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Delightful Disneyland Paris

Disneyland brings with it a lot of preconceptions, both good and bad. Con – it’s run by a money-grabbing corporation. Pro – it’s a magical kingdom. Pro – Mickey Mouse is a cartoon pioneer. And the con of all cons – Donald Duck doesn’t wear pants!

Disneyland Paris (formerly EuroDisney) was initially deemed a failure but has since risen from the ashes to become a genuine attraction in Paris’ outer suburbs. From the shopping in the Disney Village and the roaring success of the Lion King Stage Show to the cowboy fun fair of Frontierlandand Legends of the Wild West, there really is something for everyone. Whether you’re a cynic, a child or a child at heart, Disneyland Paris is so well done it becomes utterly compelling. You may laugh at it as well as with it, but you can’t deny there’s some magic in the air.

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Disneyland Paris History

• Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte – The previous home of Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of finances for Louis XIV. Check it out if you are at Disneyland Paris.
• Meaux – A medieval town where you will find gothic art, the Bosset Garden designed by Le Notre and a museum with historical exhibits.
• Moret sur Loing – A 12th-century medieval town that was home to many famous artists such as Moret.
• Château de Fontainebleau – A UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been around for 700 years.
• Provins – A UNESCO World Heritage Site. This used to be the Counts of Champagne capital that hosted the fair.

Disneyland Paris Art & Culture

• Walt Disney Studios Park – This part of Disneyland Paris features a few rides and mainly cinema shows.
• Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show – A two-hour show focused on presenting unique aspects of the Wild West.
• Cityrama – Take a tour of Paris by coach and see the Opera House, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and other famous sites.
• Buisson Farm – Located just outside Paris, this art centre has a theatre, exhibitions and cinema films.
• Billy Bob’s – A three-level bar that features live country music concerts.

Disneyland Paris Shopping

• Disney Village – Contains a variety of themed shops and restaurants in Disneyland Paris.
• La Vallee Village – A shopping area where you will find small houses that sell clothing and house wares.
• Espace La Vallee – A cultural centre with contemporary art by local artists for viewing and for sale.
• Walt Disney Studios Store – A great place to get Disney souvenirs to take home.
• Val d’Europe Shopping Centre – A shopping mall with designer retail stores on the interior and outlet stores on the exterior.

Disneyland Paris Gay & Lesbian

• Gay Days – An annual occurrence, usually in the fall, set aside for gays and lesbians to enjoy the park.
• Banana Club – One of the most popular GLBT clubs in Paris.
• Las Champmesle – The oldest lesbian bar in Paris with a friendly crowd and Wi-Fi.
• Gym Louvre Sauna – The first-ever gay gym in the city in case you are going to Disneyland Paris.
• Le Gai Moulin – A gay restaurant that has been there since 1981 features cabaret every Tuesday.

Disneyland Paris Events

The Disney characters go green for St Patrick’s Day in March, performing their usual shows, but with a Celtic edge.

Mickey’s birthday falls in April, when Mickey’s Magical Party gets characters from all the Disney movies to participate in this giant celebration.

Disneyland turns orange in anticipation for Halloween, when treats are just as plentiful as tricks.

With dramatic fireworks and a spectacular floating bonfire, the celebrations of November’s Bonfire Spectacular are a great family night out.

Lasting over two months, Christmas is the most extravagantly decorated event on the Disney calendar. The tree is the highlight.

When To Go

• July and August are summer holidays in Europe, meaning long queues.
• The low season means some of the attractions of greater Paris are closed down, and the ones that are open are dreadfully cold.
• In autumn crowds are low, meaning airfares and hotel prices dip.

Getting Around

• Everything is within walking distance in Disneyland.
• If you want to get around and avoid the rain (or sun), there’s a train that circles the park and stops at every section.
• Free buses travel to the resort hotels. Be warned, though, they get more crowded than the Paris Metro at peak times.

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