Saturday 30 June 2012
Disneyland report: New parade + evening show with pictures!
Dear reader,
Yes, I once
again went to Disneyland Paris.... And it was awesome! Because Disneyland celebrates
its 20th anniversary they have a new parade and a new evening show when the
park closes. Especially the latter is freaking awesome! :D They also have a new Park show: the Adventures of Tarzan.
As I have
already written so many Disneyland reports this blog post will be a bit
different. :) I have chosen to describe the new parade (with pictures) and
write a bit about the new evening show rather than tell you what we did, when
we did it and where we ate haha. Of course I will also write a short paragraph about
the things which I have bought ;).
The new Disneyland
parade 'The Magic of Disney', has some really great new wagons. Unfortunately,
quite a few of the wagons have remained the same, which was a bit of a letdown.
I really
loved the new opening wagon which features a miniature version of the Sleeping
Beauty castle as well as Cinderella's pumpkin carriage. I really loved Disney
for making the fairy Godmother (Cinderella), the Blue Fairy (from Pinocchio)
and Merlin (who is standing at the back of the wagon; The Sword in the Stone) part
of the parade.
The opening
wagon is followed by three carriages with Briar Rose and prince Philip
(Sleeping Beauty), Cinderella and her prince (has anyone ever noticed that the poor
guy doesn't even have a name? lol) and finally Snow White and her prince charming
(yep, another John Doe).
They are
followed by the old wagon on which all the princes and princesses used to
stand. This wagon now only features Ariel and prince Erick (The Little Mermaid),
Tiana and Navene (The Princess and the Frog) and Rapunzel and Flint. Sadly both
Aladdin and Jasmine and Beauty and the Beast are no longer part of the parade.
I really believe they deserved their own wagon, like they used to have in one
of the previous parades.
This wagon
was followed by four wagons which was part
of the previous parade. First there is the wagon which features Alice in
Wonderland at the front and Pinocchio at the back.
Followed by
the wagon which carries the Toy Story characters in the front and Winnie the
Pooh and his friends at the back.
Then along
came the (still very awesome) jungle wagon with the Lion King at the front and
Jungle Book at the back.
The next
cart has the Jolly Rodger with Peter Pan and Hook on it at the front and a
little carrousel for Mary Poppins at the back.
At the
close of the parade there was a new wagon for Mickey and his friends. I really
like what they did with this wagon... Just look at all the Phantasia references!
:D
I really
think it a pity that there is no longer a villains wagon; the only two villain
that are still part of the parade are the Queen of Hearts and Captain Hook.
So
basically Disney did a very smart thing: they have reduced the number of
characters (and with that have reduced the costs) and still managed to maintain
the length of the parade. I still really think it's a pity that only halve of
the parade is new, but I guess it cannot be helped; Disney is also suffering because
of the economic recession.
Well then,
how about that evening show? The first night we did not have the greatest view
as we were standing slightly to the side of the castle. In order to enjoy this
show to its full potential you really have to stand right in front of the
castle; preferably a bit to the back. The show is projected onto the castle and
two water walls at the left- and the right side of the castle which are created
with the help of a water organ. The show really is worth staying in the park
for and I really do think it's even more awesome than the Fantillusion parade (the
light parade, which unfortunately, had to make room for this night time
spectacular). I really don't want to give away too much for those who still
want to see this... I have inserted a youtube video below with the entire show! :)
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE THE SHOW BEFORE YOU HAVE BEEN TO DISNEY YOURSELF DO NOT CLICK THE YOUTUBE VIDEO!
The new
park show The Adventures of Tarzan really surpassed my expectations. I just
expected your average show that tells the story of how Tarzan met Jane etc.
However, this show was definitely NOT average! Disney actually went as far as
to hire acrobats to hang around in ropes, to jump off a cliff.... They even
inserted a trapeze act! So if you go to Disney this is a definite must see!!!!
Well then,
we are now finally getting to the good part; what did I buy? :P Well not that
much this time. I actually wanted to get a snowglobe, but unfortunately, they
no longer sell it. I will attempt to purchase it online, but I have small hopes
for it, as it is no longer being produced. I did, however, buy this really
awesome travel mug from Alice in Wonderland:
I also
bought this really cute set of earrings:
I bought a lot
of things for other people, but of course I cannot place that here for now.
^__^" I wouldn't want them to find out before I actually give it to them
hahaha.
So that was
my Disneyland report/ blog! The next blog will be a tips and tricks post on
Disneyland for those of you who wish to visit Disney in the near future :D.
Love,
Blacky
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