Little-known free Disneyland Paris pass lets you skip queues but there's a catch
Disneyland Paris is on most families' bucket lists thanks to its iconic rides (Peter Pan or It's A Small World, anyone?), incredible fireworks shows and of course those all-important character meet and greets.
Like most theme parks, during the peak school holidays there can be busy queues at Mickey Mouse 's Parisian home. There are ways you can cut down wait times for example by buying fast passes - dubbed Premier Access - but if you're on a tight budget these aren't always the way to go.
However, there's one little-known Disneyland Pass that not only lets you skip the queues for rides and characters, but also gets you easier access to some of the best spots for seeing the fireworks shows and parades. Dubbed the 'Bambi pass' by those in the know, it's completely FREE of charge. Another perk? Those who hold it can bring up to FOUR people along to the front of the queue too.
The only catch? You'll need to be pregnant if you want to use it. The 'Pregnant Woman bracelet' (we prefer the name Bambi Pass) is a band that you can collect at the information desks, and they'll give you Priority Access to the majority of what the parks have to offer.
The pass isn't actually a secret - in fact, if you know where to look you can find all the details on the Disneyland Paris website. However, it's one that often gets overlooked by expectant mums who just assume they can't join in on the fun.
Not only can they join in the fun, but they can bring their family with them - four people on rides, and two for shows or parade viewing spots.
Of course it's worth noting that there are some rides which you won't be able to go on if you're pregnant, so if you are thinking of going, it's worth checking the theme park website to check exactly which rides and attractions you'd want to do, to avoid disappointment. Still, it could prove useful if you're thinking of taking your toddlers or older kids to Disneyland before their new sibling arrives - and means you can all still enjoy the bulk of the magic together.
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A guide to the pass on the Disneyland Paris website explains: "Collect this bracelet on presentation of a medical certificate dated less than 3 months (French or English) at the dedicated counters at the entrance to Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios, at hotel concierge services or at City Hall and Studio Services.
"The Pregnant Woman bracelet allows priority but not immediate access to attractions, shows and meetings with Disney Characters, as well as to the cash desks of our restaurants and shops. Contact our Cast Members.
"You can be accompanied by 4 attendants for the attractions and indoors shows, and 2 attendants for the parades and outdoors shows.
"Please consult the Accessibility Maps for details of how to access our attractions."
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