Depart early from home and drive to Calais, stopping for a quick coffee at a local café before arriving at the Eurotunnel Terminal where you’ll check‑in and receive your boarding pass for the Channel crossing.
Board the Eurotunnel at Folkestone and enjoy the 35‑minute under‑sea journey to Calais; once through, continue the scenic drive through the French countryside to Marne‑la‑Vallée, arriving in time for a relaxed lunch at a family‑friendly restaurant near the resort.
Check into your Disney hotel (e.g., Disney’s Newport Bay Club), unwind with a stroll around Disney Village, and enjoy an early dinner at Annette’s Diner while the grandparents rest after the travel day.
Enter Disneyland Park through Main Street, U.S.A., where you can admire the ornate storefronts and grab a quick pastry from the market stalls before heading to Sleeping Beauty Castle for iconic photos.
Explore Fantasyland’s classic rides such as “It’s a Small World,” “Peter Pan’s Flight,” and “Dumbo the Flying Elephant,” then cool off with a leisurely boat ride on Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland.
Find a good spot for the daily parade, then dine at the Plaza Gardens Restaurant before staying for the spectacular Disney Illuminations night show set against the castle’s backdrop.
Start at the Studios Park entrance and head straight to the Ratatouille: The Adventure attraction to avoid later queues, followed by a visit to the newly opened Avengers Campus for superhero photo ops.
Take a break at Bistro Chez Rémy for a French‑inspired lunch, then experience the thrilling Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the behind‑the‑scenes Studio Tram Tour for a taste of movie magic.
Return to Disney Village for an easy dinner at Annette’s Diner, then enjoy a relaxed walk around the illuminated lake before heading back to the hotel for a good night’s rest.
Check out of the hotel, pack souvenirs, and enjoy a final stroll through the Disney shops for any last‑minute gifts, then begin the drive back toward Calais.
Arrive at the Eurotunnel Terminal, complete the check‑in process, and board the train for the return Channel crossing, taking time to reflect on the trip’s highlights during the short journey.
Drive home, stopping for a family dinner at a roadside brasserie, and arrive home refreshed with memories of a magical adventure.