Originally Posted By barboy Just recently my wife and I decided to try our luck in Paris so naturally Disneyland Resort Paris here we come. This is the missing piece of the Disney theme park puzzel. We are ready to join the elite ranks of TDLFAN and Co. who have "hit for the cycle"(to borrow a baseball phrase). We should be in western Europe from April 19 to May 1 and I can drop in the Dis Resort Paris any 3 of those days. 2 questions: how would you assess the crowd factor on weekdays and more importantly the prospects of Space Mnt., BTM, Phantom Manor being operational; have you heard any news on the refurb. schedule about those 3 attractions? (I checked the Dis Resort Paris official site but it doesn't spell anything out in April-- just park hours) Also, are you still interested in Amsterdam? How about you X, can you make it to Amsterdam the second part of April? Yes, it is short notice but I need a vacation badly after tax season.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi Barboy, hopefully I can indeed help. As for crowds. The quietest days are Tuesday and Thursday. Followed by Monday. Wednesday is not bad, but a lot of French schools have the day off or half a day so it can get busy. Friday is nearly as bad as weekend days. Hope that helps. The worst queues tend to be for Big Thunder, Peter Pan, Dumbo and the Lion King Stage Show. Also, Space Mountain ebs and flows. If you are interested in experiencing DLP's fantasyland, I would head there for ropedrop or alternatively Big Thunder. Everything else should be manageable provided there are no school holidays anywhere. In terms of planned closures/refurbs, I understand there will be few closures. The Mark Twain will be down from the 28th onwards, but the Molly Brown will be returning for the first time since the fire. Amsterdam is a maybe, but the timing is not great given work and family committments. Maybe though, keep me in the loop. Also, it would need to be a weekend. While at DLP, the do not misses include all the e-tickets (except the terrible Indy Coaster). The Castle Gallery and Dungeon with Dragon. Be sure to dine at Walts. Explore the caves of Adventureland. Don't miss the Lion King and Tarzan Stage shows (much better than anything in WDW except "Finding Nemo". In the Studios, do not miss Cinemagique. Also, you will be able to experience the new parade!!! Very cool. If you need anything else, let me know. Also, check through this section for my dining guide and other tips.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I was going to suggest some fun bars in Amsterdam barboy, but I see you have a wife. So never mind.
Originally Posted By barboy TDLFAN, by "fun bars" do you mean gay or straight singles bars? Or do you mean the "hash bars"? Just curious. dave, I owe you big time for your invaluable info. THANK YOU! And I'll keep you posted if and when I can secure passage and lodging across the Atlantic. We are in the early planning stages and to complicate this trip I am looking to stop off in the Wash. DC area to stay with my brother for 6 nights and hit Bush Gardens Williamsburg, some Civil War battlefields and the Smithsonian museums. We'll be coming from San Francisco.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDLFAN, by "fun bars" do you mean gay or straight singles bars? Or do you mean the "hash bars"? Just curious.<< I am yet to go to a "fun" straight bar, so let me leave it at that. And by the lights of me... what is a "hash bar"?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I don't know TDLFAN - I thought House of Blues is a pretty fun bar, along with Cayote Ugly in Las Vegas. As for brown cafes, they will sell marijuana in roll ups or in food products.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN House of Blues...fun? Boyfriend...you need to go out with me on a "boys' night out" one of these days... especially in Amsterdam. I will show you fun..and since you call yourself "bear".. you can trust me on this.. you'll love it!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Dream on amigo (though I am sure we would have a fun night out, not in that way).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>What would Gfan say ;-)<< Well, this is what he said, "I'll hold him down while you shave him".
Originally Posted By Mr X ***How about you X, can you make it to Amsterdam the second part of April? Yes, it is short notice but I need a vacation badly after tax season.*** Thanks for the invite, sounds great! <--(now where'd I put that lottery ticket...hmmm)
Originally Posted By Mr X All the time you spent in Amsterdam and you never heard of a hash bar?? Wow. Thought everyone knew about those! "by the lights of me"...lol.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Would you care to explain what a hash bar is? Send me an email, and I will tell you if I have been to one or not.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hash bars, or brwon cafes sell marijuana in tobacco or food for for consumtion on the premises. I hear the chocolate hash cake is delishious, but I have never partaken (though I have had a normal cup of coffee in one to soak in the cultural ambience).
Originally Posted By Mr X "hash" = short for "hashish"...they also call em "coffee shops", I believe. Right Dave?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I had normal coffee - only drug in it is caffiene, and it tasted like most dutch coffee, light and smooth.
Originally Posted By Mr X lol. Yes I know you had "normal" coffee. I was just wondering if those places actually had GOOD coffee, or if it was just a front (like, instant coffee with powdered cream ).
