Welcome to the Magic - Family Holidays Newsletter

Welcome to the Magic was a UK specialist holiday operator offering Disneyland® Paris hotel and park ticket packages for families. Operated by Leisure Direction Ltd, the service brought together accommodation at the Disney resort hotels with park entry, making it straightforward for families to plan a trip to one of Europe's most popular theme park destinations.

Disneyland® Paris Packages

The operator offered hotel and park ticket packages at Disneyland® Paris, bookable with a low deposit and with a range of travel dates to choose from. Packages were designed to include resort hotel stays alongside park admission, letting families focus on enjoying the resort rather than arranging each element separately. A variety of Disney hotels were available, from value options to the flagship Disneyland Hotel at the park entrance.

Rides, Shows and Characters

Disneyland® Paris features two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Families could look forward to meeting beloved Disney characters, taking on thrilling rides, and watching spectacular live shows. At the time this brochure was produced, highlights included the Ratatouille attraction and the Disney Dreams nighttime spectacular, which combined projection mapping, water effects, and fireworks above Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Family Offers and Savings

Welcome to the Magic promoted a range of seasonal offers to help families get more value from their visit. Promotions available at the time included discounts on hotel and park ticket packages, free park entry for young children, free additional nights on early bookings, and a deposit option allowing families to secure a booking and pay the balance later. Offer terms and validity dates applied to each promotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did a Welcome to the Magic package include?

Packages combined a stay at a Disneyland® Paris resort hotel with park tickets. The number of park days typically corresponded to the length of the hotel stay, and guests could choose from a range of on-site hotels at different price points.

Which theme parks are at Disneyland® Paris?

The resort has two parks: Disneyland Park, which contains the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle and classic Disney attractions, and Walt Disney Studios Park, which focuses on the world of film, animation, and television production.

What was the Ratatouille attraction mentioned in the brochure?

Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D ride at Walt Disney Studios Park based on the Pixar film. Guests shrink to the size of Remy the rat and race through the kitchens and dining rooms of a Paris restaurant. It opened at the resort in 2014.

What was Disney Dreams?

Disney Dreams! was a nighttime show staged in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park. It used projection mapping on the castle facade, fountains, lasers, and fireworks to retell stories from classic Disney films. The show ran from 2012 and became one of the resort's signature evening events.

Are there benefits to staying in a Disney resort hotel?

Staying on-site at a Disneyland® Paris hotel typically includes early park entry, allowing guests to access attractions before the general public. It also removes the need for separate travel arrangements to the park gates each day, which can be particularly convenient for families with young children.

Is this brochure still current?

This brochure is archived and the offers, prices, and attractions listed reflect what was available at the time of publication. For up-to-date packages and pricing, visitors should contact Disneyland® Paris or a current authorised travel agent directly.

Note: this brochure is from our archive and may no longer reflect current offers, prices, or availability. It is preserved here for reference.