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Disneyland Paris: November 2012

Thursday, 15th November

Several years ago, my sister and I were due to stay at the Newport Bay Hotel but we were upgraded to the Disneyland Hotel.  A package deal with two free nights meant I could just about justify staying there again! 

A quick bite to eat and drink at Planet Hollywood before checking in.

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

What better way to start my Christmas trip than by meeting Santa Goofy!

Santa Goofy

Jack Skellington & Sally - the line wasn't too long but these too certainly like to talk! I pity the Cast Member trying to keep them in check. Whilst Jack was out every day during my trip, this was the only time I saw Sally so glad I stuck it out!

Jack Skellington & Sally

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Decorations - the Castle covered with lights is one of the most beautiful sights at Disneyland Paris and I was worried whether Dreams would affect this.  Fortunately, the Castle was still lit up each night.

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Christmas Decorations

Christmas Decorations

Gingerbread house at the Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

After watching Dreams, I went for a wander around Disney Village to find somewhere to eat but not surprisingly everywhere was packed so headed back to the hotel to get a snack from Cafe Fantasia.

Cafe Fantasia @ The Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

Friday, 16th November

Christmas decorations in the Disneyland Hotel.

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

Meeting Pluto after breakfast.

Pluto

As usual, I took advantage of Extra Magic Hours to ride Peter Pan's Ride & Dumbo, followed by a visit to my favourite dragon.

Dumbo The Flying Elephant

La Tanière du Dragon

Having wandered about the gallery in Sleeping Beauty Castle, I was amused to find Maleficent's friend Diablo keeping an eye over the castle!

Diablo watching over Sleeping Beauty Castle

I think this may be the one mode of transportation at Disneyland Paris I've yet to take.

Horse-Drawn Streetcar

Winnie the Pooh.

Winnie the Pooh

"it's a small world Celebration".

Cinderella at the Princess Pavilion.

Cinderella

The Christmas Cavalcade was running three times a day.

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

While the other princesses were tucked away in the Princess Pavilion, poor Belle had to brave the cold outside!

Belle

Lunch at Walts. As I was sat by the window, I was able to catch the Cavalcade going past. Note the Disney "snow"!

Walts - An American Restaurant

Christmas Cavalcade

Walts - An American Restaurant

Walts - An American Restaurant

I'd seen some great photos online of characters in their Christmas outfits at Santa's Grotto in Frontierland. I was disappointed not to see Eeyore but I guess you can't have everything.

Tigger

Pluto

Minnie Mouse

Piglet

The weather was pretty gloomy for most of my trip but there was a brief spell with sunshine on blue skies!

"it's a small world"

Christmas Decorations

Main Street USA

Main Street USA

Main Street Station

Meeting Mickey Mouse. I just can't resist getting photos of him in this location!

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse

Over to Frontierland - Zero keeps an eye on Jack Skellington's line!

Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Location

Phantom Manor

Phantom Manor

Phantom Manor

Phantom Manor

Time for Disney Magic on Parade! again. I still find this to be a disappointing parade for the Park's 20th Anniversary, with the majority of the floats remaining from Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade. Parades are one of my favourite things to watch and I'll usually camp out for ages beforehand to get a good spot but I didn't bother watching this again during the remainder of my stay.

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Evening meal at Cafe Mickey.

Pinocchio

Mickey Mouse

Pluto

The revamped Disney Fashion in Disney Village has become one of my favourite places to photograph.

Disney Fashion

Disney Fashion

Disney Fashion

Disney Fashion

It was a very foggy evening.

World of Disney

An unexpected Hidden Mickey!

Legends Europe

Saturday, 17th November

Aside from a one day Saturday visit to the Park a few years ago to see the Christmas Parade, I've always avoided booking over a weekend because of the additional crowds.  This photo of the queue for Pirates probably explains why! Fortunately, this was just fine.

Minnie's turn to meet guests at the Disneyland Hotel.

Minnie Mouse

Disneyland Hotel

A quick visit to the Walt Disney Studios Park.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Walt Disney Studios Park

Mickey Mouse

Then back to Disneyland Park.

Duffy

Another viewing of the Christmas Cavalcade.

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Jack was still busy hamming it up!

Jack Skellington

At the time of writing, this is the most popular photo on this site.

Belle

One more viewing of the Christmas Cavalcade! I used to focus solely on the Disney characters but now I try to focus equally on the other cast performers.

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

That being said, I can never resist Mickey & Minnie!

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin is one of those attractions which is easy to miss, tucked away just as you enter Adventureland.

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin

Right next door is the boutique, La Girafe Curieuse, a perfect example of Disney's attention to detail.

La Girafe Curieuse

Lunch at the Blue Lagoon.

The Blue Lagoon

Then back for my first proper wander around the Studios this trip. As many websites/twitter feeds noted at the time, Christmas decorations in this park were somewhat lacking.

"Partners"

I finally made it on to Toy Soliders Parachute Drop - note that there's a single rider line for this attraction.

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop

Christmas Chipmunks!

Chip

Dale

Back to the hotel to see the characters afternoon appearance.

Pinocchio

Pluto & Minnie Mouse

My new purchase relaxing in the hotel!

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

Back to enjoy the Park at night.

Main Street Station

Orbitron

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

"it's a small world"

Adventure Isle

Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing

A trip to Phantom Manor.

Phantom Manor

I did really like the Christmas decorations around the Hub this year but do wish the Castle has stayed lit up for longer. I was asked to take a photo for a couple of people and the lights went out just as I was about to take it.

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Christmas Decorations

Main Street USA

Main Street USA

Disneyland Hotel

Back to Cafe Fantasia!

Cafe Fantasia @ The Disneyland Hotel

More decorations in this one shot that in the whole of Walt Disney Studios Park...

Disneyland Hotel

Sunday 18th November

Giant Advent Calendar in the Disneyland Hotel.

Disneyland Hotel

It was a miserable wet day but the Christmas decorations brightened the Park up.

The Old Mill

Heading for the exit through Discovery Arcade, I came across Minnie on the hunt for a dry place to meet guests!

Minnie Mouse

Back to the Studios and one of my favourite attractions. I've ridden most of the rides som many times that I don't mind if if I have to guess them a miss because of long queues etc but I always try to visit the Tower of Terror at least once. Aside from the ride itself, I just love the detail - and that's without even being able to appreciate all the Twilight Zone prop references!

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Aside from the Tower, Toon Studio is one of my favourite places to take photos in the Studios.

Monsters, Inc Scream Academy

Monsters, Inc Scream Academy

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Toy Story Playland

Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin

Toy Story Playland

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Yes, I still wish this was in front of the Castle.

"Partners"

Still raining. Spot Mickey heading for a break!

Place des Frères Lumière

Place des Frères Lumière

Back to the Park and a trip on Le Pays de Contes de Fées, which appeared to be having some technical difficulties. I'd decided to video the ride and ended up with about 5 minutes sat along side the "Night at Bald Mountain" display!

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

I dare say the version of Prince Eric's castle in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is slightly more impressive than this one! But my main problem remains that Ariel is only shown as bubbles!

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

I do not need to hear this music again, thank you!

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

I hadn't actually appreciated how detailed Beast's Castle is. Check out the full size photo at the source and note all the gargoyles etc.

Le Pays de Contes de Fées

Casey Jr - le Petit Train du Cirque

Yes, it's time for the Cavalcade again. Well, it did run three times a day.

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Christmas Cavalcade

Donald enduring Disney snow and real rain!

Christmas Cavalcade

An early lunch to try and beat the queue at the Lucky Nugget Saloon. I've only eaten there once before, when it was still a character buffet but was lured back by the new set menu. I'd definitely recommend the food and of course it's in a lovely setting too.

The Lucky Nugget Saloon

Back to the Studios to see the Disney Stars'n'Cars Parade but first a visit with Buzz.

Buzz Lightyear

Still raining...

A musical Christmas overlay for the parade but aside from that, no change.

Eeyore finishing up his meet and greet at the Disneyland Hotel.

Eeyore

Toy Soldier

Chip & Dale

A reminder which country we're in at the Storybook Store.

The Storybook Store Window Display

The Storybook Store Window Display

Up next, my first visit to the Studios after dark!

Walt Disney Studios Park

Photo location inside Studio 1.

Studio 1

Studio 1

"Partners"

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Detail inside the Tower's gift shop.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Frankenweenie merchandise.

Frankenweenie Merchandise

I fully intended to see Cinemagique this trip. I failed.

CineMagique

Christmas!!

Walt Disney Studios Park

A wander around the gorgeous Art Deco style building housing World of Disney.

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

Finally, back to the hotel for a very expensive, but delicious meal at the California Grill.

California Grill @ The Disneyland Hotel

California Grill @ The Disneyland Hotel

California Grill @ The Disneyland Hotel

A display of the gorgeous retro 20th Anniversary merchandise in Mickey's Boutique. I kept popping back in there as I was trying to decide whether or not to buy a Swarovski Tinker Bell necklace! In the end I managed to resist.

Disneyland Hotel - 20th Anniversary Merchandise

Monday, 19th November

Main Street USA

As usual, preferring to take photographs than get a bad score on Buzz Lightyear's Laser Blast!

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

WALL·E & Eve Photo Location

Auberge de Cendrillon

Cinderella Fountain

Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains

Fantasyland

An early visit to Princess Pavilion to beat the queues!

Cinderella

Braving Alice's Labyrinth

Alice's Curious Labyrinth

Alice's Curious Labyrinth

Alice's Curious Labyrinth

Alice's Curious Labyrinth

20th Anniversary meal at Cafe Hyperion.

20th Anniversary Meal

Snails on the Castle turret - another of those Disney details!

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Merlin l'Enchanteur

One last visit with Belle.

Belle

As I was leaving Casey Junior, I saw a group of characters heading past!

Eeyore

Donald Duck

Pluto

Chip & Dale

Time for one last drink at Cafe Fantasia.

Cafe Fantasia @ The Disneyland Hotel

Cafe Fantasia @ The Disneyland Hotel

Cafe Fantasia @ The Disneyland Hotel

Almost time to leave for the Eurostar. But first a wander around World of Disney.

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Park

World of Disney

World of Disney

Love these dolls!

World of Disney

World of Disney

World of Disney

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...with Mickey & Friends

Annette's Diner

Until next time...

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