Looking back at Disneyland Paris’ history is a tumultuous affair with highs and lows throughout its history Michael Eisner successfully brought The Walt Disney Company back from the brink of destruction after a disastrous dark period in the 1970s and
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Space Mountain this June 1st, Disneyland Paris Ambassador Joana Afonso Santiago met with Marie-Hélène Gomis Girardin, who was Ambassador at Disneyland Paris when the attraction opened! She accepted to answer a few questions.
Last week on May 5th, the Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek announced on an earning call that as Shanghai is beginning to return back to normal activities, Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening on May 11th. Shortly after this announcement,
As we are unable to transport you to the park through our live coverage, we decided to appeal to nostalgia and send you back to 1992, more precisely, in summer, just a few months after the opening of Euro Disney.
Everyone has their favorite attraction at Disneyland Paris. Many enjoy the thrills of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, others love the more classic rides like Peter Pan’s Flight, and quite a few prefer to go over to the Studios for
Well, it’s certainly been an interesting few weeks, hasn’t it? Looking back from a month ago, it’s crazy to think about how much has changed. I myself had to leave France with only a 48-hour notice to get back to
Who said that the enchantement of Disney parks should stop when you leave Disney Village? A whole collection of books have been published over the years! But which one to read? In this series of blog posts we’ll introduce you
Who said that the enchantement of Disney parks should stop when you leave Disney Village? A whole collection of books have been published over the years! But which one to read? In this series of blog posts we’ll introduce you
Let’s start this off by saying I’m a Star Wars fan. I grew up watching the original trilogy with my dad, then watched the prequels with my friends and cringed at the less than stellar lines and terrible CGI. During
After 3 weeks of intense face-offs and about 100K votes across our social media accounts, the #DLPAttractionsLeague has crowned a winner! In a finale where Big Thunder Mountain was facing Pirates of the Caribbean, you decided to choose « the wildest
We’re living in strange, and somewhat scary times right now and we could all probably do with that sprinkle of Disney magic to brighten up the day. While going to Disney is out of the picture for now, here are
Who said that the enchantement of Disney parks should stop when you leave Disney Village? A whole collection of books have been published over the years! But which one to read? In this series of blog posts we’ll introduce you to a selection of the best ones dedicated to the parks and their most popular attractions!
Let’s talk about a very special booklet: : Disneyland Paris célèbre son patrimoine et ses métiers d’art.
KAT: Hello, everyone! Today for an American in Disneyland Paris, we’re going to be doing something a little different. This week’s article is going to be a comparison of American and British favorites with a special collaboration between DLPReport and
There was more than the closure story this week at Disneyland Paris. As the Resort struggled with uncertainties, the Magic continued. Let’s take a look! For our Special Report on the events that lead to the closure of Disneyland Paris,
What a week. In a roller coaster of events, Disneyland Paris drastically modified its offering before eventually closing its doors. We look back at the chain of events that led to the full closure of the Resort. A second news
It was mostly business as usual this week at the Resort, with some great character moments, Electroland news, St. David’s Day and of course plenty of updates on the many construction and refurbishment projects. Let’s dig in! Preventive Measures While
This week did not disappoint on the news front with the surprise appointment of a new CEO at The Walt Disney Company. Closer to « home », off season renovations are in full force, and a solid list of news. Let’s dig
Walkthrough attractions. Some people love them and obsess over tiny details in the displays, while others see them as a waste of space that should be torn down for more interesting attractions with a ride track. Personally, I absolutely adore
Despite school holidays, this week saw the start of several large scale refurbishment projects – and especially resurfacing. We also said goodbye to the Tram Tour Station, discovered a new TV ad and got flooded with Disney+ posters.. let’s take
Two years after the phenomenon that was Coco, Pixar is back this winter with a new original story based on the themes of self-recovery and grief. This time, the journey is complex and multi-dimensional, this time, Ian and Barley’s father
I’m not one to get very homesick, and as someone who likes to solo travel around the world, this can come in quite handy. Of course, there are things I miss from back home (my parents, friends from school, my
We were graciously invited to a preview screening for The Call of The Wild at “Le Publicis” cinema in central Paris on Friday, February 14th 2020. Already known to Disney fans as the director of 2002’s Lilo & Stitch, Chris
Music is an essential part of the magic of Frozen: A Musical Invitation. The InsidEars team discussed the show with two of its creators: Matt Walker, who is in charge of music for all Disney Parks around the world, and
Frozen Land was THE news of the week and we were lucky and grateful to bring you all the plans for the exciting new themed Land coming to Walt Disney Studios. In the Parks, stormy weather disrupted operations, we met
It’s no secret that one of the most anticipated elements of the Walt Disney Studios Expansion Project is the so called « Frozen Land » (working title). Today we bring you all the details about the land: blueprints, 3D renderings, layouts and
A « classic » week in the Parks as the seasons are now well underway. While the Resort is awaiting the assault from the French and European school holidays, Characters and Merchandising were the stars. Plenty of progress on construction and refurbishments
Construction in the Disney parks is just a fact of life. No matter when you go, there’s always going to be the disappointment of one of the rides you wanted to go on being closed, or your favorite restaurant not
February 1, 2020 marked the grand return of « Mickey and the Magician ». The 28 minute dance and magic show set in 19th Century Paris has captivated audiences since it premiered on July 2, 2016 – almost 4 years ago already!
The last week of January has come and gone with its share of news, special events and some movement on all the low season refurbishment projects – let’s take a look! Themed Walls for days It seems Disneyland Paris listens
I like trains. They get me different places quickly and allow me to have fantastic views of the land around me. The trains I’ve ridden on from ranged from 9 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Disneyland to an
Colder temperatures were the norm this week and caused a few issues and adjustments in the parks – but also some magical scenery! Let’s take a look at this and all the latest news: A chill in the air As
Close your eyes and try to imagine being in a Disney theme park without music. Isn’t it a strange feeling? Of course, I have a little bit of bias as a trained musician who is always listening to music, but
With January and two seasons well under way you’d think Disneyland Paris would enter cruise mode but nope – tons of news and new things to look at for us fans – let’s dig in. New Nighttime Christmas Parade, and
When planning for a trip to either Walt Disney World or Disneyland in the States, the one thing I always do without fail is check out the apps before leaving. They’re in a special folder on my phone’s homepage along
The first edition of Magic over Lake Disney, inspired by Frozen and Frozen 2, will take place on January 24, 27 and 29 on Lake Disney in Disney Village. The InsidEars team gives you a first glimpse: The 12-minute show
With the launch of a new season comes a range of themed food offerings to go with it and the final edition of Legends of the Force: A Star Wars Celebration is no different. Disneyland Paris has made improvements in
It was a big transitional week at Disneyland Paris that saw the end of the Christmas season and Tram Tour, then the launch of not one but two new seasons: Frozen Celebration and Star Wars: Legends of the Force. Lots
Saturday January 11 marked the start of the « Frozen Celebration » season at Disneyland Paris. While most of the offerings included in the season started way before (from last November to, well, 2017 if you trust the programme), « Frozen 2: An
« A Galactic Celebration » resumes on January 11, 2020 at Walt Disney Studios Park, on a unique stage at the foot of the Tower of Terror, and with impressive technical tools. The Insidears team met up with the producer of the
One of the things that fans who call Disneyland Paris home take pride in are our unique attractions found in both of the parks. Whether we’re spinning through the East Australian Current, exploring the fabled Nautilus, or even shrinking to
Happy New Year! This week saw the start of a brand new decade that promises to be rich in excitement for Disneyland Paris fans. With Avengers Campus, Arendelle, a Star Wars inspired Land, Disney Village refurbishment and an anniversary in
For the third consecutive year, Disneyland Paris hosted a hard ticket event on New Years Eve. If the first two editions were pretty similar, ringing in 2020 at Disneyland Parks brought a truck load of new offerings, let’s take a
As someone who takes BlaBlaCar at weird hours in order to make it to the parks for the whole day, I’ve spent many hours in Disney Village. Once I was even there before it opened and got to witness a
As we wrap up 2019, I thought we could take a look back at the 10 best things Disneyland Paris has created this year in any category. Now, of course everyone’s preferences will vary, so feel free to sound off
Christmas week has come and gone and I hope Santa delivered under your tree! At Disneyland Paris it’s been a busy week with a few notable things and a good Christmas fan scandal.. Let them eat fries! Fans were surprised
We have already zoomed through another decade of the 21st century. Scary right? Instead of dwelling on the past let us look forward to the year ahead and see what is in store at Europe’s premier tourist destination. 2020 is
When people talk about the character meets at Disneyland Paris, they tend to be passionate fans who are willing to wait hours to meet their favorite characters or even rare ones that are difficult to find in the parks. As
What would Christmas be without its traditional tunes that we sing with family or friends by the fireside? This is the whole spirit of Let’s Sing Christmas, the show that lights up Videopolis Theater during these Christmas and New Year
A news-heavy report this week as we got the chance to learn more details about many upcoming entertainment, merchandise, pricing and food projects for 2020. But we’re not forgetting maintenance and characters! Let’s go: 2020 News On Friday, Disneyland Paris
As The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters, Disney didn’t forget its original Star Wars attraction: Star Tours! New scenes are debuting today, December 20, in Disney Parks around the world and we were lucky to get to board the first
Despite the current Rotten Tomatoes score of 58%, making it one of the lowest-ranked Star Wars movies of all time, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, was actually one of my favorite movies in the epic saga of nine episodes.
The Directors Françoise Baffioni and Mattéo Borghi met with the Insidears Team to tell us more about this royal surprise: Can you introduce Frozen: a musical invitation? Françoise Baffioni: For this brand new interactive show, we were inspired by two highlights
Another week at the Resort marked by transport issues due to the general strike in France. As of publication time, there is still no end in sight, but the show must go on. Let’s see what’s been going on this
The first thing you should know that definitely influences my opinions on last night’s Annual Pass party, Disneyland Park Celebrations – Voyagez dans le temps! is that I originally did not plan on going. The soiree was set for the
Disney Friends travelled in time (and place) at the December 12 AP Party themed to « Celebrations ». All night, Guests got the chance to meet their favorites in rare costumes from the Resort’s shows and seasons. Here’s who we caught! SPRING
When most people think about what makes France famous, one of the first things that comes to mind is the gastronomy. Delicious macarons, incredible baguettes, sparkling champagne, and of course, the classic wine and cheese that appear in every stereotypical
The InsidEARS team met up with the show director of the fan favorite show: At the Walt Disney Studios Park, Christmas is celebrated with rhinestones and sequins, to the rhythm of the great standards of the 1930s. With his orchestra
The first week of December has come and gone with its share of news and drama in the Parks, let’s dig in! Counting down to Christmas shopping The Advent Calendar feature is back this year. The ceremony is largely unchanged
One of the most important things when looking at a part of society is its culture. Even among Disney fans, there are clear divides from the different parts of the world and how they act at their local theme parks.
It’s already the last week of November and although the Christmas season has entered its cruising speed, there was quite a few pieces of news – let’s take a look! Parties Schedules December 12 AP Party More details about what
Hello, everyone! My name is Kat and I’m one of the reporters for DLPReport. As one of the internationals on the team, I thought it would be interesting if I wrote about my thoughts on Disneyland Paris from someone who
The Insidears team recently met up with Julien Baptist, who is the show director for the New Years Eve Party hard ticket event, to learn more about what’s in store this year: Hello Julien Baptist, can you introduce yourself to
Welcome to our News & Photo report where we recap the latest happenings at Disneyland Paris! On this edition we take a look at November 15-23, 2019. Christmas Season, episode 2. As is now tradition it seems, Disneyland Paris has
The Royal Sparkling Winter Waltz: Enchanting Bubbly Fun or a Flat Fizz-less Bore?
Reviews are a strange thing. Everybody is different and we all like different things. Some people glide from one review to another whilst others stick with a reviewer that they tend to agree with most of the time. I thought
If you think Christmas means another seasonal burger at The Lucky Nugget, think again!
Previously named The Art of Disney Animation – the attraction is back after a 10 month refurbishment and everything has changed including the name! Animation Celebration welcomes some old favorites including your chance to sketch some of your favorite Disney
The Insidears team met up with Louisa and Alessandro who created this year’s brand new version of the Disneyland Paris Tree Lighting Ceremony: « Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights »
As with most recent seasons, the Disneyland Paris Food & Beverage teams have cooked up some seasonal offerings.
We waited through the summer, the spring and the fall and guess what – ’tis the season for Disney’s Enchanted Christmas!
For the second year in a row, a smell of cheese and Christmassy dishes floats around Walt Disney Studios’ Parisian area ! After the success of the 2018 edition, l’Hiver Gourmand opens his doors this Thursday with five chalets that will delight crepe, nails or Christmas beverages…
2020 is just around the corner. The new yearly collection has arrived.
Frozen 2 is coming in theater this month. Even though the theatrical release is due on November 20th in France, guests at Disneyland Paris can already discover all the new merchandising related to Anna and Elsa’s new adventures in stores.
To celebrate the release on November 20th of the sequel of the internation hit Frozen, the Walt Disney Company and SNCF have teamed up again.
