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Originally Posted by Mstiz
Hello all!! I promised my nephew a trip abroad once he turned 10. That was 3 years ago and we're getting close to heading across the pond. The plan started with a trip to London (since I had already been) and we figured, since we were close enough, we might as well hit Paris and DLP.
What I'd like to know is realistically, how much time should we plan for DLP?? We're looking at a 7 day vacation. Part of the time will be spent in London. Part of the time we'd like to spend in Paris. Another few days will be in DLP. I just don't know what we should plan for.
The current plans are that we will travel in late March/early April 2006. Is that a good time??
And finally...I just bought the "How to Speak French" program for the computer. If we know a little bit of French, will we do ok in the parks?? I don't want to be the "ugly American," but I don't know how much I'll be able to learn in 9 months. I just want to make sure I will be able to get around.
Thanks for all of your help!!
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March/April will be good. Just watch out for Easter week as it will be crowded then. If I had 7 days only in Paris I would take no more than 2 at DLRP. About 3/4 of a day for Disney Studios and the rest for the main park. You will get a good feel for it then. Plan to go midweek as it is much less crowded then so you'll get more done.
Spend the other 5 days in and around Paris. It is a WONDERFUL place. I'll give you a few tips if you'd like. I've lost count of the number of times we've been there.
You'll have no problem whatsoever with English in the parks, but attractions are definitely French themed (it is France after all) and many attractions are French only. Most CM's are multi-lingual and English is widely spoken. In Paris a lack of French is a little more difficult, but it's a lot more tourist friendly than say 20 years ago. Young people especially like to speak English.
As for the 'ugly' American, don't worry. Most of Europe is well used to American tourists so you won't stand out. However, a little French will go a long way in most of France but seems to make little difference in Paris. You either speak it well or you don't speak it.
PM me if you'd like more help/info. You will LOVE Paris, but I warn you. Europe is addictive!!!
