The Grand Magic Hotel is a themed hotel in Magny-le-Hongre, a few kilometres from Disneyland Paris and about 30 km from Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG). It was formerly known as the Magic Circus Hotel, and you may still see the old name on some booking sites. If you are arriving from CDG, you can go by train and the hotel shuttle or take a private transfer straight to the door. Here is how they compare.
Grand Magic Hotel route at a glance
| Option | Typical time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Piyo Cab) | About 30–40 minutes | €70 fixed for 1–3 passengers | Straight to the hotel entrance |
| TGV to Chessy + hotel shuttle | About 10–12 minutes by train, plus the shuttle | TGV ticket (check SNCF for the current fare) | Shuttle timetable applies |
| RER B + RER A + hotel shuttle | 1 hour 10 or more, plus the shuttle | Paris Region airport ticket (check the current price) | Change at Châtelet–Les Halles |
Fares, timetables and ticket prices change. The figures below are what we found at the time of writing, so check the operator or our price calculator before you travel.
About Grand Magic Hotel
Grand Magic Hotel has 396 rooms and suites, built around a magic theme. Instead of a plain lobby, the hotel tells a story: its own materials describe four fantastic parallel worlds, revealed through nightly shows in the Grand Hall from 7 pm, guided by a character called Monsieur Maurice. For children this makes the evening part of the holiday, and for parents it means entertainment that does not need a ticket.
Rooms
The hotel offers double rooms, family rooms, connecting family rooms and suites. Listings describe walls decorated with constellations and bunk beds that children enjoy, and say rooms can sleep up to 10 people together. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and a safe, and the hotel is listed as a four-star property.
Eating and drinking
- Chez Maurice is the main restaurant, serving French cuisine as a buffet or à la carte, with breakfast every morning.
- Le Magic’Hall is the bar, with French gardens by day and a more spectacular setting at night.
- Room service is available, with limited hours according to listings.
Pool, play and fitness
There is an indoor swimming pool, and listings add a separate children’s pool and an arcade game room, plus a fitness area. A gift shop and concierge service are also listed. The nightly show and the games room mean the hotel has enough to keep children busy on the evenings when they are too tired for the parks but too excited to sleep.
Practical points
- Parking: free for online reservations, according to the hotel.
- Shuttle: a free shuttle runs to Disneyland Paris, taking about 8 minutes, and also to the Chessy station. The hotel does not publish exact times in the pages we found, so ask at reception on arrival.
- Old name: the hotel was formerly the Magic Circus Hotel, and some booking sites still use that name.
Who it suits
Grand Magic suits families with younger children who enjoy storytelling and theming, and groups that need connecting rooms. Guests who prefer a calm, minimal hotel may prefer one of the quieter aparthotels nearby, such as Staycity. Compare it with Dream Castle Hotel, a short drive along the same road.
Facilities, opening times and room types change with the season. These details come from the hotel’s website and booking listings, so confirm anything that matters to you when you book.
Private transfer to the Grand Magic Hotel
The driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to the hotel entrance, which is the easiest way to arrive when you are carrying cases and perhaps a pushchair. After a long flight it also means you reach your room sooner, without waiting for a shuttle or working out connections.
| Passengers | Fixed fare for the whole vehicle | About per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | €70 | €23–70 |
| 4 | €80 | €20 |
| 5 | €85 | €17 |
| 6 | €90 | €15 |
| 7 | €95 | €13.60 |
| 8 | €100 | €12.50 |
The price covers the vehicle, not each seat, and it does not change with traffic. Groups of nine or more are priced on a larger vehicle, so use the fare calculator for those.
What is included
- One fixed price agreed when you book, with no meter and no surprises in traffic.
- Your flight is watched if you share the flight number, so the pick-up follows your real landing time.
- Baby seat and booster seat free on request, so tell us the ages when you book.
- Pay at the end of the transfer. Booking is free, with free changes or cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
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By train and hotel shuttle
The hotel’s free shuttle serves the Disneyland Paris parks, which are about 8 minutes away, and the Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station, where the TGV, Eurostar and RER A all stop. So you can reach the hotel by taking the TGV from the Terminal 2 station (about 10 to 12 minutes) or the RER B and RER A (over an hour), and then the shuttle. Look up the shuttle’s current times before you travel, because a late flight can leave you at the station when the service is quiet.
A themed stay
The hotel’s magic theme makes it popular with families with young children, and it is close to the parks and to Val d’Europe. If you are comparing it with other hotels on the same road, see our guides to Dream Castle Hotel and Explorers Hotel, or read about the same route from Orly and Beauvais.
Timing your first day
If you land in the morning, you will probably arrive before check-in opens. That is not a problem: reception can normally store your luggage, and the hotel’s free shuttle, which takes around 8 minutes, can take you straight to the parks while the room is prepared. A private transfer helps here because you reach the hotel as early as possible, drop your cases and are in the park by the time the shuttle timetable would have got you to Chessy.
Cost for a family
| Travellers | Private transfer | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €70 | €35 |
| 4 | €80 | €20 |
| 6 | €90 | €15 |
These are fares for the whole vehicle, and the baby seat or booster is free. If you are unsure how your party is counted, put your numbers into the fare calculator and it shows the exact price.
Getting back to CDG
The return is best arranged at the same time. Many flights leave in the morning, before shuttles and trains run frequently, and a driver at the entrance saves you working out connections with luggage. Give us your departure time and we plan the pick-up for you.
Practical tips
- Check the hotel’s check-in time, and ask about early luggage drop if you land in the morning.
- Share your flight number so we can follow your landing time.
- For the whole trip, read our CDG to Disneyland Paris guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Grand Magic Hotel?
At 20 avenue de la Fosse des Pressoirs, Magny-le-Hongre, close to Disneyland Paris. It was previously known as the Magic Circus Hotel.
How long is the shuttle to Disneyland Paris?
The hotel offers a free shuttle to Disneyland Paris that takes around 8 minutes, and also to the Chessy railway station for the TGV, Eurostar and RER.
How long does it take to get from CDG to the Grand Magic Hotel?
Roughly 30 to 40 minutes by road in normal traffic, as the hotel is about 30 km from the airport.
How much is a private transfer from CDG?
Piyo Cab’s fixed fare is €70 for one to three passengers, €80 for four, €85 for five, €90 for six, €95 for seven and €100 for eight.
Which is better, the train and shuttle or a private transfer?
The train and shuttle is cheaper for one or two people with light luggage. A private transfer is better for families, early or late arrivals, and anyone who wants to avoid waiting for a shuttle with luggage.
Can you arrange the return to the airport?
Yes. Book your return pick-up when you book the arrival, and we confirm both. Share your departure time and we plan the pick-up around it.
What is the theme of the Grand Magic Hotel?
The hotel is themed around magic, with nightly shows in the Grand Hall from 7 pm presented by a character called Monsieur Maurice.
Does the Grand Magic Hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool, and booking listings also mention a children’s pool, an arcade games room and a fitness area.
