DISNEYLAND PARIS CRITIQUED BY AMERICANS 

I'm French, and the first time I went to Disney World, I was like "wow, people respect the rules ! nobody smokes, nobody behind the fences... that's amazing" XD ... I'm fed up to see people not respecting the main rules of manners in Disney Paris.

That statement at the beginning about Club 33- so arrogant. You don't have to name drop to prove your point that you know Disney, and you definitely shouldn't alienate your viewers by saying they will probably never step foot in there. That being said, I've never been to Disneyland Anaheim but I've been to most of the other parks around the world (just missing Shanghai) and Paris is such a nice experience. We've been there multiple times and can't get enough of it. Cast members will make the experience magical if you are into it, but you do have to show enthusiasm to the cast members in order to have that magical experience. Leave the attitude at home and just have fun. If you go back, or go to another international park, I hope that you can appreciate it for what it is and revel in what makes that park special- don't just compare it to your "home" park- you will only come away disappointed. The point of going to an international park is to appreciate the different culture behind it, and to experience the magic around the world.

Loved this whole video... But the intro 'we've been to club 33...which is a club you'll never go to'.. Bit arrogant

watching this and he's like "I thought they were going to call it like Mañanaland or something. You know, cuz we're in France." and I'm all just like "but mañana is Spanish......?" You meant "demain", sweetie. Sincerely, an American who actually wants to learn other languages.

I love the Paris version, but I think the reason the US parks seem so much more magical is that the culture is different in the US compared to Europe, and France in particular. In France people will be friendly and polite, but America has the whole big smiley HAVE A NICE DAY type thing going on, which although is a bit more false, puts you more into the magic space. I'd like to think Paris is getting better at it, but I agree it needs a push. As for the Parks, although the US parks feel bigger, Paris feels more spacious and more detailed and 'pretty'

Tell me the mañana thing was a joke. You know that’s Spanish right

I quit watching when you said I prolly never will eat at Club 33, down voting this video

Been to Paris in winter? That's why there's no Splash Mountain. Go in March and it's dead, went on Space Mountain 4 times in a row.

Manana is Spanish not French 🙄 typical Americans thinking Europe is all one county

If you're in Europe and want that "magic experience" skip Paris and go to the Efteling in the Netherlands. It's like Disneyland, but they create their own stories based on fairy tales and folk stories, the artistry is superb, the rides are great, and the food won gastronomy prizes it's that good. I also worked there for a while, so I know just how much the "magic moments" thing gets drilled into the staff. (And I was just a waitress!) That and the trash bins talk.

lmao the way they edited this video man like they're talking about a fancy spa

Oh that's funny that the Cast Member weren't into the Disney character because when I went in the summer, they were ! For example in Tower of Terror, the man was a bit scarry x) I think you weren't lucky this day haha

Half the park does not smell like smoke, that's a bit of an exaggeration, there are certainly some parts of the park where it smells of smoke, especially outside the popular shops. The reason they don't tend to do puns like "go to the dead center of the room" is because of the clear language barrier, however, I've personally had a lot of great moments with cast members, I think this is very similar to the Californian Disney, as not everyone there makes puns as well. The person talking over the intercom; that's usually because someone is recording, a classic "No cameras, no videos"

Everything you pointed out that was bad about the park, is just the European way of living. In Europe we don't like to be treated the way Americans do, a bit more enthousiastic than some of the castmembers down in Paris would be nice, but things like smoking are a bit more accepted in Europe and are not that easy to take away on a trip out there.

I go to Disneyland Paris annually and never had any of these issues, I think it’s just as gd as Florida although it’s unfair to compare parks in my opinion, it’s what u make it, personally it’s always been magical and amazing experience for us, I would pick Disneyland Paris anytime! Xx

Every other Disney castle puts Anaheim's castle to shame

And people like her family are the reason why prices go up! People going there every year, even month and we others have to pay ludicrous prices!

Not a secret restaurant if everyone knows about it and know where it is in Disneyland. It’s in New Orleans area.

I'm English and have never been to American Disney's, so Paris is literally Disney home to me and nothing will ever beat Disneyland Paris now, like Florida would be insane but Paris will never not feel like home 🏡 The smoking is because of the french culture unfortunately it's part of France and the whole reason Walt wanted one in Paris was because he loved the french culture. Also they're possibly starting plans for a splash mountain 😱🎉

Fascinating take there. We're English DLRP Annual Pass holders, and have been coming back pretty regularly since out honeymoon there in 2010, and have noticed some real changes recently. We have never been to the American parks, so can't really compare, but I'd love to hear your take on the "magic" if you ever came back today. In the last couple of years, the Disney company have taken full ownership of the resort from the holding company, Euro Disney SCA, which previously owned it, and since then, have made a LOT of changes just in terms of how the park feels. They had just completed the take-over when you visited, but hadn't really implemented much back then, but today, it's very different. We were just in the park for a week last week, and can really only remember bumping into people smoking outside of designated areas once or twice, and even then, cast members stopped them. Cast members were also a lot hotter on enforcing rules, and making people get off flower beds and statues, and creating a much more organised and less chaotic environment. In the past, "encounter" type meet and greets (the kind not shown on the park map or schedule) were an absolute free for all, and completely crazy... Character meets were pretty rare, they may be out for only 10 minutes, when they happened, a crowd would form around them, and you would often have to literally push your way to the front to get a photo or autograph, with a lot of people in the crowd never getting the chance to do so. Today, even for these types of meet and greets, there are multiple cast members forming a proper queue line, with a guarantee that if you are in the line before they close the queue, you'll meet the character or characters, without needing to win a fight to do so. There seems to have been a real concerted effort to get cast members creating magic moments a lot more now too. I think the language barrier and our general perception of the French as coming across kind of stand-offish doesn't help here, but it definitely seemed cast members have become a lot friendlier, and tried to be "in character" a lot more. Silly little things, but cast members had autograph books which they were asking kids in costume to sign for them, and left my daughter absolutely beaming when it happened, and making a point of saying things like "Good morning princess Isobel" at the gate (I guess it shows up on their screen when she scans her AP) really seems a lot more common these days. We've been to the park for multiple birthday's in the past, and last week was mine. For my daughter, a couple of years ago, even though she had a birthday badge all week, I really can't remember many CM's wishing her a happy birthday... for me last week, even as a 34 year old, I can't remember a single CM who spotted my badge who didn't wish me "Bon anniversaire". Like I say, I can't compare it to California or Florida, but even compared to Disneyland Paris a few years ago (which, don't get us wrong, we still absolutely loved-we've had AP's since 2014) it feels like a MUCH more magical place today, and I'd be really interested to see if you felt differently if you ever came back.

I'm Brazilian and I haver been in Disneyland Paris and Disney word... Each other has its Magic. There is not comparison.

For My Experiece ( In summer, Friday) The lines were short, like really short. Space Mountain was always max 10 mins so that was no problem. Yes, it smelled like ciggaretes but only on the smokers area. I really liked it more that orlando. TIP:Before the show search a place in Cassey's Corner the views are awesome

Disneyworld in Orlando FL!!! Love that place!!!

what u think about the magic is so true... but u know it's the french mentality! Go to the subway station in Paris then go to the subway station in London and you can understand what is the french mentality and the reason why there's no "magic" in Disneyland Paris. (Btw sorry for my english I'm french, so I'm doing my best to participate aha, have fun in Paris !)

Kenzie your highlight is POPPIN!! ❤

The culture is what separates the Disney in the US and France, which is why Disney Paris can't be better.

Whoa... that duet part at the end was wholly unexpected and SO cringy. I took back my up-thumb. Sorry, guys.

Sitting in the grass is NOT allowed, but just like with smoking policy (which got stricter since last week), they just don't enforce it AT ALL. Management has a whole project going on to get the castmembers to be more "magical". I'm glad you liked the rides at overal Park though.

I’ve only had the opportunity to go to the Disney World park in Orlando, FL and I loved it! They also also have a toy story world! You guys should go there next!

Well… everyone is biased so. Calling it not magical is very harsh and frankly not true in my opinion. Every Disney park is magical but … To each their own. Think the smoking thing and some other critiques were a bit exaggerated - at least I haven’t experienced any of that and I have been to DLP seven times. Personally I love it and I do think aesthetically it’s the prettiest Disney park around the globe. I also love California tho.

I guess a lot of this is "grass is greener on the other side" - Paris is my home park and I was fortunate enough to go to Anaheim last year. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food in Anaheim, how much better themed some of the attractions are (especially Indianna Jones) and just the general friendliness of the cast members. I've never had a bad experience with Paris CMs either, but I felt like the Anaheim CMs were more naturally willing to engage with guests and make magical moments. Anaheim also seemed far more organised when it came to guest flow etc, Paris can be utter chaos during parade and firework times and it generally felt like there were a lot more characters out and about in Anaheim. Plus I had no issues getting Fast Passes throughout the day, which is only really something that happens on quiet days at Paris. I do like Discoveryland more than Tomorrowland, but I think Anaheim's Fantasyland is so much better, it actually feels like a quaint little fantasy village whereas the Paris one is a lot bigger, but also feels a bit empiter in comparison. Though, the castle in Paris is definitely a lot better, and I prefer Paris Big Thunder Mountain (even if the track layout is the same) and Space Mountain here. You are right about the no-smoking rule (and no selfie sticks for that matter) not being very well enforced, I have seen some CMs try but the guests have just ignored them. I wonder if it's an EU Law that prevents CMs from enforcing it as strictly as they do in the US parks. Sadly a lot of Europeans can be quite rude and inconsiderate of others, and there's definitely a lot of cultural differences from country to country (like compare Paris public transporation, most of it is amazingly automated, but also unstaffed so people treat it with no respect - compared to the likes of the London Underground for example). Maybe it's the novelty for me when it comes to Anaheim, as it is for you when it comes to Paris. :D I love Paris as it's my home park, but yeah there's definitely some things Paris does better than Anaheim, and vice versa.

Loved the video! ❤ When you guys go to Japan, you guys should definitely do a review of Tokyo Disneyland!

I've been to Disneyland Paris more than 10 times when I was little and I just love it... I've never been to the California one because well, I'm from Portugal and it's way too far but hopefully one day I get to visit! I love your videos you guys make my days! Hope you're enjoying your anniversary in Paris! Love you

Huge Disney fan here been going about 3-4 times a year sense I was a baby, now im 23 living in Europe and I need to go to Disney paris. I know sense Covid hit they stopped doing lanyard pin trading but did they do pin trading there before?

Its all about the magic. Thanks for your help guys

You guys have to go to Disney World, but make sure you go for like a week. There are so many parks, and so many amazing rides and adventures. And the magic is still there

I’m from Miami, grew up in Disney World, I don’t go for the food but for the rides and the other theme parks. I’ve been to Disneyland and enjoyed it also. But, I really appreciate the park hopping experience at the World.

I'm not sure on this, but wasn't it so that they didn't get a splash mountain because Disney thought Paris to be too cold for a water attraction?

As a Dutchy, I don't get why fellow countrymen go to Disneyland Paris. That's because the Efteling exists. In case you never heard of it, it's a theme park around old fashioned fairy tales (29 of them) which are all set up in a forest with loads of other attractions, including 8 (?) coasters. So basically Disneyland but smaller, much less commercial and way, way more charming. I don't get why you'd go to DLP when you can spend ~25 euro less per ticket whilst not having to both travel there and pay for accommodation.

I love you guys so much!! I've never been to Disneyland but I would love to go

Never been to any. Man, my only dream is to get to one, or all. Love the ending, though!!! Ultimate Disney Quiz off?? Disney Song challenges? Movie challenges???

My mom’s debating on if we should go to Disneyland Shanghai in December during our layover on our way to Indonesia. We’d only be there for 5 hours, but it’s on a Monday during finals week (for me, but I’m taking mine the week before). Tickets are only $55 each too

I've only ever been to Disneyworld (at least 15 times) which I absolutely love. Being Canadian it is a 2-3 hour flight only to Florida so the easiest one for us to visit. However, I would love to go to Disneyland and Disneyland Paris just to compare.

Since Disney has now taken full ownership of the resort, there may probably be more enforcements

I have been to Disneyland Paris twice, and once to Disneyland Anaheim (Only the original Disneyland Park, not DCA), and I love both! I feel like the area in Disneyland Paris is a lot more beautiful because it is so big, and some of the rides are better. But I have to agree on the magic. In Anaheim it was all so magical, even though things were much smaller or less beautiful, there was a lot more magic to it. Also I have the feeling that anaheim has more rides, and I especially love their Splash Mountain and Indiana Jones right. Paris really misses a good big water ride like splash mountain. In a hot summer day there is almost no possibility to cool down.

LOVE THIS VIDEO! I'm from NY and I plan on going to Disneyland Paris next month....Kind of nervous because I do not speak french. Is language barrier going to be an issue for me?

The reason there is no splash mountain is because the weather is not good enough like it’s just not warm enough

The "Magic" is the reason why I believe Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are still better than any of the overseas ones. You can have all the new and updated rides but the American CMs know how to create and preserve the magic. They're the reason why Disney parks are unique among theme parks.

I was searching online for tips for Americans planning a trip to DL Paris. I find a lot for Brits but hardly anything for Americans. Thanks for the video. Do you have any other videos about DLP? Or any places where I can find more information? Things like the best place to buy tickets before going? Also about making dining reservations? Thank you we are going at the first of June.

Swede here. Been to Anaheim Disneyland twice. Loved it! Almost went to Disneyland Paris this year buuuut a certain virus ruined by plans.....*sigh*. And I would like to visit Disneyworld Orlando

Live in europe and visit dl paris a lot, but....Anaheim is still my favorite. Can't agree more with you, more magic!

so pumped for this channel and love this so so so much!!

Disneyland Paris looks amazing! Smoking would RUIN it totally. Between CA and FL... Anaheim is the bomb! The rides are the originals or mostly and "plussed" up in so many detailed ways. Anaheim Pirates is way better with the Bayou, Haunted Mansion is slightly better with Halloween retheming, they have submarines still. Space Mtn at Anaheim is way better than DW. Matterhorn! Small World - so much better in CA. And it is tight and compact with not as much walking and transport junk. Now Anaheim has carsland, Bear mountain, Big Thunder is better in Anaheim too. Paris's big thunder looks amazing out on that island.

Hi, I thought I'd share my thoughts on Disneyland Paris as a Brit who got back from it yesterday. We went by Eurostar from St Pancras International. It wasn't too bad, I guess. It was a bit claustrophobic, though and I would rather have flown. We stayed in hotel Cheyenne and what I had read on the internet made it sound awful but it was pretty good. You don't exactly need a room made of solid gold when you're only going to sleep there. We had a standard half board meal plan. The food in the restaurant at our hotel was awful. We only had dinner there once. On the penultimate day we found out that you could go to Annette's diner in the Disney village for breakfast and the breakfast there was a lot better. Our favourite restaurant to have dinner at was Plaza Gardens on Main Street. It had normal food that wasn't fast food and they refilled your drink at no extra cost if you asked for it. We didn't take full advantage of Extra Magic Hour which was annoying as the queues were significantly shorter. We used the official Disneyland Paris app which was a lifesaver as it had a map on it and also you could filter it so that it showed a list of all of the rides that currently had a half hour or less queue. Illuminations and the parade were great but the kind of thing you only watch once. You definitely need to get there early if you want a good view. A cool trick we found out about: we went on Buzz Lightyear's Laser Blast and we exited the ride via the shop connected to it (constellations) and it just so happened that we had an amazing view of the castle just as illuminations started. Definitely make use of the fast pass system and if there's a ride you really want to go on but don't think the queues get very short just get on the queue, talk to each other and go on your phone. You'll be at the front before you know it. There was something else I was gonna say but I forgot it... Oh well. I hope this is useful! 👋🏻

Have not been to Disneyland in California, but Walt Disney World in Orlando is awful It's just too big !

I have been in twice in Anaheim and two times to Orlando and maybe a 50 times to Disneyland Paris. But i like Anaheim the most because its autentic. I dont like the French people. They are lazy and unfriendly. And i miss the Turkeyleg😂😂. I m from the Nethetlands in a four hour drive we are in Disneyland. I hope you come again. The reason why we dont have splash mountain is because its to cold. Greetz.

oh my name is Kenzie too :)

You guys said you know your disney and literly 3 min later you say that a roller coaster is GOOD when your head hurts WTF and btw all your complaints are Just bc you are in Europe and thats the way the culture is sooooo.... shush

That's just how the French are, they aren't the politest of people. I'm British and LOVE DLP (not visited any other parks). Remember that English is most people 2nd language if it's not their first, therefore keeping dialog clear and simple should allow more people to understand. (English is complicated language) There's so many different cultures in DLP at one time and Europeans don't always follow rules... they allow kids to play in water fountains when it's hot, climb the fences to sit in the shade (very little shade), even peeing in bushes- cast members do try to stop it! Also remember Paris is the only park (I believe, sure I read it somewhere) that experiences the most varied weather, whilst I was there 1the tempted went from 32degrees to 10degrees in the evening; I've visited in snow, rain, severe winds (so strong it blow gold turrets off the castle), thunder and lightening, perfect warm day. Outside attractions get closed due to weather fairly often, water ride wouldn't work!

Hey guys! Just found your videos and really enjoy them I totally agree with most of your Dland Paris vlog I grew up near disneyland LA and have had an annual passport forever Been to Dland Paris now 3 times - it's fantastic esp if you go for a few days and chill Stay at the Newport bay or wilderness lodge - both are awesome And do a major dining plan cause the restaurants are really good Its just such a beautiful park to hang out in and explore Yes I really hate the smoking And the magic depends - I've had some beautiful, spontaneous moments, chats and experiences with people there but they can also be cold, distant and a bit robotic Still it's amazing on many other levels You need to spend more time there I'm excited cause I'm finally going to wdw first two weeks of december Never been and it's about time 5 days at boardwalk resort / 3 days at portofino bay universal / 6 days at wilderness lodge Deluxe dining plan Can't wait!

Efteling is much more better

I've been both in Tokyo Disneyland and Paris and there is no comparison between the two. Disneyland paris is good only if you haven't been or coudn't go in the others

C'est quoi les américains 😂😂

100% agree with you about the magic and the smoking! I went to city hall and told them how disappointed we were with the smoking and the Castmember said "this is Europe. What do you want me to do? We can't make the cast members confront them" they don't care and it's such a shame

Been two times to disneyworld! Wanna go to disneyland to see whats up

I’m italian, I’ve been to Disneyland Paris four times and to Anaheim twice. True, the “magical” experience is stronger in California but I have to admit I aesthetically prefer the Paris park because of the reasons you mentioned, the castle is beautiful and in general the “settings “, like Main Street have a lot more details..I visited the Paris park first, back in 1994 and Disneyland in California in 2001 ( and then again in 2012) and I remember that the castle really impressed me for how small it was. With that said, I don’t mean that I don’t like the California park... it’s actually beautiful and it does have more rides than the French one ; yes, Splash Mountain and also, you guys also have ToonTown and now Star Wars Land ....

I've only been to Disneyland Paris and I would agree about the people/cast members; they don't seem as polite or enthusiastic as I have seen from the USA parks from vlogs but I just put that down to a language/culture thing. The people who don't seem to understand the rules really gets on my nerves and I'm sorry to say that manners are lacking with some of the French visitors (please don't hate me France!). When I was there in April so many French people would bump into me or shove in queues and not say sorry or look at me like I was in the wrong, yet when I bumped into a little German girl she apologised to me (I also apologised but she beat me to it!) I do like to see so much love for DLP in general though from Americans, it makes me feel better that I can't afford to go to America! :-)

I LOVE DISNEY PARIS! But Harris is right the magic is just missing. :(

Disney Paris sucks. The quality of the park is so bad. Little things such as the weeds not being cut or street vendors selling stuff and it's just so sloppy. I was so disappointed :(

I went to Disneyland Paris twice and I like Disneyland (CA) much better

POGO is awesome!

Never been to disneyland 😭

I disagree with you regarding the magic we have been 14 times and the magic is always there for us. We have been to America 3 times and that was amazing but if I had to choose it would be Disneyland Paris every time.

I've been to disneyland paris

I’ve been to Walt Disney world and Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney world was definitely better in terms of ‘magic’ and cast members, don’t get me wrong I love Paris but there are some rude cast members. For example me and my fiancé was there and we asked a cast member to take a picture of us and he refused to do it, at first we thought it was because of the language barrier but we asked a second time and did actions to him and he refused, we asked again in the hope that he would do it and refused again!! That’s not magic, that totally took us out of the magic. And we’ve had other instances where the cast members have been ignorant. Where as in WDW the cast members go above and beyond for anyone not matter how small the request and keeps you in the magic at all times.

The rides are better

Obnoxious. So obnoxious.

It feels like everything is more Advanced in Europe. The usa begins with something and europe make the product more perfect.. is this true?

It's pretty normal to sit on the grass in Disneyland Paris. I went like 5 times and all 5 times we watched the fireworks while sitting on the grass hahaha

i had not liked!.. if he not had said kill me after that endning :D

Are you guys both actors? Really enjoy your energy and charm I'm a theatre director based in Portland Oregon but I direct in regional theatres all over the US Also travel a lot and get down to LA, my hometown, all the time Let's hang out at the park sometime! Happy Halloween!

We visited DL and other parks in Anaheim, Orlando and Paris. If you want to have the latest rides, go to Paris. That said, that was 20 years ago. Recently no really new spectacular rides have been added to the Paris resort. (Yeah I ignore Ratatouille completely). The bad thing about Disneyland Resort Paris, are the French people. They are rude, cross lines, smoke, cough in your face, smoke, smell etc. They really really spoil the Disneyland magic by just being themselves. Really one big advise: if you want to have a Magic (!) vacation, go to Anaheim. That park has the best Magic feeling. Orlando is best second place. And unless, like we do, live close to French, ignore the french park completely. The SpaceMountain is the best looking rollercoaster on the planet. However the ride itself is disappointing. The launch is slowing already in the cannon. And during the ride your head will shake in all 4 dimensions (...). Pirates, Small World and PhantomManor are basically the same. One vote for paris is BigThunder, which is the best BigThunder in the world. This saves it a little for Paris. ut mnog enough for us to buy a plabe ticket to the USA.

vous avez tout faux les gars

I'm writing this on my last day of Disney Paris and this is my opinion DA(disneyanaheim) VS DP(disneyparis) size: DA and Im combining the two parks like Disneyland A with California adventure etc and its larger magic: DA wins DP workers frown a lot some super kind but they don't enforce rules rides: DA and this is because the rides at DP always break down I was at rocking rollercoaster and it broke down twice someone was pressing charges cuz their daughter got a panic attack on the ride but the rollercoasters are really good price: DA is really cheap and is worth the money public: DA the people at DP actually think that the fact that im small and young that they can push me in line btw the answer is DP is bad

You guys are right!! I've been to Disney World several times and indeed, the castmembers arent doing their job, as they have to. Practically 70% does not speak English or they dont treat you with enough respect in my opinion. But that doesnt keep me away from Disney Paris ;) Disney paris is back in the hands of the Americans. I hope they'll put some disipline back in the hireing of castmembers. A