We stayed in Newport Bay Club (http://hotels.disneylandparis.co.uk/hotels/newport-bay-club/index.xhtml) which is in the Disney Village, I couldn’t fault this hotel. There was characters to meet each morning in the foyer, a large shop, children’s area and very enjoyable food in the restaurant. Not to mention a very comfortable room. We had a meal in the evening and were surprised at the price, on comparison it was a similar price to an evening meal in the UK.

Breakfast was extreemely filling large continental breakfast plenty of choice. I saw many families taking supplies for the rest of the day ;)

Part of our package was that one morning during our stay we had breakfast in the park. Where we met all the characters, and were in the park before it was open. That was quite special.

Staying in the Disney Hotel would be wonderful I’m sure it’s right inside the park, but personally I don’t think it’s necessary to do. Where our hotel was it was around a 10-15min walk through the village, where many of the shops and restaurants were.

Hope this helps.