Where is Disneyland Paris located?
Disney's only European theme park resort is located just outside Paris, France. Disneyland Paris sits in Marne-la-Vallée, mainly in the town of Chessy in the Seine-et-Marne department, about 32 km (20 miles) east of central Paris. It opened on April 12, 1992, under the name Euro Disney Resort.
Where exactly it is
The resort is part of Marne-la-Vallée, a planned new town east of Paris. The parks, hotels and the Disney Village shopping and dining area are spread over several communes, with the main entrance and train station in Chessy. Val d'Europe, a large shopping center, is one stop away.
How to get there from Paris
- RER A train: take the RER A eastbound to its terminus, Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, right outside the park gates. From central stations like Châtelet–Les Halles or Gare de Lyon, the ride takes about 40 minutes.
- TGV high-speed train: Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy is also a TGV station, with direct trains from many French cities and from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Shuttle bus: dedicated shuttles connect the resort with Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
- Car: the resort is reached via the A4 motorway east of Paris, and there is paid parking on site.
What's at the resort
- Disneyland Park, the original park built around Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- A second park, opened in 2002 as Walt Disney Studios Park and renamed Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026 after an expansion.
- Disney Village, with restaurants, shops and entertainment.
- Several Disney hotels plus partner hotels nearby.
A short history
The resort opened in 1992 as Euro Disney. Attendance was weak at first, and the name was changed to Disneyland Paris in the mid-1990s. It has since become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe.
FAQ
Is Disneyland Paris in Paris?
Not within the city limits. It is in the Paris region (Île-de-France), about 40 minutes from central Paris by RER.
Is Disneyland Paris the only Disney park in Europe?
Yes. As of 2026 it is Disney's only theme park resort in Europe.
Can you do Disneyland Paris as a day trip from Paris?
Yes. The RER A makes a day trip easy, though seeing both parks comfortably usually takes two days.
What was Disneyland Paris originally called?
Euro Disney Resort, when it opened in 1992.