For those who live with celiac disease or a significant degree of gluten intolerance, the vacation planning process includes an extra complication: ensuring that dining options compatible with a gluten-free (GF) diet plan will be readily available.
09.12.2023 - 01:11 / thepointsguy.com / Disneyland Paris
After closing for renovations in 2020, the five-star Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris is finally set to reopen its doors on Jan. 25, 2024.
While the doors were shut, it underwent a major new royal transformation. TPG just got a special first look inside in advance of the reopening next month.
The Disneyland Hotel sits at the entrance to Disneyland Paris. The hotel originally opened in 1992 for the resort's grand opening. As the park's only five-star hotel, it has long been the crown jewel of Disneyland Paris' seven hotels thanks to its breathtaking views of Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Fantasia Gardens, easy park access and fully immersive Disney experience.
Over the last few years, the Walt Disney Imagineering team has been working solidly on the hotel's new royal reinvention — meticulously redesigning and refurbishing every inch of the hotel, from its grand lobby to its luxury rooms and suites.
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"This marks a new chapter for Disneyland Paris, as we continue to be one of the leaders of the European tourism industry with our unique blend of immersive storytelling and world-class hospitality," said Natacha Rafalski, president of Disneyland Paris. "We are thrilled to unveil the newly reimagined Disneyland Hotel, a one-of-a-kind five-star property celebrating Disney's beloved royalty and storytelling. Our commitment to innovation and unparalleled guest experiences remains unwavering, and we look forward to welcoming guests to one of the most immersive hotels in Europe."
Here's everything you need to know about the coming reopening of the Disneyland Hotel.
The Disneyland Hotel will officially reopen on Jan. 25, 2024, and is the closest hotel to the two parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park) at Disneyland Paris.
Guests staying at the hotel receive early access to the Disney parks each day, as well as a fully immersive royal Disney experience within the hotel itself.
The good news is the hotel is close to reopening, but the bad news is it is quite expensive. Room rates start around $1,450 per night for a superior room (two guests), $1,750 for a superior family room, $1,920 for deluxe rooms, $2,400 for a Castle Club room with a view of the park and $3,700 for a signature suite.
It may come as a surprise, but this is the first five-star Disney hotel to go all-in on Disney royalty as its theme to offer a singular, immersive experience. It pays homage to both Disney royal stories and iconic European landmarks such as Le Chateau de Versailles and Neuschwanstein Castle.
From "Cinderella," "Frozen" and "The Sword in the Stone" to "The Princess and the Frog" and "Moana," references to Disney princes
For those who live with celiac disease or a significant degree of gluten intolerance, the vacation planning process includes an extra complication: ensuring that dining options compatible with a gluten-free (GF) diet plan will be readily available.
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