We hope you can join us at Disneyland Paris for four days and three nights between May 25th and May 28th, 2026 (May Half-Term), to experience the magic of Disney!
We provide this event to enable families we support to travel with us to Disneyland Paris in an inclusive and supportive environment, simplifying travel and taking care of many of the hurdles a family will face should they organise it themselves.
If you have never visited Disneyland Paris, it is an incredible experience for adults and children.
Once we have you checked in on-site and have been given any relevant Priority Cards, you are then free to spend the stay as you wish; you do not have to stay as part of a large group. Just ensure you are back with us for the departure time.
There are two parks at Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Park (to be renamed Disney Adventure World at the end of April), which includes Marvel Campus and Disneyland Park. At present, “Frozen Land” is also under construction and developing quickly; it will double the footprint of the Disney Adventure World area. Its opening date in 2026 is unknown.
The cost of this event is listed below and is a tiered pricing structure based on people sharing a room. This ensures it is easier for us to accommodate a room and that you can also take advantage of the best pricing possible for the package that has been created.
Accomodation & Dining
For the duration of our stay, we will be at the Disney Hotel Sequoia Lodge, a forest-themed resort on the edge of Lake Disney, just a short walk from the Disney Parks.
Please note that a room at Sequoia Lodge consists of 2 x double beds. A room cannot exceed four persons and one cot. Where your family is larger than this, Disney can provide two adjoining rooms (this is where possible, but not guaranteed and best endeavours only) and opens the door between them to provide you with the space that you need as a family. At least one adult must be registered in each room where adjoining rooms are used. There are no exceptions to this format.
In terms of dining, breakfast will be served within the Hotel itself, and multiple options exist for you to choose from for your main meal across the resort. We will work closely on dining arrangements with you approximately 60 days before the visit. Your included meals by default are provided as follows:
- 1st Day – Main Meal
- 2nd Day – Breakfast & Main Meal
- 3rd Day – Breakfast & Main Meal
- 4th Day – Breakfast
These meals are provided as vouchers that are given to you with your room information when you check-in. The main meal vouchers can be used anytime between lunch and dinner for your ease. Restaurant booking is simply done via the Disney app near the time (access to table bookings is 60 days prior). The Disneyland Paris resort offers a fantastic selection of themed restaurants, including set menus and buffets – https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/dining/
We recognise that every family is different regarding their needs and the time they allocate to different tasks and breaks. Still, in the majority, for our short stay, most of your time will be spent in the Disney Parks instead of at the hotel as a rule of thumb so that it can be considered more of a basecamp to many families.
There are plenty of guides, walkthroughs, and resources online covering the DLP Resort from top to bottom, especially on YouTube, that you can use for research and to help you plan.
Event Payment Schedule
If your requested places for the event are confirmed, an e-sign document will then be sent to you.
After completing this, we will invoice you for your booking as a deposit (£100 per person). This deposit is non-refundable without any exception and due when stated on your invoice (before June 30th, 2025). Your room is booked specifically for you and the persons you list. We will be looking to confirm places quite quickly, as the rooms can only be held briefly before they need to be allocated or they are lost. Your deposit remains due in all circumstances.
The balance of your booking must then be paid in full before February 1st, 2026. You can pay your balance as you wish, either in instalments if it is easier for you or as a lump sum if you prefer. Please note that missing either the deposit cut-off date or balance date deadlines can result in the cancellation of your booking at Disney, and these costs are still due to us.
Please note that by default, payment is via bank transfer (BACS) for this event to keep it as cost-effective as possible for families. It is not a problem to process payments by debit or credit card for people; there is just an additional booking charge. You just need to advise us if this is the case.
Disney Cost Calculation Example:
The costs include room, coach travel, crossing, dual park access, half board plus dining & city tax for 4 days and 3 nights
Examples of cost calculation as per Disney’s Guidelines and the above notes:
Our Travel Timings & Schedule
The event is based on a single coach being taken to the resort, using Mil-Ken, our travel partner who has worked with us on literally dozens of events over the years, including all our previous visits to DLP. The coach has standard seating throughout and does have an onboard toilet. The coach will depart from Bottisham Village College at CB25 9DL, and you can leave your car there for the duration of our time away, for which there is no charge but is at your own risk. The coach and driver will stay out at the venue with us for the duration of the visit and stay in the same location. We travel overnight to maximise our time on site and navigate traffic.
This event is provided as a bundled pricing option. We will be departing from this point only (CB25 9DL), and due to logistics and cost implications, there isn’t an option to have additional pick-up points at present or meet us there.
Please note that travel arrangements are subject to change and potential fine-tuning (please see Q&A for further notes), but at present, we expect them to be as follows:
Coach Requirement
As with all our coach events, should your child normally travel by booster seat, car seat and so forth, they will need to travel the same way via coach. This is without exception and in line with safety and insurance. The ferry crossing is extremely simplistic and a good opportunity to stretch your legs and get something to eat; there is also a Duty-Free shop on board. We do consider the Tunnel (but only as a backup option due to the much higher costs that will need to be passed on to you) should there be any port issues.
Throughout the booking, we will check in with you on different aspects of the visit, pass you general information to consider, and help you with the different steps you need to take for us. Most activities and notes with Disney happen 90 – 60 days out, and we will prepare you for this in early 2026.
Disneyland Paris FAQ
We have put together an FAQ to provide you with as much information as possible prior to making your booking. This covers areas either not touched on in the above notes or only slightly referenced. Please ensure that you have read all the notes and answers provided. If you have any additional questions that are not covered here, then please email us at disney@spectrum.org.uk and we will help as much as we can.
Booking & Travel
Are we allowed to include friends and extended family in our place requests?
For all our events and sessions, priority will always be given to the children and families we support in the first instance, but yes, you can certainly include them in your request.
Does the whole family need to have a passport before they request places?
No, you don’t, but everyone under your booking will, of course, require one before they travel and in February when we complete the Advance Passenger Information (API). Anyone with an existing passport needs to ensure that it meets the criteria for both France and the UK.
The time we travel is one of the peak times for the UK passport teams and waiting lists can be high. We recommend ensuring you have all passports by the start of 2026.
Do we really need travel insurance?
Yes, you do. We cannot emphasise this enough. You need to ensure that all persons in your party are covered with the appropriate insurance for the trip. This can easily be done via a wide variety of sources, such as Staysure, Post Office Travel, the AA, and sometimes your bank, as well as standard insurance option routes.
You need to ensure that your insurance covers any pre-existing medical conditions and suitable coverage for delays and cancellations due to international events. Some insurance providers also provide options for pandemics and the impact of terrorism, to name but a few.
We advise that this cover be put in place as soon as possible after we receive place confirmations.
Where is the coach departure point? Can I leave my car there?
We will depart from our partners Bottisham Village College, Cambridge, in CB25 9DL only.
It will be possible to leave your car at the college whilst we are away, but this is left at your own risk and is not the responsibility of the college or of Spectrum. There is no charge for this, and this will be our only departure point. We provide your car details to the college during the API (Advance Passenger Information) period.
Will there be breaks during the travel?
The ferry crossing provides good access to food and drink options and duty-free goods. We will assess additional stops en route in both directions (we do have preferred stops) depending on circumstances, needs, time we have and traffic.
There is a toilet on board the coach, and it is totally fine to eat and drink en route; we just ask that you please ensure rubbish is placed in the provided bags to keep the coach clean.
Is it possible to make my own travel arrangements and meet you there?
No, it isn’t; sadly, this is incredibly hard to manage logistically and deal with multiple arrival times and other complexities. Naturally, as travel is also being provided, it is in our interests to ensure that this is used as effectively as possible. One of the main purposes of the trip is to provide a supportive environment with other families.
Can I take what luggage I want as we have a coach?
Whilst the coaches we use with Mil-ken have significant storage space in their hold, the luggage you take should very much be appropriate for the time we are away and not excessive. In addition to catering to the luggage of a full coach, we also have to consider things such as wheelchairs, buggies, and emergency supplies.
As a general rule of thumb, a normal-size “hold” case, as you would take on an airline for short breaks, is sufficient for a person, and a standard-size school bag for hand luggage on the coach is sufficient. We also allow for the fact that a few families might bring a present or two back with them!
What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking?
We understand that different circumstances can certainly arise in life and surprise us at all times, but in regard to this event, please be aware of the following, of which there are no exceptions. All cancellations and changes must be sent to us via email only.
- If place confirmations are provided to you and your e-sign document is completed, your deposit is due under all circumstances and is non-refundable. This is a reservation that has been made with Disney in line with your family’s request and is immediately due to Spectrum. Your deposit is due in all circumstances, even if you cancel prior to the deposit deadline date.
- If you cancel between the period when your deposit is due and before December 1st 2025, we can cancel your outstanding balance with no further charges.
- If you cancel between 1st December 2025 and the balance due date (before Feb 1st 2026), you are required to pay 25% of your remaining balance without exception.
- From Feb 1st onwards, your balance is due in full without exception for all other circumstances after this point.
These rules align with the charges that Spectrum will face for such cancellations and are directly passed back to the person who has booked. If you need to request a cancellation for any reason, Spectrum must receive it via email only.
A refund will only be provided if you have an active booking for the visit, your payments are correct regarding deposit and balance, and Disneyland Paris has cancelled it.
Should you need to change the name of any persons in your room or alter your booking in any way, an administration charge of £25-50 per person or a set £100 charge will likely be passed on to you for making the adjustments.
At Disneyland Paris
Are there Priority Pass options at Disneyland Paris to assist those with disabilities?
Yes, there are and these are done in a number of levels and categories. More information on this can be found on Disney’s dedicated page at: https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/guest-services/guests-with-mobility-disabilities/
Spectrum works with Disney to organise the relevant passes in advance for the travelling party using information in line with their criteria. In early 2026 (February), we will ask you to submit your supporting information to us in line with Disney’s adjoining forms; this information must be no older than 12 months and not expire before the visit. These are such things as the Access Card, DLA confirmation, PIP confirmation, and Blue Badge, to name but a few. We will work through this with you well in advance. This is all organised via Spectrum and the teams we work with and not something you need to do.
Please note, however, that Disney reserves the right to ask for additional or supporting information regarding issuing the relevant pass, and we will assist you with this. Disney also reserves the right to reject pass requests even when supporting information has been provided.
Any priority pass that is issued covers up to 4 helpers for that individual on rides and up to 2 people for parades, of which at least one must be 15 years or older and able-bodied. Some areas, like fireworks, can at times support only 2-3.
What time can we check in? What time do we need to check out?
We can access Disney from 8 am on the day of arrival and access the parks. You are able to access your rooms from 3pm.
For checkout, you need to be out of your rooms by 11am on the day of departure. We will confirm the departure time from the hotel nearer the time (but expected to be 4pm), but you are still free to access the park until we leave.
The Hotel has secure facilities in place to ensure luggage can be kept safe before room access and also for storage after check out and before the coach departs.
What time does the Park open each day?
There are two parks within Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park (soon to be Disney Adventure World). As a guest at one of the Disney hotels, you can access both parks from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., depending on the time of year. The Parks are open to public tickets from 930am.
The earlier hour long access to the park is for those using the resort hotels only and is called Extra Magic Time (EMT).
How far is the Hotel Sequoia Lodge from the main park areas?
The Hotel Sequoia Lodge is on average a 15 minute walk to the main Disney Parks at Disneyland Paris, at a gentle pace. A shuttle service, which takes 8-10mins is available, though if you don’t wish to walk in, these leave every 10 minutes and run 7 days a week between 06.30 and 23.00.
Is it possible to stay at alternative accommodation to the Hotel offered on this package?
No, it isn’t. To accommodate this group trip, Disney’s availability, and the logistics of the travelling party, all provided spaces will be based around the same accommodation and travel.
Should you wish to stay at a different hotel, travel a different way or travel at different times, we recommend making your own arrangements with Disney or a holiday provider.
How does the Halfboard Plus Dining work?
The dining package that is included for you is Halfboard Plus, this is based on breakfast at the Hotel and a choice of options for your main meal across the park. You are able to take your main meal anytime from lunch onwards. We will be working with Disney and you all nearer the time (around 90-60 days out) on your dining option bookings during the stay, which you can take care of yourself via their app.
Any food/drinks that you wish to have outside of these times is something that you need to purchase.
With the Halfboard Plus option you will get the following meal vouchers to use:
- Main Meal on the first day
- Breakfast and Evening Meal on the 2nd and 3rd day
- Breakfast on the 4th day
There is no need to book for Breakfast during our stay, this is simply taken in the Hotel restaurant, and vouchers are provided for this at check-in. Restaurant bookings are arranged outside of this by yourselves, either in advance (recommended), whilst at the resort as you prefer.
It is also possible to access the Premium Dining locations at Disneyland Paris with your Halfboard Plus voucher, you will just need to pay the difference between the two levels of dining at the restaurant.
Will Spectrum have volunteers there to assist us?
Yes, members of the Spectrum team will be at the event, and a dedicated team lead will be there. We are there to assist you with any issues we are in control of and provide general guidance, of which there will be plenty in advance.
Should there be any issues about items in the rooms and meals etc., then the Disney Hotel and Resort Team are on hand to cover all of this for you and are the best people to do so.
As with all Spectrum events and trips, we always assist as much as we can, but the care of the children attending will always be the primary focus of the parents and carers who assist them, not our team. Additionally, any Spectrum team members on the trip will also be there for the same purposes as members, so have their own families assist.
What currency do I need in France?
If you have never travelled to France before, the currency they use is the Euro. You can easily exchange your money into Euro’s at such places as Post Offices, your Bank, some Tesco branches and travel agents, to name but a few. We recommend keeping an eye on the currency exchange leading up to departure and start looking at organising your Euros a week or so ahead of the visit. Ensure that you leave enough time to do this with your preferred exchange.
Due to the nature of the trip and stops, etc., on both sides of the crossing, ensure that you still have some £ sterling accessible to you, should you need it. A lot of the time, you will simply be able to use your bank card as you would at home, but of course, it’s helpful to have a little of each currency with you in case of emergencies.
It is a good idea to check that your card provider does not charge you for transactions outside the UK.
Will Spectrum send us reminders and suggestions throughout the year on the event?
Yes, we are very much used to event organising and well versed in the Disneyland Paris process that needs to be followed for this visit. We will be checking in with you throughout the year with little reminders. This will be for such things as follows to name but a few:
- Deposit & Balance Payment Dates
- Medicine & Medical Considerations
- Dining Bookings Process
- Passports & Insurance
- Room Layouts & Hotel Information
- Recommended Items
- Contact Information for the Spectrum Team
- Coach Information
- Priority Pass Details
- Emergency Contact Information
- The Disneyland Paris App
- Skiptax
A dedicated mailer will be in place for anyone that has places on the event, keeping you up to date, passing on tips and reminders and making sure that you have everything in place that is needed. Please do remember that the vast majority of your information/questions of you will not come until we are 90-60 days away from travelling.
Is there a Smartphone app for Disneyland Paris?
Yes, there is. Disneyland Paris has a dedicated app for the venue, which covers such areas as maps to explore the site, booking meals, waiting times and show schedules, to name but a few. The app is available on iPhone IOS or Android and can be found via the following links. LineBerty is also its recommended app for queue monitoring.
Do you have any information on phone signal, data access and making calls home at Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland Paris is largely covered by a mixture of 3G and 4G signals, as well as free Wi-Fi spread across the resort and hotels. If you need to access 3G and 4G signals for data at different times and whilst travelling, please remember that this is classified as data roaming as you have a UK-based phone.
The cost of data roaming is always coming down, and most major UK mobile networks now offer a daily or weekly data package for use abroad, giving a fixed amount of data a day for a nominal upfront charge. For many contract phones, European Data roaming is included in your existing package, which just comes off your normal data allowance as it would at home (like O2 Europe Zone for example).
In a lot of cases, though, making calls from France will still count as an International call to back home. It is always best to check with your network provider before travelling and opt-in before you go. This will be one of the areas that we remind you about during the coming months to check off your list.
How much spending money should we take?
This question is exceptionally hard to answer as every family has different numbers of individuals, ages, and spending habits and budgets available for such things. We recommend speaking to friends and family you know who have been before, perhaps similar to yourselves in some ways, to understand what they spent as a guideline. In short, the vast majority of spending you will incur is likely to be on snacks and drinks, etc, outside of set meal times that are included and purchases/memorabilia from the resort.
Are you able to organise a Disney Photopass+ in advance for us and Character Breakfasts?
We can help with the following magical add-ons: Photopass+ and the Character Breakfast.
A Disney Photopass+ helps you make those magical moments last a lifetime as it gives you access to all your souvenir photos taken during your visit to Disneyland® Paris, whether on the attractions or by Disney PhotoPass Photographers, as high-quality digital image files. The cost of this is circa £80 for the family, and the photos are accessible to download for 1 year from the date of activation. It is significantly more cost-effective than purchasing lots of individual photos at DLP.
Should you put this in place in advance, your Photopass+ voucher will be waiting for you to activate when you check in at the hotel. as part of your room package. You can organise this when you get there if you wish (by yourself), but it can often be a little more costly than doing so in advance.
The Character Breakfast (if available) is approximately £20 per person upgrade on one of your breakfast vouchers. Character Breakfast options are typically completed a few months into the booking timescale.
Our Recommendation
If you are a Facebook user, we recommend joining our private members-only Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/spectrumcio – you will need your membership number with us (starts with the letters SC and is followed by up to 5 numbers) after you request to join.
We post general information here when confirmations, QR codes, reminders, and so forth are sent out, so you can be sure to check your email at the right times. This is helpful as many mail providers can filter such emails to junk and other areas, so you can be sure you don’t miss anything or lose your places if it doesn’t land in your main inbox directly.
Our Instagram & Facebook stories are also good places to get news in advance and see the different things we are working on behind the scenes. So please give us a follow!
