Hi everyone! I hope you can help me.
I'm trying to find a picture of the original Euro Disneyland "expansion" map that is displayed in The Storybook Store? I've had a quick search through magicforum but can't seem to locate a pic!
I'd be very grateful if anyone could point me in the the right direction :)
Luke.
I'm afraid this is the best picture i can find of it. It was taken by me so what do you expect? ;) :P
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Damn reflection, always in the way when you don't want it :P
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That's brilliant, thanks Breeno. Do you know if this is for sale anywhere? Maybe in the Storybook Store itself?
Quote from: "luke85"That's brilliant, thanks Breeno. Do you know if this is for sale anywhere? Maybe in the Storybook Store itself?
I'm not too sure i'm afraid. Although I can't see them selling it in a big rush, it is a big part of DLP history after all. I'd say you be best asking though, maybe they have multiple copys of the map (from what i know there's the same map in City Hall), but then again i've never see them actually selling it in stores..
Is this map from the opening year, because it looks like Space Mountain is still Discovery Mountain. At least SM looks different to the existing building.
It would be great if this map is available in the store.
I'll have to investigate during my next visit, I would love a copy on my wall!
Quote from: "-breeno-"I'd say you be best asking though, maybe they have multiple copys of the map (from what i know there's the same map in City Hall), but then again i've never see them actually selling it in stores..
The map at City Hall is one of how Disneyland Park looked on opening day, so they are not the same.
To my knowledge, the map with the "future additions" hasn't been on sale for years now. Best option to get hold of one copy would be eBay, I guess.
I'm pretty sure I found that on Flickr before.
I'll look again and if I find it I'll post a link
EDIT: What I've found so far //http://www.flickr.com/photos/theverynk/3352912837/
Hope thats it :?:
Managed to find one on eBay just a couple of months ago after years of wanting one, so keep looking! I'll get round to somehow scanning/photographing properly at some point.
Kristof told me a friend of his has one with the Disneyland Paris logo, so it's funny they were changed and continued to be sold with all the additions which were surely cancelled/modified by then.
For anyone not already knowing it well, it shows Discovery Mountain connecting into Videopolis with overhead tunnels, a huge temple in Adventureland with both jeep ride and mine cart coaster (with plenty of animals), Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid attractions in Fantasyland and a "Future Restaurant" at the entrance of Discoveryland.
I own one from then... :-" .
I own one of those maps too. Bought it ages ago in, you guessed it, The Storybook Store.
Quote from: "Anthony"Managed to find one on eBay just a couple of months ago after years of wanting one, so keep looking! I'll get round to somehow scanning/photographing properly at some point.
Kristof told me a friend of his has one with the Disneyland Paris logo, so it's funny they were changed and continued to be sold with all the additions which were surely cancelled/modified by then.
For anyone not already knowing it well, it shows Discovery Mountain connecting into Videopolis with overhead tunnels, a huge temple in Adventureland with both jeep ride and mine cart coaster (with plenty of animals), Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid attractions in Fantasyland and a "Future Restaurant" at the entrance of Discoveryland.
Disney legend Sam McKim was called from retirement to draw this map for Disneyland Paris! He was the one who drew the initial park maps for the Disneyland in California and the famous fun map for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride!
The design did indeed change from 1992 to 1994. In the boutiques at the entrance of the park the 1994 version is hanging at the wall, you can see the logo and Mickey changed from the 1992 version, also they replaced two of the characters at the bottom border with Aladdin and Simba and the Indiana Jones Adventure is no longer marked as "Attraction Future" but now as "Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril". Also some Star Wars / Indiana Jones copyright notes have been added.
I have a 1992 version in mint condition and nicely framed hanging at the wall :D
Look what I just found in an old issue of En Coulisse...
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Hurrah for Tony Baxter!!
Hurrah indeed! And what a great find, Anthony!! Could you please provide a higher resolution version of this scan? I would love to print this out. Also what is the issue of En Coulisse you found this in? I will keep my eyes open on eBay to find this one ...
By the way, the map pictured in this article is the 1992 version with Tigger and Pooh at the bottom.
It's really sad that this map isn't on sale anymore. I've seen such a map with all the characters around it of Disneyland in Anaheim. It would be cool if Disney would sell this map in a poster format again.
Quote from: "Nicolai"Hurrah indeed! And what a great find, Anthony!! Could you please provide a higher resolution version of this scan? I would love to print this out. Also what is the issue of En Coulisse you found this in? I will keep my eyes open on eBay to find this one ...
Sure, I didn't realise until I posted that Flickr downsized it. Here's a much bigger version: http://www.eurosouvenirland.com/images/ ... mMcKim.jpg (http://www.eurosouvenirland.com/images/external/SamMcKim.jpg)
As for which issue, I'm not sure... It's lost amongst the pile again! Perhaps December 1994? The magazines from 1993 onwards are unfortunately quite hard to find.
Wow - great find, Anthony.
I dont suppose anyone knows what the image is below the Fantasyland banner? Looks like a couple dancing? What is this?
Is this not where the Fantasia Gellati is?
This couple is Belle and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. WDI designed a Beauty and the Beast theatre at this place. Unfortunately it never became reality.
I have the 1992 version on my bedroom wall! My parents bought it for me on my very first trip to Disneyland when I was just 18 months old. It's hung right next to my bed ever since. Unfortunately, it's not in great condition - I guess at the time my parents didn't think too much about keeping it pristine so didn't bother with a frame, and being only 4 years old, I didn't take much care either, so the corners are all a bit torn.
Still, that doesn't take anything away from the map itself. When I was much younger, I used to stare at it for ages before I went to bed, taking note of all the tiny details, and when we had upcoming Disney trips, I'd be sure to point out to my parents every night the rides we were going to do the minute we arrived at the parks. So even though it's not in mint condition, it's still just as special for me :]
I used to own one, either from 92 or 93... ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
there was a part of Michael Eisner's opening speech printed on it, if I remember correctly
I was lucky enough to get one of the Euro Disneyland versions from '92 two years ago in ebay. I've got a scan of it on my old harddisk - I'll check back ;)
Yes I still have mine from `92 I must get it framed.
I believe there is an old Euro Disney map up in the City Hall.
I should have an old one from opening year somewhere at my parent's house too, but sadly I have no clue where.
I do know where my Michellin Euro Disney map (they sold them back in 1992) is though, which is something at least I suppose :)
I have several of them if you need it still