Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris
  • On Aug 20, 2025
    Zeynep from Ordu Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! We're planning to visit Disneyland Paris just a day before my niece's 3rd birthday, while she's technically still 2, but couldn't be sure if that would be a problem to have her without a ticket since it's so close to her birthday.

    Bonjour!

    Welcome to planDisney, Zeynep! Thank you for stopping by with your question about your upcoming visit to the happiest place in Europe! What a fantastic way to start 2026, and how exciting that your niece will be celebrating her birthday at Disneyland Paris too.

    Zeynep, if you are visiting Disneyland Paris the day before your niece’s 3rd birthday, she will still be 2 years old and will not need a ticket to access the Disney Parks. If you plan to visit for two days, and one of those days falls on or after her birthday, she will require a ticket for those days. If you are booking a Hotel + Ticket Package, you will only pay for a child based on their age on the date of arrival.

    Did you know that the attractions at both Disney Parks do not have age requirements, only height requirements? When I visited with my own little one, who had just turned 3, he was tall enough to enjoy so many attractions, as most have no height restriction at all. We had a brilliant time experiencing family favourites together like Peter Pan’s Flight, Le Carrousel de Lancelot and “it’s a small world.”

    One final tip, Zeynep: in France, it is a legal requirement to carry government-issued ID at all times, so if you need to confirm your niece’s age for any reason, you will be prepared. A passport usually works well for this.

    I hope this clears things up for you today, Zeynep, and that your niece has a brilliant birthday celebration at Disneyland Paris. If you have any further vacation planning questions as your trip gets nearer, please reach out to me. I'd love to help!

    See ya real soon!
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, United Kingdom

Hi there! I’m Matt, a husband, dad to two adventure-loving boys, a HR professional, and a proud Disney adult from the UK. My Disney journey began with my first visit to Disneyland Paris as a child, and since then, I've had the joy of visiting every Disney theme park destination around the world. When we're not on a Disney vacation, we're busy planning the next one! I can’t wait to share my tips and experiences to help you create your own unforgettable Disney memories. Learn More About Matt

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