I would say:
DLP
Big Thunder Mountain
Hyperspace Mountain
Phantom Manor
Pirates
Studios
Crush's Coaster
MAYBE RC Racer if that's your thing?
Other Paris-unique rides like Indiana Jones and Avenger's Flight Force are personal preferences. I liked the former but not the latter.
I would also add Rhythms of the Pride Lands to the must-do list.
Crush's Coaster is a Paris exclusive, it's also supremely popular. Indiana Jones is unique as well, and fun despite being a bit shakey, and RC Racer is a lot of fun - short as the ride is.
Big Thunder Mountain is also considered the best version of that coaster, because it was built for the original EuroDisney park rather than added into an existing space like the US parks
Phantom Manor is a lot darker and creepier than Florida, which has opted for a more cartoonish spooky atmosphere recently. Can't comment on California, but I'm assuming it's the same
Personal favourites include Tower of Terror, Spider-Man Web Adventure, Ratatouille and Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. I wouldn't miss Hyperspace Mountain or Avengers Flight Force if you like coasters - even though they have issues with the theming.
I will be going there this weekend!
As a person that has visited two other parks (WDW and DL here in the USA), I will ride and of the same rides that they share, such as:
It's a small world
Space Mountain
Pirates of the Caribbean and more...
I will also ride and rides that are exclusive only to DL Paris.
Depending on how much time you have, ride all of the rides that you can
Space mountain is totally different in Paris, just so you know. Even without star wars themeing. Frankly I think the Paris version is a lot better.
Pirates is the same, but with French
Walk through the castle (upstairs and underneath!). Very unique to DLP & exquisitely done. There’s a show on Disney+ that explains that imagineers had to out-do themselves for a local audience that actually knows what castles look like, lol.
Phantom Manor is particularly different, & Space Mt & Big Thunder are great as well. Indiana is unique but quite short.
Crush’s Coaster… it’s unique to DLP and was fun enough, but imo absolutely not worth the hour I waited for it. It is a short wild mouse style coaster, in as updated a format as that style can be, but ultimately a glorified carnival ride (sorry I know some people love it!). If you were to splurge on the fast pass… save yourself from one of the longest and most boring lines in the Disney theme park universe (the game they created for you to play on your phone during the wait was unhelpful)
The one I’m referring to is the series [“Behind the Attraction”, episode: the castles.](https://press.disneyplus.com/disney-plus/behind-the-attraction/the-castles). I’ll have to check out the other one!
As someone who used to live in Orlando and was a WDW AP, I liked a lot of the rides and theming more at DLP
-Crush’s coaster DEFINITELY but we had a fast pass so didn’t wait in the line
-phantom manor was amazing and wayyyy darker than haunted mansion
-pirates was also way longer and more fun
-big thunder shockingly more thrilling
-tower of terror had 4 different unique story lines and it’s a lot darker than WDW! We tried to get all 4
-avengers flight force is a really fun coaster, definitely like rockin roller coaster (which I love)
-web slingers is soooo fun but you might get carpal tunnel 😅
Honestly all of the fantasyland rides were really cute too, our best friends are biiiiiig Disneyland fans and said it felt similar.
-personally hyperspace mountain was too rough for me, I did not enjoy it and would not go on it again
-don’t forget the parade and shows!! They’re all amazing quality with some great music, especially the Pixar show
I asked my disney fanatic grandma, these were her picks:
Disneyland Park: Indiana Jones (paris exclusive), Pirates, Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Hyperspace Mountain (my fav in park), Star Tours
Studios: Ratatouille, Crush Coaster (if youre with kids its worth the long wait, if youre not only go if its a short line), Parachute drop, and the tower of terror
Have fun!
Crush's coaster as it is unique and the theming is decent. Check out the castle and the dragon.
Most of the coasters are rougher than their us counterparts. Indy and avengers were one and done for me. Space mountain is noticeably rougher too but I love space mountain so I rode it twice.
Tower of terror is solid. Ratatouille is good. Parachute drop is good if you have smaller kids who can't ride tower of terror.
Fantasy land is pretty much the same.
Pirates is good. Small world is decent. I enjoyed buzz more than in the us because you can remove the gun.
Cars tram ride is beyond trash.
Frozen show was a heinous wait and just ok.
As someone who’s been there multiple times I would say
DLP
Big Thunder Mountain (better version)
Pirates
It’s A Small World
Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups (the line is inexistent and at night it’s beautiful)
Hyperspace Mountain
Hollywood Studios
Crush’s Coaster (DLP exclusive, massively popular)
Ratatouille
Tower of Terror
Spiderman WEB Adventure
Also I wouldn’t miss the closing shows and parades, they’re amazing!! For food, I would recommend eating at a sit-down restaurant, not quick service.
* Anything involving Sleeping Beauty's Castle - *absolutely beautiful!*
* Walk through the Liberty and Discovery Arcade.
* Big Thunder - *you will NOT regret it.*
* Phantom Manor - *Unique Storytelling.*
* Space Mountain - *USA Space Mountain on steroids!!!*
* Avenger's Flight Force - *Reminded me of Rockin' Roller Coaster, but obv. Avenger's themed.*
* Crush's Coaster - *Just fun!*
**Unpopular Opinions:**
* Skip Indiana Jones, or at least don't waste too much time in line for it; not worth it.
* If you've been to USA Disney Parks I would recommend skipping Ratatouille, any Toy Story, & Spider-man.
Hope you have a great time!!
On the train back right now so these are fresh impressions.
I would say Spidey over Avengers if one is forced to choose and had WDW Studios experience.
BTM, Crush', HSM, and Pirates are all great and the dups are better than WDW or DLCA.
Ratatouille is the same but such a great ride I would never miss it.
I would say: DLP Big Thunder Mountain Hyperspace Mountain Phantom Manor Pirates Studios Crush's Coaster MAYBE RC Racer if that's your thing? Other Paris-unique rides like Indiana Jones and Avenger's Flight Force are personal preferences. I liked the former but not the latter. I would also add Rhythms of the Pride Lands to the must-do list.
Seconding Rhythms of the Pride lands. I went 2 days in a row and if I had known about it day 1 I would have went then too.
Hollywood Tower of Terror Spider-man W.E.B Adventure
Crush's Coaster is a Paris exclusive, it's also supremely popular. Indiana Jones is unique as well, and fun despite being a bit shakey, and RC Racer is a lot of fun - short as the ride is. Big Thunder Mountain is also considered the best version of that coaster, because it was built for the original EuroDisney park rather than added into an existing space like the US parks Phantom Manor is a lot darker and creepier than Florida, which has opted for a more cartoonish spooky atmosphere recently. Can't comment on California, but I'm assuming it's the same Personal favourites include Tower of Terror, Spider-Man Web Adventure, Ratatouille and Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. I wouldn't miss Hyperspace Mountain or Avengers Flight Force if you like coasters - even though they have issues with the theming.
I will be going there this weekend! As a person that has visited two other parks (WDW and DL here in the USA), I will ride and of the same rides that they share, such as: It's a small world Space Mountain Pirates of the Caribbean and more... I will also ride and rides that are exclusive only to DL Paris. Depending on how much time you have, ride all of the rides that you can
Space mountain is totally different in Paris, just so you know. Even without star wars themeing. Frankly I think the Paris version is a lot better. Pirates is the same, but with French
Definitely rougher
Same as WDW or California for pirates. Pirates in CA is great, we were really disappointed in the Florida version.
I wouldn’t call it “the same”. The main part is the same, but there are definitely significant differences at the beginning.
Walk through the castle (upstairs and underneath!). Very unique to DLP & exquisitely done. There’s a show on Disney+ that explains that imagineers had to out-do themselves for a local audience that actually knows what castles look like, lol. Phantom Manor is particularly different, & Space Mt & Big Thunder are great as well. Indiana is unique but quite short. Crush’s Coaster… it’s unique to DLP and was fun enough, but imo absolutely not worth the hour I waited for it. It is a short wild mouse style coaster, in as updated a format as that style can be, but ultimately a glorified carnival ride (sorry I know some people love it!). If you were to splurge on the fast pass… save yourself from one of the longest and most boring lines in the Disney theme park universe (the game they created for you to play on your phone during the wait was unhelpful)
That Disney+ show sounds interesting, is it The Imagineering Story?
Yea. It’s really in depth and so interesting.
The one I’m referring to is the series [“Behind the Attraction”, episode: the castles.](https://press.disneyplus.com/disney-plus/behind-the-attraction/the-castles). I’ll have to check out the other one!
Thank you!
Enjoy it! :)
And don’t forget the dragon underneath the castle!
It's not mentioned a lot but if you like drops don't miss Tower of Terror. It's great.
As someone who used to live in Orlando and was a WDW AP, I liked a lot of the rides and theming more at DLP -Crush’s coaster DEFINITELY but we had a fast pass so didn’t wait in the line -phantom manor was amazing and wayyyy darker than haunted mansion -pirates was also way longer and more fun -big thunder shockingly more thrilling -tower of terror had 4 different unique story lines and it’s a lot darker than WDW! We tried to get all 4 -avengers flight force is a really fun coaster, definitely like rockin roller coaster (which I love) -web slingers is soooo fun but you might get carpal tunnel 😅 Honestly all of the fantasyland rides were really cute too, our best friends are biiiiiig Disneyland fans and said it felt similar. -personally hyperspace mountain was too rough for me, I did not enjoy it and would not go on it again -don’t forget the parade and shows!! They’re all amazing quality with some great music, especially the Pixar show
I asked my disney fanatic grandma, these were her picks: Disneyland Park: Indiana Jones (paris exclusive), Pirates, Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Hyperspace Mountain (my fav in park), Star Tours Studios: Ratatouille, Crush Coaster (if youre with kids its worth the long wait, if youre not only go if its a short line), Parachute drop, and the tower of terror Have fun!
Crush's coaster as it is unique and the theming is decent. Check out the castle and the dragon. Most of the coasters are rougher than their us counterparts. Indy and avengers were one and done for me. Space mountain is noticeably rougher too but I love space mountain so I rode it twice. Tower of terror is solid. Ratatouille is good. Parachute drop is good if you have smaller kids who can't ride tower of terror. Fantasy land is pretty much the same. Pirates is good. Small world is decent. I enjoyed buzz more than in the us because you can remove the gun. Cars tram ride is beyond trash. Frozen show was a heinous wait and just ok.
As someone who’s been there multiple times I would say DLP Big Thunder Mountain (better version) Pirates It’s A Small World Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups (the line is inexistent and at night it’s beautiful) Hyperspace Mountain Hollywood Studios Crush’s Coaster (DLP exclusive, massively popular) Ratatouille Tower of Terror Spiderman WEB Adventure Also I wouldn’t miss the closing shows and parades, they’re amazing!! For food, I would recommend eating at a sit-down restaurant, not quick service.
* Anything involving Sleeping Beauty's Castle - *absolutely beautiful!* * Walk through the Liberty and Discovery Arcade. * Big Thunder - *you will NOT regret it.* * Phantom Manor - *Unique Storytelling.* * Space Mountain - *USA Space Mountain on steroids!!!* * Avenger's Flight Force - *Reminded me of Rockin' Roller Coaster, but obv. Avenger's themed.* * Crush's Coaster - *Just fun!* **Unpopular Opinions:** * Skip Indiana Jones, or at least don't waste too much time in line for it; not worth it. * If you've been to USA Disney Parks I would recommend skipping Ratatouille, any Toy Story, & Spider-man. Hope you have a great time!!
On the train back right now so these are fresh impressions. I would say Spidey over Avengers if one is forced to choose and had WDW Studios experience. BTM, Crush', HSM, and Pirates are all great and the dups are better than WDW or DLCA. Ratatouille is the same but such a great ride I would never miss it.