If you're wondering how much spending money you need for Disneyland Paris, the frustrating answer is... it completely depends.
We've done trips where we haven't spent a single euro inside the parks and other visits where we've spent over €500 in a day between character dining and merchandise.
The good news is that Disneyland Paris can work on almost any budget if you plan ahead.
If you're still planning your trip, our Disneyland Paris guide covers everything from hotels and transport to budgeting and trip planning.
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As a rough guide:
Assuming breakfast is included at your hotel or apartment:
Total estimate: Around €150 per day
Teenagers tend to eat more and often want extra snacks, drinks and their own spending money for souvenirs.
These are rough estimates and do not include merchandise, character dining or Premier Access.
Food tends to be one of the biggest expenses at Disneyland Paris.
Some families love table service restaurants and special dining experiences, while others prefer to keep costs lower with quick service restaurants and snacks. If you're trying to reduce costs, take a look at our guide to the cheapest quick service restaurants at Disneyland Paris.
If you're staying off-site, breakfast is often included at hotels such as Explorers or B&B Hotel Disneyland Paris, which can immediately reduce daily spending.
Families staying in apartments or self-catering accommodation also often pick up breakfast items and snacks before heading into the parks.
If you have a Disney meal plan, you'll usually need substantially less spending money.
The level of meal plan can also make a difference. Some plans include more restaurants and dining options, while others may still leave you paying extra for snacks, drinks or certain meals.
Because of this, two families staying for exactly the same number of days could end up with very different food budgets.
There really isn't a hard and fast answer for spending money.
The best thing you can do before travelling is sit down with the Disneyland Paris app and plan out the meals you think you'll realistically want.
The app lets you:
If character dining is something your family wants to do, it can make a huge difference to your budget, so it's worth checking our character dining guide before you travel.
This gives you a much more realistic estimate than simply guessing.
Drinks can quickly add up across a few days, especially during warmer weather.
Taking refillable water bottles can help reduce costs as there are water refill points around Disneyland Paris.
If you're trying to keep costs lower, our Disneyland Paris on a budget guide shares more ways to save money without taking away from the experience.
Premier Access is completely optional, but if you plan on using it regularly you should factor this into your spending budget.
Some families are happy to queue while others prefer paying extra to reduce waiting times, especially during busy periods. We've put together a full guide to Disneyland Paris Premier Access if you're deciding whether it's worth the extra cost.
As a rough guide:
Many families save money by buying Disney outfits, costumes, autograph books and ears before travelling and bringing them along. Some even keep them hidden in suitcases and surprise children during the trip.
Sometimes the spending starts before you've even arrived at Disneyland Paris.
Many families buy things before travelling such as:
Buying these before your trip can often work out much cheaper than buying inside the parks, but it's still worth including them in your overall holiday budget.
When thinking about spending money, most people immediately think about meals and souvenirs inside the parks.
But don't forget smaller extras that can quietly add up:
Individually they may not seem like much, but over a few days they can make a noticeable difference.
The time of year you visit can affect spending too.
Halloween and Christmas trips often bring seasonal snacks, themed treats and limited-edition merchandise. Even if you normally avoid souvenirs, it's surprisingly easy to end up carrying festive Mickey ears or a themed popcorn bucket back to the hotel.
If you're travelling with children, one thing that can help is setting a spending limit before your trip.
Some families choose one souvenir each while others give children a fixed amount of spending money for the trip.
It doesn't take away from the experience and can actually make choosing souvenirs more exciting rather than buying lots of smaller items throughout the holiday.
Some visits have cost us nothing extra at all.
Other days we've spent €300 on character dining and another €200 on merchandise.
The biggest thing I've learned is that there isn't a magic number. Spending money at Disneyland Paris is completely personal and depends on what matters most to your family.
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