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Refurb roundup: Castle Bridge, Organ Music & Tea Cups

Saturday, 10th April 2010 13

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…

New Generation decoration mixes old habits, new ideas

Tuesday, 30th March 2010 10

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

Tuesday, 30th March 2010 0

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…

Disney All Stars Express rolls onto the parade route

Saturday, 27th March 2010 13

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!

Wallets at the ready, the New Gen merch has arrived

Friday, 26th March 2010 18

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?

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

Saturday, 20th March 2010 9

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!

A Disneyland Paris St Patrick’s Day in pictures

Saturday, 20th March 2010 3

On Wednesday, Disneyland Park turned green for St Patrick’s Day with a celebration of all things Irish (well, Guinness excluded), from the Lee-Byrne Academy dancers to The Pride of Murray Pipe Band. Ready for a whole lot of shamrocks?

New Generation in tasteful park decorations shocker

Thursday, 11th March 2010 12

As Sleeping Beauty Castle finally loses its Mickey’s Magical Party makeover (yes, it’s really gone!), we look ahead to what New Gen decorations may await… only to see some rather tasteful, not oversized nor identical, lamppost designs…

Refurb roundup: Town Square Photography shies away

Thursday, 4th March 2010 5

Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the parks. In Main Street, two prominent buildings are now “en réhab”, in Adventureland more of the crumbling terrain is being replaced and in Fantasyland an end date for the Castle Bridge is set.

Main Street’s Springtime windows span generations

Tuesday, 2nd March 2010 4

As a new season approaches, things happen like clockwork at Disneyland Paris. New advertising launches, new decorations appear (or thankfully in this case, disappear) and on Main Street USA, the quaint boutique windows prepare for Spring.

Refurb roundup: Disney Clothiers wrapped up

Tuesday, 16th February 2010 1

It’s time for another stroll around the current refurbishments of Disneyland Paris. Whilst Disney Clothiers, Ltd. on Main Street has been prepared for a scheduled freshening-up, the walls of the Castle bridge appear to have fallen and the TV Studios is missing finishing touches…

Thierry Marx whips up first batch of sweet treats

Tuesday, 10th November 2009 0

French celebrity chef Thierry Marx, tasked with bringing a whole new flavour to the art of theme park “street food”, gave a demonstration of his new treats during the Christmas launch events. Want to taste the first batch?

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Ice Palace in pictures

Monday, 9th November 2009 1

Update: Extra photos! Now to the main events: The return of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Town Square and the new interpretation of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s illumination, part of a new nighttime Party Time…

Contactless payments trial now at resort locations

Sunday, 18th October 2009 3

Testing of new contactless payments is now underway at several shops and restaurants across Disneyland Paris, allowing users to simply flash their card and pay instantly — grabbing a nice discount during the trail period, too.

First Tree Lighting Ceremony teaser released!

Saturday, 10th October 2009 3

The first winter chills creeping into the air, Disney have chosen the perfect time to stoke our anticipation for the Christmas season with a brand new publicity image for the return of the Tree Lighting Ceremony.