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France · November 8, 2016

Disneyland Paris ~ A Dream come true

Disneyland Paris ~ A Dream come true

Disneyland Paris, I had been dreaming about visiting since I was a kid. I did not think one day I would be visiting this magical land all by myself. I did not think I would be adding this visit to my accomplishments list. This was a dream that was confined to the dream world because well I thought I was too old for Disneyland Paris. Yes I know it was silly of me to conclude that, but in my defence I only saw kiddy side to it and not the fun it was.

On one fine day, I was busy bustling at work when MoH messages me a Eurostar deal to Paris or Brussels. I had just returned from Brussels so  I knew I wouldn’t be rushing back (even though I wanted to) so Paris it was. Now, in my fantasy world, I would have gone to Paris for the first time with MoH and he would propose. Obviously that didn’t happen, I took the bull by the horn and hopped on the train and went.

Related: Weekend Getaway to Paris and Disneyland Paris ~ First visit

I have realised that waiting on people to help you accomplish your dreams is a waste of a dream. I had very much wanted to go to Disneyland Paris with someone, but alone was awesome too. Was it awesome, abso-freaking-lutely!! This was one of my best decisions in life ever. Though my initial intention was to visit Disneyland Paris with someone I am glad I went alone.

Take control of your dream and go for it

I have mentioned many times on the blog how much I have learnt about myself since I started solo traveling. I will admit I was pretty scared to start off with, I thoughts surviving in another country alone? But do you know what, I threw all common sense out the window and just went for it.

I say to you, go go go

Certain goals in life that take a lot of hardwork and others just take stepping out of your comfort zone. I am happy that I was able to travel to Disneyland Paris and experience everything Disneyland and also explore Paris.

Have you go after a dream? Stepped out of your comfort zone?

Disneyland Paris

 

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Comments

  1. Annie Brooks says

    November 14, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I am hoping to go next year. I went when I was 16…. cannot wait!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 17, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Aww you will have loads of fun for sure

  2. Tanya Brannan says

    November 12, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I haven’t been to Disneyland Paris for several years but went without children, It was fantastic, really magical and I have fond memories of it. x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 17, 2016 at 7:02 am

      I too made some amazing memories and hope to share with the future kids

  3. The London Mum says

    November 11, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    I saw a great deal recently for euro disney with flights- but I think I’ll be too pregnant to take my little one.. 🙁 But as soon as I’m not pregnant I’m definitely going to book it!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:08 am

      I have been search for deals too and so one but for next year

  4. Hannah Heartss ❄️⛄️ says

    November 11, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Oh my goodness this has made me want to go even more!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Awww hope you do soon

  5. Melanie Edjourian says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I’ve not been to the Paris on but soooo want to go with my friends it looks like so much fun!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:07 am

      It is so much fun if not more

  6. Lubka Henry says

    November 11, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I’ve never been to Disneyland – it must be a great experience no matter what age you are 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:07 am

      It sure is a great experience

  7. Stephanie Merry says

    November 11, 2016 at 8:59 am

    I used to head over to Disneyland Paris a lot as a kid but I’d love to go back as an adult x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:06 am

      How awesome, hope you manage to visit soon

  8. Stella Kashmoney says

    November 11, 2016 at 8:47 am

    I love Disneyland. Can’t wait to go back with the kids.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Hope you do soon

  9. Shane Prather says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I honestly didn’t know paris had a Disneyland! How fun would that be for a taste of something different?!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Really!!! I thought it was as popular as Disneyland world lol but it’s definitely something different but similar at the same time

  10. Sarah D says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    I always wanted to go to disneyland as a child, so I hope to be able to take my own children in the future when they are a little older x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:05 am

      I hope to take my nephew soon so I can see it again

  11. Melissa Zia says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I love Disney land Paris! Its been ages since I last went 🙂
    Looks like you had a great time

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:05 am

      I did thank you

  12. Valerie CottageMakingMommy says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I love this. Disneyland Paris wasn’t there when we visited.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Awww bless, next time you visit you will find it

  13. Beautyqueenuk says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    I am going to DLP on Monday and the more I read about other people’s experiences, the more I cannot wait to go x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Aww have fun Rachel

  14. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Disneyland is one of those magical places that I think everyone MUST visit at some point in their lives.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Absolutely, if possible definitely should visit

  15. Hungry_Healthy_Happy says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:35 am

    It really is a magical place! I have been a few times and it gets better every time.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:03 am

      It sure does, I am excited to go again

  16. Alana says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Well done for going and achieving your dream! I was lucky enough to go to DisneyWorld on a press trip, so not technically alone, but not with anyone I knew, and I had a fab time.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:03 am

      How awesome and thank you. It was amazing realising my dream

  17. Marissa Abao says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:05 am

    I absolutely agree! You do not need a travel buddy. Explore the world on your own. It is more fun and you can do anything you want.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:03 am

      So true and something I have learned along the way

  18. Casey Fossett Powers says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:53 am

    How much fun…this is going on my bucket list! Love that you have fulfilled a dream 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thanks Casey it feels great to have realised my dream

  19. Jodie Whitham says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    What an inspiring post! I’m not a huge fan of disney (sorry), but this post really resonated with me. I am a stronger believer that just because YOU want to visit somewhere and loved ones don’t doesn’t mean it should stop you. Follow your dreams!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thanks Jodie, you have to follow your dreams indeed

  20. Sarah Bailey says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Oh wow it looks like you had an amazing time! I would love to visit Disneyland Paris one day myself.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I did and thanks Sarah

  21. Vicky Hallnewman says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    No matter how old you are, you just love Disneyland Paris. I am 43 and use my 6 year old as an excuse to go there. Looks like a fab time was had.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:01 am

      Hahaha that’s awesome 😂

  22. Ickle Pickle says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    We went in May and loved it. I want to go back next year, and have Florida planned for five years time 🙂 You have to have a dream 🙂 Kaz x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:01 am

      You’re so right, you need to have a dream and I want to visit Florida too

  23. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Kudos for realizing one of your dreams without waiting on anybody! I knew a couple (in their late forties) who didn’t have any kids (or grand kids) and who adored going to Walt Disney so, you’re right, it’s not just for kids!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Thanks Lydia and loving the sound of that couple

  24. Mummytimestwo says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I love Disney, Paris is fantastic. You should try the Disney Cruise ships next. They are a whole other world x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 7:00 am

      I am so trying the Disney Cruise, someone mentioned something about them

  25. Teresa Bowen says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I love your photos and am impressed with your independent attitude.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Thanks Teresa

  26. Kathryn says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I’d love to go here! I go to Orlando on Monday though xx

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Oh how awesome have fun

  27. Aish Das-Padihari says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I haven’t been to Disney Land, Paris, though I have been to Paris. I have been to Disney Land and Disney World here in the USA and its awesome.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:59 am

      I want to come visit the Disneys in the USA

  28. Nikki Hamilton says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Like you said I am guilty of waiting for others to help me achieve my dreams and going to eurodisney is one of them! I need to take a leaf out of your book and just go!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Hope you do soon for you luv, I learnt my lesson never again

  29. Oyinkan Ogunleye says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    OMG I didn’t event know there was a disneyland in Paris. How great that you got to experience it.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Really!!! I knew if that one before Orlando 😊

  30. Shannon says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Your pictures are fantastic. I am very envious of it. I will put this on my goal list! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Awww thanks Shannon

  31. Julie Maloney says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    How wonderful that you got to go to Disneyland Paris and I think it’s great that you travel so much. My husband and I plan on traveling more when we retire. Now we take one trip yearly.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Thanks Julie, I am happy to be traveling as often as I am.

  32. Helen Costello says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Good on you for doing this solo – I’m liking that you will have been able to spend time in the parts of Disney that you wanted to. We’ve never been but hope to too soon!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you Helen, hope you are able to go one day

  33. Joanna McCaffrey says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    It’s great you are doing all the solo travelling. I am sure it can be scary sometimes for a single female traveller, but you are right that we learn so much through travel. Not only about the places we visit, but about ourselves.
    I am writing this from Bali. So, yes, I went with a crazy dream. Me and my family (husband, baby and a pre-schooler) came here to stay for a year, before we are trapped in the school system, and can only travel when the school is out. Best decision in my life!
    Now the next crazy dream is to stay here permanently…

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Now that is one amazing and wonderful crazy dream that I would love to take part in. How amazing it must be

  34. Amber says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    So fun! I went years ago when I was a teenager. I hope to get back someday. We love Disney!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      It sure is fun

  35. Camilla says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Looks like you had an amazing time in Disneyland Paris, I’m sure my kids would love to go:-)

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I sure did and it was awesome

  36. LaaLaa says

    November 9, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    I enjoyed my time at Disneyland Paris. I’d love to do a theme time there, I’ve always heard Halloween there xo

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I would love to do a theme time as well

  37. Rhian Westbury says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I went to Disneyland for Halloween and it was amazing, I want to go back and spend a whole weekend there as there’s so much to do x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I couldn’t agree more, I would love to do that too

  38. Sheri says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I want to go, we are so close by and the flight from Vienna to Paris is a short one. Not sure about going with our toddler so young but maybe that really is a great time to enjoy it. Loved your pics.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I can’t say since I dont yet have kids myself but for my from 2 years old I would love to take them

  39. Baby Isabella says

    November 9, 2016 at 11:43 am

    woweee! We can’t wait to go to Disneyland Paris next year. Love your photos and totally agree that you have to grab your dreams and make them a reality xx

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, its the only way to achieve them and feel the full satisfaction

  40. Lisa Lambert (mumdadplus4) says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Loved reading this and the pictures it brought back some great memories from when I went with the older two

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Whenever I see the pictures I am reminded too of the wonderful time I had

  41. Hungry_Healthy_Happy says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I have been a few times and it’s always more magical the next time. I can’t wait to go back with my daughter in a few years.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      I hope to be able to take my future kids one day

  42. Blair Villanueva says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:51 am

    I bet Disneyland Paris will be a blast of joy this holiday season! So beautiful 😍😍😍

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 6:14 am

      I am so sure it certainly will be

  43. Jazmin Williams says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:49 am

    DLP is fantastic! It’s like my second home. I did a post a few years back with tips for the parks. I need to go again soon. I love your photos! You’ll have to visit other parks around the world – I’ve been to Florida but I’d love to visit every single one. I’m such a Disnerd 😉 x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 6:14 am

      I do wanna visit the other Disneylands around the world one day. I want to start with the Tokyo one before Florida

  44. Beautyqueenuk says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I am going to Disneyland Paris on Monday and I am quite excited about it to be honest x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Awww I am so jealous but I bet you will have fun

  45. GlamourGlitterGloss says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    Fabulous! I went to Magaluf a few years ago by myself as my dream was to work a season there, isn’t it great when you accomplish it. That rush when you are on your way, the excitement outweighs the nerves. So glad you got to tick something off your bucket list

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Thank you so much, it is definitely the best feeling ever when you accomplish a dream especially by yourself.
      Glad your dream came true too

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