Originally Posted By dagobert The wood has been removed a few years ago. I don't know why, but I think it has something to do with the ride operations.
Originally Posted By u k fan Here's hoping that one day they tear down that awful magic carpet spinner ride. It has no redeeming features, it's not pretty or whimsical and the views are dull. It's well past it's use by date!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Here's hoping that one day they tear down that awful magic carpet spinner ride.<<< I wouldn't count on that. WDSP is low on attractions and so they keep every ride. Even Armageddon is still open.
Originally Posted By u k fan Don't worry, I was only being silly! I don't think The Flying Carpets works in that space and is a pretty dull ride, but it's good enough for now. There are other areas they'll look at first. As the rest of the park improves it will start to look even worse though!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert Take a look at this wonderful new resort video trailer from DLP! <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dlrptoday.com/2014/06/05/disneyland-paris-keeps-the-magic-alive-in-perfect-new-resort-video-trailer/">http://www.dlrptoday.com/2014/...trailer/</a>
Originally Posted By u k fan That's a great trailer. Given DLP's track record you could be forgiven for thinking it was fan made if it weren't posted on their official channel!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Given DLP's track record you could be forgiven for thinking it was fan made if it weren't posted on their official channel!!!<<< So true. There are some great fanmade DLP videos out there. However in recent years DLP became more and more professional. Our last two DLP visits were great. The CMs were a lot better than in the years before, but I guess some American Disneyfans would still consider them unfriendly, since they are not as over-friendly as in Florida. Maintenance is still a problem, but even that got a lot better. I think DLP is on a good way. There is still a lot to do, but overall it's getting better.
Originally Posted By u k fan I agree. I know I moan about stuff, but it's only because I want things to get even better. I know where I'd rather be right now...!!!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt That particular video is far better than anything similar that I've seen for WDW or DLR over the past few years.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well Hank, I hate to remind you but most anything your precious WDW does is CRAP when compared to what the international Disney parks AND Anaheim do. >>> I know I moan about stuff, but it's only because I want things to get even better. I know where I'd rather be right now!!!<<< Diagon Alley??? But UK Fan.. don't feel bad or even feel like you have to apologize to anyone about that. I have been doing that very same thing for the past 2 decades, and has not gotten me anywhere, but still it's fun to remind the young pukes what Disney was like and what it should be doing instead.. And yes, I rather be at TDR right now. The only resort that gets it and does it right.
Originally Posted By u k fan <<<Diagon Alley???>>> The HP stuff does look very good, but I have next to no interest in Harry and Co. I'll only be visiting if I find myself nearby and certainly not making a special trip. I still think the crimes of WDSP on opening day make DCA's opening slate look like the gold standard of theme parks and yet because it's tucked away at DLP no one cares and it's frustrating!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>The HP stuff does look very good, but I have next to no interest in Harry and Co. I'll only be visiting if I find myself nearby and certainly not making a special trip.<<< We are visiting Universal next year and I'm not excited at all about HP. Most of the movies were bad and although I've read most books, I couldn't care less about the rides. I know they are designed beautifully, but since I'm not interested in the HP story, I don't care that much about the attractions either. >>>I still think the crimes of WDSP on opening day make DCA's opening slate look like the gold standard of theme parks and yet because it's tucked away at DLP no one cares and it's frustrating!!!<<< I think we all agree that WDSP ist still the worst Disney park, despite all the improvements in recent years.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Well Hank, I hate to remind you but most anything your precious WDW does is CRAP when compared to what the international Disney parks AND Anaheim do." Who is Hank? If you're talking to me I live in California and I haven't been to WDW in about 10 years.
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's a new pictorial update on DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.disneygazette.fr/gazette-saison-ete-nouveautes-rehabilitation-news-1535.html">http://www.disneygazette.fr/ga...535.html</a>
Originally Posted By u k fan Good to see lots going on. And yet all I can think is "Boy, that Sports Bar really is ugly"!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>And yet all I can think is "Boy, that Sports Bar really is ugly"!!!<<< I really like the Sports Bar. Of course it should be renovated, but they serve very good cocktails. Disney Village needs a proper Irish Pub.
Originally Posted By u k fan The Sports Bar has the dubious honour of being the place where some of my family used to buy cigarettes before they quit!!!
