DLRP Today

Captain EO returns to Disneyland Paris, 12th June!

DLRP Today — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:10:58 +0000

Here To Change The World... all over again. The rumours were true: 'Captain EO', the 1986 3-D musical starring Michael Jackson WILL return to Disneyland Paris this Summer, as part of an international rollout to all its former parks. Press release, pictures, video!

Toy Soldiers hoisted up as Parachute Drop testing begins

DLRP Today — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:27:00 +0000

The first of the three Toy Story Playland attractions has begun testing already! Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop saw its six large parachute ride seats lifted into the air for the first time last week, catching the eye of many passing visitors...

PanoraMagique’s (real) new livery blown up… and lit up

DLRP Today — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:55:55 +0000

You thought they'd go for yellow and pink, for giant Disney character faces? Well, we don't blame you. And if you didn't believe a word of our April fool, we don't blame you either. There were some words of truth in there, however -- a new balloon, an illuminated balloon, no less...

Refurb roundup: Castle Bridge, Organ Music & Tea Cups

DLRP Today — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:59:49 +0000

The busy holiday weeks of Easter may be in full swing, but that hasn't stopped the refurbishments. Besides Disney Studio 1, the sparkling new Castle Bridge has been uncovered, the Tea Cups are taking a much-needed break and organ music is in the air...

1,690 Days later… The paint arrives for Disney Studio 1

DLRP Today — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:07:11 +0000

And this news isn't an April fool. But it is completely unbelievable -- after over 4 and a half years of being covered by advertisements and scaffolding; 20 months since the final refurbishment was due to begin, the return of Studio 1 is in sight.

PanoraMagique’s Mickey & friends makeover revealed

DLRP Today — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:51:51 +0000

Spot anything strange on the PanoraMagique webcam lately? Yes, the balloon's gone! But don't worry, it didn't fly away -- the discoloured, five-year-old helium balloon has been deflated ready for a fresh, new design... with Mickey & friends.

New Generation decoration mixes old habits, new ideas

DLRP Today — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:58:38 +0000

The New Generation Festival hasn't just arrived in new shows and events -- special decorations at Disneyland Park installed last week show that whilst old Disneyland Paris habits die hard, there are still new ideas to be tried out.

New Generation Festival Press Launch – In the Parks

DLRP Today — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:55:32 +0000

The glossy pictures and slick videos from the New Generation Festival launch paint the official picture of the weekend's press events, but what was it like actually being in the parks with all those press badges and event preparations? We're gonna take you there...

All Stars Showtime Express Spectacular – official video clips

DLRP Today — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:34:02 +0000

A couple more clips to finish up our selection of videos from the New Generation events now: The shiny, glossy official footage of both Disney All Stars Express (with WALL-E) and Disney Showtime Spectacular (with Mickey and the gang as Incredibles).

Tiana’s musical meeting, first parade – pictures and video

DLRP Today — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:56:25 +0000

Disney's latest royal couple have made their Disneyland Paris -- and worldwide Disney parade -- debut! Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen have commandeered the lead of the Dreams of Romance float and a new musical photo opportunity on Town Square.

Ratatouille en voiture – Stars ‘n’ Cars pictures, video

DLRP Today — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0000

From a Star Wars speedster to a Ratatouille roadster -- and what might be Disney's first "alcoholic" parade float. Get a taste of Rémy's all-new ride, just added to Disney's Stars 'n' Cars, in our platter of pictures and video!

New Generation Festival Press Launch – In Video

DLRP Today — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:17:55 +0000

You've seen the pictures -- and now, the New Generation Festival press launch in motion. For the first time, the Stunt Arena hosted a completely different kind of show -- Pixar Play Parade meets Cirque du Soleil... meets French Discotheque! The New Generation lands here...

New Generation Festival Press Launch – In Pictures

DLRP Today — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:26:25 +0000

Last Updated: 29/03 18:38pm. Disneyland Paris proudly claims that no less than 1500 invited guests were due to flood the resort this weekend for the New Generation Festival launch events. Not one of them? Follow our photo updates... Includes Adrien Brody, The Saturdays, launch show photos.

Showtime Spectacular in even more photos… and HD video!

DLRP Today — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:43:38 +0000

Full show video. What a difference a year makes. Remember the fuss this time last year, when the first photos and videos of 'It's Party Time' came rolling in? For this year's hub show, Disneyland Paris finally appears to have the "wow" it wants.

Disney All Stars Express rolls onto the parade route

DLRP Today — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:37:24 +0000

Third time's a charm: The "all new" Disney All Stars Express has made its debut at Disneyland Paris for the New Generation Festival, bringing several new characters to Disneyland Park for the first time. Pictures and videos here!

Andy’s first Tinkertoys constructed in Toy Story Playland

DLRP Today — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:51:46 +0000

Looks like Andy has arrived at Toy Story Playland, bringing with him a full set of Tinkertoys to be constructed along the land's future pathways -- the first (at least visible) standalone toys on the construction site.

Wallets at the ready, the New Gen merch has arrived

DLRP Today — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:13:25 +0000

With each new theme year, a whole new load of merchandise floods the Disneyland Paris boutiques. This year, more so than ever -- from popular faces like Mike Wazowski to perfect tie-ins like RC remote control cars, is this the most marketable event ever?

First look at Disney Showtime Spectacular on Central Plaza!

DLRP Today — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:49:30 +0000

Our friends at Photos Magiques have uploaded the first photos of Disney Showtime Spectacular, the all-new Central Plaza hub show, live from Disneyland Paris! After a year of tiresome party games, it's all-change -- change and change again!

Banners & marquees lead New Generation preparation

DLRP Today — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:54:02 +0000

Out with the old and in with the new: The first signs of the New Generation Festival's imminent landing are already visible around the resort, from -- you guessed it -- sky blue banners around the hub to a Monster repaint and the first boutique marquee.

Refurb roundup: Ears gone, banners gone, trees gone?!

DLRP Today — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:22:41 +0000

It's another packed refurbishment roundup from Disneyland Paris, as the park finally gets back to normality -- (almost) no Castle decorations, no Emporium decorations, no Main Street banners... hey, they've even taken the trees!