Disney trip and chèques vacances: managing your budget

Looking to enjoy a magical stay at Disneyland Paris without blowing your budget? It is entirely possible to buy your Disney tickets using ‘chèques vacances’ (holiday vouchers)! The ‘chèques vacances’ are a French employee benefit scheme designed to subsidize travel and leisure costs. Issued by employers, they are available as paper booklets or digital credits and can be used like money at many tourism venues. 

Nestled just minutes from the parks, the Explorers Hotel also accepts these holiday vouchers to pay for your accommodation. It’s the perfect way to optimize your budget while treating yourself to the full experience! Follow our guide to find out how.

Can I pay for my stay at the Explorers Hotel with my ‘chèques vacances’?

The answer is yes! No need to pull out your credit card to cover your accommodation. At the Explorers Hotel, you can use your ANCV paper or digital vouchers to pay for your nights. Whether you book a standard room, a family suite, or a themed room, this payment method is accepted on-site at the reception.

It couldn’t be simpler:

• When booking: Mention to the hotel that you wish to pay with ‘chèques vacances’.
• Upon arrival: Present your vouchers along with a form of ID matching the name on the ‘chèques vacances’.
• Payment: The staff will cash your vouchers for the stay, and you can pick up your keys.

This method is simple, fast, and secure. By centralizing your payments, you simplify the organization of your holiday and can devote your energy to what really matters: magic and family fun. Note that if your vouchers do not cover the full amount, you can easily top up the payment with a credit card or cash, making the process even more flexible.

Can my ‘chèques vacances’ be used for other services at the hotel?

At the Explorers Hotel, your ANCV vouchers are accepted to settle your accommodation bill. This allows you to dedicate the rest of your budget to the experiences that really count, rather than just the mandatory expenses. A special family dinner, a tasty snack at the park… Every euro freed up for these pleasures makes your stay even more memorable!

For families with children, this system is particularly advantageous. Using vouchers to cover the room makes it easier to budget for meals, snacks, and attractions. It facilitates planning and avoids unpleasant surprises when it comes time to pay.

How to pay for Disney tickets with ‘chèques vacances’?

This is often a headache for french travellers: how to use ‘chèques vacances’ (especially the paper format) for park entries, given that online booking on the Disney website doesn’t always allow it easily?

Indeed, the official Disney website does not allow you to use ‘chèques vacances’ online to buy tickets. The solution to use this payment method is therefore to go to the ticket booths located at the entrance of the Disney Parks.

Here is the procedure for a successful day:

• Head to the booths: Upon arrival in the morning, go to the ticket sales booths at the entrance of Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park.
• Present your vouchers: The booths accept ANCV ‘chèques vacances’ for the purchase of your same-day entrance tickets. Remember to bring your ID, as it is often requested.
• Top up if necessary: If the amount of your vouchers does not cover the total price of the ticket, you can pay the difference by credit card or cash directly to the cashier.

Expert Tip: Since the purchase is made on-site on the day of your visit, we strongly advise you to check the official website beforehand to ensure the parks are not fully booked for that date.

As you can see, staying at the Explorers is a practical solution. You can settle your holiday budget in one place: sleeping, eating, and entering the parks, all paid for with your ‘chèques vacances’.

So don’t wait any longer! Turn your vouchers into memorable souvenirs and let the magic envelop you at the Explorers Hotel.