Why is Eurostar stopping the Disney train?


Why is Eurostar stopping the Disney train? Eurostar will no longer operate its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris from 5 June next year. The company said it wanted to focus on its core routes, including London - Paris and London - Brussels, as it recovers from the impact of the COVID pandemic and faces the consequences of Brexit.


Will Eurostar return to Disney?

A statement on Eurostar Planet, the rail firm's website aimed at travel agents, says: “We have made the difficult decision not to operate our direct train to Disneyland Paris in the summer of 2023. “Our last train will run on June 5, 2023.


Do you need a passport to go to Disneyland Paris on Eurostar?

All passengers including infants must have their valid passports and train tickets with them at all times throughout the journey.


Where is the closest Eurostar station to Disney?

Travelling from the United Kingdom by Eurostar™ to Disneyland Paris is easy. The Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy train station is located right at the gates of the Disney Parks and just 2 minutes away from the Disney Hotels. Hop on board the Eurostar from London St.


Is Eurostar suspending direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris?

Eurostar has decided to stop direct services from London to Disneyland Paris from next summer, citing the fallout from Brexit and Covid. The high-speed train operator said on Tuesday it was scrapping trains running from the British capital to the Disneyland site in Marne-la-Vallée, in the eastern Paris suburbs.


Are they closing Eurostar?

Eurostar's London-Amsterdam trains to be suspended for almost a year from 2024. The service is set to be suspended for up to 11 months starting in 2024.


How to get to Disneyland without Eurostar?

There is a service from Lille to Marne-la-Vallée which takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. With the ending of the Eurostar service, flights, ferries and LeShuttle are your other choices for ways to travel to Disneyland® Paris from the UK.


Where does the Eurostar stop between London and Disneyland Paris?

Travelling to Disneyland® Paris via Eurostar. Simply take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe station and change for a connecting French high-speed train (TGV). This TGV train will then take you to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station, which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.


Is Eurostar in financial trouble?

Strong cash generation has enabled Eurostar Group to repay €127m of debt and at the end of December 2022, total debt stood at €964m. We have turned the page on the COVID crisis and are now moving towards a new chapter of building the new Eurostar Group, bringing Eurostar and Thalys together”, says Gwendoline Cazenave.


Why is Eurostar losing money?

The two clear agents of doom for Eurostar were Covid and Brexit – the pandemic almost killing the service entirely in 2020 when international travel was all but banned; and Britain's exit from the EU making stations unviable due to the lack of capacity for increased border requirements.


Can you get a direct train to Disneyland Paris from London?

Eurostar has direct trains between London and Marne-La-Vallée which is gateway into the magical kingdom of Disneyland® Paris. Most people taking the train from London to France overlook this route, thinking it's simply for Buzz, Beauty and Beast fans.


Which train goes straight to Disneyland Paris?

Traveling from Paris to Disneyland Paris by train is easy—take the RER A to Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy. The only thing to note is that RER A trains in this direction terminate at either Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy or Boissy-Saint-Léger. Make sure you get on one terminating at Marne-la-Vallée—Chessy.


Is it better to fly or Eurostar to Disneyland Paris?

Eurostar is a winner for us too! No weight restrictions, generous luggage allowance included in the ticket price (unlike some cheap airlines) and straight to Disneyland. Unbeatable!


Can you still get Eurostar to Disneyland Paris?

Travelling to Disneyland® Paris via Eurostar. Simply take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe station and change for a connecting French high-speed train (TGV). This TGV train will then take you to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy station, which is opposite the Disneyland® Paris park gates.


Is Eurostar faster than flying?

Eurostar vs Flying: Journey Time A Eurostar from London to Paris takes about 2h 30m, whereas a flight takes circa one hour.


Can you do Disneyland Paris in one day?

The short answer is yes, but it will take careful planning and a lot of walking. Here are some tips and tricks for making the most of your one-day visit to Disneyland Paris.