After more than 4 years the Royal Castle Stage next to Sleeping Beauty Castle seems to be set to be finally used for a show again – instead of function as a photo location for Disney Characters (in particular the Disney Princesses). The last show performed on this stage for a longer period of time was the first version of ”Winnie the Pooh and Friends, too” which closed at the end of the summer season 2005. Once its sets had been taken down the stage was sitting barren and empty except for minor elements moved in temporarly for the popular photo opportunities. However, most of the time the stage looked just as on the photo on the righ, taken this summer. BUT – that is about to change … …[more] »
Snow White on the Castle Stage
October 28th, 2009 by Dirk
The Dining Capacity In Winter
October 27th, 2009 by DirkThe past busy summer season in both theme parks of Disneyland Paris saw the usual crowds descending on the restaurants during the core lunch and dinner hours. And even so the capacity in the table service restaurants of the Disneyland Park on most days was sufficient (and guests rarely had to be turned away), lines in the counter service and buffet locations were considerable and at times lengthy. In the Studios the influx as usually was handled by the numerous outdoor vending cars and in particular the seating in the La Terrasse area in front of the Tower of Terror. The Disneyland Park reacted not only by operating all restaurants with daily schedules for most of the summer but also by adding extra outdoor areas… …[more] »
Back from the “Disney Vault”
October 26th, 2009 by Andy de Maertelaere
New and and not so new: Torsten Schneider returns to support the DLP.info-Team. The Disney expert was one of the founders of DLP-Guidebook, the project that would lead to DLP.Info.
After being away from DLP.info to concentrate on his wine project we are happy to welcome him back as author on the Newsblog. Torsten will support the news team at the DLP.Info Newsblog where you’ll be invited to read his magical Disney contributions.
Welcome back Torsten!
Dine Now for Less?
October 22nd, 2009 by Dirk
The impact of the economic climate on Disneyland Paris has been discussed repeatedly and variouschanges introduced during 2009 (e.g. the late opening of the pools at the Disney Hotels or the high frequency of various special discounts and offers in the resort’s shops) have been 
identified as effects of that. However, there is another development over the past summer that seems to be “inspired” by the economic situation and the guests desire to save money – a more “aggressive” advertisement of the various set menus offered in the table service restaurants of the Disney Village. …[more] »
Ice Skating on Rockefeller Plaza – or not?
October 20th, 2009 by DirkTraditionally the center piece of Rockefeller Plaza between Lake Disney and Disney’s Hotel New York during the cold months of the year is the so called ”Rockefeller Rink” – an ice skating rink that guests enjoyed since 1992. So when the cart track (that in the recent years is the summer alternative) closed down and was taken down in early September (as reported) the work taking place behind hastily set up construction walls was certainly assumed to be the usually installation of the ice skating rink. However, that assumption turned out to be wrong, when the walls came down and the date of the official opening of the rink (last Saturday) arrived … …[more] »
Disney Blockbuster CafĂ© – Original or Not?
October 19th, 2009 by Dirk
It has been a while since we were able to report progress in the transformation of the former “Backlot Express” restaurant in the Walt Disney Studios to its new “Disney Blockbuster CafĂ©” incarnation – however, at the last update the interior (and exterior) seemed pretty much finished with only the display cases in both the Pirates of the Caribbean section and the (on the majority of days closed) expansion room of the High School Musical area still empty. However, finally these display cases have been outfitted with content as well. …[more] »
Return for more shopping – UPDATED
October 16th, 2009 by Dirk
Earlier this year the resort experimented with various free offers and discounts that were granted to guests who shopped in Disneyland Park during the first half of the day (granting these guests 15% off for additional shopping in the last hours of the long summer nights) or had lunch in one of it’s counter service location (which was good for a free hot drink / soft drink later in the afternoon). The special offers were detailed on the receipts guests received with their original shopping in boutiques / orders in the counter service restaurants… but the latest twist of these promotions has moved on to a new level:
When shopping in (selected ?) shops in the Disneyland Park guests will be informed that they will receive a 30% discount (!) for additional shopping in the Disneyland Park (certain items excluded). The special twist? …[more] »
Wicked Queen shows off new powers
October 13th, 2009 by Dirk
Halloween is a crazy time in which the dark powers of the Disney Villains are stronger than ever – and allow them to play a trick or two on guests at Disneyland Paris during the popular Halloween Festival … and it seems the Wicked Queen from Snow White must have mustered special powers – maybe thanks to the recent release of her movie on Blu-Ray and DVD? Afterall, how else could she have managed to ride on the special Halloween pre-parade float in front of Disney’s Once Upon A Dream Parade transformed into the Witch as well as on the spectacular (regular) Disney Villains’ float (representing the “Dreams of Power”) in the same parade as elegant Wicked Queen??
On a sidenote: today’s performance of the parade was missing the “jungle” themed “Dreams of Adventure” float featuring the stars of Disney’s Jungle Book and The Lion King.
A place for great design
October 13th, 2009 by Torsten Schneider
Not few people expected the Val d’Europe shopping center and outlet to become an economic disaster when it was first opened in 1998.
And in the beginning it looked as if they were right since the whole place seemed to be deserted most of the time – especially if one kept its huge size in mind. The shops were empty most of the time and one asked how they could make any profit since the few visitors seemed only to tour the very well designed center instead of buying any goods – and someone carrying a shopping bag was a rare sighting. …[more] »
High Tech spreads out from the Orient
October 12th, 2009 by Torsten Schneider
As reported recently Dyson Airblades – said to be more effective and less energy consuming than usual air dryers – have been installed in the restrooms at the Adventureland Bazaar.
Now it looks like the persons in charge where satisfied with the tests of the Airblades and decided to use them in more of the parks toilets.
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