Hello everyone,
does anybody know, what`s going on on DLRP this Christmas Season?
Ok, first I heard, the Illlumination of the castle will be part of the showtime spectacular ...
On the parade, the nutcrackers, evles ( :evil: ) and Santa Clause will be
Fantillousion will during in the nighttime
What else?
Is the Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Mickeys Winter Wonderland coming back? Will Minnies Christmas Show from the 15year celebration also return like the Halloween show from her? Will Snow White and the dwarfs return for their show and if Beauty and the Beast comes out this year on DVD/Bluray, is there a new kind of show planed`?
On New Years Eve will there be a different firework like the one who is for years now?
Will anything be new on the Christmas Season?
But the magic back to Disney with good shows and not only with rollercoaster rides!
With a couple of exceptions, most people are still guessing on this one. DLP has yet to issue the press release covering the Christmas Season.
Based on previous years the press release is kind of late...so I would imagine that it will be available soon.
just a little snippet in the new brochure said santa on the parade and sleeping beautys castle frostily lit like previous years, but we went 2 years at christmas and we queued to see santa to give him the childrens letters so i hope that we can do that again -as we went to see a "santa" last year at the local garden centre and he was pants!
I can't wait to hear the plans for Christmas 2010!
I'm going from 27th for four days!
We went about six-seven years ago for Christmas Day and it was mindblowingly magical!!
Martin :)
I cant wait going the 20th - 23rd december, so excited, im kinda wondering what its gonna be like never been at xmas before, but from what ive heard its amazing, so looking forward to seeing the castle lit up, wondering what other things they are gonna have as well :D xx :belle:
were heading there on the 8th of November, and yes was wondering how come the christmas brochure is much later coming out this year. Even when you down load the winter brochure from dlp theres only one page of christmas and theres not much information on it.....
We are going the 11th December for 6 nights, and we usually send for the winter brochure so that my parents can gaze at the christmas pages, but it is only available as a download at the moment.
Still can't wait, we personally think it is the most magical time to go (although I would say ANYTIME is a magical time) but Christmas is just something else.
when will they come with the press release, it's really late this year.
My first Christmas Season in DLRP was in 1996, the time where the christmas parade with seasonally decorated floats and the performers dressed up for christmas takes the last time along the Main Street.
Also I noticed the Christmas Carol Singers in Main Street, which in fallowing years never come back :/ ....
In 1998, the 2 year of Once upon a dream parade, they where gently elves and reindeer costumes in front of the santa clause float. In 1999 they where gone and now we have this elves with cakes ... Why? I read somewhere, that the new elves are better to be involved in the parade stop. When this is so... COME ON!!! I never see the parade stop of the costumed reindeers and gently elves, but they can do the same dance as the prince and princesses or????
I really hope, they bring back a little more magic soon... the park is not only all aboout coster rides!
The DLRP website has a lot of info.
http://new-generation-festival.disneyla ... /christmas (http://new-generation-festival.disneylandparis.co.uk/christmas%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Here's what it says -
"The spirit of Christmas"
At Disneyland® Park
To make your Christmas unforgettable, the Park is getting all dressed up! Be swept away by the magical atmosphere: fabulous decorations, songs you'll want to join in, a giant tree and spectacular night-time illuminations. And guess what? It snows every day on Main Street, USA! So join us!
"Christmas happenings"
At Disneyland® Park
Come and meet your favourite characters, who will be decked out in their festive best, shake their hands and enjoy a very merry break YULE never forget! Get tangled in a magical moment with Rapunzel, the latest heroine from Disney Studios, who appears every day on the Royal Castle Stage. And don't miss out on the spectacular Mickey's Winter Wonderland musical, featuring a host of Disney heroes that's a Christmust-see!
"Santa Claus at Disneyland Paris"
At Disneyland® Park
Santa Claus is joining his friends at Disneyland Paris to celebrate the festive season with you! Visit him in his village, where you can tell him what you want for Christmas. Or drop off your wish list at Santa's very own post office! * You will also find him starring in Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade followed by Dreams of Christmas. Elves and toys dance around the sleigh as it makes its way along the parade route, pulled by Santa's reindeers. Then, before you leave the park, catch Santa one last time at the station on Main Street, U.S.A. He won't want you to leave without saying goodbye!
"Christmas parades"
At Disneyland® Park
You can see all the Disney heroes every day along the parade route. - Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade followed by Dreams of Christmas: discover - or rediscover - Disney's most beautiful stories, wave to the Disney princesses and give a special festive cheer to Santa Claus! He will be atop his sleigh with his friends the elves and all the toys, and will give you the most ho-ho-whole-hearted of greetings! - Disney's Fantillusion festival of light parade: prolong the magic and be filled with wonder as you witness a musical fairytale in 3D. It's not to be missed!
"Christmas lights"
At Disneyland® Park
Each evening, once the sun has gone down, join Mickey, Minnie and all your favourite characters at the foot of the giant tree for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, when a child will be invited to open the magic Christmas book. The excitement continues with the Disney Showtime Spectacular Celebrates Christmas!, a show-stopping extravaganza of music and dancing led by maestro Mickey himself in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. And be sure not to miss Mickey's incredible magic trick when he transforms the Castle into a glistening palace of a thousand lights, right before your eyes!
Parades and performances take place on specific dates and are subject to weather conditions.
so the most of the past year is back, the castle will be lighted, great.
the only thing that don't come back is it's a small world celabration, they don't say anything about that, so guess it isn"t comming back, no winnie the pooh show, and now show like snowwhite last year?
Hi,
The 2010 mini-site for Christmas is now available. Unlike previous years, this year it seems to be 'contained' within the existing New Generation mini-site.
Direct link is:
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Regards
Iain
No word on Belle's Christmas Vilage or It's a Small World Celebration yet, but that can change once the official press release will come out next week. Snow White will be replaced by Rapunzel. It's currently unknown if that will be a standard meet & greet or a small show (happening) like with Snow White last year.
They have all the props, decorations and costumes for both 'events', so that shouldn't cost too much extra to inplement. I guess we'll have to wait to find out.
OMG, the press release is next week, so happy, cannot wait, have been waiting for like ages lol xx :belle:
me too! 11 weeks to go!
22nd november 4 nights.
Hi All,
Found this marketing image in the Christmas thread over on DCP which I thought you'd enjoy!.
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I'm wondering the image provides an insight into new decorations for Main Street, or whether you can read just a little too much from the image. For example, take a look at the garlands stretching across Main Street.
Original image appears to have been provided by the DLRP Express blog.
That is highly unusual! It looks like something Tokyo Disneyland might put out. So traditional. One would expect Princess Tiana as the Ice Queen in some glittery purple wonderland, or something in that vein.
Those garlands are a bit like the ones you'd find hanging over any European high street, but I'd take them over those chandeliers, personally. Although it's probably just the artist's imagination. (Wouldn't they interfere with the Once Upon a Dream Parade in any case?)
On a side note, it's funny how they can never get the castle's perspective quite right. Here it looks like it's being swallowed by the earth.
I thought that there was a visual here that actually had the layout of the park correct... for about 2 seconds...
They have what kinda looks like the entrance to WDS on the left of Town Square, then Fantasyland behind that...
Oribitron in Frontierland
Disneyland Hotel the far side of Frontierland
And Town Square that looks more like a plaza at the bottom of a sky skraper with... a oversized towering xmas tree :lol:
At least they haven't flipped the castle :D
On another note, If they actually did the two small trees either side of the start of main street and the garlands, it would look sooo nice! :P
As stated above: the whole picture is wrong, although I love the design. Main Street is not the one we see at the park. Look at City Hall, very strange. Indeed Town Square is much different then the real park. I never liked those garlands (the ones in the Studios Park are SO ugly), so I hope we still have the very cool blue Princess poles.
In the picture we have a sailing ship in the Rivers of the Far West? Well, although it's complete wrong if you compare this to the blueprint of the actual park, it looks very nice and Christmassy. But for god sake, loose Buzz! The should be focussing on the classic characters again. Why not Tinkerbell? It would look so much better in my opinion. Overall very nice!
As Tuvok said: Loose Buzz!
Fair enough if we have a few other NG characters, but here we have all the Classic Characters, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, etc etc... and BUZZ?! Whhaat? He looks so out of place here.
Funny wee Mickey-shaped grassed area in Town Square...
What's also slightly unclear is why Buzz Lightyear is spreading pixie dust.
I don't mind the geographical inaccuracy... Its only purpose is to be atmospheric, after all.
still no press relaese?
Finally DLP has issued the Christmas Season Press Release!.
This is a copy, translate and paste job using Google, so may not be word perfect.
An Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris
- On November 7, 2010 to January 6, 2011 -
In cinema as in Disneyland,
Disney Magic Christmas comes alive with the arrival of a new Princess: Rapunzel
And if Christmas lasted more than a single day in the year?
At Disneyland Paris, Christmas lasts two months and that from November 7, 2010! Disney parks every day vibrate to the rhythm of the magic of Christmas and offer a magic season.
Event : This year more than ever, the magic of Christmas "hangs by a hair" ... or any hair, that of Rapunzel, the heroine of the new animated film from Disney 3D Relief in theaters equipped 2D and throughout France from 1st December 2010. A great first since the one that is other than the new Disney Princess is accompanied by Flynn, his beloved bandit, making his entry into the country where dreams come true, even before appearing in the film!
When the magic of Christmas spreads on Disneyland Paris ...
... The snowflakes swirling millions on Main Street, USA A majestic Christmas tree dominates Town Square and lights in a magical ceremony. The Castle of Sleeping Beauty is magically transformed into a palace of crystal with thousands of lights.
... Santa Claus sets up his village in the heart of Disneyland Park and children can submit their letter of greeting to Santa's Post. It offers visitors a sublime unity Christmas Wish in the Dream Parade Disney.
... Mickey and his friends put on their best clothes for winter offer all magic shows and meetings taking place in settings worthy of the finest fairy tales to immerse ourselves in a unique atmosphere.
The hero of Beauty and the Beast invite visitors to discover the Christmas Village of Belle.
And the spell is to go more than ever with the arrival of a brand new Disney Princess Theatre Castle with her Prince.
A new Disney Princess "breath away"
There already are whispers in the corridors of Disneyland Paris that the trend of the winter 2010 will be long haired, very very long ...
The French public will learn of the adventures of Flynn Rider and heroin to the longest hair in the history of Disney animation, the 1st December 2010 in film (and the exclusive Grand Rex from 17 November) . Thoroughly modern in its strength of character and the revolutionary power of his hair, the Princess Rapunzel marks the return of Disney Christmas.
But it premieres - from November 7, 2010 - Rider as Rapunzel and Flynn will be appearing at Disneyland Paris. The Princess who takes its name from a magic flower and bandit hero more handsome prince charming that we make appointments several times a day at the Castle Theatre for a unique encounter. All the elements are present for Rapunzel gives everyone a Christmas more delighted.
Location: The Theatre of the Castle - Fantasyland - Disneyland
If Rapunzel is the new heroine of Disneyland Paris, the other Princesses do not lose their star status. No question of "hair-pulling" and not Belle who say otherwise. It gives visitors to visit Disneyland Park throughout the season in " The Belle's Christmas Village . "
Village Christmas Belle : Another Christmas Fantasyland Princess enchants
In this wonderful winter season, visitors to Disneyland Paris will discover the Christmas Village of Belle. Between traditional taverns and booths covered with snow, Fantasyland opens its doors to the wonderful world of the classic Disney Beauty and the Beast for the holiday season. Visitors can meet Belle and her Prince near the Village and be transported by the magic of this tale available since October 6, 2010 in high definition Blu-ray and Disney DVD in a new edition with bonus and unpublished material.
Location: The Village Christmas Belle - Fantasyland - Disneyland
When Father Christmas moved to Disneyland Paris
Meet Father Christmas in his village in Disneyland
When the year-end holidays approaching, Santa Claus is preparing actively with the help of his Elves before distributing his gifts in the thousands. This year he chose to set up his studio in the heart of Disneyland Park to meet with young and old together and share the magic of Christmas.
In this enchanted winter, children can also submit their list of gifts and their best wishes to Santa Claus Post Office open until December 25.
Location: The Village Disney's Santa - Critter Corral - Frontierland - Disneyland Park
Santa's guest of Disney Parade of Dreams
The Dream Parade Disney offers daily visitors to Disneyland Paris can relive the greatest moments of classic Disney, before their eyes, as if by magic. And from November 7, Santa Claus joins Mickey and his friends as a VIP guest of The Dream Parade Disney. He closed the run since his sleigh colorful in the unit Christmas Wish. Escorted by Elves and Wood Soldiers, they will transmit together on a special Christmas music, all the emotion and magic of a winter delighted.
Location: Route of the Parade - Disneyland
And experience is looming up out of Disneyland Park where, at the end of the day, Santa found visitors to greet them and wish them a wonderful holiday season.
Location: Balcony Station Main Street Station - Main Street USA - Disneyland Park
The year of the new generation of Disney Christmas Day
Launched in March 2010, the year of the new generation of Disney plans under the spotlight the hero of Disney animated films • Pixar Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Walt Disney Pictures' The Princess and the Frog or Lilo & Stitch. From November 7, 2010 to January 6, 2011, they offer a Christmas show enchanted!
The Incredible Rendezvous Disney Christmas Day!
Straight out of our screens and the latest Disney stories, characters "new generation" are appearing on the front of the stage and grab Central Plaza. Invited by Mickey and his friends always, the new heroes for the first time in the spotlight at the Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant. All generations get together and mix to a revolutionary new show should put stars in their eyes. In The Incredible Rendezvous Disney Christmas Day!, Mickey offer a final magic, transforming the castle into a palace of crystal. This will twinkle lights for miles the greatest wonder of all.
Location: Central Plaza - Main Street USA - Disneyland Park
Shows, parades and meetings delighted Disney
The Lighting Ceremony of the Christmas tree at Town Square
Every evening, visitors are invited to the foot of the majestic Christmas tree at Town Square for a dazzling show. Mickey, Minnie and their friends promises to delight young and old delighted in orchestrating illumination. This mission, they realize with a child from the public and of course the Wizard of Santa. Together, they offer a ceremony full of surprises impregnated with the magic of Christmas.
Location: Town Square - Main Street USA - Disneyland Park
Disney Fantillusion
Parade Disney Fantillusion sparkles for Enchanted Christmas. Every evening, from 7 November 2010, when the night falls on Main Street USA, the dazzling Night Parade glitters with its thousands of lights. The most beautiful fairy tales with Arielle, Aladdin and Jasmine, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast as well as Mickey, Minnie and their friends to succeed in music to reveal a wonderful story with a "happy ending" in front of stunned visitors .
Location: Route of the Parade - Disneyland
Mickey and the Magic of Winter
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip & Dale and Donald share the joys of winter for ice skating show that will delight the whole family. Between fall and hilarious snowball fights, Mickey and the Magic of Winter celebrates the spirit and magic of the winter season several times a day.
Location: Chaparral Theater - Frontierland - Disneyland Park
Meet Father Christmas Goofy
For the Christmas season, Dingo could not resist putting on his Santa Claus outfit. Perched in his sleigh, he will welcome children of all ages in the Disneyland Park for a souvenir photo at Town Square.
Location: Town Square - Main Street USA - Disneyland Park
"It's a small world" Celebration
The attraction "it's a small world" she also celebrated the holiday season with costumes, music and decorations dedicated. The most joyful boat ride from Disneyland Paris pays tribute to the traditions of every country it represents, from Scandinavia to South America, Africa to China ... While the different nations have their own ways of celebrating the new year, "it's a small world" Celebration honors the spirit of Christmas adored by children around the world!
December 31: Happy New Year under the sign of the Disney magic!
On December 31, Disneyland Park welcomes visitors until 1 am for a memorable evening of New Year the stroke of midnight, a dazzling fireworks light up the sky above the castle of Sleeping Beauty Sleeping to greet the most beautiful manner, the new year.
Location: Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant - Main Street USA - Disneyland Park
Disneyland Paris is enchanted Christmas season and provides a daily program rich in magic and wonder to live with Father Christmas, Disney Princesses and characters ... Since November 7, 2010, Christmas dreams come true.
Enjoy...now I'm going to read it myself!. Although first glance, nothing regarding WDS again.
The Press release has finally been issued. A google translate is available in this post:
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Yay ,so happy this is out, makes it feel very real now lol xx :belle:
Did I read that right? They're doing Fantillusion EVERY evening, from the 7th of November onwards?
cant wait to go now ....roll on november...pity its a small world wont be open when we go
Quote from: "carrydee38"...pity its a small world wont be open when we go
In which case I think you'll be happy to learn that as I understand the closure in November has been postponed until January 2011!.
Have a look at viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9658 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9658%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Iain
wow! i'm so so so so excited :D it sounds amazing. Let me put my tree up now :D put me in the mood :D
When I read that "Rapunzel" come to Disneyland Paris this Christmas, I had a great Idea for the Showtime Spectacular.
When the last show of the day comes to an end with Tiana and her prince with their musical number, they could bring Rapunzel on the stage! With her magical hair and a little bit of pixie dust she could illuminate the castle. Even more better, she could stay on the balcony from the castle, let her hair down and with thinkerbell they could illuminate the castle.
It is so easy to bring a little more magic into this and this wouldn`t coast a lot of money I guess. And the appereance of Rapunzel on the Showtime Spectacular should be only during the christmas time every evening on the last show, so that it makes more special :)
So, what do you tink? :D
its gonna be FAB! lol about tree!
Quote from: "ICHAPMAN"Quote from: "carrydee38"...pity its a small world wont be open when we go
In which case I think you'll be happy to learn that as I understand the closure in November has been postponed until January 2011!.
Have a look at viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9658 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9658%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Iain
Really wow great I love that ride.... :thumbs:
Thanks for the links!
Do they play only Christmas music on Main Street, or the regular music as well?
The music in Main Street is all instrumental versions traditional Christmas songs (at least for the US/UK market), such as We Three Kings, We Wish you a Merry Christmas etc.
at least it will be open when i get there !!!!!!
Oh i reaaally want to go for christmas!! Does the price increase the closer to the 25th you get??
I think we're trying to sort a trip for around the 13th, i would LOVE to see how magical it gets at christmas!! It'd be the stuff dreams are made of I can imagine !!
All the stuff with the new princess sounds fun :D the movie looks fantastic i cant wait to see it :) x
hi, what times are the parks open during the christmas season?
oh and does wds get all decked out too? :D
We are going out on the 13th - 17th December and staying at The Newport Bay. I CAN'T WAIT!!! We went in November last year and stayed at The Santa Fe. We had a fantastic time. I admit to a few tears when the tree lighting ceremony happened and more than a few on our last day. Let's just hope I've got most of the Christmas shopping done before we go.
Quote from: "Welshfans"We are going out on the 13th - 17th December and staying at The Newport Bay. I CAN'T WAIT!!! We went in November last year and stayed at The Santa Fe. We had a fantastic time. I admit to a few tears when the tree lighting ceremony happened and more than a few on our last day. Let's just hope I've got most of the Christmas shopping done before we go.
I used to do a supermarket delivery due for when we got back, really takes the pressure off.
Chrsitmas Decorations have started to go up... in the middle of halloween :P
LOOK, Tink has gone (probably temporary whilst they hoist on the xmas lights but they might take all of her trail off [-o< )
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The Christmas shop is looking good and I love that giant bauble with the little Alien and Slinky in. Please Disney make some small ones like it for my tree [-o<
The French Advert popped up on Youtube!
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wow the shops r looking great this year! always weird when they start appearing when ur there for Halloween but im going for xmas this year and if they all look this good shopping will be extremely festive this year!!
oh wow, it looks gorgeous, must take ages to put them all up.
omg they look amazin so so so looking forward to going in November
Quote from: "lil-shawn"The French Advert popped up on Youtube!
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It´s the same as here in Holland :)
its looking amazing :D
Belle's Christmas Village is finished :thumbs:
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I am so excited to go in 74 days!
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Nice but...
Where are they planning on using this? At the entrance marquee only?
Thanks for sharing the Belle's Christmas Village pics, looks gorgeous! What do they sell at these little stalls? Is it just Disney merchandise or are there crafts etc as well?
i cant wait to visit Belles Village! its never really been in operation when ive been before so never really experienced it up and running! And i think decked out in xmas stuff it will look particually magical! Sooooo excited! I saw Beast and Belle in the village last year in a cornered off section during Mickeys not so scary but couldnt get a pic with them because they were surrounded by pushy parents! grrrrr! Maybe with the village open we might stand a better chance this year! only 27 days to go now! gulp!!!
Quote from: "loladelorean"Thanks for sharing the Belle's Christmas Village pics, looks gorgeous! What do they sell at these little
stalls? Is it just Disney merchandise or are there crafts etc as well?
Last year it was Disney merchandise, hot and cold snacks and drinks.
Love the IASW logo, hope its used well, wouldn't mind that as a pin to add to the old collection
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Quote from: "loladelorean"Thanks for sharing the Belle's Christmas Village pics, looks gorgeous! What do they sell at these little
stalls? Is it just Disney merchandise or are there crafts etc as well?
Last year it was Disney merchandise, hot and cold snacks and drinks.
Love the IASW logo, hope its used well, wouldn't mind that as a pin to add to the old collection
Ooh I can't wait - mulled wine I hope! And festive songs!
Wonder if anyone can help? Does any body know what the French christmas song/carol was that Minnie sang last year during the Christmas Tree lights ceremony. It has a very catchy tune and would love to find out it's name so I can google the lyrics - not that I'll understand what they mean but I can still sing along to them :oops:
Only 24 days till we are back at DLP for Christmas again -oooh the excitement just gets worse!!!
The traditional "Christmas blue light pole princess thingys" have returned, minus any sort of banners this year, thank God.
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Oh Great.
I hate them.
They look cheap, tacky and the LED lights are just cold.
And they completely don't fit the theme of Main Street U.S.A.
Needless to say, I'd prefer the return of the arches which is not going to happen, but some simple garlands like the ones they use in Anaheim would look more classy. Sad.
Quote from: "pfspock"Needless to say, I'd prefer the return of the arches which is not going to happen, but some simple garlands like the ones they use in Anaheim would look more classy. Sad.
Completely agree. Also, the "Princesses" theme of these now seems very out of date as the park has moved towards a more classic Mickey/Minnie/Santa Claus Christmas elsewhere, bringing back the Tree Lighting Ceremony last year rather than the spiritless Enchanted Fairytale Ceremony the chandeliers were designed around, for example.
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They'd need to be suspended much higher here for Fantillusion etc...
Quote from: "Anthony"Quote from: "pfspock"Needless to say, I'd prefer the return of the arches which is not going to happen, but some simple garlands like the ones they use in Anaheim would look more classy. Sad.
Completely agree. Also, the "Princesses" theme of these now seems very out of date as the park has moved towards a more classic Mickey/Minnie/Santa Claus Christmas elsewhere, bringing back the Tree Lighting Ceremony last year rather than the spiritless Enchanted Fairytale Ceremony the chandeliers were designed around, for example.
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They'd need to be suspended much higher here for Fantillusion etc...
Now those garlands look good, much better than what we have at DLRP, the only thing that disturbs me about that picture is the Americans seem to be flying the stars and stripes off the top of the tree. Please tell me there is a flag pole just behind the tree.
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Please tell me there is a flag pole just behind the tree.
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I wouldn't mind a more colourful tree like that too, ours is a little flat and cold with those giant snowflakes. It's been a while since there was any big change for the season hasn't it? But every year is advertised as the "biggest Christmas ever". Hmm...
Anaheim's Main Street decoration looks nice and it would be great to see it in Paris as well. I would prefere a decoration that isn't connected to any characters. I have to say that DLP's Main Street Christmas lights doesn't look bad, but please remove the princesses. It's time for something new.
Making Of des iIluminations du Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant à Disneyland Paris
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I always like seeing what happens behind the magic.
I was planning on going there in november, but I had some car-troubles which took up all my money unfortunately.
I'm looking forward to lots of pictures and reports from people who are going though!
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Yes, yes, yes, woooooo :D/ =D> :D/
18 days till I see it in the flesh
Just booked for 15 till 18 december @ Disney's Sequoia Lodge! Oh boy, I'm bouncing! Can't wait to see all the christmas entertainment again.
I'll be there 16th-21st sooo excited... only 43 days :D
I'll be there this weekend :) I can't wait to see the Castle all lit up again... Oh, and IASW Celebration, I loved it last year!!
More Pics! I'm getting very excited now :D
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Also, here's the first Christmas schedule! It looks really good :thumbs:
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Aaaahhhhhhh! I am so excited!! I've really got to get stuck into my college work more to take my mind of my upcoming trip!!! Cant wait!! Thanks for the pics!
Now I really can't wait.... only a couple more weeks left!!!!!
I'll be there tomorrow!!!!!
Quote from: "never2old"I'll be there tomorrow!!!!!
Have a great time!! Take lots of pics to wet our appetites!
I will :D
In fact, since I'm pregnant and can't do many rides, I'll have to spend my time taking pictures... Lots and lots of pictures :D
Finally got my trip booked so 19-21st of December for me. I'm hoping it will be extremely Christmassy?
Is there any extra stuff on when they get that close to Christmas or is it the same throughout the whole Christmas season?
Quote from: "never2old"I will :D
In fact, since I'm pregnant and can't do many rides, I'll have to spend my time taking pictures... Lots and lots of pictures :D
Have a lovely time, cant wait to see some photos x
We will be there on Sunday, we leave for London tomorrow! We're fit to burst with excitement today, thanks for posting these photos they just about tipped us over the edge.
Quote from: "loladelorean"We will be there on Sunday, we leave for London tomorrow! We're fit to burst with excitement today, thanks for posting these photos they just about tipped us over the edge.
we will be there on monday am sooooooooooooo excited now :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :D/ :D/
When seeing this pics, I really want to go. To bad I can't afford right now.......
Oh these pictures make the 29th of december feel very far away - come on, I want to go now! Now I just wait for the final confirmation of the train tickets and the possibility to get through to the Dining Reservations to make a reservation for the 31st - I guess it is about time if we want a good restaurant (Café Mickey)...
Looking forward to your photos N2O :D
Well, I guess with one night to go it's a good time to talk a little about this year's "it's a small world" Celebration....
Last year it not only came back from a five-year hiatus, there were also a few new additions. It got new lighting effects, new signage, scents, and for the first time the ride had the entire holiday soundtrack imported from California (with an exterior music loop mixed just for Paris).
This year, with the same team behind it, we still get all that but the attraction will receive some more attention on its exterior (now don't expect California's thousands of Christmas lights all over the facade, we get something more subtle... I'm curious to see how it'll look at night once they're done), additional lighting effects and projections inside, several new costumes and props, and for the first time for a seasonal attraction at DLP, it has its own poster under Main Street Station.
I guess that some of the changes will be hard to spot, but it'll all add to the overall show and make it different from the year-round experience. Work's still going on tonight, here's hoping that everything works out as planned.....
The entertainment guide says Rapunzel will be out for meet and greets from tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing the first pictures of her, and how they will get over the problem of her hair outside (as opposed to California, where she is inside and so the hair can be a permanent feature). Fingers crossed we'll see some pics tomorrow!
Thanks for the update, RiverRogue! I'm hoping one day Paris will get the exterior lights too, but this is great nonetheless.
@ DisneyBud: She will wear her hair on her schoulder, just like Rapunzel does in Walt Disney World.
Quote from: "RiverRogue"I guess that some of the changes will be hard to spot, but it'll all add to the overall show and make it different from the year-round experience. Work's still going on tonight, here's hoping that everything works out as planned.....
Can't wait. I really hope the team working on it (and perhaps just as importantly people higher up in management) saw how much last year's overlay was appreciated and all the design work that went into it. Really a cut above.
The castle lighting/Showtime Spectacular got revised:
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Personally, this feels very special. Notice they used garlands on the stage also this year as well as those extra CP decorations
Can't wait to see how this year's Enchanted Christmas compares to previous years! :)
Today, I saw on Disney Today the Press Event of Christmas 2010 with Tangled, the illumination of the castle, the Irisih Folk Dance and the Ballons with the candels in it....
First at all, if anybody on Disney Paris Department can read this. Why would you not take this show every evening for the castle illumination!?!?!
First at all, when you said, it is to expensive with the ballons, than let them away but the entire show was so amazing, perfectly for christmas! And you can`t say you need more personal because you had to learn them the cheography for this event and need also personal that perform the shows from showtime spectacular, which I also seen on the internet today...
It`s sounds nice with the Santa Clause is coming to town theme, but why, why the figures and castmembers do not wear a litte more christmasy suits?!? The Dancers could (I guess) easaly put on a christmas jackets (from the Minnies Christmas Show 3 years ago) and not only a christmas hat (sorry I don`t know the word in english). And some of the Characters could wear a scarf or something.
And no word about the Christmas Section... when will this elves replaced by dancers like the first year of candelabration christmas section or Christmas Charakters?
Look at other parks, they had very special guest stars (celine dion!), all characters put on their christmas clothes (not even Mickey or Minnie in the parade - on halloween they wear their halloween costumes - why on christmas time not their christmas clothes (the one from the treelighting ceremony).
Please Disney, let a little more of romantic classic christmas into the Park and put the "Jazzy" Santa Clause it`s coming to town from the Showtime Spectacular in the Studios Park.
So, there are no any show for castle illumination?How to light up the castle because I can't find in the website
See this video for the "Christmas Edition" Of Disney's Showtime Spectacular.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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The Castle Lighting is sooooo much better now, without the 'Mickey Dance' following right after as a huge anti-climax. I'm loving the new decorations for the Central Plaza Stage as well!
All the characters at the Tree Lighting have new customes and especially Mickey looks very good. I'm not sure about Daisy though.
Quote from: "Tuvok"All the characters at the Tree Lighting have new customes and especially Mickey looks very good.
Oh yeah,
much classier than the old ones! I didn't like those at all.
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28 sleeps to go! I'mso excited I love the christmas season at DLRP hey doe anyone know how many lights and decorations are on the 24 ft tree in the Disneyland park?
Quote from: "cinders"28 sleeps to go! I'mso excited I love the christmas season at DLRP hey doe anyone know how many lights and decorations are on the 24 ft tree in the Disneyland park?
I guess you follow Disneyland in Facebook? :D I should have counted them last weekend!!
Lol I do! I have read somewhere before how many there are but I can't remember where :P
I have a quick question about the Christmas season. Do they still do the snowing effect on Main Street? If so, what's the official name for it, and what time is it on each day?
Quote from: "Alan"I have a quick question about the Christmas season. Do they still do the snowing effect on Main Street? If so, what's the official name for it, and what time is it on each day?
Yes they do, every day of the Christmas season. It doesn't have an official name. The effect is activated during the Disney All Stars Express, Disney's Once Upon A Dream Parade (when the Dreams of Christmas is in Main Street) and at the end of the day (when the shops in Main Street close) they blow all the remaining show in the air with the sound of bells. It's a shame they don't put this last 'performance' on the program. It realy is super magical seeing all the snow on Main Street with the blue lights of the chandaliers and the illuminated castle in the background. All the remaining guest were on the street and making pictures (at least last year when I was there). Loved it!
Ok, thanks for that information. Very useful :-)
I want to ask what is the Christmas theme song name(that playing in the official website)? Are there any CD can buy in the shop? Also the prade song CD??
The song on the website is "Chante C'est Noel".
I bought the cd 15 Ans De Magie En Musique.
Bought it in Town Square Photography.. I think
You can buy the Chante C'est noel cd in the park, we saw it whilst we were there for Halloween
Hello,
Im due to go the Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas for like the 3rd time and am so excited!! This may seem like a stupid question but i would rather ask than not! Is it the Showtime Spectacular at the latest time its on during the weekdays which is when they light up the christmas tree?
Thanks for your help
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"Hello,
Im due to go the Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas for like the 3rd time and am so excited!! This may seem like a stupid question but i would rather ask than not! Is it the Showtime Spectacular at the latest time its on during the weekdays which is when they light up the christmas tree?
Thanks for your help
Yes, the last performance of Disney Showtime Spectacular celebrates Christmas every day is followed by the Castle Lighting Ceremony (incorporated in the final of the show).
Thankyou cant wait 28 days to go!
Quote from: "claire2281"Finally got my trip booked so 19-21st of December for me. I'm hoping it will be extremely Christmassy?
Is there any extra stuff on when they get that close to Christmas or is it the same throughout the whole Christmas season?
I'm going on the 19th too! and that's a good question, will there be any extra goodies? I usually go early on in December!
I know the park is open till 10pm I think though :)
Can't wait to see Main Street all dolled up Xmas again!!
Does anyone know if they are doing extra magic morning at the studios like they did last year during xmas period - I think it was only an hour earlier and not 2 hrs like DL but it all helps!
I havnt seen any times for the studios to be open early. Only early park hours for the main park!
The Studios now opens for EMH on Saturdays and Sundays in addition to the main park. TSPL is open, along with Crush and ToT, as far as I remember. It was on our EMH leaflet when we stayed a couple of weeks ago.
Thats good to know. I have a dream passport and don't stay in a Disney hotel so don't get they EMH leaflet. It's the best chance to do Crush without waiting 4ever!
Just back from DLP and it was just wonderful. Even snowed on Thursday night so parks were extra specially Christmassy on Friday! Shed a quiet tear as left park for the last time lol
awh wow I bet its amazing when its snowing, wonder if it will be a week tomorrow when i go :D
Could anyone tell me if they have just visitied dlrp if the christmas shop is selling any nice tree toppers and tree skirts?
Many Thanks
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"Could anyone tell me if they have just visitied dlrp if the christmas shop is selling any nice tree toppers and tree skirts?
Many Thanks
just come back and we were looking for just that. Couldnt find a tree skirt anywhere but did come back with a very nice Mickey tree topper. Pack it well thought because Ive already had to use a spot of super glue on it.
Ill prob take it as carry on then! thanks for your help gutted about tree skirt have seen some beautiful ones on disneystore.com and amazon.com but none on disneystore.co.uk :x
Just back too was there last weekend .. was amazing .. went to the Studios for EMH on saturday .. it was GREAT .. the CD is 5.99 all the shops sell it :) you'll have a fantastic time :D
Quote from: "torillien"Just back too was there last weekend .. was amazing .. went to the Studios for EMH on saturday .. it was GREAT .. the CD is 5.99 all the shops sell it :) you'll have a fantastic time :D
Ooooh, what days are EMH's in the Studios? :D
Has anyone seen any nice tree decorations of the characters from beauty and the beast at all?
Quote from: "Festival Disney"Quote from: "torillien"Just back too was there last weekend .. was amazing .. went to the Studios for EMH on saturday .. it was GREAT .. the CD is 5.99 all the shops sell it :) you'll have a fantastic time :D
Ooooh, what days are EMH's in the Studios? :D
EMH in the Studios is on weekends (saturdays and sundays) only during the christmas season.
Quote from: "Tuvok"Quote from: "Festival Disney"Quote from: "torillien"Just back too was there last weekend .. was amazing .. went to the Studios for EMH on saturday .. it was GREAT .. the CD is 5.99 all the shops sell it :) you'll have a fantastic time :D
Ooooh, what days are EMH's in the Studios? :D
EMH in the Studios is on weekends (saturdays and sundays) only during the christmas season.
Oh yay! I shal definatley be going to the Studios on a Saturday then! Please tell me that Crush's coaster is open for EMH :lol:
Quote from: "Festival Disney"Oh yay! I shal definatley be going to the Studios on a Saturday then! Please tell me that Crush's coaster is open for EMH :lol:
Yes, Crush's Coaster is open, along with Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Toy Story Playland.
Ahh, great! Thanks Tuvok :)
Quote from: "Festival Disney"Ahh, great! Thanks Tuvok :)
You're very welcome! :D Enjoy! I'm going for 4 days next week. Can't wait!
At the youtube disneyland channel is a wonderful video about the first christmas of DLP:
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It´s wonderful! And good to compare: Today everythings seems/have/must to be louder. But I like the old times with this older decoration style without the princess chandeliers.
Look at how theme-appropriate everything was! Popcorn in the tree, berries in the wreaths, garland hung with bows, town criers! You really get the impression that it was all done with utmost care. And that they knew what they were decorating.
Of course, it's hard to complain even about today's Disneyland Park Christmas when there's the Studios sitting next door.
I know this isn't exactly relevant to this year's Christmas, and I'm sorry for diverging away from the main topic, but does anybody remember Minnie's Jolly Holiday from 2008 (I think!), well I have been searching for the first song of the show everywhere. Even just a name. Minnie's Jolly Holiday seems to obvious, and only comes up with results of the show. So if anyone could help me out, or know of a place where I can get the song I would be most grateful. Merry Christmas to everyone on the board too!!!!!
Does it go "Those jolly jolly jolly holidays, those holly holly holly jolly-days"?
If so that's "Jolly Holidays", a song which was originally used for old Christmas events in Disneyland Park (the Tree Lighting Ceremony maybe?) and more recently was also used for the Christmas CinéFolies skits in Studio 1. Unfortunately I've never found anything other than a very short poor quality recording which was on the old soundofmagic.com website.
Hope that helps anyway. :)
Was it on the 1995 Christmas Main Street Electrical Parade album by any chance? If so, I might be able to get it online.
[Edit] Oooh, there's no mention of that album anywhere online, not even on Memorabilia. I might just have a scoop here if my parents haven't discarded it during one of their spring cleanings. Anyway, I do think Jolly Holidays was on there.
Just returned late last night from dlrp! 4 days of magicalness! altho i did not get to see showtime spectacular at night with the castle lighting as it was too slippy for the dancers but mickey still came out and lit the castle which is the most important part! cant wait for next yr altho im hoping it will be to the florida one at christmas
Yes Anthony that's the very one, and Pussinboots if you manage to find it you would make my christmas. I don't know what it is about that song, but I love it!
Is it this one?
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That song is still used in the Christmas version of Disney's Stars 'n' Cars. When all the cars arrive at Place des Stars, this song is being played.
Well, that's a surprise! :D
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I saw Santa there too when i was there i was so excited to see him!