the greyed-out dates are not available for sale just yet.

Can you take liquids on the Eurostar London to the Disneyland® Paris trains?

You can take liquids on the Eurostar and there is no volume limit, so you can bring all your toiletries and even a bottle of bubbly!

How fast does the Eurostar go between London and Disneyland® Paris?

Between London and Disneyland® Paris, the high-speed lines allow our trains to drive at a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour (300 km/h).

How much luggage can I bring with me on the Eurostar?

Standard adult tickets allow you to bring two pieces of luggage that are up to 85cm long, and one small piece of hand luggage such as a handbag or briefcase. Find out more information about luggage allowances.

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Planning a day trip to Disneyland Paris? This guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how to get from Paris to Disneyland for a day trip, how to get the best deal on tickets, and more.

There are few things in this world that get me as excited as Disney.

Seriously – mention the name and I regress into a sugar-crazed child, Mickey ears magically perched on my head before you can blink.

And so, living in Europe, one of my favourite days out has become the day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris, a trip that I have now done three times… once even for my 22nd birthday, an adequately grown up way to ring in adulthood.

And throughout these visits, I have learned a thing or two about how to plan THE perfect day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris, and having the most magical day ever without splashing out thousands on a parkside hotel (along with countless Paris tips in general).

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So, if you’re planning your own trip to Disneyland Paris from Paris, this guide is for you, with plenty of tried and tested wisdom to help you conquer your day trip with the swiftness of a coursing river and the force of a great typhoon.

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*** Buying Tickets for Your Disneyland Paris Day Trip ***

Park tickets:.

If I could offer you a single tip, it would be to buy your tickets in advance here , 100%.

Lines get long, and the last thing you want to do during your Disneyland Paris day trip is rot in line while anonymous children sneeze on you.

You can get tickets easily online.

Personally, I’ve always found the official Disneyland Paris site to be overwhelming as a day tripper because they usually try to upsell you on packages and hotels, but here’s a trick – you can actually buy day passes (1 park and 2 park) quickly here on GetYourGuide for the same price as the official site, except it’s much faster and less confusing.

Transport tickets:

Later in this post, I’ll detail step by step how to buy the right ticket to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris, but first I want to warn you against common ticket scams.

Due to the high volume of tourists they receive, it’s an unfortunate truth that there are a lot of scammers in Paris who are keen to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors.

SO let’s get this out of the way, if someone random comes up to you at the train station and tries to help you buy a ticket, beware.

Often they are trying to sell you a fake ticket and pocketing the profit, or will be distracting you while someone else comes to pick your pockets.

Be on guard, because sometimes these scammers even have fake employee badges!

First – How Far is Disneyland Paris from Paris?

Alright – now let’s get to the good stuff.

To start, you should know that Disneyland Paris is located 32km east of the Paris city center, with plenty of transportation links that bring you there in about 40 minutes.

Driving takes a similar amount of time, but keep in mind you’ll need to find parking.

More conveniently, the train station is a 2 minute walk from the park gates, which means you can pretty much run from the train to the park and be there in a solid minute, undoubtedly leaving a trail of drool in your blaze of magical glory.

Getting to Disneyland Paris: Step by Step

Getting to Disneyland Paris is really easy, whether you choose to book a tour for convenience or do it yourself with public transportation. Below I’ll break down the different options for getting to Disneyland Paris, whether you’re coming from central Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport or ORLY airport.

1. How to get from Paris to Disneyland

If you’re already in Paris and simply want to add a day in Disneyland Paris as part of your itinerary, then here are the different ways you can get to Disneyland Paris.

OPTION A (Easiest!): Book a private transfer

Of course, the easiest and most stress-free way to reach Disneyland Paris from Paris is by booking a private transfer.

There are many options out there for this, but this highly rated option includes a private chaffeur, pickup/drop-off from your Paris accommodation and a park ticket all in one easy package.

OPTION B (Cheapest!): By RER A Train

The Disneyland Paris train station is known as Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station (sometimes abbreviated as MLV – Cheesy) , and is linked to central Paris by the RER A train which you can catch from the following stations in central Paris: Charles de Gaulle Etoile, Auber, Chatelet Les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Nation.

Overall, it takes about 40 minutes and cost €7.60.

This is the option I go for because to be honest with you, many private transfers/tours to Disneyland Paris are overpriced and every time I’ve visited Disneyland Paris, I have done so on my own by taking the RER A train.

This should be an easy enough option if you’re an experienced traveller and are travelling light.

That said, I would strongly consider a private transfer instead if you are new to Europe, to Paris, are travelling with large bags or have kids/older folks in your party.

Train travel in France isn’t difficult, but it can be intimidating for newbies and certainly not worth the stress if your goal is to simply have the most magical trip possible to Disneyland Paris.

BUT hey if you want an easy and affordable way to reach Disneyland Paris from central Paris, the RER A is a great option.

Below I’ll break down how to buy the right ticket!

How to Buy the Right Paris to Disneyland Paris Train Ticket

The Disneyland Paris train from Paris is (besides a tongue twister) known locally as the RER A. This is what you should be looking for on any signage or ticket machines, and the station you want to end up at is known as Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station.

Getting tickets at the machine can be deceptively confusing at first, so here’s a little guide on how to 100% buy the right ticket.

Choose English (or your language of choice) to avoid any linguistic confusion.

Many of the screens are touch-activated these days but some machines still rely on a rolling bar thing below the screen.

If your machine has one of these rolling bars, all you need to do is roll it to highlight your selection, then press the button adjacent to the bar to select it.

Sorry for babying you, but I got really confused by this on my first visit so I want to give you mega-thorough instructions juuust in case ; )

Choose “Tickets for Paris region”. Disneyland Paris, despite its name, is not in the actual Paris city center, so you need to choose region.

Alternatively, depending on what stop you’re at, you might see the option “Tickets for MLV Chessy Disney” like in the photo below.

You can also select that for a shortcut, but it isn’t available on all machines.

STEP THREE:

If you have chosen the “Tickets for Paris region” option, you will now need to type in your final destination to get the right ticket, which is Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy.

Usually just typing the first few letters will be enough to get the option to pop up.

Choose either “Full Fare” or “Reduced Fare”. Most of you will be Full Fare, but Reduced Fare applies to children aged 4-10, and a variety of other groups. Click here to see a full list.

TIP: You might want to consider buying two tickets per person so that you have your return ticket already.

This is fine because tickets aren’t validated here until you feed them through the machine.

If you choose to pre-purchase your return tickets, just make sure to keep them somewhere safe and don’t mix them up with your other tickets!

Pay up and dance! You should now have the correct ticket. Make sure you hang onto it because you’ll need it to exit the fare gates at the Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy Station.

NOTE: It goes without saying, but make sure you are getting on the right train! The RER A has two routes, only one of which will get you to Disneyland Paris (the one that says it’s going in the direction of Marne-la-Vallée).

At the stations, look for a sign that indicates the direction/final destination of the train, or even a light-up sign that shows you which stops the train will be stopping at like in the photo below. 

The last thing you want is to end up somewhere faaaar away from the park!

OPTION C: Drive

I have never personally driven from central Paris to Disneyland Paris but I have heard it is a reasonably easy drive as Disneyland Paris is connected to the city by the A4 Motorway.

Click here for info from the official website about parking fees and logistics.

OPTION D (Not Recommended!): The Disneyland Paris Express

Lastly, I’m including this option as a bit of a cautionary tale to not book it (haha – don’t fight me for being honest!)

I see a lot of sites recommending the Disneyland Paris Express bus as a good option to get from central Paris to Disneyland Paris but at 109 euros a head, I don’t really see it as good value, especially since (according to the product description) you return to Paris at 8:30pm which means you miss the amazing Disney Illuminations show.

You could take public transportation for half that price, or pay a little bit extra to get a private transfer with pickup/dropoff at your own Paris accommodation here.

There are also quite a few reviews that say the buses can get full and are a bit of a logistical nightmare, so I would honestly refer to one of the options I recommended above instead.

Getting to Disneyland Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport

If you’ll be visiting Disneyland Paris straight from Charles de Gaulle airport, then here are the different options at your disposal:

By far the most convenient way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Disneyland Paris is booking a private transfer, especially if you have a lot of luggage in tow or perhaps young kids/older individuals in your group.

Surprisingly, this can be quite affordable if you’re travelling with several people.

This company for instance offers private transfers with pickup at Charles de Gaulle for less than 80 euros, which evens out to just over 26 euros per person, a small price to pay for a private pick-up and ease of mind in my opinion. Click here to browse prices and availability.

NOTE: I would recommend going with a pre-booked transfer rather than getting a taxi on the spot because I have heard a lot of nightmare stories about taxi scams in Paris and people being forced to pay well over 100 euros for a taxi ride because of factors like traffic. It would make a lot more sense to pre-book and have it at one fixed rate.

OPTION B (Fastest!): Take a TGV Train

Get this: if you hop on a TGV train from Charles de Gaulle Airport, you can be at Disneyland Paris in 10 minutes! 10 minutes! You’d usually spend more time than that waiting for your luggage or trying to find your way out of the airport.

This is how I got to the airport after my latest Disneyland Paris trip and it was very simple, albeit quite crowded.

If you are travelling light, and don’t mind potentially standing for the duration of the ride (I had to, as all seats were reserved), then this is an amazing option for less than 20 euros.

I always use Omio to compare/book options because they can show you alternative routes and times at a glance.

OPTION C (Cheapest!): Use public transportation

If you don’t mind a little bus travel, here is a secret trick to getting from Charles de Gaulle to Disneyland Paris for under 6 euros!

Catch a bus from Charles de Gaulle Terminal 3 to Torcy, then take the RER A from Torcy to Charles de Gaulle.

This might not be ideal if you have giant suitcases or impatient kids, but it’s great for saving a few bucks.

Otherwise, take the RER B and transfer onto the RER A at Chatelet Les Halles station to reach Disneyland Paris, which should cost €17.30 at full price according to the official RATP website.

OPTION D: Book a shuttle bus

Lastly, if you want a more convenient transfer but don’t want to cough up the high price tag of a private transfer, there’s a shuttle bus company called Magical Shuttle that offers one-way rides from Charles de Gaulle Airport for 23 euros one way.

Click here to check prices and availability for Magical Shuttle.

Getting to Disneyland Paris from Paris Orly Airport

And if you’ll be visiting Disneyland Paris straight from Orly airport, then here are the different options at your disposal:

By far the most convenient way to get from Orly Airport to Disneyland Paris is booking a private transfer, especially if you have a lot of luggage in tow or perhaps young kids/older individuals in your group.

This company for instance offers private transfers with pickup at Orly Airport for less than 80 euros, which evens out to just over 26 euros per person, a small price to pay for a private pick-up and ease of mind in my opinion. Click here to browse prices and availability.

OPTION B (Cheapest!): Use public transportation

For a much more affordable option, you can take public transportation to get from Orly Airport to Disneyland Paris. The downside here is of course that you have to transfer twice, and it takes longer than a private shuttle.

To get to Disneyland Paris from Orly, you would need to take the Orlyval express train to Antony (direction: Antony), hop on the RER B to Châtelet les Halles (direction: Charles de Gaulle 2), then transfer onto the RER A Marne La Vallée Chessy station (direction: direction Marne La Vallée Chessy).

When in doubt, look for the Mickey ears!

Going Home – How to get from Disneyland Paris to Paris

Alright, if you’ve made it to Disneyland Paris without a hitch, I have every confidence that you’ll make it back to Paris just fine.

What you need to be mindful of though (if you’re travelling by train) are the final train times. On my last visit, I was having a bit too much fun around Disney Village and almost missed the last RER A train out of Marne la Vallée Station.

SO, don’t make the same mistake as me, make sure you know the final RER A train departure back to Paris from Disneyland Paris. The full (and confusing timetable) can be found here.

Definitely double check the timetable for yourself, but the final RER A trains from Marne la Vallée – Chessy appear to be as follows:

Monday – Friday (non holiday): 12:24am

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 12:20am

NOTE: There are annoyingly many exceptions and random changes which is why I would advise to double check on the day of by asking a staff member or by consulting the official RATP website here.

Tips for your Disneyland Paris Day Trip

I have already written a list of my top Disneyland Paris tips , but in terms of coming up with a game plan for a 1 day Disneyland Paris day trip, I do have a few more words of advice to offer.

Since creating the perfect itinerary will vary hugely depending on your priorities (e.g. rides, attractions, meeting characters, etc.), I want to give you some loose tips rather than a structured breakdown of where to go and when… so here are my best tips for creating that perfect one day itinerary for yourself!

• Read up on Fastpasses and create a plan around them
• Pick your top priority rides/attractions then organize your day around them
• Remember Walt Disney Studios closes earlier, and Disney Village is open late, so work around that
• Download the Disneyland Paris app in advance so you can see ride times/attractions at a glance

Disneyland Paris Day Trip FAQ

Alright – almost to the end now. I assume most of your questions should be answered at this point, but if you have any more questions, here are some frequently asked questions about doing Disneyland Paris as a day trip:

Is Eurodisney the same thing as Disneyland Paris?

Short answer: yes! You might know Disneyland Paris as Eurodisney, but that’s simply an old name that isn’t really used anymore.

Is Disneyland Paris actually in Paris?

It’s in the Paris region, but you won’t find Disneyland Paris anywhere near the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe.

Instead, Disneyland Paris is officially in Marne-la-Vallée, about 32km east of Paris.

How much will a day trip to Disneyland Paris cost?

This 100% depends on your willpower!

Any day out at a Disney park is bound to be expensive, but there are of course ways to save.

At minimum, you should expect to spend 100 euros total for the day, and this is assuming you’re extremely frugal and don’t buy any souvenirs.

A 1 park ticket alone costs 56 euros, and the cheapest transport option will be about 15 euros roundtrip.

Assuming you bring your own food/snacks and refrain from buying any merch, you’ll be spending about 75 euros minimum for the day.

Of course, that’s not a realistic estimate for most!

After all, where’s the Disney magic if you don’t buy some food to eat and some souvenirs to take home?

If you plan to indulge a bit, your costs will stack up quickly.

The cheapest possible meals you can get will still be about 10-15 euros, with high end options being easily 7x that! Even the most iconic souvenir (Mickey ears) will set you back 13-20 euros depending on the pair you get.

I hope that gives you an idea of how much a Disneyland Paris day trip will cost! It’s not cheap, but I assure you that Disney is fun on any budget, and even just being there is enough to make for the most magical day.

When is the best time to visit Disneyland Paris as a day trip?

Weekdays and non-holidays in shoulder and off-season are always the best time to visit Disneyland Paris. If you’re hoping to avoid crowds, a good rule of thumb would be to avoid any times that there might be school holidays.

Otherwise, the Christmas season is especially magical with all the Christmassy decor. Click here to learn more about Christmas festivities at DLP.

What considerations should I make if I/a member of my party are differently abled?

Luckily, Disneyland Paris is very proactive on the accessibility front, with a wide variety of programs in place to help ensure that all guests have a magical time.

These programs include wheelchair rentals, priority access cards, and more.  Click here to learn more about the different accessibility measures in place at the park.

Can I rent a stroller or pushchair during my Disneyland Paris day trip?

Yes! Disneyland Paris offers (paid) stroller and pushchair rentals in two locations: 1) the Town Square Terrace near the Disneyland Park entrance and 2) at Studio Services at the Walt Disney Studios Park entrance.

Any more questions about doing a day trip from Paris to Disneyland Paris?

This was a long and thorough read, but I hope you found it helpful! Feel free to let me know in the comments if you have any more questions about planning the perfect Disneyland Paris day trip. Safe travels!

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How to get to Disneyland Paris from Paris

Travelling from paris here's how to arrive at the magic.

Getting to Disneyland Paris is very simple, just choose between the train, bus, car or our official shuttles! Whether it's a day trip or a stay of several nights to fully experience the magic of the Parks, discover the options for getting to Disneyland Paris from the French capital.

Reaching Disneyland Paris by train from Paris: the direct regional RER A

For those travelling from Paris, the Parks are only a 35-minute journey away on the RER A regional train. The closest stop to the Parks is Marne la Vallée/Chessy/Parcs Disneyland.

RER A: Val d'Europe stop

The Val d'Europe station allows you to reach the following destinations: Val d'Europe shopping center Major brand outlets La Vallée Village L'Élysée Val d'Europe Hotel Adagio City Aparthotel Val d'Europe Aquarium SEA LIFE

RER A: Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy/Parcs Disneyland stop

Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station is just two minutes walking distance from the Disneyland Park , Walt Disney Studios Park and Disney Village . A free shuttle bus service connects this station to all Disney Hotels (except Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch), partner hotels and other destinations.

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How to reach Disneyland Paris by car from Paris

Do you want to take advantage of your stay at Disneyland Paris to visit Paris and explore the other treasures of the region? Disneyland Paris is approximately 45 km from the center of Paris. The motorway towards Disneyland Paris from central Paris and from Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports is free.

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By presenting the check-in card, Guests staying in Disney Hotels , or in Les Villages Nature Paris , can take advantage of free parking at their hotel and in the Disney Parks. For Guests who are not staying in a Disney Hotel or in one of the hotels mentioned above, two paid car parks are available: one a few minutes' walk from the Disney Parks entrance and the other at the Disney Village entrance.

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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Hamas says reviewing new Israeli proposal

Official Khalil al-Hayya gave no details of offer, as Israeli FM says Rafah invasion to be ‘suspended’ if deal reached.

This live page is now closed. You can continue to follow our coverage of the war in Gaza here .

• Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says the group is reviewing a new Israeli truce proposal, as Israeli FM Katz says Rafah invasion would be “suspended” if a prisoner swap deal is reached.
• At least seven people were killed and others injured when the Israeli army bombed a home in southern Gaza’s Rafah, Palestinian news agency Wafa reports, citing local and medical sources.
• Hamas’s military wing has published a video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza, showing footage of them calling on PM Netanyahu’s government to make a deal to secure their release.
• Growing student protests in the United States against the war on Gaza and universities’ ties with Israel have spread into Europe and beyond.
• At least 34,388 Palestinians have been killed and 77,437 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from Hamas’s October 7 attacks stands at 1,139, with dozens of people still held captive in Gaza.

That’s a wrap from us

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A look at what happened today

We will be closing this live page soon. Here’s a quick recap from today:

• US news site Axios, citing two Israeli officials, reported that a new Israeli proposal for a possible deal with Hamas included a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza.
• Israeli FM Katz said the Rafah invasion would be “suspended” if a prisoner swap deal is reached.
• Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel.
• An Israeli strike in Srebbine, southern Lebanon, destroyed a house and injured 14 civilians, two of them seriously, according to Al Jazeera’s reporter.
• Student protests  in the United States against the  war on Gaza and universities’ ties with Israel continued.
• Students at Columbia released their five demands from the US university, including a demand to divest from companies that aid the Israeli government and another to sever ties to Israeli universities.
• Some senior US officials advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find “credible or reliable” Israel’s assurances that it is using US-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law, according to an internal State Department memo reviewed by Reuters.
• Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in residential areas in the occupied West Bank.
• Hamas’s military wing released a video of two Israeli captives demanding the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach an exchange deal.
• At least seven people were killed in an Israeli army attack on a home in Rafah, Wafa reported.
• A flotilla hoping to deliver aid to Gaza was blocked in Turkey after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.
• Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, expressed his support for the pro-Palestinian encampments at universities in the United States.

WATCH: A 74-year-old Palestinian activist spends six months in Israeli jail

Omar Assaf has just been released from an Israeli prison after six months in custody.

Our cameras caught him reuniting with his family and a little bit of his story.

Watch our video for more: 

‘We’re living this war in all aspects of life’

Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary was one of the signatories of the letter calling on US White House journalists to boycott the correspondent’s dinner.

She spoke to us from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza. Here is what she said:

I don’t have the words to describe what I have been going through since October 7.

This is not something that has been ending. It has been continuous every single day for more than 200 days. We have been killed, displaced and homeless, and we’re not only reporting on this, but we’re also living it with every single detail.

We’re living this war in all aspects of life. We have not seen our families as journalists. We have not been able to eat well. We have been dehydrated.

We have been reporting in one of the harshest conditions any reporter can go through despite losing a lot of colleagues, and it hurts our souls and our hearts every single day.

We have been constantly targeted by the Israeli air strikes and shelling.

All of these daily things we have been living as journalists are overwhelming [and] exhausting, but we still continue because there have been at least 100 Palestinian journalists whom I personally know that have been killed since October 7.

If they were here today with us, they would be reporting, and they would be raising the voice of the voiceless Palestinians.

Pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Indiana University

The Indiana University police department in Bloomington, United States, says that 23 protesters have been arrested.

Indiana State Police and Indiana University police told pro-Palestinian protesters they could not pitch tents and camp on campus.

When the tents were not removed, police arrested and transported protesters to the Monroe County Justice Center on charges of criminal trespass and resisting arrest.

A police statement read, “The Indiana University Police Department continues to support peaceful protests on campus that follow university policy.”

Protesters shout, ‘Shame on you’, outside White House correspondents dinner

Reporting from Washington DC, US

It’s astonishing. We’ve never seen a White House correspondent’s dinner like this.

At the Washington Hilton, the president is here to speak while being warmly applauded by the national US press core.

But these VIPs are all dressed up in the evening finery, and they have to run the gauntlet of hundreds of protesters out here who are shouting, “Shame on you”.

“Shame on you” for breaking bread when there are 140 journalists dead as a result of, as far as they say, Biden’s complicity in their murder.

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon at northern Israel

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports that 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel.

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that rockets were fired from Lebanon towards the Meron area, which is located in northern Israel.

Israeli media and platforms broadcast scenes showing explosions over the area.

As we have reported, there were several exchanges of fire across the Lebanon-Israel border on Saturday.

An Israeli strike in Srebbine, southern Lebanon, destroyed a house and injured 14 civilians, two of them seriously.

Since October 8 , the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and the Israeli military have traded fire regularly.

You can read our in-depth analysis of these cross-border attacks here .

Photos: Day 10 of pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University

Students continue to occupy an encampment at Columbia University’s campus in New York.

They have been protesting the university’s investments in Israel and showing their support for Palestine for almost two weeks – inspiring other students across the nation to do the same.

Prominent US activist expresses support for campus pro-Palestine protests

Linda Sarsour tells Al Jazeera that she is “extremely inspired and encouraged by these young people all across this country”.

Sarsour, who is of Palestinian descent, was visiting the protest at Princeton University where students, as they are on campuses across the country, are protesting in support of Palestinians, as well as against their institutions’ investments in Israel.

“These young people are reaffirming and demonstrating that the tide is shifting on Palestine, that the Palestinian people have solidarity not just across the United States of America, but across the world,” she said.

When asked why no major university presidents are supporting the students in their protests, she said that the institutions “are beholden to their donors, instead of being loyal to their students”.

Police staying away from Emory University after Thursday’s violent scenes

Reporting from Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Over the last hour or so, the number [of protesters has] steadily been growing. At the moment, it’s probably more of a gathering than a protest.

But this is very much a peaceful affair, and that’s been very much what the organisers have been selling it as on social media. [They say] come along, bring a blanket, bring some food, bring something to drink, sit on the ground, make some posters, write some slogans on the floor with chalk, just show your solidarity through peaceful motives.

There’s also a significant lack of police here. The occasional officer walks by, but compared to Thursday, when we saw those scenes and those mass arrests, the police are very much staying away.

The president of this university is coming under increasing pressure because he is the man who said that the police were right to be here on Thursday when we saw those violent arrests . Yesterday, one of the faculties here held a motion to hold a vote of no confidence in him.

Israeli truce proposal includes possibility of ‘restoration of sustainable calm’ in Gaza: Report

US news site Axios, citing two Israeli officials, reports that a new Israeli proposal for a possible deal with Hamas includes a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza after an initial release of captives on humanitarian grounds.

According to Axios, the Israeli officials said the new proposal was formulated jointly by the Egyptian intelligence delegation and the Israeli negotiations team.

The new proposal is reported to offer a response to several of Hamas’s demands, including a willingness to allow the full return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Netzarim Corridor, which splits the north of Gaza from the rest of the enclave.

Axios states that “the proposal also includes a willingness to discuss the establishment of a sustainable ceasefire as part of the implementation of the second phase of the deal”, which would take place after the release of the Israeli captives on humanitarian grounds.

This would mark the first time since Israel began its war on Gaza that Israeli leaders have shown an openness to discussing an end to the war as part of a deal to release the captives.

WATCH: Aid ship delayed as Israel creates ‘administrative roadblock’

A flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza has been blocked in Turkey after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

“Sadly, Guinea-Bissau has allowed itself to become complicit in Israel’s deliberate starvation, illegal siege and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza,” said the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

Watch our video to learn more:

491 Palestinians killed in West Bank since Oct 7: Ministry

The Palestinian Authority (PA) Ministry of Health has said that the number includes 123 children, five women, five elderly people and 10 detainees in Israeli prisons.

Earlier today, we reported that Israeli troops killed two men, ages 20 and 21, in Jenin, and injured two others moderately, according to medics at Jenin’s government hospital.

Palestinian journalists call for boycott of White House correspondents dinner

More than two dozen Palestinian journalists have called for a boycott of the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, which annually brings reporters, politicians and a glitzy array of celebrities together.

With President Joe Biden heading a long list of VIP guests, Palestinian journalists penned an open letter urging their American colleagues not to attend the dinner.

“You have a unique responsibility to speak truth to power and uphold journalistic integrity,” said the letter. “It is unacceptable to stay silent out of fear or professional concern while journalists in Gaza continue to be detained, tortured, and killed for doing our jobs.”

According to the New York-based Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ), at least 97 journalists – including 92 Palestinians – have been killed since October 7. At least 16 others have been wounded.

In addition to the boycott call, an antiwar coalition is planning a demonstration not far from the Washington Hilton hotel where the dinner will take place.

The antiwar group Code Pink, part of the coalition, said it planned to “shut down” the dinner to protest “the complicity of the Biden administration in the targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists by the Israeli military”.

Four US state depts raise concerns in internal memo that Israel may be violating international law in Gaza

Some senior US officials have advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find “credible or reliable” Israel’s assurances that it is using US-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law, according to an internal State Department memo reviewed by Reuters.

Under a National Security Memorandum (NSM) issued by President Joe Biden in February, Blinken must report to Congress by May 8 whether he finds credible Israel’s assurances that its use of US weapons does not violate US or international law.

By March 24, at least seven State Department bureaus had sent their contributions to an initial “options memo” to Blinken.

“Some components in the department favoured accepting Israel’s assurances, some favoured rejecting them, and some took no position,” an unnamed US official quoted by Reuters said.

A joint submission from four bureaus raised “serious concern over non-compliance” with international humanitarian law during Israel’s prosecution of the war on Gaza .

The assessment from the four bureaus said Israel’s assurances were “neither credible nor reliable.” It cited eight examples of Israeli military actions that the officials said raise “serious questions” about potential violations of international humanitarian law.

These included repeatedly striking protected sites and civilian infrastructure; “unconscionably high levels of civilian harm to military advantage”; taking little action to investigate violations or to hold to account those responsible for significant civilian harm and “killing humanitarian workers and journalists at an unprecedented rate”.

Protests in Israel constant reminder to the gov’t that it remains very unpopular

Reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel

There were perhaps as many as 30,000 people earlier on, both here outside the Defence Ministry and in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Modern Art, where the families of the captives gather every night.

These protests are gathering momentum. They have been here since long before October 7. I was here this time last year as people protested against the government and its attempts to change the way judges were appointed to the Supreme Court.

They picked up again in recent months as people called for an end to the war in Gaza and the resignation of the government, particularly [Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu.

Many of the protesters here saying that Netanyahu is deliberately prolonging this war in Gaza, because it saves him from the ultimate reckoning at the ballot box.

The difference this year from last year is that there’s a more mixed crowd because many people have lost faith and Benjamin Netanyahu.

All the polls say that if there’s a new election, then he will almost certainly lose.

Israeli army says it hopes Gaza aid pier ready by early May

The Israeli army has said it hopes a pier to deliver aid to Gaza will be ready by early May, as it pushes ahead with its war on the besieged coastal enclave.

“We will be working with our partners on this endeavour … in the upcoming weeks, hopefully to make it fully functional early May,” Israeli army spokesperson Nadav Shoshani told an online press briefing on Saturday.

Shoshani said, “There will be no American boots on the ground, so once the aid gets to the land, the international organisations are going to be the ones carrying them out.”

Plans for the pier were first announced by US President Joe Biden in early March as Israel continues to hold up aid deliveries by land.

UN agencies have said maritime deliveries alone cannot deliver sufficient aid to ward off the threat of famine and have called on Israel to open up more border crossings for road convoys.

Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya has given no details of Israel’s offer, but said it was in response to a Hamas proposal two weeks ago.

Negotiations earlier this month centred on a six-week ceasefire proposal and the release of 40 captives in exchange for freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

A separate Hamas statement said leaders from three main factions active in Gaza discussed attempts to end the war. It didn’t mention the Israeli proposal.

The statements came hours after an Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.

Egypt has cautioned that an offensive into Rafah could have “catastrophic consequences” on the humanitarian situation in Gaza as well as on regional peace and security.

Israeli fighter jets target Hezbollah infrastructure: Israeli military

We reported earlier on an exchange of fire between Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and the Israeli military in the north of Israel.

The Israeli military now says that its fighter jets struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the areas of Markaba and Srebbine in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent, Zeina Khodr, reports that the strike in Srebbine destroyed a house and that 14 civilians were injured, two of them seriously.

Husam Zomlot, Jeremy Corbyn lead pro-Palestine protest in London

The official account of the Palestinian Mission to the UK has posted a picture of Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s ambassador to the UK, leading a protest in London.

Also pictured is Jeremy Corbyn , the former leader of the UK Labour Party and vocal critic of Israel’s war on Gaza.

#HappeningNow : Ambassador @hzomlot leading the massive protest in London to demand an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/oHPECFV7fC — Palestine in the UK (@PalMissionUK) April 27, 2024

Injuries after Israel bombs town in southern Lebanon

According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, nine were injured in an Israeli raid on the town of Srebbine in the south of the country.

The Israeli raid targeted a house in the southern Lebanese town of Srebbine. NNA said one person was injured critically and that among the wounded were two Syrian citizens.

Police say they will not interfere in peaceful protests at George Washington University

It’s noisy at the moment. Several organisers have been speaking at a news conference, making clear their intent not to vacate this area.

At the moment, there are a little more than 100 students encamped in what is called University Square.

Unlike what is happening at other universities like Princeton, this is a public university, so effectively, this is all public space.

University administrators and the police are well aware of this. Administrators did ask the police to come in 24 hours ago and remove tents.

However, Washington, DC police declined to do so. They insisted that the demonstrations were peaceful and that they would not interfere as long as they remained so.

Now, some of the students have told us that the university is using retaliatory methods. It has suspended a number of the students who have been demonstrating. The university identifies them when they leave the square behind me and go into one of the adjoining buildings to use a bathroom, for example, and as they would need to log in to the system. They have then been identified by that login.

However, the students insist they will remain here. The police maintain that their job is to stand here and observe and take no action while these demonstrations remain peaceful.

Blinken set to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza, regional security

The US State Department says that the secretary of state will make the visit on Monday and Tuesday to meet regional partners and discuss efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

The State Department said in a statement, “[Blinken] will discuss the recent increase in humanitarian assistance being delivered to Gaza and underscore the importance of ensuring that increase is sustained.”

“The Secretary will also emphasize the importance of preventing the conflict from spreading and discuss ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the region, including through a pathway to an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel,” it added.

Israeli foreign minister says deal would defer Rafah operation

Israel’s foreign minister says that a planned incursion into the city of Rafah could be suspended should there be a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas.

“The release of the hostages is the top priority for us,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz during an interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 12.

Asked if that included putting off a planned operation that would target Hamas battalions in the city of Rafah, Katz answered, “Yes.”

He went on to say: “If there will be a deal, we will suspend the operation.”

Israel’s allies, the United Nations and major NGOs have urged Israel not to invade the southern Gaza Strip city, in which hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are currently sheltering.

Princeton protestors won’t leave until the university divests from Israel

Reporting from Princeton, New Jersey, United States

This is day three at Princeton University, and these students are walking a fine line.

The university has said that they are not allowed to sleep here, so they have been coming in shifts to continually occupy this space for these past three days.

On Thursday, the first day, when a couple of them put up a tent, police came in and arrested them. So that’s the line they have to walk.

I talked to a history professor and he was saying there was a bit of irony here that this university is instilling values in the students and then punishing them for practising those values.

These students have decided to take their stand on this issue: They’re demanding divestment from the university from anything invested in Israel or in the war on Gaza, and they say they’ll stay here until they get what they asked for.