A certain Disney resort is cracking down on pesky insects.
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Disneyland Paris is reportedly continuing its crackdown on bed bugs. The resort is currently looking to contract individuals who can not only eliminate infestations but detect and prevent them entirely before they are even spotted inside hotel rooms.
Located in Marne-la-Vallée, France, Disneyland Paris is one of several international Disney resorts, bringing the fun and magic of Disney’s theme parks to European guests. The resort continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, with millions of guests visiting Disneyland Paris every year.
Due to this high number of guests visiting, many of whom are international, Disneyland Paris Resort hotels are prime real estate for bed bugs. However, the resort, along with surrounding hotels, has made great efforts to put an end to infestations, with Disneyland Paris now reportedly looking to hire a prevention team this Fall.
Disneyland Paris Begins Bed Bug Crackdown
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According to Disneyphile, Disneyland Paris is currently recruiting a “bed bug detector dog handler.” Disneyland Paris is essentially looking for handlers who work with dogs and specialize in the detection of bed bugs.
Not only would this allow Disneyland Paris to crack down on bed bugs, but it would theoretically eliminate infestations before they got out of hand.
The job listing was published on August 19, 2024, with the search still ongoing. A brief expert reads as follows:
Within the Pest Control pole, and as part of the personal and property safety missions, you lead the search for your dog in all places likely to host bed bugs.
You contribute to the healthiness of the rooms and common areas of Disneyland Paris and carry out preventive controls, respecting the Five Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Entertainment and Efficiency.
Other hotel establishments near Disneyland Paris have seen bed bugs, specifically the Ibis Val-d’Europe and the Aparthotel Adagio Serris Val d’Europe.
Last year, Île-de-France was reportedly hit hard by a large invasion of bed bugs. Pest control visits surged by 65% last year, according to France’s Union Chamber of Insect Control, and as new cases are detected in France, companies continue to try and intervene.
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The cost of dealing with bedbugs is significant, with French households spending an estimated $950 to eliminate the pests.
“When we detected bedbugs, it was terrifying,” said Max Malka, who manages a hotel on Paris’s southern outskirts.
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Much like the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, guests visiting Disneyland Paris have several options when it comes to picking a hotel. There’s a ton of magic at both of Disneyland Paris’ theme parks, but it doesn’t have to stop when guests return to their rooms for the day or night.
These selections include the iconic Disneyland Hotel, as well as Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, Disney Newport Bay Club, Disney Hotel Cheyenne, Disney Sequoia Lodge, Disney Hotel Santa Fe, and Disney Davy Crockett Ranch.
The Disneyland Hotel opened in 1992 alongside the Disneyland Paris Resort, which at the time was called the Euro Disney Resort. The resort has undergone significant changes over the last several decades, most notably in 2002, when it welcomed its second theme park, Walt Disney Studios.
Disneyland Paris is still undergoing changes, with widespread refurbishments, overhauls, and upgrades happening in practically every nook and cranny of the resort.
In 2026, the resort will welcome World of Frozen, a massive new expansion coming to Walt Disney Studios Park. With the grand opening of World of Frozen, this park will be renamed Disney Adventure World.
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