Disneyland isn’t just reserved for California! Why not travel internationally and have a Disney experience by enjoying Disneyland Paris? Disneyland Paris has an assortment of accommodations, attractions for your entertainment, and restaurants. Every Disney sector in the world brings about its own original take on the Disney magic, Paris is no different!
Disney Village in Paris has concerts, live music, street artists, and so much more! Billy Bob’s is where you see concerts in a saloon atmosphere worthy of being in an old western movie set, with all the modern structures and necessities, of course. The concerts range from pop rock to country, different performances each night and there is an online schedule.
There is something strictly for the adults, dads especially, there’s a pretty neat sports bar with beer on tap and large televisions galore. Navigating back towards the old west brings us to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show with Mickey and Friends. Instead of “dinner and a movie,” the entire family can catch dinner and a show! Everyone can watch along as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Chip ’n’ Dale take on the taming of the old, Wild West!
Alas, there can never be a “good time” without a good, old fashioned arcade. Disney Village has that handled so no worries! Nex Arcade is two levels of ultimate arcade gaming heaven. The lower level has all the dancing, racing, shooting, and flight simulating games to keep all ages and genders occupied while the upstairs level holds foosball, pool, and online games. Disneyland Paris sure sounds like a good time and we haven’t even gone into the food yet!
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Samantha Pereira
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Making Magic One Vacation at a Time…
The service you receive on the Disney Cruise Line is quite amazing! I have to say I didn’t think Disney World service could be topped, but I have found the Disney Cruise is even more magical in terms of guest service.
I have traveled on multiple cruises and I think my favorite cast member was our Dining Room Server from Taiwan. He was so friendly and every night would ask us, “what can I do to make your day more magical?” My friend joked, “let us have 2 desserts”. Well, needless to say my friend and I got extra desserts each night after that! He also gave us crayon puzzles to solve each night. We were a group of all adults but he stumped us each time!
As far as the Stateroom Host/Hostess, I am always amazed by how spotless the staterooms are. They are immaculate even after tracking in sand after a relaxing day enjoying Castaway Cay. Even with all this great service, I have to admit when the tip envelopes arrive on the last night, it sure feels daunting to shell out an average of $48 per person on a 4 night cruise. I want to take a moment to explain this and how you can give generously and not let it be a bump in your day. This is honestly the only thing I have ever had to pay for on the ship besides a few souvenirs. So if you are worried about any hidden fees, it won’t happen on the Disney ships.
Who you tip and how much:
Dining Room Server – This is your main waiter that you have each night. He/she not only explains the menu, takes your order, and delivers it but also asks about your day, gives advice, and is ready to make extra magic for your party. On my cruises this person often played games with us and was really interactive. I tend to tip this person more than the suggested amount. On a 4 night cruise it is suggested that you tip $16 per guest for the server.
Dining Room Assistant Server – This person takes your drink orders and additional requests. On the cruises I have been on this person was great. He/She would remember our drink orders and was very friendly. On a 4 night cruise it is suggested that you tip $12 per guest for the assistant server.
Dining Room Head Server – This person is in charge of taking special requests and seeing to the entire dining room section. Honestly on the cruises I have been on this person just stops by and says hello. I can imagine that if you are dealing with food allergies, celebrations, etc this person is more involved. On a 4 night cruise it is suggested that you tip this person $4 per guest.
When you start crunching numbers, you might think wow, $32 per person just for dinner service!? This was my husband’s response and this is how I explained it to him. When you think about the meals you receive on the cruise, it is safe to say that each meal would be at least $45 of food per person (drink, appetizer/soup/salad, entrée & dessert). If you tipped the standard 18% that would be around $8 per night so about $32 for the 4 nights. Your one tip would include all of these people.
Stateroom Host/Hostess – This person takes care of your stateroom and any housekeeping needs. Something to mention here is that you actually see this person and interact with them unlike at most hotels. They clean your room multiple times per day, put a chocolate on your pillow, and decorate your room with towel animals. It is suggested that on a 4 night cruise you tip your Host/Hostess $16 per guest.
How to Pay for Tips-
Online prior to sailing
At guest services on the ship
Cash
Although I feel that paying in advance is great because it is taken care of, I do like adjusting my amount for exceptional guest service. I almost think on my next cruise I will prepay and maybe add a little extra cash to the envelope that you give the crew members.
Tipping in this way is all part of the “cruise culture” that you will learn about on your first cruise. The first time I cruised, I was a little sticker shocked when the tipping guide arrived in my stateroom, since we are not accustomed to tipping for multiple meals and services all at once. On subsequent cruises, I really enjoyed presenting my favorite crew members with their tip envelopes the last night on-board.
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After booking over $200,000 in Disney vacations, I have helped a lot of people! I have booked multiple trips for the same families and family and friends of those clients. I have personally traveled to Disney destinations as a child, as a teen, as a young an adult, as a newlywed, and as a mom. I have taken trips with family, friends, and kids. Beyond that I have seen the inner-workings of Disney World as a Cast Member and a Disney College Program Alumni. Honestly, I have seen Disney from all angles and have a lot of insight that is valuable to so many types of travelers. I wanted to categorize some of my clients and/or their trips and explain how I can help various types of travelers.
The First Disney vacationers – Sometimes there is a young couple on their honeymoon and sometimes older couples who have not yet experienced the magic of Disney. However, most of the time this is families with young children. These trips usually require the most assistance but are honestly my favorite ones to book. That first trip is overwhelming for most to plan but I love assuring my clients that everything will be taken care of. I get to know these clients so I can plan a trip from the resort to the fast passes that will fit their needs and at the same time exceed their expectations. I can address any and all concerns during the planning process and remove the guesswork. I can explain all the resort, ticket, and dining options from personal experience and the experiences of my many clients. These trips are usually planned far in advance and I always recommend that if you are planning a Disney vacation, especially for the first time, you plan more than 180 days out to make sure we can get all the dining choices nailed down at the 180 day mark. Hearing about the magic of that first Disney trip is one of the reasons I do what I do! Grandparents treating their kids and grand-kids to magic – I have booked many trips for multiple generations. I really love planning these trips! Disney is such a great place to reconnect with not only your immediate family but your extended family. These trips require a lot of organization to make sure that all the reservations are linked up properly and can be overwhelming with the help of a professional. No need to round of your family to get all their travel information, I can do that for you! I love the challenge of exploring all the different resort options that can accommodate larger groups. I have booked groups in everything from multiple rooms at a value resort up to multiple 2-3 bedroom villas at a deluxe resort. Something else I love about booking these trips are that I can book multiple experiences for smaller groups within the group. Maybe the guys want to golf while the girls visit the spa and everyone meets up for dinner with the kids later that night. These trips are precious especially as the grandparents age and the children grow. The Experienced Disney Traveler – Many repeat Disney guests book with me even though they don’t think they really need the extra help. However, they find that my discount monitoring saves them money, me doing their dining reservations saves them time, and they love the magical extras I send them in their send off packages! There is always something new at Disney so even the more experienced Disney travelers can benefit from booking with a seasoned agent. I go at least once a year so I am up to date with everything! And since my prices are exactly the same as booking directly with Disney and my planning services are 100% FREE, there really is no reason to book without the help of a professional. The Childless Travelers – These trips are made up of young couples without kids, people who have kids but need an adults only getaway, people without children, and parents whose children are all grown up. I love booking these trips as I have first hand enjoyed Disney with friends and my husband before we had any kids. Disney is so much fun without kids, and this is something that more and more people are discovering. These trips are fun to book because they usually focus on the finer things that Disney offers. Disney has so many amazing restaurants, spas and other experiences that are perfect for an adults only trip. The Food and Wine Festival and the Flower and Garden Show are just some of the many events and experiences that are perfect for trips without children!
I hope this has provided you with some insight on the many trips I book and clients I assist.
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