Photos Magiques DLRP news report: 01-04 March 2009
Let's go for another news report from this week! Both parks were really crowded during all days, causing long queues at virtually every attraction.
Disneyland Park
Over at Disneyland Park we'll start on Main Street, U.S.A. were construction work on Central Plaza continues for the new stage.
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The stage will host the "It's Dance Time... with Mickey and Friends" show which was previewed during a special event for travel agencies on Monday. See a video of this preview here (//http://www.dailymotion.com/user/photosmagiques/video/x8kq5r_its-party-time-with-mickey-and-frie_travel).
Plaza Gardens Restaurant
Plaza Gardens went into a refurb for quite some time and just recently reopened with brand new furniture and... a fixed indoor fountain!
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More Main Street, U.S.A.
We finish our look on Main Street, U.S.A. with a photo of a Christmas ribbon (the one at the entrance of the park is still there as well) and Belle in her village costume on the Disney Characters' Express.
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Phantom Manor
Moving over to Frontierland were another refurbishment was finished recently: at Phantom Manor. Besides fixing a whole bunch of animatronics and lost effects, have Imagineers completely redone the "Seance Room" with a brand new Leota head.
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Star Tours
The main entrance of Stars and the Discoveryland Station have been completely fenced off, likely to replace the concrete.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
The sail showing the attraction logo at the entrance of the ride has been ripped.
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Disney's Once upon a Dream Parade
The Dreams of Imagination float was missing from DOUDP. Instead, Mickey and the gang traveled down the parade route in the Main Street Fire Truck.
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Mickey's Magical Party merchandise
The first signs of Mickey's Magical Party are popping up in several stores. Only bags of candy found at Boardwalk Candy Palace are currently for sale with a MMP tag, other official merchandise is currently awaiting backstage to fill the shops.
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Walt Disney Studios Park
Walt Disney Studios Store
Work on the Walt Disney Studios Store new entrance continues. White construction fences have been installed inside the shop.
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Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!
The Playhouse Disney attraction logo was installed a few weeks ago and the tip board (now updated with an LCD screen) originally located in front of Stitch Live! has now been installed in front of the Playhouse Disney entrance.
Also, construction fences have been moved closer to Cinémagique and enclose the former character meet 'n' greet photo location.
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From Vinci Park we can see that purple exit doors have been installed on the side of the Playhouse Disney Building and that the entire characters trailer photo location has been removed.
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Disney's Stars 'n' Cars event
Two cars from Disney's Stars 'n' Cars were on display during the travel agencies special event, mentioned earlier Donald's and Mulan's cars were parked outside Disney's Hotel New York convention center and during the event, new costumes for Mickey and Donald were shown to the audience as well.
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On Production Courtyard Stage has a new backdrop been installed where the characters will get out of the cars and perform a short show.
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Beyond the parks
Starbucks
Over at Disney Village is the Buffalo Trading Company logo completely gone.
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NEX games arcade
Work continues on the NEX building which was severely damaged by flooding.
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Disney Express
The Disney Express desk on the first floor of Marne-la-Vallée Station has received a facelift.
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Merchandise
The snowglobes representing floats from Disney's Once upon a Dream Parade are currently 50% off!
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And to conclude our news roundup for this trip, let's have a look at the pin releases for this month!
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Thanks for the update Kristof.
I love the OUADP snowglobes would definately buy them if I was at the resort right now, even if they are the most awkward thing to transport home.
The resort is looking pretty good (apart from construction walls).
Thanks again Kristof for another spectacular inside look at the parks developments.. =D> =D> =D>
As for the Pirates of the Caribbean banner tear, I actually took a photo of it myself from my recent trip, but I never noticed it was torn, well not till I viewed it at home on the computer, I must have been blind not to notice that at the time.. :lol: :mrgreen:
Seems like the developments are coming along nicely, the plain facia boarding may look ugly, but I get the feeling it will all be worth it once it all comes down.. :wink: :D
Oh, one question, were you standing on some of the building gantry points, if not can you tell me where you hired the cradle lift for those over the top sneak peeks.. :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:
Brilliant update Kristof, thanks a lot. It's quite spooky how they've removed the trailer, just a few weeks after Ant's DLRP Today plead :shock: I'm also liking the look of the Stars anc Cars cars ( :P ) and the show backdrop. Of course, everything else is great too :wink:
Quote from: "Javey74"As for the Pirates of the Caribbean banner tear, I actually took a photo of it myself from my recent trip, but I never noticed it was torn, well not till I viewed it at home on the computer, I must have been blind not to notice that at the time.. :lol: :mrgreen:
You think that's bad, it took my parent's and sisters a whole week to notice that Studio One was behind scaffolding on our last trip :shock: :roll: ](*,)
Thanks for the photos and update on everything Kristof!
I hope they fix the Pirates of the Caribbean flag as it doesnt look too good at all!
I love the photos of the Stars and Cars mulan and Donald car, getting me very exciting! I just want to go there right now!! (even though it would be too early hehe)
thanks a lot for the photo report, seems there is a lot of work going on and still to be done. Hope they are finished when i arrive, so they have some time left :D
It's really interesting to see all the photos - though i am now a little bit worried that our trip 11th -14th march will have the hoardings etc in all our photos. will the dance stage etc ruin shots of the castle? (i'm not 100% sure where all these things are in relation to each other).
i am really excited to be going but kind of wishing we waited till the magical party was all up and running, my little one would love the Playhouse Disney. maybe we'll have to go again later in the year :-)
Thanks for the magnificent update once again.
The Pirates sign needs to be fixed soon - it is just sad to look at in this condition, as it is beautiful to look at one a day with bright sunshine!
The cars for Stars'N'Cars looks great too - this seems like a good show/parade/entertainment thing with lots op opportunities for development and randomization (is that a word? :lol:) :D/
Finally I have to say that the Central Plaza stage keeps getting more and more acceptable (read: actually pretty good) - as long as it is permanent! [-o<
But again thanks for the report.
Great news report, again! Thank you so much!
I´m interested in what they are building there all over central plaza:
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Thanks for the updates! I want those snowglobes so badly! :)
That drumset in Plaza Gardens is luuuurvley! I must go and see it next time. :lol:
Not impressed with the POTC tear... is there any news on if it has been repaired yet? Or will it have to have a whole new sail?
Great photo report with some great photos and latest news from the parks.
Does anyone know why the dreams of imagination float was down?
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Great photo report with some great photos and latest news from the parks.
Does anyone know why the dreams of imagination float was down?
To give it a general refurbishment and the remove the 15 logo on the front :wink:
Thanks for the update!
would of love to off snapped up a snowglobe for 50% off lol.
wow.. looks like mickeys magical party is going to be really good :D
...i love the look of the merchandise tops in the picture!!
thanks for the pictures !
Is there any more being said about what is happening with the NEX building?
I was their that following weekend (arrived late 5th and returned to UK evenin of 8th) - it was very busy then, but did get to see the last ever Candleabration - queued 1hr 40 mins for Crushes Coaster on 7th!. Didn't spot most of those changes though but looking forward to going back in May and seeing all the new stuff.