Our European adventure began in Rome and ended with something truly special, a spontaneous Paris stopover filled with Disney magic, unforgettable views, and the comfort of business class flights home, all booked using points and miles.

✨ Why We Stopped in Paris

Flying Blue allows you to extend a layover into a stopover when booked with miles for no additional points.  This works as long as both legs of the stopover have the same number of points.  This allowed me to extend a less than 12-hour layover into a 2-night stopover in Paris.  We originally were going to explore Milan before hopping on a late-night flight to Paris, then we'd have a day in Paris. 

However, thanks to a flight schedule change, I rebooked our return trip to include an earlier departure from Milan. That small change gave us time to walk along the Seine, see Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, and get to bed earlier before a full day at Disneyland Paris. 

🎢 Disneyland Paris: What to Know

With just one day, we made the most of it:

• Premier Pass (like a Lightning Lane): Worth it if you're short on time.

• Rides we loved: Big Thunder Mountain, Crush’s Coaster, Casey Jr. and of course the castle.

• Fun differences: French-speaking Darth Vader, airport-style security, crepes, benets, and themed snacks (Yoda Burgers and C-3PO macarons!).

Pro tip: Wait times on the app were almost always shorter than reality, plan buffer time into your day.

✈️ Flying Business Class for Less

Using Amex Membership Rewards, I booked our flights through Flying Blue, Air France’s loyalty program. For just 50,000 points per adult + taxes, 45,000 for kids under 12 we all flew home with lay-flat seats, better meals, and a relaxing end to a high-energy trip.

Total out-of-pocket for four: under $1,000.

Want to learn how to do this too? I linked my favorite cards and planning tools right here.

You can also check out episode 39 on points and miles HERE

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