Give the magic of Disneyland Paris in January (without the crowds)!

Give the gift of magic (without the crowds)!

Even though I’m absolutely crazy about the Christmas season at Disneyland Paris and its enchanting atmosphere, it remains one of the busiest times of year at Disneyland Paris. That takes nothing away from the magic of Christmas, but it can lead to a few frustrations for little ones… and grown-ups too.

I remember a trip about ten years ago, on a weekend in December, and the endless queue for Peter Pan’s Flight in the freezing cold of Marne-la-Vallée (a traumatic experience for someone from the south of France 😆🥶).

Then, in January 2023, we stayed as a family at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Even though the whole family is pretty much addicted to this hotel (and especially its signature scent 😍), everyone absolutely loved this post-Christmas break at Disneyland Paris.

January is definitely one of the best months of the year to go to Disneyland Paris (see our article “When to go to Disneyland Paris?“). First, because crowds are low. But that’s not the only reason. Here, in my opinion, are the best reasons to give a Disney break for Christmas, to enjoy in January:

Prices milder than the weather

The period after Epiphany (6 January) traditionally marks the low season. This is when Disney packages and hotels are at their most affordable! A stay in a themed hotel such as Disney Hotel Cheyenne or Disney Sequoia Lodge becomes a chance to give the full Disney experience at a better price, leaving more budget for souvenirs and treats.

More rides, shorter queues

Who hasn’t dreamed of riding Big Thunder Mountain again and again, meeting the Marvel heroes at Avengers Campus or flying off with Peter Pan’s Flight without queuing for an hour? In January, the low crowds let you:

• Do many more rides in a single day.
• Make the most of Extra Magic Time (early access to the parks before official opening time) if you’re staying at a Disney hotel.
• Drastically cut down on paid services such as Disney Premier Access.

Post-Christmas magic

Even though Disney’s Enchanted Christmas officially ends on 6 January, the winter magic doesn’t vanish with a wave of a wand!

If your stay starts just after 7 January, you might be lucky enough to spot the majestic 24-metre tree on Town Square, the fairy lights and the Christmas decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. In the Disney hotels too, the warm, glowing Christmas atmosphere lingers for a good part of January.

You can see it for yourself in the following video, filmed on 15 January 2023 at the Marvel hotel.

Enjoy a magical winter at Disney Hotel Cheyenne

Have you ever had dinner in a real Chuck Wagon, the covered wagon of the pioneers of the American West? How about unpacking your suitcase at the most Wild West of the Disneyland Paris hotels, the Hotel Cheyenne?

As I wrote in my review of the Hotel Cheyenne, it’s one of the hotels with the best value for money and sense of escape. And January is when its prices are among the lowest of the year:

Hotel + tickets package from £192 (221 €) per person between 7 January and 7 February 2027 (arriving on 10 January 2027), i.e. £577 (663 €) for a 1-night, 2-day park package for 2 adults and 1 child. On average over the period: £225 (259 €) per person, against £292 (336 €) during the Christmas season.

• 2-park tickets included for every day of your stay
• Hotel parking included
• Extra Magic Time to fit in even more rides

Prices recorded every night on the official Disneyland Paris website. They vary with the dates and with when you book, subject to availability.