Originally Posted By dagobert D&M has posted a new pictorial update about DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2014/09/disneyland-paris-update-part-one.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....one.html</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm surprised that DLP was so empty; it's also odd that Star Tours had a 40 minute wait, while Space Mountain was 20. I would have expected it to be the other way around I understand that they're currently dealing with unusually huge crowds for Ratatouille, but the wait time sign in that update looks really terrible. The merchandise cart seems like a good temporary substitute for the shop, but it looks like it could already use a fresh coat of paint. They must really be struggling with all the extra folks in WDSP
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>I'm surprised that DLP was so empty; it's also odd that Star Tours had a 40 minute wait, while Space Mountain was 20. I would have expected it to be the other way around<<< The holidays are over in Europe. So the attendance drops in September. >>>I understand that they're currently dealing with unusually huge crowds for Ratatouille, but the wait time sign in that update looks really terrible.<<< The sign looks bad, but it's just at the end of the line to give the visitors an impression of how long they have to wait. It must be placed right at the entrance to the Ratatouille area.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I understand the need for the sign, but I would think they could make a nicer one. Temporary events at the US parks often get decent signs (printed directly onto the backer board) on moveable poles, similar to what happens when they close an attraction for refurbishment. This looks like something left over from a cheap convention, and it appears to be falling apart
Originally Posted By dagobert Usually DLP does that too, at least they had a nice sign for TOT. Hopefully they come up with a more beautiful sign for Rat as well.
Originally Posted By u k fan It looks like they are using a temporary sign for Crush as well. And the wheels on that merchandise cart are terrible. Unless I was on a VERY relaxed schedule I don't think I could ever see my self waiting 130 minutes for any attraction!!!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yah, unless every single attraction in the park had a wait that long, I don't see me waiting 130 minutes either. If I was in a rush, it would be a waste of time, and if I was trying to do things at a relaxed pace, I don't think I would want to wait around that long; I'd rather float from one place to the next : /
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Unless I was on a VERY relaxed schedule I don't think I could ever see my self waiting 130 minutes for any attraction!!!<<< I wouldn't wait that long in Paris, but I would wait that long for IJA in Anaheim and for several rides at TDR.
Originally Posted By dagobert Disney Gazette has posted a new pictorial update about DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.disneygazette.fr/gazette-apercu-halloween-noel-2014-jeu-crush-coaster-newport-bay-club-news-1557.html">http://www.disneygazette.fr/ga...557.html</a> The Molly Brown looks terrible again. There must be something wrong with the water. The ship was refurbed two years ago.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow, the lower part of the Molly Brown really does look bad. I wonder what's going on with it. I wonder if the deck space that the guests use also has issues; it looks okay in the photos, but it's from a distance The hotels seem to be coming along nicely. The fresh colors really seem to make them feel alive again It's crazy that 2015 merchandise is already in stores, but I guess we're getting close to that time of year. The other merchandise shown all looks really nice; much better (and more attraction/area-specific) than what's being sold in the US
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Wow, the lower part of the Molly Brown really does look bad. I wonder what's going on with it. I wonder if the deck space that the guests use also has issues; it looks okay in the photos, but it's from a distance<<< In January the ship's guest decks looked great. I guess the lower part got worse over summer. >>> (and more attraction/area-specific) than what's being sold in the US<<< DLP didn't sell that kind of stuff until 2012. Then they opened up to the fans and they demanded more attraction specific merchandise. Hopefully DLP continues that way.
Originally Posted By u k fan The Molly Brown really is looking bad. I have to admit, I'd miss the atmosphere she brings, but I wouldn't miss the ride itself if she was shuttered. I find it the most boring thing to do in DLP!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert DLP might get Star Tours II for its 25th birthdaz in 2017. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2014/09/12/disney-planning-new-star-wars-attraction-for-paris-park/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/cs...is-park/</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros ^^That would make sense with what we've heard from Iger, but I'm still not convinced. Star Tours has its own little corner of Discoveryland, which could make for a nice mini-land if they did some stuff to it (I assume that all that outdoor overflow queue space never gets used) and could possibly extend along the route to Fantasyland Then again, that article repeatedly referred to DLRP as Euro Disney, so I'm not sure it has much credibility. It's only been 20 years since they changed the name...
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>^^That would make sense with what we've heard from Iger, but I'm still not convinced. Star Tours has its own little corner of Discoveryland, which could make for a nice mini-land if they did some stuff to it (I assume that all that outdoor overflow queue space never gets used) and could possibly extend along the route to Fantasyland<<< There have already been some rumours about a SW Miniland at DLP. That land would have included ST:II, the Cantina and a Jedi Training Academy. I would already be happy with ST:II. >>>Then again, that article repeatedly referred to DLRP as Euro Disney, so I'm not sure it has much credibility. It's only been 20 years since they changed the name...<<< The author claims himself to be a Disney expert and then he can't get the names right. Maybe he was referring to the company Euro Disney SCA?
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Tom Wolber has started in his role as Président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Euro Disney S.C.A., the holding company and Euro Di sney Associés S.C.A., the operating company of Disneyland® Paris.<<< <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/CORP/EN/Neutral/Images/uk-2014-09-15-tom-wolber-president-euro-disney-sas.pdf">http://corporate.disneylandpar...-sas.pdf</a> I really hope that he improves the maintenance of the resort.
Originally Posted By u k fan I've always been impressed with the way DLP integrates Fantasyland and Discoveryland in that it doesn't as I feel that it's one of MK's biggest failings. The overflow path between the lands would make a good entrance to the ST miniland though. Perhaps Repunzel's tower could be backed by an Ewok house on the other side?!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert It seems that DLP has got a new news website. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneylandparis-news.com/en/">http://disneylandparis-news.com/en/</a>
Originally Posted By u k fan Is it an official site? I couldn't get it to open properly on my phone!!!
