EUROSTAR has delivered a major blow to holidaymakers going to Disneyland Paris next Summer.
To focus on the specific needs of its customers, the company plans to eliminate its direct trains from London to the holiday resort. “core routes”.
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Brits traveling to the theme parks will need to take the high-speed train via Paris or Lille rather than arrive directly at the park.
The current direct trains between London St Pancras International (next to Disneyland Paris) take only two hours and 24 minutes.
These changes will take effect on June 5, 2023. Holidaymakers who are planning a summer escape should prepare in advance.
Rail company blamed Covid pandemic financial recovery as the reason it cut services.
It also stated that it will continue monitoring developments in relation to post-Brexit travel restrictions.
Eurostar will focus its efforts on the major train routes like London to Paris and London To Brussels.
Eurostar spokeswoman said that they have decided not to operate the direct Disney service between London, Marne-la-Vallee during summer 2023.
“While we recover from the pandemic, and continue to monitor developments in the EU Entry Exit System, we must focus on our core routes so that we can continue to offer the high-quality service and experience our customers expect.
“Passengers still have the option to travel high-speed by rail between London and Disneyland Paris via Paris or Lille.
“This decision is effective from the 5th of June 2023. As tickets are not yet on-sale beyond that date, customer bookings won’t be affected.”
“We will revisit options for 2024 during the course of the next year.”
As the UK adjusts to Brexit, travel for Brits is likely to change. However, there are still some rules.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), for example, are expected to be rolled out by the end of the year, and will cost €7, lasting for three years.
Disney fans are devastated by the news, which follows recent progress in Frozen’s area.
Guests will eventually be able to visit Arendelle, which will be home to Elsa’s ice castle, as well as a Nordic-inspired village that will have both shops and a restaurant.