Hidden Extras & Secret Gems

orangarnold · November 11, 2013, 02:47:56 AM

I did genuinely think a lot of these things were only California, but a lot f my reading etc is in California.

I am a rookie when it comes to DLP

ed-uk · November 11, 2013, 01:18:48 PM

Disneyland Paris isn't in the habit of handing out certificates on the river boats or any other ride, if they do it must be a very closely guarded secret. During a press event or a VIP guided tour they might hand out free certificates. And there is no way a guest could ask a Cm for a map and be allowed to steer the boat as mention in the list, there will be health and safety rules to cover that sort of thing in case of an accident. I would be amazed if that was allowed.

bad-pink-tink · November 11, 2013, 01:36:57 PM

Quote from: ed-uk on November 11, 2013, 01:18:48 PM
Disneyland Paris isn't in the habit of handing out certificates on the river boats or any other ride, if they do it must be a very closely guarded secret. During a press event or a VIP guided tour they might hand out free certificates. And there is no way a guest could ask a Cm for a map and be allowed to steer the boat as mention in the list, there will be health and safety rules to cover that sort of thing in case of an accident. I would be amazed if that was allowed.

thats why these are secrets which are not advertised or well known!!

after researching about the riverboats, they are actually on tracks under the water and the captain is not actually piloting or steering the boat in the normal way. THAT'S why they allow guests to do this, and in actual fact if you watch the video on the previous page someone from this forum has recently done this and got the certificate.

I think its quite funny that experienced members of the forum who have been to the park over many years are poring scorn on my findings, all because THEY didnt know about these things... I will keep this thread updated and report back on my findings when I visit the park in just over 6 weeks time.

Festival Disney · November 11, 2013, 02:37:07 PM

Filip was saying he just asked one of the CM's on the ship for a tour and they were more than happy. I think it's one of those we won't advertise it but will do it when asked! I'm not sure if you're still allowed in the pilot's bridge anymore (health and safety or something, which is why Filip doesn't go in on the tour) but you can still see in the little cabins of the ship and get the certificate.
Anyway, here's a picture of the rails for the riverboats

13052_338373360614_278714015614_9723774_4563943_n by glennyhj127, on Flickr

bad-pink-tink · November 11, 2013, 02:51:34 PM

Thank you Festival Disney

ed-uk · November 11, 2013, 03:59:14 PM

I know the river boats are on tracks like the boats in Pirates of the Caribbean are on tracks. The video is called a VIP tour of the Molly Brown, and one of the guest does appear to be wearing a badge which gave me a different impression, rather than something that was open to all guests. And there was no video shot of a guest steering the boat, but as the boat runs on tracks it wouldn't need steering by a cm/captain anyway, would it. I do know you can book a guided tour of the parks for a charge and i thought it might be part of that tour. But i must admit I've never seen a guided tour of the Molly Brown before and I've never heard it mentioned on the forum until now.

If it's not advertised how are people supposed to know they can get a certificate.

Sulley's Arms · November 13, 2013, 09:06:40 PM

Has anyone used the phone in Dapper Dan's? That's quite a fun hidden extra!

bad-pink-tink · November 13, 2013, 09:23:37 PM

thanks Sulley's Arms I will add it to my list

DisneyManiac · November 13, 2013, 09:31:25 PM

Also the Phone in the Cable Car Bake Shop

Hint: Partyline...

Sulley's Arms · November 13, 2013, 09:37:07 PM

How about the 'mobile' phone hidden in the trees in Adventureland...
(ok, that's enough telecom-related tips)

orangarnold · November 13, 2013, 10:15:15 PM

How did I forget about this website?

http://www.hiddendlrp.com/

ed-uk · November 14, 2013, 02:29:37 AM

We got out of the boat and ran back stage into the control for the Pirates of the Caribbean once, that was one hidden extra we weren't planning on doing. Boy and were they cross.

never2old · November 14, 2013, 09:25:01 AM

Quote from: ed-uk on November 14, 2013, 02:29:37 AM
We got out of the boat and ran back stage into the control for the Pirates of the Caribbean once, that was one hidden extra we weren't planning on doing. Boy and were they cross.

you did what

?

bad-pink-tink · November 14, 2013, 10:02:55 AM

thanks DisneyManiac and Sulleys Arms, I will add them to the list

Quote from: orangarnold on November 13, 2013, 10:15:15 PM
How did I forget about this website?
http://www.hiddendlrp.com/

thanks, I have found that website, its mainly hidden Mickeys which I have a book about but I will take another look and see what else they mention

Quote from: ed-uk on November 14, 2013, 02:29:37 AM
We got out of the boat and ran back stage into the control for the Pirates of the Caribbean once, that was one hidden extra we weren't planning on doing. Boy and were they cross.

oh gosh, um ok, thats one thing I wont be doing

Sulley's Arms · November 14, 2013, 10:47:13 AM

On the subject of Hidden Mickeys, there is one I know of in the Disneyland Parc that, so far, I've not seen anybody ever mention. I'm going to look around forums etc in more detail soon and see if I might have some sort of exclusive, LOL!

I took a picture of it, so will have evidence