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Disneyland Paris may only be a short flight from Dublin or Cork , but the experience feels like stepping into another world entirely. With direct flights taking under two hours, and a swift 10–20 minute train connection from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Marne-la-Vallée, the park’s spires and rollercoasters are within easy reach for a weekend escape.

There’s a certain kind of magic to traveling Europe by train, the way vineyards give way to mountains, how one station platform can transport you into a completely different culture. And when you’re traveling as a family, it’s even more special: no airport stress, plenty of legroom, and the thrill of watching the world roll by together. This 14-day itinerary blends the best of France and Spain, from Parisian boulevards to the sun-washed shores of the Costa Brava.