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St David ends the Magical Party with a bang

St David ends the Magical Party with a bang

Sunday, 7th March 2010 7

And 338 days later, Mickey’s Magical Party finally came to an end. The year had its last hurrah just hours ago as the St David’s Welsh Festival fireworks lit up the night sky… one last chance for the departing theme year to spoil your photos!

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Ice Palace in pictures

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

Nostalgic return to Christmas past ahead

Nostalgic return to Christmas past ahead

Thursday, 8th October 2009 6

As the Christmas season at Disneyland Paris becomes ever more popular, so too it continues to retrace its steps — moving the Tree back to Town Square — and this year, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, too!

Halloween 2009 events roundup, party surprises

Halloween 2009 events roundup, party surprises

Tuesday, 6th October 2009 10

It has begun. The orange paint, the age-old decorations, the party nights and all the extra atmosphere: Here’s everything you need to know about Disney’s Halloween Festival 2009.

More New Generation Festival event images

More New Generation Festival event images

Sunday, 13th September 2009 0

From the future Princess Tiana in Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade to Rémy and Emile in Disney’s Stars ‘n’ Cars, here’s the next set of brand new visuals for 2010’s New Generation Festival.

Time to Party – new CD album, new music!

Time to Party – new CD album, new music!

Monday, 7th September 2009 1

Disney music fans, take note — a brand new CD album is now available at Disneyland Paris! Even more impressive, this isn’t just a 96th re-release of the ‘En Musique’ discs — it’s a brand new collection of mostly brand new music. Want a listen?

Disney’s New Generation Festival: 2010 details leaked

Disney’s New Generation Festival: 2010 details leaked

Wednesday, 12th August 2009 14

MAJOR NEWS: the 2010 theme year for Disneyland Paris has been revealed! After the very classic characters of Mickey’s Magical Party, next year will aim to bring a breath of fresh air — and the start of a whole new Disney generation…

It’s Party Time… until August 2010?

It’s Party Time… until August 2010?

Tuesday, 11th August 2009 1

Though Mickey’s Magical Party has been advertised as “for a limited time only” from the start, that may not be the case after all. New casting calls reveal that one part of this party, at least, will continue way beyond the scheduled end date…

Halloween ‘09 press release, website and rumours

Halloween ‘09 press release, website and rumours

Wednesday, 5th August 2009 1

As the official website for the 2009 Disney’s Halloween Festival launches, we take a look through the full press release — and a few fresh rumours — for the season, charting its new and returning events, from the Pumpkin Men to Jack Skellington.

Did we miss anything..?

Did we miss anything..?

Friday, 31st July 2009 3

Last update, the festivities of Mickey’s Magical Party had scarcely begun. Buffalo Bill entertained the masses without a mouse, the nearest Starbucks was over at Val d’Europe and the name of this place we love was Disneyland Resort Paris. So… did we miss anything?

Hub pathway modifications finished

Hub pathway modifications finished

Sunday, 22nd March 2009 7

Along with the completion of the new Central Plaza Stage, Disneyland Park is now ready to welcome you back to its famous — and now slightly re-Imagineered — hub pathways…

New Central Plaza Stage complete!

New Central Plaza Stage complete!

Sunday, 22nd March 2009 8

Sprawling across the hub like some kind of medieval battlements, the new Central Plaza Stage has now been completed, uncovered and inaugurated, ready for the Party to begin.

Mickey Star winners chosen for opening ceremony

Mickey Star winners chosen for opening ceremony

Sunday, 22nd March 2009 5

“You’ve been chosen to dance with Mickey at Disneyland Paris!” Four lucky children were chosen as winners of the Mickey Star competition this week, earning the chance to open the year-long celebration.

Subtler balloons continue to re-market the Party

Subtler balloons continue to re-market the Party

Sunday, 22nd March 2009 0

Whilst the original marketing visuals released for Mickey’s Magical Party last year were overloaded with colour, 2009 continues to bring a subtler, more “Disney” approach…

Central Plaza Stage rolls out the red carpet

Central Plaza Stage rolls out the red carpet

Monday, 9th March 2009 0

Work on the new Central Plaza Stage continues, with the final carpet top laid and its sides taking on more false panels inspired by the nearby Château…