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Disneyland Paris Main Street – Part 2 – Town Square

February 3, 2009 by Jack Spence

Town Square is the first area you come to when entering Main Street U.S.A.. Here you’ll find a number of “public” buildings like the Train Station, City Hall, and the Transportation Company. The following picture was taken from the second story of the Train Station. When the original Disneyland was being built in California, a … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris Main Street – Part 2 – Town Square"

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Disneyland Paris Main Street Part 1

January 31, 2009 by Jack Spence

Before I start to discuss Main Street, I need to give you a little background about the Disneyland Paris Park. When Walt built Disneyland in California, he did it on a shoestring. It was all he could do to scrape together enough money to buy the land and get the park open. Today, Disneyland is … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris Main Street Part 1"

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Disneyland Hotel & Disneyland Paris Park Entrance

January 28, 2009 by Jack Spence

You reach the Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland Park through gates near the train station. The picture below was taken of my friend Kelly (hands raised) in 1997, before security checks were in place. Today, everyone must undergo “bag check” which is located within these gates. Once past security, you enter the Fantasia Gardens. This is … Continue reading "Disneyland Hotel & Disneyland Paris Park Entrance"

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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 25, 2009 by Jack Spence

In 1883 William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody founded “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West.” This was a circus-like spectacle that toured the United States annually. Over the years, the show changed names and was constantly being updated with new and exciting acts. In 1889, Buffalo Bill took his show to Europe and it was a huge success, … Continue reading "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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Disney Village (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 22, 2009 by Jack Spence

Disney Village (called Festival Disney until 1997) is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located near the entrances of Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios Park. It is similar in concept to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World. A combination of Disney and non-Disney venues come together to create a pleasant place to grab a … Continue reading "Disney Village (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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PanoraMagique (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 19, 2009 by Jack Spence

Opening in April 2005, PanoraMagique is truly a great experience. Located on a permanent platform on Lake Disney is a large, brightly painted, helium filled balloon. Suspended beneath this marvel is a metal “cage” capable of carrying 30 guests high above the resort. This six minute ride takes you 100 meters (328 feet) into the … Continue reading "PanoraMagique (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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Newport Bay Club (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 16, 2009 by Jack Spence

Disney’s Newport Bay Club was designed by Robert A.M. Stern, the same gentleman who designed the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts at Walt Disney World – and the similarities are abundant. The resort harkens back to the end of the 19th century and the nautical atmosphere of New England. The exterior of the resort is … Continue reading "Newport Bay Club (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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Sequoia Lodge and Hotel New York (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 13, 2009 by Jack Spence

My first trip to Euro Disneyland (now Disneyland Paris) was in June 1993 and I stayed at the Sequoia Lodge. This resort is one of the three moderately priced hotels and sits on the shores of Lake Disney. Digital photography was still on the horizon so I had to be conscious of how many pictures … Continue reading "Sequoia Lodge and Hotel New York (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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Hotels Cheyenne and Santa Fe (Disneyland Paris Resort)

January 10, 2009 by Jack Spence

There are six Disney owned and operated hotels at Disneyland Paris. Here are their names and price categories: Hotel Cheyenne – Budget Hotel Santa Fe – Budget Sequoia Lodge – Moderate Hotel New York – Moderate Newport Bay Club – Moderate Disneyland Hotel – Deluxe The French have long had a love affair with the … Continue reading "Hotels Cheyenne and Santa Fe (Disneyland Paris Resort)"

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Disneyland Paris Opening Blog

January 7, 2009 by Jack Spence

Last year I wrote about the Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney Resorts. As the series continued, I received a number of positive emails from readers telling me how much they enjoyed reading about the Asian parks. So I’ve decided to write another series of blogs, this time about the Disneyland Paris Resort. To begin with, … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris Opening Blog"

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