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Sponsored post Summer breaks for £137* per person/night (3-Night Stay at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch, 2 Adults & 2 Kids)  Disneyland Paris opened in April 1992 Disneyland Paris are preparing for the Grand Finale of the 30th Anniversary Celebrations, which began in March of last year. The celebrations will be coming to a close on 30th September 2023 and there are plenty of shows to watch before then. Here's our guide to what to expect. When are Disneyland Paris' 30th Anniversary Grand Finale Celebrations taking place?The final show within Disneyland Paris' 30th Anniversary Celebrations is taking place on the 30th September 2023. On the run up to the Grand Finale, there is a vast array of shows, exclusive food and merchandise to enjoy. But hurry! Some shows are running for a limited time only. If you visit between now and 8th May 2023 then you will also be able to experience 'Avengers: Power The Night', an exclusive night time drone show. Visitors who arrive after 12th April 2023 can see 'Disney Dreams' which is a popular show which is returning to Disneyland Paris. We will go into more detail about what that involves later in this guide. Opening hours for Disneyland Paris vary throughout the year, so the actual times of the shows changes. In the colder months, the parks close much earlier than they do at peak times. You can see opening hours here. What are the 30th Anniversary Finale shows like at Disneyland Paris?Regular visitors to Disneyland Paris will know that there are several shows each day, culminating in evening parades and events. For the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris there are a number of special shows: 1. Dream...and Shine Brighter! The Dream...and Shine Brighter! show is 15 minutes long and takes place in Disneyland Park's Central Plaza. You can expect: all the Disney Characters happily making their way to the celebration in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. From Mickey, Minnie and their friends dressed in shiny 30th Anniversary costumes, to familiar faces from iconic Disney movies – there are so many to see! This show is a good one if you are a fan of the 'classic' Disney characters and also features more recent movie characters. 2. Avengers: Power The Night (28th January to 8th May 2023) The Avengers: Power The Night show is an epic drone show. According to the Disneyland Paris News website it combines: video projections, pyrotechnic effects and drones around The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in an epic celebration of the Marvel Super Heroes'. In all, there are about 500 drones involved in the show. Disney's other drone show - D-Light used about 150 drones so this is a big step up. You can expect to see 'iconic superheroes such as Iron Man and the Hulk, as well as newcomers like Scarlet Witch and Shang-Chi.' The creative team behind the show have shared a bit more about the show: Avengers: Power the Night is a celebration of the Marvel Super Heroes’ powers through a succession of demonstrations. Right from the start of the show, with F.R.I.D.A.Y.’s announcement, we feel some emotional tension. Then we move on to something a little more spectacular when Doctor Strange arrives, and from there a string of fast-paced emotions keep coming with various musical breaks, pyrotechnic effects that are used to accompany the story and the powers of the Super Heroes, and drone choreographies. All this comes together to create an emotional journey that develops at each stage of the show. Superhero fans may also like to know that there is a Marvel themed four-star hotel at Disneyland Paris called Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel. 3. Disney D-Light Impressive drone trickery can also be seen at the Disney D-Light show which is taking place for the 30th Anniversary celebrations. It lasts for seven minutes and takes places on Main Street USA in the Disneyland Park. You'll see about 150 drones dancing together around the Sleeping Beauty Castle. In 2022, the show was named as Best Live Entertainment at the Park World Excellence Awards (no doubt referred to as 'the Oscars of the theme park world'). The Disneyland Paris news website describes the show like this: Disney D-Light is a magical show combining video projection, water jets, lighting effects, fog, lasers and Disney music, ending with a moment of pure magic when drones appear in a choreographed sequence over Sleeping Beauty Castle. 4. Disney Dreams (from 12th April 2023) Peter Pan leads the Disney Dreams evening show Disney Dreams is a returning show which will follow the Disney D-Light show to give you a double bill of evening entertainment. Here's the official summary of the Disney Dreams show: Peter Pan’s shadow leads you through beloved Disney stories, all spectacularly brought to life with jaw-dropping fireworks and magical effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle. 5. Pixar: We Belong Together (from Summer 2023) This new Pixar show will take place at Disneyland Paris from 'Summer 2023' Finally, there is a new Pixar show coming to Walt Disney Studio Park (i.e. the second theme park at Disneyland Paris). We don't have all the details yet, but we do know that it will be arriving in 'Summer 2023'. This was confirmed by the Disneyland Paris News website. We do know that the show will include: state-of-the-art stage technology, lighting effects, choreography and iconic songs We also know that guests will 'find out how music and friendship brings us together' and we've seen a promo 'concept' image which features Monsters Inc characters. It will take part at Studio Theater. Where should I stay for Disneyland Paris' 30th Anniversary Finale?There are several official Disneyland Paris hotels, as well as 'partner hotels' which are run by third parties but have the approval of Disneyland Paris. We've written a comparison of the official Disneyland hotels as well as giving our top five. We've also written a more detailed guide to Villages Nature Paris which is a Center Parcs/Disney joint venture.  Disney's Hotel - The Art of Marvel is one of the highest rated official Disneyland Paris hotels. The Disneyland Hotel is the flagship hotel at Disneyland Paris, but it remains closed until 2024 as part of a major refurbishment. Terms and conditions of offer mentioned above:
Enjoy a summer break for £137* , including entry to the 2 Disney Parks for 3 days and accommodation at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch. Arrivals between 22nd July and 1st September 2023 sharing a Pioneer Cabin at the Pioneer Cabin. Prices subject to change depending on time of booking. Average price calculated by dividing the package price of £1,632.28 by 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids aged 3-11 years old) and 3 nights. Price rounded up to the next pound. Arrivals between 22nd July and 1st September 2023 sharing a Pioneer Cabin at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch. Price example subject to change depending on time of booking. Subject to availability. Conditions apply.
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Haven recently shared a guide with us called 'How to find our lowest price and best value'. We've already written our own guide to 6 ways to save money on Haven holidays but it's interesting to see how the official advice compares. Here are the six tips from Haven, along with our comments: 1. "Go midweek - Those are the cheapest days of the week" We found Perran Sands to be cheaper midweek outside of school holidays. During school holidays, weekend prices were cheaper. This one seems like common sense to me - we all know that prices are higher when children are at school. But does it apply all year round? We tested this out for a term time break at Haven's Perran Sands in early May 2023. We found that we would pay:
So, it does indeed seem to be true for this set of term times dates. Does the same rule apply during the school holidays though? We did a couple of test searches at Haven's Perran Sands for holidays in early August and found that a:
In this instance, it doesn't seem to make much difference when you visit during school holidays. The weekend was actually cheaper than a midweek break, but there isn't much in it. 2. "Go midweek off-peak. Early spring and Autumn are cheaper" We found Devon Cliffs to be cheapest in March and October - but some June holidays weren't far behind This second tip from Haven is another one which we have found to be true in our time doing price comparisons for Holiday Park Guru. Haven resorts are closed in winter, so the 'shoulders' of the summer season are likely to be the cheapest. Haven's website now has an excellent booking system which lets you preview prices without clicking through to every single holiday. This means you can dig out good deals without wasting hours of your time. This time, we looked at Haven's Devon Cliff Holiday Park, which is a large and very popular resort (read our full guide to Devon Cliffs). We took screenshots for every month that the park is open in 2023. The prices are the starting price for the cheapest accommodation, rather than guaranteed deals.     Let me summarise those numbers for you! The cheapest midweek breaks all year (according to this data) are to be found in March and October. However, September isn't far behind and neither are April, May and June once you remove the school holidays. If we weren't tied to school holidays then I would rather pay £199 for a holiday in mid-June than £131 for a week in mid-October. That is £68 well spent, in my book! Overall though we agree with Haven's advice to '"Go midweek off-peak. Early spring and Autumn are cheaper" 3. "Avoid school holidays if you can- That’s when our parks are busiest"We certainly agree with this bit of advice from Haven. To be honest, I think we all know this one already! The data above from Haven's Devon Cliffs Holiday Park shows the difference - a midweek break during the Easter holidays starts at £413 whilst the following week is £139. However, this is a good moment to point out that school term dates do vary a bit. Some schools are now talking half term earlier in October, which means that cheaper prices can be exploited. Also check what dates your school starts in September. We have managed to squeeze in breaks right at the end of the holidays when demand and prices are much lower. 4. "Go early in the year. Early spring breaks have the best prices" Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park is cheapest if you arrive on the day that it opens for the season This bit of advice is quite similar to #2 which suggests midweek breaks in early Spring and late Autumn are cheapest. However, what they are getting at here is that the very first week which the parks are open can be when you'll find the best bargains. Here's a screenshot of starting prices at Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park in Wales. It's a very large site with one of Haven's best swimming pools. Note how you get the absolute lowest price of £345 if you arrive on the very first Friday that the resort is open. The follow Friday jumps up to £470 and it stays around £470-£500 during term time for the next couple of months.  This screenshot also illustrates one of our favourite ways to save money on a Haven holiday (this one isn't mentioned by Haven in the money saving guide they sent us). Notice how much cheaper it is to arrive on a Monday or Friday than it is to arrive on a Saturday. On the screenshot above the difference is usually about £70 but it can be significantly more during peak season. For example, arriving on Friday April 7th (during the Easter holidays) is £179 cheaper than arriving on Saturday April 8th. 5. "Take the full family with you. The more you are, the less you pay"We definitely agree with this tip from Haven on how to get the best price. In fact, it features in our own guide to saving money on Haven holidays. Haven charges per caravan, rather than per person so it makes sense to fill up the accommodation. The best bargains are to be had if you fill up a large caravan. Let's look at an example. We searched for a week's holiday at Haven's Thornwick Bay in Yorkshire which is one of its newest holiday parks. In early August 2023, a group of eight people staying for a week would pay:
Part of the reason for the difference on this occasion is that the eight berth caravan is bronze rated whilst the 2 x 4 person caravans are gold rated (see our guide to the Haven accommodation ratings system). However, we picked the cheapest accommodation available so it is still a relatively fair comparison of what you would pay. In this instance, you would need to consider whether you can cope with sharing with seven other people. Here's the layout of a typical eight berth bronze caravan at Haven:  An eight berth caravan usually includes three bedrooms and one shower  A typical eight berth bronze caravan at a Haven holiday park You'll notice that there are three bedrooms, which means two people are sleeping on a sofa bed in the lounge. There is also just one shower to share between eight people which might slow you down (personally, I would incorporate a shower into a trip to the swimming pool). There's also a relatively small kitchen for eight people - and you don't get a dishwasher in the bronze grade. However, if it will save you nearly £1700 then you may prefer to dine out for every meal. That saving would give you a budget of about £30 per person, per day to spend on eating out. That would probably pay for lunch and dinner at a Haven restaurant (you can expect to pay about £10-£15 for a main course at Haven's pubs and restaurants). 6. "Check our offer pages for the best deal"Checking the offers page is the final tip from Haven's guide to getting the best value holidays.
It's fair to say that discount codes and promo codes are rare with Haven. If you know of any, please let us know! However, there are some excellent deals on the offers section of the Haven website including:
 Center Parcs Bispinger Heide in Germany has more free activities than most resorts We've long championed the idea of a holiday at Center Parcs in Europe as a cheap alternative to a UK Center Parcs holidays. See our guides to Center Parcs in France, Germany, Netherlands or Belgium or our European roundup if you are trying to decide which one to visit. As previously mentioned, Center Parcs Europe is run by a separate company to the UK resorts so prices are completely different. You rarely see offers and discounts at the UK Center Parcs, but they are commonplace at the European Center Parcs. Center Parcs Europe has recently added a useful tool to its website. You can now see how many free activities are available at each of the 27 resorts around France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The Holiday Park Guru Center Parcs Europe Free Activities League Table (or HPGCPEFALT for short)Here's the full ranking, based on the information provided by Center Parcs Europe.
So, the range is pretty significant - from 30 or more free activities at Park Allgäu, Bispinger Heide and Het Meerdal through to half that number at Center Parcs Park Eifel. However, there is a caveat which needs mentioning. The Center Parcs Europe website separates free activities which you might feel could be bundled together. For example, there are several separately listed activities in the swimming pool at Park Allgäu including the lazy river/wild river, five different water slides and a wave pool.  Center Parcs Park Allgäu is top of the league for its number of paid and free activities How many activities are available at Center Parcs in Europe in total?Whilst we were in the mood, we also ranked the Center Parcs resorts in Europe based on how many activities they offer in total. This includes the free stuff and the paid activities:
Again, the range is quite significant - with a range from 110 activities at Park Allgäu through to less than half of that at Park Nordseeküste. (Figures are correct at the time of writing).
Our guide to prices, weather and queue times at Disneyland Paris in June, July and August
Disneyland Paris in the summer isn't necessarily as expensive as you might think
Summer is certainly a popular time to visit Disneyland Paris. It looks lovely in the sunshine and there's less chance of needing to buy an emergency poncho. The evenings are long and the entertainment is non-stop.
But will it be too busy? Or too hot? Or too expensive? Here's our guide to the pros and cons of a holiday at Disneyland Paris in June, July and August, including advice on queue times, entry prices, accommodation costs, weather and opening times. What is the weather like at Disneyland Paris in summer?
You will not be shocked to read that Disneyland Paris is warmer in summer than during the rest of the year. But is it a pleasant temperature or is it a bit too warm for a day of walking and exploring?
During June, you can expect it to be somewhere around 15 degrees Celsius on cooler days and about 23 Celsius on warmer days. You will get some variation outside of that range, but that's a rough guide. For me, that's a really nice range of temperatures - you can do without a jumper but you won't be unbearably hot very often. July and August are generally a little bit warmer than June at Disneyland Paris. There's not much difference between July and August, although late August does tend to be a bit cooler than the start of the month. Generally, you can expect an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius at Disneyland Paris in July and August. Warmer days will often reach around 25 degrees Celsius. That's a little bit warm for me when I'm out with the family, but a lot of people love it in the mid-twenties. 
You can expect warm weather at Disneyland Paris in July and August
What are the opening times at Disneyland Paris in the summer?
One of the best things about visiting Disneyland Paris in the summer is that you can get really good value from your tickets.
The parks are often open until 9pm or 10pm, giving you long days for exploring. In winter, the parks tend to close nearer to 6pm so there's quite a difference in how much time you will have out and about. One question to ask yourself is what your family's stamina is like. Families with teenagers and couples visiting without children can see a lot of Disneyland Paris in a few days with summertime's late night closing. However, if you've got young children then you may prefer to get them to bed earlier. The evening parades and entertainment start later in summer, so you will miss some of the fun if you leave the park at tea time. There's still plenty to see in the day, but the parades are a highlight for many visitors to Disneyland Paris. What are queue times and crowd sizes like at Disneyland Paris in the summer?
The summer is one of the busier times of year to visit Disneyland Paris - but the data suggests that it's not the annual peak.
Week by week data from Thrill Data suggests that Easter was the busiest time of year to visit in 2022. Late May and early June were not far behind. July was a fair bit quieter than June whilst August wait times were somewhere in the middle of June and July's. Monthly data from the same website suggests there isn't a huge difference in wait times from April to October at Disneyland Paris. April, May and October had the longest wait times with an average wait time of 30 minutes. Bear in mind that wait times vary significantly between different attractions so this is a very broad average - some attractions have much shorter waits. Using the same data, June and August had a 29 minute average wait time in 2022 whilst July was 27 minutes. I appreciate that those figures don't mean a great deal because of the variation between rides but it should give you some idea about the overall crowd sizes during different months. For comparison, February 2022 had an average 'wait time' of 22 minutes - seven minutes shorter than July and August. My summary from all this data? Summer at Disneyland Paris is busy, but it's not notably busier than any of the other months from April to October (see our guide to visiting Disneyland Paris in January, February and March if you want to visit during the quiet season). For a more detailed look, I would recommend Queue Times. Their data looks at each day and shows that there was a big drop off in crowd sizes in late August 2022 and in the first few days of September 2022. Their data also suggests that the first two weeks in June 2022 were much busier than the first week in July 2022. In summer 2022, the parks were also much quieter on Sundays than they were on Saturdays. One final thing to mention in this section is that Bastille Day takes place on July 14th. It is a bank holiday in France and Disneyland Paris is likely to be very busy. What events are at Disneyland Paris during the summer?
There is lots going on at Disneyland Paris during the summer, but it's worth noting that there isn't a single event which dominates the season - unlike October, November and December which are Christmas and Halloween themed).
However, there tend to be more shows each day during the summer months than there are during the winter. During June there is also a Pride event at Disneyland Paris. 
The Pride event in June is popular with visitors
How expensive are ticket prices at Disneyland Paris in summer?
The cost of entry to the Disneyland Paris parks varies throughout the year. This makes some sense, as visitors in July can sometimes use the park for up to four hours more than visitors in winter.
If a family of four purchased tickets for both parks at Disneyland Paris for three days in July 2023 they would pay about £1000. During January 2023, the price would be about £700 (£300 less). However, the prices in the summer are not the highest of the year. At Easter, the price would be about £1100 (£100 more than July). So, there's an argument that you are getting better value in the summer than at Easter, as the nights are long and the prices are lower. Search latest ticket prices at DisneylandParis.com. (Prices checked January 2023).
**Money saving tip: Buy Mickey Mouse ears before you travel for £3, as they cost £20+ at Disneyland**
How expensive is the official accommodation at Disneyland Paris in summer?
We looked at prices at Disney's Newport Bay Club
A lot of people who visit Disneyland Paris go for one of the official hotels, as you get entry tickets included and easy access to the parks (see our comparison of the Disneyland Paris hotels for details of walking distance and review scores).
Disneyland Paris's current promotion is for a "Summer break for £114 per person, per night" at Davy Crockett Ranch. Disneyland Paris has calculated this with the following criteria: "Average price calculated by dividing the package price of £1,357.88 by 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids aged 3-11 years old) and 3 nights for arrivals between 22nd July and 1st September 2023, Trapper Cabin. Prices subject to change depending on time of booking. Subject to availability. Conditions apply." But how does the price of staying at an official Disneyland Paris hotel in summer compare to other times of year? In the UK, we are used to paying a lot more for holidays in August than the rest of year, but the differences at Disneyland Paris are not quite so stark. For a rough comparison, we looked at the official Disneyland Paris Price Estimate Calculator. This is an excellent tool which is worth spending a bit of time on if you are a fellow bargain hunter. By default, it gives an indication of prices for two people staying at the official Disney hotel of your choice but you can change this to include other family members. I chose the Disney Newport Bay Club for two nights including three days at the park for my comparison. The price you see is what you'll pay if you arrive on that day, rather than what you'll pay per day. We looked at February, April and July/August 2023 and searched in January 2023. Here are three screenshots from the Disneyland Paris website: 
Some February prices are as low as £761, whilst some are higher than August's prices
Easter prices range from £1162 to £1628 (roughly double the lowest price in February)
July and August's prices are much more consistent - at the time of writing
As you can see, July and August can be a very good value time to visit Disneyland Paris - particularly if you book early. About two thirds of the available dates are £1050, which is cheaper than all of April and some of February.
However, we searched in January when April was only three months away and August was seven months away. You can expect the July and August prices to increase nearer the time, so the key is to get in early for the best deals!  Christmas parades are a big part of Disneyland Paris at Christmas Disneyland Paris' Enchanted Christmas 2022 runs for eight weeks from November 12th 2022 to January 8th 2023. It's a fantastic time to visit Disneyland Paris, as there are also 30th anniversary celebrations (the resort opened in 1992). The theme parks are jam-packed with parades, Disney meet and greets, Christmas decorations and other shows. Here's what to expect: Which Christmas parades and shows are at Disneyland Paris' Enchanted Christmas?Parades and evening shows are a big part of the Disneyland Paris Christmas and New Year experience. We know that 2022 will include a drone display, fireworks, dancing fountains and music. Here's the official info from Disneyland Paris: in addition to the Disney D-Light drone display...Guests will enjoy the comeback of “Disney Dreams®! of Christmas....This magical show combines fireworks, dancing fountains and Christmas songs, along with projections of scenes immersing guests into the worlds of Disney classics, such as Frozen and Pixar movies, such as Toy Story! The show will be even more dazzling and elevated for this special year, as a touch of innovation has been added to it! Sleeping Beauty Castle’s rooftops will be even more sparkling thanks to a brand-new LED technology that makes it possible to create effects that have never been seen before in a Disney Park. We also know that “Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade” is returning. The show also ran in 2021 and includes five illuminated floats which are Christmas themed. The floats synchronise with the music and feature Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses and (of course) Santa Claus/Father Christmas. Each float is themed around a Christmas scene and is surrounded by 'Illuminears' in special Christmas costumes. Disney characters also light up the Christmas tree on Town Square each night. The Christmas tree at Disneyland Paris is pretty impressive! It stands at 24 metres tall (nearly 80 foot).  There are dozens of Christmas trees at Disneyland Paris There are also chances to pose with Disney characters in Christmas costumes.  There's also a Christmas musical show on the Videopolis stage called "Let's Sing Christmas". It takes place several times each day and features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy singing carols. Look out for Minnie Mouse to sing "All I want for Christmas is… Mickey”! Christmas themed food is on sale during the eight-week Christmas season at Disneyland Paris. You can expect a winter market called L’Hiver Gourmand at Walt Disney Studios Park. This includes: stylish chalets that serve gingerbread, crepes, hot chocolate, and other delicious treats Three of the food chalets are new to Disneyland Paris for 2022. Christmas decorations at Disneyland Paris's Enchanted ChristmasAcross Disneyland Paris there are 78 Christmas trees including the main tree which weighs 24 tons and has 1000+ ornaments. Across the whole site there is 7km of Christmas garlands and more than 11,000 Christmas ornaments.  The Christmas tree at Disneyland Paris is 24 metres high New Year at Disneyland ParisIf you visit Disneyland Paris over New Year's Eve, you also get some other fun and games (assuming your children have the stamina!). It runs from 8.30pm until 2am and includes: a dazzling fireworks display, access to emotion-packed attractions, the participation of Disney Characters, exclusive shows and many other 30th Anniversary-themed surprises What will the weather be like at Disneyland Paris at Christmas?November and December in Paris are pretty chilly. You can expect an average temperature of about seven Celsius in November or five Celsius in December. November gets a little more rain than December on an average year. There are about 15 'rainfall days' each month but the actual amount of rain is about half or a third of what you get in London. You can expect to do a lot of walking at Disneyland Paris, so it's quite easy to keep warm. Of course, you will spend some time watching parades or queueing so take plenty of warm clothes. How much does a visit to Disneyland Paris at Christmas cost?For a rough price comparison, we looked at how much a family of four would pay for a five day/four-night stay at the official Disney hotels, including four days at the two Disneyland Paris theme parks. We started with the cost of a break in late November, during UK term time
Those prices include five days of entry to the parks, except for Les Villages Nature Paris which just gives you two days entry. Prices don't include breakfast. It's worth noting that a family of four would pay £981 for entry to both parks for four days during this break (purchased in advance). So, if you stay at Davy Crockett Ranch then you are only paying £381 for the accommodation and you are getting an extra day in the park! We then looked at the cost of a holiday at the Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas during school holidays in December 2022 (we looked for dates over Christmas day). Again, we searched for the price for two adults and two children in the cheapest room available, including four nights and five days.
If you decide to stay elsewhere and just purchase a four-day ticket for Disneyland Paris for these dates, then you would pay £1268 for a family of four. That means that the accommodation is only costing you an extra £457 at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe (and you're getting an extra day's accommodation). How busy is Disneyland Paris at Christmas? Are there long queues?You can get a good idea of the busier and quieter times at a website called Queue Times. We used 2021 data to work out the quietest and busiest time to visit Disneyland Paris at Christmas:
The Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris (photographed prior to the refurbishment starting)
The Disneyland Hotel is currently closed for a major 'royal themed' refurbishment. This is a big deal as the Disneyland Hotel is the flagship of the 'official' hotels at Disneyland Paris.
It opened in 1992 and has more than 500 rooms. The Disneyland Hotel is the closest to the two theme parks and it gets the best reviews (or sometimes second best) reviews of all the official hotels (see our comparison of the Disneyland Paris Hotels). Here's our attempt to answer the questions you might have about the refurbishment. When will the Disneyland Hotel re-open to guests?
We are expecting the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris to re-open in 2024. We don't have a definite date, but some reports refer to Spring 2024.
An excellent website called DLPReports said in October 2021 that:
'Official timing for the Disneyland Hotel has not been unveiled, but don’t expect anything until 2023'.
The same website also said in August 2022 that "there is a lot to do over the next 80 weeks". If that date is correct, it would take us to an opening of the Disneyland Hotel in early March 2024.
What will the new Disneyland Hotel look like?
We have dug out quite a bit of information to build up the excitement ahead of the new hotel opening!
We know that the hotel will "take on a royal theme" and that it aims to'enhance its impeccable 5-star service'. An official press release in December 2021 revealed that check in will be easier and that the leisure facilities will be upgraded: all hotel areas will be upgraded and redesigned to offer enhanced accommodations with upgraded technologies, from online check-in to in-room connectivity. There will also be expansions to the boutique and fitness areas, featuring an extended pool, spa and gym. Young guests can rest assured that the Princess for a Day experience will return… reimagined for a comeback providing an even more royal experience.
The same release also gave some details of the plans for food and drink at the Disneyland Hotel:
The culinary offering will be improved and even extend into the lobby. An additional lounge will also be created to provide hotel guests even more choice in how they spend their stay, along with tasty food and beverage offerings.
Finally, the 2021 press release revealed that the rooms and suites will be:
...inspired by animated classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, as well as more recent hits such as Tangled and Frozen.
Disneyland Paris has released two impressions of what the new rooms will look like.
Disneyland Paris' artists' impression of what a new room at Disneyland Hotel will look like
The second artwork is for the Frozen themed room at the Disneyland Hotel:
Artwork for a Frozen themed bedroom at Disneyland Hotel in Paris
Let's compare those images to the previous official photos inside the Disneyland Hotel, before it closed.
A standard terrace room at the Disneyland Hotel before it closed for refurbishment in 2021
And here's what the restaurants at the Disneyland Hotel used to look like:
Cafe Fantastia, prior to the refurbishment of the Disneyland Hotel
Inventions at the Disneyland Hotel, prior to the refurbishment
California Grill at Disneyland Hotel in Paris, prior to the refurbishment
A 20 second video of the ongoing work was tweeted from inside the Founders Club in May 2022. It doesn't show you what it will look like when it's finished though. I'm not sure why Twitter blanks out the preview and considers it sensitive - it is just someone showing a mostly-empty room!
And here's a YouTube video from 2011 of what the Founders Club used to look like:
Disneyland Paris have also suggested that the rooms will be more themed than they were previously:
Expect refined, storytelling décor and magical touches that will surprise and delight the whole family, as only Disneyland Paris can do.
Meanwhile, the excellent website WDWNews Today reported a few details from an April 2022 presentation by Disneyland Paris:
Here's the new logo: 
The new Disneyland Hotel logo
And here's an older Disneyland Hotel logo for comparison:
The older Disneyland Hotel logo
And here's the Rapunzel mirror which gives more clues around the likely themes and styles.
Disneyland Paris released this photo of a Tangled themed mirror which will appear at the new Disneyland Hotel in Paris
Another excellent website - DLPReport was given access to the Blueprints for the new hotel.
In summary, they confirmed that:
How much will it cost to stay at the refurbished Disneyland Hotel?
We don't have prices yet, but we can make an educated guess based on previous years.
Back in late 2020, we did a price comparison for a four-night holiday at Easter 2021, during the UK school holidays. We then ranked the hotels and resorts from cheapest to most expensive.
(There was some variation in whether you just got breakfast or half board) So, we can see that in Spring 2021, the Disneyland Hotel was roughly twice the price of a similar stay at Disney's Hotel Cheyenne. This was the price for the cheapest accommodation available. It was a similar pattern for the two other price comparisons we did. More recently, we did a price comparison for a four-night stay in Easter 2023 and found these prices:
You'll notice that the prices for Newport Bay Club, Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel and Disney’s Sequoia Lodge have increased by about 10-15%. However, some prices have actually dropped. Hotel Cheyenne is about £200 cheaper, and Les Villages Nature Paris (the Center Parcs near Disneyland Paris) is £60 cheaper. There are many factors are play here, including exchange rates. My best guess is that a stay at the refurbished Disneyland Hotel will cost about twice the price of a similar stay at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne. They may add a premium on for the fact that the hotel will be new and in high demand.  Sandylands Holiday Park in Scotland is the cheapest Parkdean Resorts caravan park for a family holiday in August 2023 The results are in! The cheapest Parkdean Resorts holiday park for summer 2023 is Sandylands Holiday Park in Scotland. However, we think there are better choices which are only slightly more expensive but which get much better reviews. We kept the criteria simple for our biggest ever price comparison and searched for a week's holiday with a family of four during the first week of August in 2023. This is obviously peak time, so you will get a much cheaper price during the rest of the year. We looked for the cheapest caravan, apartment, lodge or chalet. We didn't include camping, glamping or touring. You can bring a dog with you for an extra charge, but we chose not to. You may be curious to compare this guide to the cheapest Parkdean Resorts with our ranking of every Parkdean Resorts by review score. The 20 cheapest Parkdean Resorts for a 2023 summer holiday
Spotting the bargains in the top 20 cheapest Parkdean Resorts in the UKHere are a few observations from this huge stream of numbers, along with some recommendations of where to look depending on where you live. Parkdean Resorts is cheaper in Scotland
 Eyemouth Holiday Park is the 15th cheapest Parkdean Resorts and the 4th best according to customers North West England residents - head for Parkdean Todber Valley for a great value summer holiday
 Parkdean Resorts Todber Valley Holiday Park is their cheapest resort in England and it gets positive reviews from customers The range in prices at Parkdean Resorts is big!
 Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorset is Parkdean Resorts' most expensive park for summer 2023 - but the accommodation is spacious Londoners and southerners should bag a bargain at Parkdean Resorts' St Margarets Bay Holiday Park
 St Margaret's Bay Holiday in Kent ranked very well on price and on customer reviews Frugal East Midland residents should consider Parkdean Resort's Southview and Breydon Water holiday parks
 Southview Holiday Park in Lincolnshire is the 14th most popular with reviewers and mid-table on price North East England residents have plenty of choice
 Parkdean Resorts Church Point Holiday Park is great value - it scores very well on customer reviews and it's cheap! Devon, Cornwall and Dorset are more expensive!
Let's move onto the mid-table in our search for the cheapest Parkdean Resorts Holiday Parks in the UK for August 2023 holidays. Mid-priced Parkdean Resorts holiday parks for summer 2023 family breaks21. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park, Scotland. £799 22. Skipsea Sands Holiday Park, Yorkshire. £799 23. Barmston Beach Holiday Park, Yorkshire. £799 24. Ocean Edge Holiday Park, Lancashire. £809 25. Romney Sands Holiday Park, Kent. £819 26. Brynowen Holiday Park, Wales. £819 **Cheapest Parkdean Resorts in Wales** 27. Weeley Bridge Holiday Park, Essex. £839 28. Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Wales. £839 29. Coopers Beach Holiday Park, Essex. £849 30. Kessingland Beach Holiday Park, Suffolk. £859 **Cheapest Parkdean Resort in Suffolk** 31. Southview Holiday Park, Lincolnshire. £869 32. Summerfields Holiday Park, Norfolk. £879 33. Heacham Beach Holiday Park, Norfolk. £919 34. Manor Park Holiday Park, Norfolk. £939 35. Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. £939**Cheapest Parkdean Resort on the Isle of Wight** 36. Looe Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall. £949 **Cheapest Parkdean Resort in Cornwall** 37. Naze Marine Holiday Park, Essex. £959 38. Cherry Tree Holiday Park, Norfolk. £969 39. Lizard Point Holiday Park, Cornwall. £969 40. Pendine Sands Holiday Park, Wales. £969 41. Torquay Holiday Park, Devon. £969 **Cheapest Parkdean Resort in Devon** 42. Vauxhall Holiday Park, Norfolk. £979 43. Camber Sands Holiday Park, Sussex. £989 44. White Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1029 45. California Cliffs Holiday Park, Norfolk. £1059 A few thoughts about the mid-table Parkdean Resorts holiday parks
 Thorness Bay Holiday Park is the cheapest Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight - but it's also the lowest ranked of the four
Finally, the 20 most expensive Parkdean Resorts for summer 2023 in the UK46. Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset. £1059 **Cheapest Parkdean Resort in Dorset** 47. Cayton Bay Holiday Park, Yorkshire. £1069 48. Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, Devon. £1089 49. Sea Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1099 **Parkdean's second best holiday park in Cornwall, according to reviewers** 50. Ty Mawr Holiday Park, Wales. £1099 51. Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Devon. £1099 52. Limefitt Holiday Park, Lake District. £1119 **Cheapest Parkdean Resort in the Lake District** 53. Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. £1129 **Parkdean's best holiday park on the Isle of Wight, according to reviewers** 54. St Minver Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1149 55. Landguard Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. £1179 56. White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Lake District. £1189 57. Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Wales. £1199 **Parkdean's biggest holiday park** 58. Fallbarrow Holiday Park, Lake District. £1209 59. Crantock Beach Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1299 **Parkdean's best holiday park in Cornwall, according to reviewers** 60. West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset. £1299 61. Newquay Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1319 62. Nodes Point Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. £1339 63. Holywell Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall. £1409 64. Ruda Holiday Park, Devon. £1499 65. Warmwell Holiday Park, Dorset. £1689
 The beach near to Crantock Beach Holiday Park  Haven now owns Richmond Holiday Centre and has renamed it Haven Skegness Holiday Park I get a little excited by the arrival of a new Haven holiday park. Sorry about that. The latest Haven caravan holiday park is called Haven Skegness Holiday Park. It was previously called Richmond Holiday Centre, which established a good reputation amongst visitors over more than 50 years. You can now book Haven Skegness Holiday Park for 2023 holidays whilst 2022 holidays are still under the Richmond Holiday Centre name. Here's our guide to reviews, facilities, location and cost. Where is Skegness Holiday Park? The beach at Skegness is about 20 minutes walk from Haven Skegness Holiday Park (formerly Richmond Holiday Centre) Alright smarty pants, I know it's in Skegness but whereabouts? Haven Skegness Holiday is about one mile from the seafront. That's quite unusual for a Haven resort as lots of their holiday parks are right on the beach. However, Skegness isn't really laid out to allow for lots of seafront caravan holiday parks. Butlins - which is currently owned by the same company as Haven - is on the beach but most Skegness caravan parks are set back a bit. You can walk to the seafront from Haven Skegness Holiday Park in about 20 minutes or drive in about 5 minutes. Parking on the seafront can get a little competitive and expensive in summer. The location is a good one for Haven, as it doesn’t already have a holiday park in Skegness. Its other Lincolnshire resorts are Haven Golden Sands in Mablethorpe and Haven Cleethorpes Beach (previously called Haven Thorpe Park). Another point worth mentioning is that Haven Skegness Holiday Park is a reasonably good choice if you don’t have a car. The railway station at Skegness is only six minutes walk away from the entrance, or perhaps a little longer if you're dragging six bags and three children. Of course, you’ll need to walk to the beach but it’s not impossible, as long as your children won’t whinge too much about a 20 minute walk. What reviews does Haven Skegness Holiday Park get?It's early days for Haven Skegness Holiday Park so the best indicator is the reviews given to Richmond Holiday Park. As of September 2022, Richmond Holiday Centre achieved 4.5/5 from 1300+ reviews on Google Reviews and 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor from 700+ reviews. On Hoseasons, it scored 8.9/10 and on Facebook it scored 4.8/5 from 130+ reviews. These are truly impressive scores for a holiday with a good range of facilities. We’ve noticed over the years that the highest rated holiday parks tend to be the quieter ones which don’t have swimming pools and activities for families. This might sound the opposite of what you’d expect but my theory is that there’s less to complain about if you are just providing accommodation. Anyway, we’ve looked at review scores for all of Haven’s holiday parks and Richmond Holiday Centre's scores compete with the very highest rated Haven resorts. The highest scorers tend to be Haven Lydstep Beach Holiday Park in Wales (4.5/5 on TripAdvisor) and Haven Wild Duck Holiday Park (also 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor). It’s a little early to say if Haven will be able to maintain the high scores, but Haven has a reputation for investment in its parks to let’s hope so. How big is Haven Skegness Holiday Park?Haven’s Skegness Holiday Park is a mid-sized to larger sized resort, compared to other Haven resorts. It’s got about 700 ‘pitches’ which includes a mix of touring spaces and static caravans. For comparison, we reckon that the largest Haven resorts are Haven Devon Cliffs which has around 1250 caravans and Haven Hafan y Mor in Wales which has about 1370 caravans and 75 pitches for tourers. Some of the smallest Haven resorts include Seaview Holiday Park in Dorset and Lydstep Beach in Wales. We reckon that Haven Seaview has about 60 touring spaces and 260 static caravans and lodges. What facilities are there at Haven Skegness Holiday Park? Haven Skegness Holiday Park has facilities including a playground I would put Haven Skegness Holiday Park in a mid table position in terms of the range of facilities on offer to guests. The caveat is that Haven may well add more facilities in the coming months and years. The swimming pool at Haven Skegness Holiday Park is a good size and is indoors, but it is a straightforward rectangle of water rather than a waterpark. Some Haven holiday park swimming pools have multi-lane slides and flumes. If that’s a priority, take a look at Haven Hafan y Môr in Wales, Haven Craig Tara Holiday Park in Scotland or Haven Seashore Holiday Park in Norfolk. Haven Skegness Holiday Park has a playground, a toddlers’ play area and a sports court as well as a couple of restaurants, a fish and chip takeaway, an amusement arcade and an entertainment room. Will there be lots of changes at Richmond Holiday Centre now that Haven has bought it?We don’t have specifics yet, but we do know that Haven has "further investment planned" and that they "will look to build on the work of the previous owners together with the learnings taken from improvements made across the Haven portfolio" (that’s according to the Haven website). Another post on the Haven website promises that there is “loads to be announced as we move closer to the 2023 holiday season.” We've also spotted another indication that there are big changes and upgrades planned at Haven Skegness Holiday Park. The resort is closed from now (September) right through until early March 2023. That's a lot longer than other Haven holiday parks close for in winter and suggests that they are going to be busy onsite. How much will holidays at Haven's Skegness Holiday Park cost?Good news! Haven has now opened bookings for Skegness Holiday Park (formerly Richmond Holiday Centre) for 2023. We've done a few searches to get an idea of prices. We looked for the price for a family of four, staying for a week and found that the lowest price available was:
What's the accommodation like at Haven Skegness Holiday Park? This is what the inside of a Saver caravan at Haven Skegness Holiday Park looks like The first thing to refer to is those glowing reviews mentioned earlier. Many of them praise the quality of the accommodation.
We don't know how many caravans Haven plans to replace or refurbish but we do know a few details. The caravans at Richmond Holiday Centre included two bedroom caravans and three bedroom caravans. The two bedroom models sleep six including two in the lounge and the three bedroom model sleep eight including two in the lounge. Some of the caravans at Haven Skegness Holiday Park are allocated as dog friendly. The Haven caravan grading system has five levels to it, but they currently only have the three lower levels at Haven Skegness Holiday Park (Saver, Bronze and Silver). This may be because a caravan has to have a certain range of things to be classed at a higher level with Haven. If they have taken over a site, they may need to make some upgrades to tick their own boxes. Here’s our simple, straightforward and honest guide to Haven caravan ownership. Is it worth the money? What will it really cost you? We’ve looked at the likely running costs alongside the probable income from renting out your caravan. The short answer is that the outgoings and earnings vary with Haven ownership a lot. This is because the costs depend on which Haven resort you choose and how often you use the caravan yourself. This guide will give you some ballpark figures, but you'll then need to arrange a meeting with Haven armed with a calculator and a list of questions (see the bottom of this blogpost for some suggested questions). Anyway, let’s start with a strained metaphor about caravan ownership which may be helpful.  Haven Far Grange in Yorkshire is an owners only holiday park Why buying a Haven caravan is like buying a LamborghiniBuying a caravan with Haven isn’t like buying a house or a flat. You aren’t buying it so that it gains value and can be passed on to your children. A better comparison is with leasing a Lamborghini (bear with me, this metaphor will make sense). When you lease a Lamborghini, you aren’t thinking of it as a long term investment. You buy it so that you can use it and have fun with it. You might take your friends for a spin or show it off to your brother-in-law. You might even let him drive it. You accept that it is losing value, and that you’ll be paying annual costs for it, but it’s better value than hiring a Lamborghini every weekend and it’s yours to play with. Buying a Haven caravan is similar. You pay something up front and you accept that it is losing value and that you will have ongoing costs to pay. After a few years, your caravan will need replacing or a bit of money spending on it to keep it going. The key difference is that with a Haven caravan you can hire it out to recoup a lot of your money. If I’ve lost you, let’s try a more straightforward explanation. How does Haven ownership of caravans and lodges work?Alright, let’s try a simpler explanation which is nothing to do with sports cars. When you become a Haven caravan owner, you can come and go for about nine or ten months of the year. Your friends can stay in the caravan and you can rent it out to holidaymakers for a profit. There are four main costs to consider:
How about a couple of examples of Haven ownership costs?What an excellent idea. We’ve rummaged around on the internet and found a couple of recent brochures which give a bit more idea of what you’ll probably pay. We found a 2020 guide to ownership at Haven Lakeland Holiday Park in Cumbria and found estimated running costs ‘from £7058’. That includes:
We also found a 2020 guide to Haven’s Burnham on Sea and found a total cost of £6828 including:
Keep in mind that this figure is a couple of years old and that the cost of living has increased quite a bit since 2020. Haven caravan parks pay for gas and electric at commercial rates, so they aren't affected by price caps on residential properties. That means you might pay more for your gas and electricity than you do at home. So, I can expect to pay about £600 a month to own a Haven caravan?Well, it depends. If you’re being optimistic then your outgoing costs might be as little as £5458 per year or about £455 a month. That figure includes site fees and running costs and is from the Haven website. However, I would consider that as a best case scenario. A lot of Haven caravan owners will be paying out more like £8,000 - £15,000 per year if you’re in a larger property in an action packed resort with lots of facilities. That is more like £666-£1250 a month. If you want to think long term then you should really also include depreciation of your caravan. This will vary depending on the caravan or lodge that you buy in the first place. Haven suggests it could be as much as 15% of your caravan’s value per year. That would be a whopping £7500 in the first year of owning a £50,000 caravan but more like £3000 per year on a £20,000 caravan. We came up with a ballpark figure of £2000-£4000 per year depreciation after looking at the price of various used caravans on the Haven website. If we use the £2000-£4000 figure then that that would put the total monthly cost of caravan ownership at about £600 a month as a lower estimate or about £1600 a month at the higher end. So what are the plus sides of owning a caravan?Don’t worry, there’s good news too which explains why Haven have so many owners. Firstly, you can significantly offset your costs by renting your caravan out for the weeks when you aren’t using it. There are three main ways of doing this:
We will move onto the costs and income that you can get from renting out your Haven caravan in a moment. Before that, we will mention the second main benefit of owning a caravan with Haven – the money you will save on paying for holidays. In our guide to the 10 best Haven holiday parks we found that a week in August 2022 ranged from £685 to £1720 in the cheapest accommodation available. That’s the peak time price – you will pay much less during term time or spring/autumn. It’s worth doing a quick calculation of your recent visits. If you have fallen in love with a Haven resort and regularly stay there for two weeks in August, a week at Easter and a week at May half term then you could be spending £2500 - £5000+ on the cheapest accommodation available. If owning a caravan would save you £5000 a year in rental fees then ownership suddenly becomes much better value. In the best case scenario, you’ve covered your annual costs and have the caravan at your disposal for the rest of year. However, if you prefer to try different resorts on each holiday then it seems fairly obvious that Haven ownership isn't for you. How does it work if Haven sublet the caravan for me?The simplest option is to let Haven manage the property for you. They are onsite to deal with any problems and will know what prices can be charged for it. The actual amount you get will also depend on which Haven lettings scheme you sign up for. The two options are:
This is very confusing - how about some real figures?Alright, alright, calm down. Let’s say that you are the proud owner of a two bedroom caravan at Haven Devon Cliffs (great choice, by the way). The caravan is rented out for a week in August for £1000 (that was roughly the cheapest price in 2022). You would pay:
That means that you will take away £485.20, which is roughly half of the total booking. This may sound like a big cut but it actually compares quite well to a lot of holiday cottage lettings companies.  Haven Devon Cliffs is a popular choice with owners who want activities onsite So, which Haven ownership lettings scheme is best? Will I make a profit?It’s not possible for me to say with any certainty which Haven owners lettings scheme will work out better for you. Sorry about that but there are just too many variables. The income you will get from your Haven caravan depends on the location, your grade of caravan, overall demand and how much you want to use the caravan yourself. There are other unpredictable factors, such as how much the sun shines. If it's very sunny then people tend to stay in the UK so there will be more demand for your caravan and you'd be better on Haven's Flexi scheme. However, you’ll get a good idea if you ask some very specific questions to Haven when you visit the site which you are considering for ownership. What questions should I ask at a meeting with the Haven ownership team?As you may have gathered by now, there are a lot of factors which will determine if ownership is good value for you. I would start by visiting a Haven site armed with a calculator and a list of questions, including
There is also some pre-visit research that you can do yourself:
 The Haven website will show you when a caravan park closes for winter What are the other perks of Haven ownership?Owners at Haven also get some other sweeteners, including:
There are 66 Parkdean Resorts Holiday Parks in the UK at the time of writing, with caravan sites in popular spots like Cornwall, Devon, the Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Scotland and Wales. But which gets the best reviews? We’ve added together the customer review score on TripAdvisor with the review score on Google Reviews to come up with a percentage score. Here’s the full ranking from 1st to 66th, as of late May 2022. 1st: Limefitt Holiday Park, Lake District. 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor + 4.6/5 on Google Reviews = 91% **Highest rated Parkdean Resorts** And the winner is...Limefitt Holiday Park in the Lake District The highest ranked Parkdean Resorts holiday park (by a whisker) is Limefitt Holiday Park in the Lake District. It’s an excellent example of a holiday park that isn’t particularly big or flashy but which is in a good location and does the basics well. It’s about 10 minutes from the nearest lake, but nowhere near the sea so don’t come here for a beach holiday (obviously). Limefitt is a relatively simple resort, with a pub, a games room with pool and snooker and a playground outside. There’s no swimming pool so leave your trunks behind. You can choose from caravans, lodges and cottages but there aren’t hot tubs. You can bring your dog to Limefitt. Reviewers on TripAdvisor describe the site as 'peaceful and quiet' and say it's got plenty of space for dogs.  TripAdvisor review of Limefitt Holiday Park from 2022 Joint 2nd: Crantock Beach Holiday Park, Cornwall. 4.5/5 + 4.5/5 = 90%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in the Westcountry**Parkdean Resorts has a big choice of holiday parks in the Westcountry, including eight resorts in Cornwall, four in Devon and three in Dorset. Crantock Beach Holiday Park is the highest rated out of all 15 and it's the second joint second highest rated Parkdean Resorts out of 66 parks in the UK. Curiously, it doesn't look all that impressive on paper. There isn't a swimming pool, there isn't a big range of types of accommodation (i.e. there are only caravans rather than lodges, glamping etc) and the only onsite facilities are minigolf or a few minutes in the amusement arcade. It does - however - have an onsite bar called The Wavecrest. So why is it so popular? Much like Limefitt Holiday Park, it's all about location and doing simple things well. You can walk to the local beach where you can surf and use the holiday park as a base for exploring. Crantock Beach Holiday Park doesn't have a swimming pool - but it has this excellent beach nearby Reviewers of Crantock Beach Holiday Park on TripAdvisor praise its beachside location, friendly staff and refubished accommodation.  Review from TripAdvisor of Crantock Beach Holiday Park Joint 2nd: Fallbarrow Holiday Park, Lake District. 4.5/5 + 4.5/5 = 90%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts with hot tubs** A lakeside hot tub in a very highly rated park? Try Fallbarrow Another of Parkdean Resorts' Lake District holiday parks is in the second spot - albeit jointly with a Cornwall resort. Perhaps it's the lakeside views that win over reviewers. As with a lot of the highest-rated Parkdean Resorts, it doesn't have many onsite activities and facilities. Yes, there's a playground, soft play and a sports area but there's no swimming pool. Again, it's all about good accommodation in a great location. The range of accommodation at Fallbarrow is better than a lot of Parkdean Resorts. Some of the lodges have hot tubs, which isn't something offered at all Parkdean sites. There are also caravans, cottages and standard lodges. You can also eat onsite at the Willow Bar. But really, this one is all about hiring a bike, going for a walk, admiring the view or getting out on the water. Customers on TripAdvisor like the lakeside location and the responsive staff.  4th: Eyemouth Holiday Park, Scotland. 4.5/5 + 4.4/5 = 89%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Scotland** **Highest rated Parkdean Resorts with camping and touring** Eyemouth Holiday Park is the best Parkdean Resorts in Scotland - according to guests Once again we see outstanding reviews for an Parkdean Resort that doesn't try to be too flashy. There isn't a high ropes course or a ski slope (see Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorset if that's what you're after!). There isn't a swimming pool either - although you can use a different pool offsite as part of your booking. However, what you get is great views of the sea from Eyemouth's headland position. There's also a playground and three different places to eat onsite. Another accolade worth mentioning is that Eyemouth is the highest rated Parkdean Resorts Holiday Park offering camping and touring caravans to stay onsite. It has caravans and lodges but there isn't any glamping and there aren't any hot tubs at the time of typing. Here's a recent review on TripAdvisor from a customer who liked the location and the furnishings.  Joint 5th: Sea Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall. 4/5 + 4.5/5 = 85%**Joint highest rated Parkdean Resorts with its own indoor swimming pool** If you want a Parkdean Resorts combining excellent reviews with a bit more to do onsite then Sea Acres Holiday Park in Cornwall may be the answer. It is in the Lizard Peninsula in south Cornwall. It's a spectacular and rugged area but it's a long drive - it's 6 hours from London whereas London to Sidmouth in Devon is 4 hours. Sea Acres is the joint highest-rated Parkdean Resorts with an indoor swimming pool. Other activities and attractions include scuba diving, pitch and putt, a nature trail and a couple of places to eat. The swimming pool is sometimes home to a Total Wipeout style course, which is good fun. You can choose from caravans and lodges but there aren't any hot tubs at Sea Acres holiday park. This reviewer on TripAdvisor enjoyed the sea views and the onsite entertainment.  Review of Sea Acres Holiday park on TripAdvisor Joint 5th: Weeley Bridge Holiday Park, Essex. 4.5/5 + 4/5 = 8.5/10**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in South East England****Highest rated Parkdean Resorts with fishing lakes**Weeley Bridge is a good choice if you want a highly rated Parkdean Resorts near to places like Ipswich and Cambridge. It's somewhere in the middle in terms of its range of facilities. There's an outdoor swimming pool and a fishing lake but there isn't an indoor swimming pool. I'm pretty sure that they aren't one and the same... The nearest beach is a bit of a trek - Clacton on Sea is about 15 minutes in the car. There are caravans and lodges but no hot tubs or glamping at Weeley Bridge.  Weeley Bridge is the best Parkdean Resorts with fishing, according to visitors This five star review on TripAdvisor praises the cleanliness of the caravan and the swimming pool.  5 star review of Weeley Bridge Holiday Park Joint 5th: Church Point Holiday Park, Northumberland. 4/5 + 4.5/5 = 85%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in North East England**You may be seeing a pattern here. The most highly-rated Parkdean Resorts are not the ones with the most facilities. In fact, I would say that it's the opposite. Church Point Holiday Park, for example, has nothing to do onsite but it's in the top 10. There isn't a swimming pool and there isn't a bar or restaurant. It is just a collection of nice caravans and lodges next to a nice beach. The thing is, if you've chosen this resort then you should know what to expect. Don't turn up with plans to drop the kids off at a club or spend your time at the pool. If you want peace and quiet and a local beach to explore then it's ideal. You can also drive along a couple of miles and use the facilities at Parkdean Resorts Sandy Bay Holiday Park, which has an indoor swimming pool and evening entertainment.  There are no facilities at Church Point Holiday Park but views like this make it a winner with customers This review - from 2022 - liked the beachside location, although they wanted somewhere to put their hot pans!  Review of Church Point Holiday Park on TripAdvisor Joint 8th: Warmwell Holiday Park, Dorset. 4/5 + 4.4/5 = 84%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Dorset****Highest rated Parkdean Resorts with lots of onsite facilities**As we've established, customers usually give higher ratings to Parkdean Resorts with fewer facilities. If you want a Parkdean Resorts with a) great reviews and b) a lot of things to do onsite then Warmwell Holiday Park should be your first port of call. It isn't right by the beach - you'll need to drive at least 15 minutes for a beach day out. However, it's popular because it has (*deep breath*) hover archery, a ski slope, pottery painting and other arts and craft, table tennis, fishing lakes, an indoor swimming pool and a climbing wall. Unusually, there aren't any caravans at Warmwell. All of the accommodation is lodges and some of them have hot tubs. As a result, it isn't the cheapest Parkdean Resorts but you do get much more spacious accommodation.  Parkdean Resorts Warmwell Holiday Park is a winner with reviewers who want a lot to do This TripAdvisor reviewer - who visited in 2022 - liked the accommodation and the facilities at Warmwell.  TripAdvisor review of Warmwell Holiday Park from 2022 Joint 8th: Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park, Scotland. 4/5 + 4.4/5 = 84%**2nd highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Scotland** Nairn Lochloy is another good choice if you want plenty to do and positive reviews from your Parkdean Holiday. It's at the other end of the country to Warmwell. There are lodges and caravans as well as space for touring caravans and campers. It's alongside a beach and has got its own swimming pool. It doesn't have quite the same range of activities as Warmwell, but there is minigolf and the proximity of the beach is a plus point. There's a place to eat called Spelding's Lounge Bar and a takeaway as well. This TripAdvisor reviewer of Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park enjoyed the onsite entertainment. They also recommended the wider caravans. Parkdean Resorts classes a caravan as 'wider' if it is 12ft wide or more.  TripAdvisor review of Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Joint 10th: Cherry Tree Holiday Park, Norfolk. 4/5 + 4.3/5 = 83%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Norfolk** Cherry Tree is the best Parkdean Resorts in Norfolk, according to TripAdvisor and Google Reviews There are a whopping seven Parkdean Resorts holiday parks in Norfolk but Cherry Tree is the most popular with customers. It's just outside Great Yarmouth with its kiss me quick hats and cones of chips. It's not right by the beach, but it's only about 10 minutes in the car. It's a good sized resort with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, so you can take your pick based on the weather (I vote for indoor pools 95% of the time). There is also minigolf, a coffee shop and a restaurant called Coast Bar and Kitchen. Cherry Tree has Caravans (£), Lodges (££) and Lodges with Hot tubs (£££). You can see how it compares on price in our guide to Norfolk holiday parks. Joint 10th: Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. 4/5 + 4.3/5 = 83%**Joint highest rated Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight** Lower Hyde is in Shanklin, but it's about a mile from the beachfront Two of Parkdean Resorts Isle of Wight holiday parks make it into the top 20 according to customers. Lower Hyde Holiday Park is in Shanklin, which is a busy seaside resort with an esplanade packed with minigolf, portions of chips, small funfair rides and watersports. Lower Hyde Holiday Park isn't right by the beach. However, it's only about a mile away and it has the advantage of being nearer to a railway station than Nodes Point. Lower Hyde shares some facilities with Landguard Holiday Park which is Parkdean's other resort in sunny Shanklin. Personally, I prefer the layout of Lower Hyde to Landguard. Lower Hyde has lots of leafy cul-de-sacs and you can park your car next to the caravan. Landguard is neatly arranged rows of caravans. They are quite close together, so you park in a shared car park and walk to your accommodation. Joint 10th: Nodes Point Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. 4/5 + 4.3/5 = 83% **Joint highest rated Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight** Nodes Point is next to a beach on the Isle of Wight According to customers, there's nothing between Nodes Point Holiday Park and Lower Hyde Holiday Park - which is also on the Isle of Wight. However, they offer quite a different holiday experience. Nodes Point's biggest appeal is its location next to St Helen's Beach. The beach isn't as sandy as some Isle of Wight beaches, but it's great for a paddle as the water remains shallow for a long way at low tide. It's also not too far away from Priory Bay which is a glorious sandy beach just round the corner. It's not as easy to access as some local beaches so it doesn't tend to be overrun with crowds despite being very pretty. Read the blog. Joint 10th: White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Lake District. 4/5 + 4.3/5 = 83% If you want a Parkdean Resorts in the Lakes with a swimming pool then try White Cross Bay The Lake District certainly gets a good showing in this guide! White Cross Bay is the third Lake District holiday park run by Parkdean Resorts in the top 20. It's got a little more onsite than Fallbarrow and Limefitt, which get marginally better review scores. At White Cross Bay Holiday Park you can swim in the indoor swimming pool, which isn't available at the other two. There are watersports on the lake and it's next to a marina. If you don't want to cook then The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant is onsite. The cheaper accommodation is caravans but there are also lodges, some of which have hot tubs. Joint 14th: St Minver Holiday Park, Cornwall. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82% A lot of new accommodation has been added at St Minver Holiday Park St Minver Holiday Park is the third-highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Cornwall (to be fair, there's a lot of competition!). It's about 12 minutes drive to the lovely beach at Polzeath. You can hop along the coast for day trips to Port Isaac - where Doc Martin is filmed - as well as Tintagel, Padstow and Boscastle. I would call it a mid-sized Parkdean Resorts with caravans and lodges surrounded by woodland. They've invested in new caravans recently at St Minver Holiday Park. There's an indoor swimming pool with a sauna, minigolf, a sports court, a playground and soft play, as well as somewhere to dine in, a café and a takeaway. Joint 14th: Southview Holiday Park, Lincolnshire. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in the East Midlands** Southview Holiday Park has fishing lakes, an indoor swimming pool and more types of accommodation than other resorts Southview Holiday Park in Lincolnshire has had quite a lot of investment recently. It's a big and busy park so I would consider it if you want plenty to do rather than silence. Unusually, it has an onsite hotel as well as caravans, lodges with hot tubs and space for campers and touring caravans. The big range of things to do onsite includes five different places to eat (takeaway, coffee shop, restaurant etc), a climbing wall, fishing lakes and indoor swimming pool. As with most holiday parks in Skegness, it isn't right by the beach. You can drive to the seafront in about 10 minutes. Joint 14th: Wemyss Bay Holiday Park, Scotland. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82% Wemyss is the third highest rated Scottish Parkdean Resorts and it's about one hour from Glasgow The third highest-rated Scottish Parkdean Resorts is Wemyss Bay Holiday Park. It has terrific views of the bay, but it's not a sandy beach so you will need to get in the car for a day out at the beach. The park is somewhere in the middle in terms of scale and is easy to reach from Glasgow. It should take you about an hour in the car. There's an indoor swimming pool, minigolf and a playground for kids. You can eat onsite at The Boathouse Bar or get a takeaway. There aren't any hot tubs, but there are caravans and lodges. Joint 14th: Kessingland Beach Holiday Park, Suffolk. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82% Kessingland Beach has indoor and outdoor swimming pools Suffolk's highest-rated Parkdean Resorts Holiday Park is Kessingland. It's pretty big and it's right next to a sandy beach, which is why it's popular. You can use indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a decent playground, a sports court, nature trails and a shop. You can't get a lodge with a hot tub at Kessingland Beach Holiday Park but they do have standard lodges and caravans as well as camping and touring facilities for people brave enough to drag a caravan around rural roads. Joint 14th: California Cliffs Holiday Park, Norfolk. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82% The indoor and outdoor swimming pools at California Cliffs are linked together Dreamily-titled California Cliffs is just a whisker behind Cherry Tree Holiday Park in the competition to be the most popular Parkdean Resorts in Norfolk. However, the differences are so small that they are both worth your consideration if you're looking for a holiday in the area. California Cliffs has got indoor and outdoor swimming pools thatare linked together and it's closer to the beach than Cherry Tree. It's further north along the coast and the resort goes right up to the edge of the beach. There are quite a few steps to climb down. You can eat onsite at the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant. Joint 14th: Whitley Bay Holiday Park, Northumberland. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82% Easy beach access is the big plus point at Whitley Bay Holiday Park The second highest-rated Parkdean Resorts in Northumberland is Whitley Bay Holiday Park. There's an indoor swimming pool and playground at Whitley Bay but it's not jam packed with facilities. The reason it's popular is that the beach is right by the park and it has a rather cool lighthouse nearby. You can stay in caravans and lodges but there are no hot tubs and they don't have a campsite or touring caravan park at Whitley Bay. Joint 14th: Barmston Beach Holiday Park, Yorkshire. 4/5 + 4.2/5 = 82%**Highest rated Parkdean Resorts in Yorkshire** If a Yorkshire holiday is what you're after then reviewers give the highest praise to Barmston Beach Holiday Park. All four of Parkdean's holiday parks in God's Own Country are along the county's east coast. The coastal location is excellent but the main thing it lacks is an indoor swimming pool. There's an outdoor swimming pool so it's perhaps one for the warmer months. There's soft play for toddlers and an adventure playground for older children. In terms of accommodation, you can choose from caravans and lodges at Barmston Beach Holiday Park. They don't have lodges with hot tubs. That completes our top 20. I wouldn't write off the parks that don't make it into the top 20. The difference in scores between some is quite minor and there are some popular resorts in the lower half. For example, Trecco Bay Holiday Park is in mid-table but it is one of the largest holiday parks in the whole country and has plenty to keep you occupied. Parkdean Resorts ranked from 21 - 65= 21st: Breydon Water Holiday Park, Norfolk. 4/5 + 4.1/5 = 81% = 21st: Todber Valley Holiday Park, Lancashire. 4/5 + 4.1/5 = 81% = 21st: Ocean Edge Holiday Park, Lancashire. 4/5 + 4.1/5 = 81% = 21st: Landguard Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. 4/5 + 4.1/5 = 81% = 21st: St Margarets Bay Holiday Park, Kent. 4/5 + 4.1/5 = 81% 26th: Cresswell Towers Holiday Park, Northumberland. 4/5 + 4/5 = 80% = 27th: Regent Bay Holiday Park, Lancashire. 4/5 + 3.9/5 = 79% = 27th: Sandy Bay Holiday Park, Northumberland. 4/5 + 3.9/5 = 79% = 27th: Crimdon Dene Holiday Park, County Durham. 4/5 + 3.9/5 = 79% = 30th: Holywell Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall. 3.5/5 + 4.3/5 = 78% = 30th: Ruda Holiday Park, Devon. 3.5/5 + 4.3/5 = 78% = 30th: Cayton Bay Holiday Park, Yorkshire. 3.5/5 + 4.3/5 = 78% = 30th: Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Wales. 3.5/5 + 4.3/5 = 78% = 30th: Grannie’s Heilan’ Holiday Park, Scotland. 3.5/5 + 4.3/5 = 78% = 35th: Looe Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 35th: White Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 35th: Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, Devon. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 35th: Heacham Beach Holiday Park, Norfolk. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 35th: Southerness Holiday Park, Scotland. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 35th: Tummel Valley Holiday Park, Scotland. 3.5/5 + 4.2/5 = 77% = 41st: West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Romney Sands Holiday Park, Kent. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Summerfields Holiday Park, Norfolk. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Wales. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Pendine Sands Holiday Park, Wales. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Manor Park Holiday Park, Norfolk. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 41st: Sundrum Castle Holiday Park, Scotland. 3.5/5 + 4.1/5 = 76% = 48th: Newquay Holiday Park, Cornwall. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th Withernsea Sands Holiday Park, Yorkshire. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Devon. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Ty Mawr Holiday Park, Wales. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Vauxhall Holiday Park, Norfolk. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Skipsea Sands Holiday Park, Yorkshire. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Coopers Beach Holiday Park, Essex. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 48th: Brynowen Holiday Park, Wales. 3.5/5 + 4/5 = 75% = 57th: Naze Marine Holiday Park, Essex. 3.5/5 + 3.9/5 = 74% = 57th: Valley Farm Holiday Park, Essex. 3.5/5 + 3.9/5 = 74% = 57th: Camber Sands Holiday Park, Sussex. 3.5/5 + 3.9/5 = 74% = 57th: Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. 3.5/5 + 3.9/5 = 74% = 61st: Torquay Holiday Park, Devon. 3.5/5 + 3.8/5 = 73% = 62nd: Sunnydale Holiday Park, Lincolnshire. 3.5/5 + 3.8/5 = 73% = 63rd: Highfield Grange Holiday Park, Essex. 3.5/5 + 3.8/5 = 73% = 64th: Sandylands Holiday Park, Scotland. 3.5/5 + 3.7/5 = 70% 65th: Lizard Point Holiday Park, Cornwall. 3/5 + 3.8/5 = 68% *Parkdean Resorts Gateback Holiday Park is an owners only site, so there aren’t many reviews. It scores 4/5 + 4.5/5 = 85%*
Also worth mentioning is that TripAdvisor scores are rounded to the nearest half score (e.g. 4/5 or 3.5/5) whereas Google Review scores are more precise. Details about holiday parks are accurate at the time of writing, but things do change all the time so please do check the Parkdean Resorts website for the latest information. |
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