Welcome back to planDisney, Laura!
It's my pleasure to once again help you prepare to say
bonjour to the New Year at
Disneyland Paris! I'm sure that planning a visit for two children with diverse interests and priorities can feel overwhelming, but I know that your little ones are so excited for their upcoming vacation. You've got this!
Per the
Disneyland Paris Theme Park Rules, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent when inside the theme parks. This means, unfortunately, you would not be able to leave your 9-year-old unattended while joining your 7-year-old on an attraction. However, because the rules also state that a child under the age of 7 must be with someone at least 15 years old to access an attraction, you could board with your 9-year-old if your 7-year-old is comfortable boarding alone, or your two children could board together with you on a separate row. If neither child is comfortable riding without you, unfortunately, your family will not be able to experience that particular attraction. It's worth noting that many attractions are able to hold a family of 3 in a single row, and most others would not leave one passenger alone. They would simply be on a separate row of the same vehicle, likely with another Guest.
To help set everyone up for a magical visit, I would suggest reviewing the
height requirements in advance to see what everyone is eligible to ride. These can be found by attraction on the Disneyland Paris website and through the mobile app. If there's something one of your children is unsure of, you could also search for ride images and POVs on the internet to provide an idea of what the experience will be like. If this preparation uncovers an attraction your family cannot agree on, I suggest stopping by the attraction's entrance during your visit to explain your circumstances. They might just have a potential solution (like queuing together with only one child actually riding).
I hope this helps, Laura, and if you need further clarification on any of the policies or suggestions outlined above,
don't hesitate to ask. We're all in this together!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie