FreeFaller Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey guys! This is going to be my first TR, so I hope everything will be correct! If not, you're welcome to give me some advice! 2 other friends of mine and me went to Disneyland Paris from January 17th to January 20th, 2013. Our arrival has been great. There hasn't been many snow by our arrival, but when we departed it was horrible! Paris got a LOT of snow and people were unable to cope with it. That's why our flight was cancelled and we had to stay one night at the airport before we could take a train back home. We had luck to live in Germany, so we could take a train. All the other people had to wait until a new flight was announced. It was my first visit to Disneyland Paris and it was AWESOME. Not many people and empty queues! The park's atmosphere is awesome! You really can be a child for some more days in your life! We stayed at Hotel Cheyenne. It was quite good for the price we payed. Nothing special, but clean! So, it was standard. It was totally AWESOME to see Disney Dreams! The effects were absolutely great! Before I tell you thousand of facts, let the pictures speak for themselves. Welcome to Paris! Disney, here we go! Happy Birthday Disneyland! Let the sun shine! BIG castle It's going to be scaaaaary! -- Haunted Mansion Big Thunder Mountain! Sadly, out of service! Frozen lake! Let it snow let it snow let it snow! Space Mountain! Here's the castle! Snow! Snow! Snow! Me and the castle! Oh, we're at Walt Disney's Studios! Tower of Terror! Let's rock'n'roll Action! More Tower of Terror! Are we in Florida? Intamin! Tower of Terror again! Disney Village! Tokyo! China! California! Florida! I'm the King of Ice! Back to Disneyland! It's magic! Meet Mickey!!! Kind of mythical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 If these parks can stay open through the winter in the snow, I call BS on a lot of the parks in America. Awesome update! Disneyland Paris is one I really want to visit. It looks like such a beautiful park. I know it gets a lot of crap, but it's still Disney so I'm sure I'd love it. I think their castle might be my favorite, and the show at night looks awesome. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 ^ it's true that the park isn't that big as it seems to be but it's still Disney Disney Dreams really is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Great photos there, especially of the nighttime fireworks, media show on the castle! Very impressive. And I totally missed those manhole covers with the various other parks' opening dates! (Reminding myself to find those, when we next visit and stay there onsite.) I would love to do the Paris and Asian parks with snow on them. Only once, each. And accept whatever attractions are not open etc. It's part of the chances you take, when you go to a park, this way. And there are usually indoor shows to enjoy, too. They always look so nice and beautiful covered in the white stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You were VERY smart to visit during the off season. No French crunch! The parks are fine. They just have clientele problems when they get busy. Like hoards of guests from a certain country in the Iberian Peninsula that do not understand Fast Pass at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If these parks can stay open through the winter in the snow, I call BS on a lot of the parks in America. I think it depends on whether a park is a "regional" operation (for example, the vast majority of Six Flags parks) or a "destination" (for example, the Disney resorts). For many of the regional parks, it probably doesn't make sense to stay open during the winter--not enough business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I never knew about those stars with the Disneyparks although I've been there. So I wanted to know: are they pointing to the Park on the star or are they just in a circle. Anyway these pictures are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I am very impressed they got the show going in the freezing cold temperatures I thought they may have called it off due to the weather. It looks like the park is also very good at clearing the paths off ice and snow which is a credit to them! (Something that place doesn't get a lot) -Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracleman Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks great. I like seeing these parks in the snow. I found it interesting that Anaheim Disneyland is closer to Disneyland Paris than Hong Kong Disneyland (because I'm easily intrigued by seemingly random facts.) I know the park gets a lot of flak compared to the other Disney parks, but that castle sure is impressive. That park is a definite stop on my someday trip to Europe. Because I'm a Disney dork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 You were VERY smart to visit during the off season. No French crunch! The parks are fine. They just have clientele problems when they get busy. Like hoards of guests from a certain country in the Iberian Peninsula that do not understand Fast Pass at all. And it was cheap as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I never knew about those stars with the Disneyparks although I've been there. So I wanted to know: are they pointing to the Park on the star or are they just in a circle.Anyway these pictures are beautiful. I actually do not remember a sign that told us of the parks' direction. As far as I remember, they were just in a circle, but I'm not really sure. Could be that they are pointing to the Park on the star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am very impressed they got the show going in the freezing cold temperatures I thought they may have called it off due to the weather. It looks like the park is also very good at clearing the paths off ice and snow which is a credit to them! (Something that place doesn't get a lot) -Craig That really is a credit to them! Since it has been one of the most snowing winters in Paris this year, they tried to do the best to keep the park clean of ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Great PTR Marcel! After seeing the photos on Facebook I knew they would make a great PTR! Glad you enjoyed yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Like hoards of guests from a certain country in the Iberian Peninsula that do not understand Fast Pass at all. Isn't that because they just cut the line anyway? At least that's what I experienced in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 ^^ Thanks Doug!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Pretty cool seeing a Disney park in the snow. Never happen in Florida or California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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