Day Trip to Disneyland Paris - June 2015

Ok I realised that its been nearly six months since we went to Disneyland and I didn't even write about it. What was I thinking? Well I think because I wrote so many holiday posts I held it of until I was in a writing loll, kind of what I am in now. Wondering what to write about next as we don't do much other than work/ nursery/ soft plays areas, life sure does get fun in the winter... I think its because I am an outdoors person, also because I do not drive and live in the middle of nowhere transport wise its hard to get anywhere. Anyway less of me drifting of to a random story, we actually went to Disneyland.

It all happened whilst we were on Our Eurocamp holiday back in June (hangs head in shame in forgetting  to write about it). It was the reason we chose to stay at the resort as it was only an hour away which would make it perfect for a quick day trip. We have been to Disneyland twice before for just a day but not as a family of five. We wondered how the little ones would be would they enjoy it? would it be stressful? Is it a waste of money? All these questions went through our minds and we went for it any way.

We surprised the children saying we were going to a French Castle to explore, Ami was over the moon and couldn't wait whereas Asti was feigning being ill. Asking to go back to the holiday resort. As we got nearer that illness disappeared and he was suddenly back to normal. Ami's face was a picture of pure excitement as she started to notice the familiar Disney signs all around.

 We had the single pushchair which worked well meaning we could keep Son son in one place and Ami and Asti were good at walking with us. Although this did have its downfall during the fireworks when Ami fell asleep on my shoulders. My eldest wanted to go on the buzz light year ride first and with baby swap ( if you haven't heard of it before it's where you can get a ticket then redeem it to go on again with the other parent, one of the best things about Disneyland with a baby). They loved the buzz ride we went on it a total of 4 times. Wet hen split up where my husband got the best deal with Asti whilst I tackled some of the smaller rides such as Its a small world like 6000 times, they sure did love that ride.

We also went and watched a Disney Junior show, which all three children loved especially as things fell from the ceiling and bubbles, it gave us a got 20 mins to sit down and recharge for a bit. Once again we split and Asti and Daddy went on some of the more scary rides, whilst I did nappy and toilet runs. Mainly our excuse to look round the shops (Which there are so many). It was then time for the parade which is one of the best bits about Disneyland. We found a good place and by then it was rather Sunny and warm. 

The parade was awesome and all the children sat and watched in amazement, which is surprising for two toddlers and a hyperactive child. Ami was so excited to see the Princess's and there was a massive roar for Elsa on her ice float. Asti received a lot of high fives which he loved. It was great fun and we had the theme tune of the parade stuck in our heads for the rest of the day.

We then pottered round a few more rides, went back to its a small world again just so Daddy and Asti could endure it again. Ami loved the tea cups although her face doesn't show it. We didn't see many characters walking around unlike the last few times and when we did they had a mass of people around them. We didn't realise that a lot of places close early and we only brought enough food for lunch, thankfully we found a place that was just closing and had a quick dinner, as expected it was going to be expensive as everything in Disneyland is. We also missed the time for the sing along Frozen songs much to Asti's delight.

It was slowly getting dark and we decided to hold on for the fireworks at 11pm. Poor Ami had spent the day walking around the park was actually still going. We went back to the buzz ride and looked round the shops again, Ami got an Frozen toy and Asti got other bits for his friends. We stopped of for hot chocolate and by this time Son Son was fast asleep in the pushchair.

Looking back now we should have taken Ami's princess dress as all the girls were wearing them, I didn't think maybe because the last two times I had been had been in the winter so everyone was wearing there coats. Ami did ask for a dress but they were extortionate prices and were mean parents. Son Son on the other hand had tried to pinch a few teddies the little monkey and had become attached to a lots so hugging bear which we let him have. 

By the time the fireworks started everyone was shattered but we all looked forward to the fireworks. We found a good place then it got full up sadly Asti could not see much so Daddy had to hold him up.  I had Ami on my shoulders and Son Son was asleep. I have to say they were some of the best fireworks I have ever seen. The way they went with the light show and music was something so spectacular. Halfway through I felt Ami become very heavy and she had fallen asleep so then I had to carry her. We left the park around 12pm after a long walk back to the car, we should have got one of those Disney buggies but we didn't think at the time. 

It was the most fabulous day, a rather expensive day that took most of our holiday budget but was totally worth it to see the children's faces. Maybe one time we will go to Disneyland for longer than a day but not sure our bank balances would recover. The children were such superstars all day and it defiantly made the trip. Was a highlight of our holiday and the kids were exhausted the next day. Ami still got up at 6am the next day though. 

Our Eurocamp Adventure Part 2 - Diary of what we got up too

I have written a day to day Diary of what we got up to whilst we were on our holiday. Was amazing to be away in the sunshine, I miss it already and looking to book a holiday next year with Eurocamp. We did really spend nearly every day at the pool and have a BBQ but we also did so much more. If you missed part 1 take a read here. 

Day 1 - We arrived at Eurocamp Les crux des view pont. Kids are excited and shattered time to explore and see whats to do. Hubby is excited as he finds a bar to watch the FA cup final. We first have a takeaway pizza at the reports takeaway resultant. The Pizza was delicious and I am not as much of an pizza lover as my hubby. Ami and Son Son were bored of football so we went and found a play park and they had fun whilst Asti stayed and watched football. Arsenal won the football by a whooping 4 nil against the Villa. We then lost Asti and spent a good ten minutes looking for him to find he had made a new friend who had paid for him to go to laser quasar. We could not be angry at him for that is actually rather tickled us but we did warn him to tell us where he was going. 

Day 2 - After being protested at by Ami for days we were finally going swimming. Ami rushed everyone one not wanting to waste any time. We got changed and before we knew it Ami was in the water. Son Son was a bit more reserved it took him a good hour to warm up. There are two indoors pools a deeper one with a little lazy river, and another toddler pool with little water slides for them to play on. Along side this there is lots of water park fun activities for children. A big water slide and a flume that kept Asti entertained most the time we were there. There is also an our side pool which we didn’t venture in I did not have the guts. The weather rained most the day so we were stuck indoors most of the time. 

We also went for a walk to look at the beach, in the rain as you do because you wouldn’t be Brittish if you didn’t. Asti had a massive game of football in the heavy rain whilst me and the hubbby and toddlers decided to have a hot chocolate ( and free wifi) which ended up badly to toddlers did not want to sit down whilst mummy and daddy sit on there phones and off they went exploring destroying everything in there path. So daddy took them outside and they played on the beach, whilst I got to finish the hot chocolate in peace. Hurray!

Day 3 - We ventured of into a local supermarket ( I secretly loved this) I love to look at the different food. Find the cheaper booze (jokes) cheap crisp and cakes more like. We nearly managed a whole shop with out the toddle beasts playing up so quickly we went out quick before we got told off in French. We did manage to buy some Rum Wine and a bit of food so all successful. I tried to buy more play mobil for my own love let alone Ami, who does love Play mobil too. She had none of it though wanted everything else so she missed out. Asti and Ami made a puppet theatre where they made up funny shows for each other. 

We then went back swimming. The Sun was breaking through the clouds and there was some moments it felt like we were actually on holiday rather than at home. When the sun was out it was glorious, we spent a long afternoon at the pool. with only a few injuries such as all three now have grazed knees. We then had a BBQ on our gas barbie how posh is that and a great touch too. Nothing worse than being starving and having to wait for this charcoals to turn white. I put the toddlers to bed and Asti and my hubby went out to play football. The days seem to go by it quick and before we know it it 10pm and we have to tell Asti to go to bed.  

Day 4 - Today we had a chilled out day, after a rough night with the toddlers  up most of the night we didn’t make the morning clubs (again). We took a walk to the beach and the little park. It turned out to be a lot nicer than we thought and we wondered why we didn’t bring any swimming stuff, Ami went in the water. We also played volleyball and built a castle. Asti was pleased to play some football. The outside beach we reached the bottom of the makeshift bank. Which Asti found most amusing as he said it looked like polystierine 

We then you guessed it went back to the swimming pools. The windows were right open meaning that you didn’t get engulfed by chlorine like we did on our first swim, or maybe were just used to it. We has lots of races down the flumes and it was interesting to see how much confidence Son Son has gained in just a short few days swimming ( we should really take them more often). We had a late dinner and early bedtime all the mids were shattered including the parents. 

It has been lovely to sit out in the the evening sun, sweep all the dropped food to one side and watch little birds come and eat them. We named the birds, mohawk, christmas robin and peter, because most things/ animals are called Peter in our house. 

Day 5 - We woke the kids up really early and told them we were going to visit a castle. Ami was very excited she said that she would have to buy a princess t shirt and a crown. Asti pretended to be ill because he didn’t want to go, little did they know the castle we were visiting was the one at Disneyland Paris. As we got nearer and they realised where we were, well Asti did the other two just joined shouting Disneyland DisneyLand. They couldn’t wait to get out the car quick enough and before ewe knew it we were walking on the travelator into Disneyland. They were still shouting Disneyland Disneyland. Ami said that she couldn’t wait to see Elsa and Anna, this turned out to be something she said all day. 

We decided to go on the Buzz ride first it being a firm favourite in the psst, and having Son Son we managed to get baby swap meaning I queued up with Ami and Asti whilst Matt went off with Son Son. The queues were only small and the longest we had to queue all day was maximum 30 mins. When it was time to swap the man let all of us on so the 5 of us went on the buzz ride altogether. Me and the hubby split up so that he could take Asti on bigger rides whist me and the toddlers went to to Fantasyland to tackle the scary rides there such as Its a small World. Dont get me wrong they loved it but I started to get a little freaked out by all the dolls. 

We had a lovely days on the rides and trying to fit as much in as we could in one day. The grades were a lot of fun as was the fire work show. Think I will write a serperate post as I could go on for a long time about our day at Disney. Its only a 75 minute drive from the report meaning we got back about 1:15am to find the site was locked and we had to wake three children to walk back to the villa we were staying in. Was a expensive day out but I hope it has made many happy memories for all the children. 

Day 6 - It wss another Sunny Day and we spent the morning chilling after out busy day at Disneyland. After a light lunch we headed down to the pool. We ended up spending 4 hours there they had most of the roof open and lots of people sitting outside it was glorious. Ami fell asleep on Daddy so he was stuck for a while. Me and Asti spent time racing down the flumes, the loser had to jump in the outside pool. We then headed home and had a lovely BBQ. Trying to use up the food we have brought was a massive feast.

My husband wasn’t feeling too well so I took the oppourtunity to go out with Asti. We went bowling then to the disco. He really enjoyed having one parent and I really enjoyed hanging out with my biggest boy. It was 11pm when we got home time really did fly.

Day 7 - Today the forecast was 33 degrees! So we got up early and went to the beach before it got too hot. Everyone went swimming in the man made beach. The boys headed deeper whilst me and Ami made sand castles. We popped home for the hottest time of the day big mistake everywhere was sweltering, the little fan had no relief. We had another BBQ and a few ice lollys before we went back to the pool. I was glad it was rather cool and a welcome relief on a hot day. 

It was a funny feeling it was our last full day and everyone knew that. We made the most of playing in the pool, even going to the outside pool. It was a sad walk back knowing we wouldn’t be swimming again. We got back to our villa to find new neighbours who what 4 year old twins. My children were over joyed, and spent a good hour playing outside with them before the clouds pulled in and there was a massive thunder storm. We waited for it to clear and the heavy refreshing rain to stop before heading out to go family bowling. Ami and Sonny loved it and Asti won again for the second night in a row. We had a quick drink before heading home. Me and my hubby sat there reflecting on our holiday, it had been a wonderful week. 

Day 8 - Time to go home, BOO. We all woke up late and we quickly got the kids ready and started to pack up to go home. Ami couldn’t wait to see her new friends and as soon as she sa them she bolted out the villa. We loved that community feeling  and its really nice to meet new people (well I say that I was inside and waved from inside my hubby spent time talking to them). It took us a good time to pack up and we headed to the beach to grab a quick ice cream before the short jornuey to catch the ferry. 

We left at 1pm and we reached England at 5pm, really not that far if you put it like that! We even saw two other families who were at Eurocamp on the ferry too. Made the travel not so unbearable on such a sunny day to know it was only 5 hour trip home. That was including the Ferry too. 

Such a wonderful week, there was still so much we didn't do on the holiday. If you missed our first part to the Eurocamp Adventure have a read here. We have one more post coming up over the next couple of days all about our trip, even a little video too. 

Check out part 3 here where we show what we got u to with a little video. 

Disneyland Paris fun 2013

We love a good bargain so every year the sun runs an offer where you can go to Disneyland Paris for £9.50 for a family of 4! We went last year too and had such a good time so we defo wanted to go again! Although this time we had the pleasure of Ami along for the fun too! So the price of the park tickets and ferry was £19.50 who would say no! So we got all passports ready aNd changed money to Euros and we were ready to go! Then poor Ami wakes up completely covered in chicken pox! Even on her eyes! She was so uncomfortable she wasn’t sleeping! so it got to half an hour before leaving the time 1;30 am and i was saying to my husband i don’t want to go i just want to sleep! But he pursued me to go! So off we went dosing Ami up with Calpol and piriton! 

So we pack the car and off we go on our way to Dover! Pants was excited although we had told him we were going to the Franc e train museum, he was cross said he would rather go to school! By the time we get on the ferry it is 3am by this time I’ve been up for 20 hours! Ami is still wide awake!  Having only managed three hours of sleep that night! Pants just wanted to spend his time in the mini arcade playing car games! Then we finally get to France its 6am there time! By this time I was shattered so I settled in the back of the car with the kids! I woke up and we were nearly there! My poor husband driving listening to house music in an attempt to keep awake! Finally we pull into the car park! I get the bag out and Amis milk has spilt everywhere all over her clothes, nappies etc!

Pants was excited that we were here I was just glad as needed the toilet for the last hour! So of in we went all ready for an exciting day! Even Ami was happy to be getting out of the car! We queue up and get the tickets and my husband realises he left the money in the car! doh! it was a busy day! But the greatest thing they do is baby swap where one parent queues up and when they have been on the ride the other parent gets to go on the ride! So pants was pleased he went on the rides twice! It was a good day! even with a baby with chicken pox! Pants left with a sword, ball and woody parachute! All won’t be used I bet! The best part I allways find is the parade through the park! The characters are always good! Love Disneyland! Although wouldn’t like to go without children!

Me and Pants 

So of we go back home! Get on ferry! Drive home! We were home at 1:30 so a good 24 hour trip to Disneyland! Love these adventures! 

Pants on one of the rides!