If you are visiting over the Christmas party do pay extra for these events. They usually start at 7.00pm and the park stays open until midnight. There is free chocolate and cookies, family photos and all the characters dressed up in Christmas costumes.

It's great fun for the family, even more so if you join in and go dressed up.

There are also Halloween and Easter Parties, we've been to the Halloween one, which as it's Disney you can safely take your young children to without any fear of them being frightened. Just watch out for the long queues at the Haunted Mansion! There are trick or treat spots and free photos again. Also join in and dress up - the costumes the locals wear are fabulous - and all the characters look pretty good too.

Highly recommended and a fun evening for all the family.

Fiona