Originally Posted By davewasbaloo The Nautilis is a great walk through. Not an e ticket, but it does feel real. Be sure to watch the squid attack. Some people are disappointed, but I love it. It's a tribute to DL's opening day attraction, and this one feels real. I love it. I do agree with UKFAN, stay away from the food in Discoveryland, it's terrible.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Just to show how long it's been since I last went, I really enjoyed the Mulan show. The one bad memory I have though was leaving my hat there. I got the hat back, but one of the pins on it was gone: the one I got at the gate on opening day, 12 April 1992.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Star Tours is like the US versions, but you may get a kick out of it in French. If Fantillusion is on while you are there, please be sure to see it. It's no MSEP, but it is still very good. For the best show, stand near the castle.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I used to love Mulan as well. we must have seen it about 20 times!!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I forgot, my favorite restaurants in the park are the Silver Spur in Frontierland (though for a canadian, you might want to pass - Grilled Meats in a cattleman's club), Walt's and Plaza Garden's (wonderful buffet with a great back story).
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I can't imagine someone being dissappointed with the Nautilus walk-though. It's fantastic! I guess if you're not a fan of the movie it's not exciting, but it certainly realistic and well done.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo As for the Studios, we really enjoy it and can take all day to see it (2 last trip), but we are wierd and take our time. The don't misses are Cinemagique, Motor's Action (although you can skip it if you have seen it in WDW), and the band in Studio 1. The Tram Tour is ok, animation is weaker than DCA's version, but it's ok too. Animagique is great for kids. I prefer Paris' Rock N Roller. I love Armageddon, but I think I'm totally alone in this opinion. It's similar to Backdraft at USH. We never eat in this park opting for the Village instead.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo In the Village, do not miss Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. This is my fav DLP attraction and my fav Dinner show anywhere!!!!! 90 mins of rodeo fun, Buffalo and Native American indian dances all harking back to the real William Cody's visit to Paris in the 19th Century. I absolutely love this show!!!! At one point it was considered as a part of Buffalo Junction, the never built moderate between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness at WDW - but that's another story.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I recommend dining at either Annette's, King Ludwigs or the Steak House in the village. All three are excellent, or for character dining, there is Cafe Mickey, but the food is so, so. You are much better off with a character breakfast at Plaza Gardens before opening if you want the character thing.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo For hotels to dine at - I recommend either restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel (but they are expensive). The California Grill is a great splurge however, better than any of WDW's restaurant's IMHO, and almost as good as the Napa Rose at DL. Both Restaurants at the Hotel New York are excellent, and the Parkside Diner is excellent value. The Yacht Club at the Newport Bay is great if you like Seafood. And both restaurants at the Sequoia Lodge are good, but the Hunter's Grill is especially good if you like your meat - skewers at your table - yum. If on a budget - recommend La Fuente del Oro for Mexican, Cowboy Cookout BBQ (often with live music) and Pizzaria Belle Notte (as you can see UKFAN and I have similar tastes)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Be sure to explore Boot Hill near PM and listen. See if you can find the see saw rock and treasure in Adventure Isle Look out for the Evil Queen in FL Go and see if you can watch the grand opening of the "New" Statue of Liberty somewhere. Have a shave and a haircut in Main Street. Try the fresh made candy in Main Street too. Listen out at the dentist. Oh, I wish I had more time to reply, but I am at work. Have a great trip. Bon Voyage!!!!! Only 143 days to our next Disney jaunt - WDW. Too long from now.
Originally Posted By leemac My word! What a wealth of knowledge! This is what makes LP so great! Rob & Holly have an awesome time. I'm just sorry we couldn't come out to DLP to show you around but Lindsay and I are out at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Originally Posted By u k fan I completely forgot about about Alice's Curious Labyrinth! I was trying to think of unique attractions and that just completely passed me by! It's interesting that Dave and I share similar tastes in restaurants. If it's not too late now, just to add that the Kyriad is a very nice hotel to stay in. I stayed there last year and thought the room we were in was lovely. It was bright and spacious and my only negative about the hotel was that the breakfast was not worth what they charge. I would skip it if I stayed there again. The walk is about 30 minutes from Disney Village. I know because I missed the last bus once! And I had a child in tow. It is do-able, but only if absolutely necessary. Have a great trip!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo BTW - to follow UKFAN's advice - if you want breakfast and pass the hotel (advisable), the best places are McDonald's (really cheap compared to everywhere else) or the Bakery on Main Street. Also, Plaza Gardens does a wonderful character breakfast.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "It's interesting that Dave and I share similar tastes in restaurants." I'm glad I was able to introduce you to a number of them. Shame you didn't find your love of Buffalo Bill's. If the kids were older, we would go every time. We've been 10 times, and I'm still not tired of it!!!! I wish I could guide you folks around the parks. But sadly 3 days would not be enough for the Baloo tour - eh UKFAN, Smedley???
Originally Posted By thenurmis Thank you, thank you thank you!!! You are so right Lee, this is what makes LP so wonderfull. You guys have made my trip, and I havn't even left yet. ( 3 more days of w a i t i n g tick tock tick tock...I think you know the feeling.)
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Just to add to Dave's McDonald's suggestion the breakfast menu is quite different in France so do not be put off with the fact they are everywhere we were plesantly surprised when we went last trip haveing avoided it for so long.
Originally Posted By u k fan I usually go to the Bakery on Main St for breakfast and eat it while I'm waiting for rope drop!!!
Originally Posted By irishfan Wow, I think Dave has said pretty much everything that needs to be said!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well, are the Nurmis' back yet. I am dying to hear your thoughts and trip report!!!
