The Shareholder's AGM is still going on, but they've just announced that they intend to really up their game with the website and other marketing options, showing images from recent email newsletters and this screenshot from the brand new official website, due to launch soon:
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Apparently, they've designed it to "meet the demands of guests". Anything would be better than the current one! I just hope it's as good as the Disneyland and Walt Disney World ones...
I really do love that swirly design as it reminds me of the Dramatic Disney Sea celebration. It's very tasteful, modern and yet classical at the same time. The screen shot doesn't quite have the "wow" factor, but I'm sure that the actual pages will look cool in the end. Perhaps they are going a little over-the-top with that motif though :?
Well it's nice to hear finally a new website coming, it's been a long time hasn't it since the site was actually anywhere near many resort websites qualities. Shows they must truely be trying now with the new look brochure and all the new look for the site, really Kris does anything not remind you of Tokyo Disney Resort :lol: .
I think the design of that page looks pretty good. It's nice to have it the same as the brochure, it helps to give an identity/brand to the resort that visitors can recognise easily. One of the problems with DLRP's advertising is that not only is it a bit rubbish, but they change it too much each time. Look at the new video trailer on the current website, for example: http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/resor ... /index.htm (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/resort_video/index.htm) Maybe it's just trying to use POTC 2 to get interest, but the style is totally wrong for DLRP, it's nothing like their new brochure style - people will get confused and it won't be effective. Oh, and they don't even show the POTC attraction - duh!
Back to the website: It's only the language select page too, so they've got room to impress us on the pages that follow... :) As a start, though, I think it looks magical, modern and easy-to-use, so it's doing pretty well for me! :D
The only thing I don't like is how they've incorperated the Earful Tower into the design...
Quote from: "Baloo"Look at the new video trailer on the current website, for example: http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/resor ... /index.htm (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/resort_video/index.htm) Maybe it's just trying to use POTC 2 to get interest, but the style is totally wrong for DLRP, it's nothing like their new brochure style - people will get confused and it won't be effective. .
What's so wrong about a little change? Why is it totally wrong for DLRP?!?!? I'm actually rather happy it finally isn't some kind of childish commercial again. With children running after a disney character all the time. DLRP should really get rid of that image, that it's only for little kids. This commercial seems so much more focussed on teens and also adults. Finally....!!!
Back on topid again: I like that first shot of the webpage a lot. Looks very nice! Really interested in seeing the rest of their plans. (//http://www.smileys.ws/smls/grinning/00000003.gif)
Quote from: "Jorien"DLRP should really get rid of that image, that it's only for little kids.
Yeah, I totally agree, but I think they went about it the wrong way with that advert. The way they feature things for all the different age groups in the new official brochure is far better, in my opinion. It's more professional, more modern and less... crappy looking! I just don't like that advert at all, sorry! They've got 30seconds to really sell the resort there, yet they fill it with the same shots we've seen a thousand times before mixed with text stolen from the SM:M2 trailer! And then - they end it with a series of shots of children! It's just really mixed up... I don't like it... I'm so sorry!!! :lol: *runs and hides*
I have just four words to say when it comes to the new website; it was about time... :D
Well, I've revived this long-dead topic from the forum's archives to *finally* bring some positive news. There's a new website!!! Kindof...
The International version of disneylandparis.com was updated yesterday. This is the website for people not in one of the six main countries.
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:arrow: http://international.disneylandparis.com/index.xhtml (http://international.disneylandparis.com/index.xhtml)
I've also written a little about it here (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2006/10/new-website-launches-for-disneyland.html).
We don't yet if this is the final new website, the one that will soon be available for the six main countries, but just a quick look through the pages makes it obvious this is a very complete website if it's just for International visitors.
The design isn't quite as slick as the US sites (a little cluttered and sometimes slow), but the content is a billion times better than the current website, and overall its a huge improvement (though that wouldn't have been hard, eh?)
Thanks to Jakub for letting me know about this! I never would have thought to look at the Czech Republic site. :)
Edit: I'm quite impressed that each of the restaurants also have their own pages: http://international.entertainment.disn ... ndex.xhtml (http://international.entertainment.disneylandparis.com/restaurants-and-bars/index.xhtml) :)
Very impressive :)
The new FAQ is quite good: http://international.disneylandparis.co ... ndex.xhtml (http://international.disneylandparis.com/faq/index.xhtml)
I especially like when you click "Questions about our Website" and then "Whom can I contact for technical problems"... and then there's a blank box. :lol:
I still dislike the ugly sidebar on some of the pages, it looks very messy. Navigating through the lands and so on can be a pain sometimes too. I've just been on there for another 20 minutes today, so they've definitely got it sorted content wise, there's so much to look at.
I like the video on the main page too - click the "Discover the resort" bubble tinkerbell makes appear.
http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk/index.xhtml (http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk/index.xhtml) :wink:
Shame the old website is still online, so anyone with http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/intro ... ?c=uk&l=uk (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/introduction.htm?c=uk&l=uk) bookmarked still gets the old site.
The new site isn't *that* bad I guess. It's just slow and the design is sloppy for such a big company. Navigation isn't too fun either.
Ok, ok, I'll stop writing here. Need to stop moaning. :wink:
Oh, and there's no "request brochure" thing apart from ebrochures.
Isn't it so sad how most of these fan sites are better than the official ones?
At least the DLRP website looks far better than the WDW and TDR one.
I just noticed the language select screen has been updated now. Looks lovely, far better than what lies beyond...
When you first access the homepage, a new intro by Mickey Mouse plays, introducing the "funnier, faster, smarter..." new disneylandparis.com. It's 100% Disney quality. :)
Oh I love that! I loved the 10th anniversary theme. Never heard it in instrumental though! It's class!
Are websites of the other countries soon getting an update aswell? Or do we still have to live in the 20th century? :wink:
Quote from: "Maarten"Are websites of the other countries soon getting an update aswell? Or do we still have to live in the 20th century? :wink:
I'm sure they will get an update, since now both UK and International have the same it will probably soon be standard for all. I'd hope they did UK first because generally we book further in advance, having extra travel to book and so on. They're leaving it late for the others though - it needs to be done soon to be ready for the 15th buildup.
It's funny to note that all the old UK pages are still online, and if you go to http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/intro ... ?c=uk&l=uk (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/introduction.htm?c=uk&l=uk) there's nothing to say a new, updated website has launched and all the info is gradually getting out of date. That's
bad marketing! But at the same time, they're much slower to update the new website than the old versions. :roll: Oh, and I still hate the design... slow, ugly.. bleurgh. I seem to be alone though.
The French website has been updated with the flash animation, announcing the new site will arrive sometime this month: http://www.disneylandparis.com/fr/intro ... ?c=fr&l=fr (http://www.disneylandparis.com/fr/introduction.htm?c=fr&l=fr)
And the old address of the UK site, http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/intro ... ?c=uk&l=uk (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/introduction.htm?c=uk&l=uk), has been updated to point to the new version. =D>
EDIT: Some of the French version is already there: http://parcs.disneylandparis.fr/index.xhtml (http://parcs.disneylandparis.fr/index.xhtml) :wink:
Three posts in a row, I know, but I was just surfing around the HKDL and DLR websites...
Take a look at this (//http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/tools/calendar/dailyCalendar?name=CalendarDetailPage&date=20070204&tab=24519) or this (//http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/calendar/daily/daily?name=CalendarDailyPage&date=20070204).
They list character meets, dining times, AP block-out dates and give links to more info on entertainment. They also divide everything into the two parks. Why can't ours do that?
Here's the DLRP equivalent:
http://news.disneylandparis.co.uk/calen ... &year=2007 (http://news.disneylandparis.co.uk/calendar/calendar.xhtml?day=4&month=1&year=2007)
Maybe they need a bit more time to change the systems and make first the translations.
I´m still waiting for the new version in german :wink:
The packages booking system has finally been completely overhauled!
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More (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2007/05/book-your-dream-like-never-before.html)
cool looks like you'll be able to include transport in your bookings as well :)
Just had a look at it-you can book flights and train from U.K, but not the ferry option.
It's interesting as well that they list children up to the age of 17. I ran the package I booked through it and it still came out at the same price as my holiday in October of three adults, one 5 year old (one "adult" who will be 13 next visit-not that I mind, shes taller than some adults I know and eats more than me!! :shock: :lol: )
You'll also notice that when you get to the order review page it tells you what attractions are closed then.
You still cant add your extras, like character breakfast and Buffalo Bills on, but I like it. Definately an improvement.
Quote from: "Baloo"The packages booking system has finally been completely overhauled!
But why only at the UK version? :?:
Oh yeah! (Just gone in as Netherlands)
Strange, that. :?
Sorry to dig up an old topic, but do think they're aware the entire UK website is bringing up 404 errors?
www.disneylandparis.co.uk (http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Hopefully it's just a "temporary pause" (tips board speak) and I've caught it at a bad moment.
The french version www.disneylandparis.fr (http://www.disneylandparis.fr"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;) still works fine.
Is there any way of actually letting them know without ringing up the booking line?!?!
I wanted to get a rough idea how much October would be by looking at this years prices, but it get so far and comes up with the error message, but its not on the same page every time... :?
Is there any way of actually letting them know without ringing up the booking line?!?!
I wanted to get a rough idea how much October would be by looking at this years prices, but it gets so far and comes up with the error message, but its not on the same page every time. I tried it three times yesterday
(Apologies for the double post Anthony, computer went weird on me!)
editJust tried again, I'm not even getting to look at hotels now, surely someone must be aware and trying to fix it?
Quote from: "Anthony"Sorry to dig up an old topic, but do think they're aware the entire UK website is bringing up 404 errors?
http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk (http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Hopefully it's just a "temporary pause" (tips board speak) and I've caught it at a bad moment.
The french version http://www.disneylandparis.fr (http://www.disneylandparis.fr"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;) still works fine.
But you have to admit that it is a mighty fine error page. You can tell they have put the effort in. (I know I've never bothered with making one).
oh noes theyve been haXX0rzed