Disneyland Paris Update : A Frozen Magic Kingdom

How cold is it at Disneyland Paris Magic Kingdom right now, you ask? Well, as you'll see on the pictures below: that cold. Really really cold. So cold that i'm very happy that David from the excellent Ravenswood Manor web site sent me these great pictures so i don't have to go there to shoot them myself!

And David's pictures are beautiful: Above and below Big Thunder Mountain under snow and ice - even the Rivers of the Far-West are frozen!





Not so far from BTM, the Colonel Hathi Pizza Outpost in Adventureland is far from tropical temperatures...



...And in Fantazyland the entrance of It's a Small World Celebration is also covered by snow.



However, as cold as the temperatures are right now in Paris, it's also the best time to shoot amazing pictures of the park so don't hesitate to go at DLP!

As promise i will post later this week another DLP update about the future of the resort, but in the meantime don't forget to check the offer below about the great Disneyland Paris book if you don't own it yet!

Again, many thanks to David, make sure to check his fantastic web site about DLP Big Thunder mountain and Phantom Manor HERE


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All Pictures: copyright David "Ravenswood"

Lovely Hong Kong Disneyland Christmas Ad and Lights of Winter opening video

Hong Kong Disneyland released today a very nice Christmas Ad video, different but as nice, as poetic, as the other It's a Small World Christmas Ad video released by Disney Parks last week.

In the HKDL Ad that you will see below, two Eskimos characters from It's A Small World escape the attraction and discover the magic of the park during Christmas season. Don't miss it, it's lovely, really!



The next video shows the first show of Lights of Winter illumination on Main Street & HKDL Castle



Picture and video: copyright Disney - Hong Kong Disneyland

Snowflakes Fall Early This Year at Hong Kong Disneyland !

Christmas at Hong Kong Disneyland will begin earlier this year as the Park transforms into A Sparkling Christmas – A Winter Wonderland. From November 20 to January 3, a Christmas celebration full of whimsical fun is ready to delight Guests and their loved ones in this special holiday season. As snowflakes drift softly onto Main Street U.S.A., families and friends will be dazzled by the new festivities Lights of Winter and it’s a small world christmas, as well as the enchanting Sparkling Castle Lights.

Sarah Fox, Director of Marketing, Product Strategy, of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (below) explained the details of ”A Sparkling Christmas – A Winter Wonderland”: “Disney Parks have a rich legacy of Christmas traditions with over 50 years of experience. We have been celebrating Christmas with Guests around the world since 1955. This year, with our trademark dedication to details and quality entertainment production, we have created A Sparkling Christmas – A Winter Wonderland. From a snowflake to the Sparkling Castle, we want to make sure our Guests can experience the authenticity of a Holiday Celebration.”




A Sparkling Christmas Brings Everyone Closer in All New Winter Wonderland

Lights of Winter

The all new Lights of Winter will ignite Guests’ senses with a mesmerizing combination of snowflakes, lights and music. In a magnificent procession set to yuletide music, giant snowflakes and Christmas lights will be illuminated along Main Street U.S.A. Alluring winter spirits performers will be sparkling all the way to Sleeping Beauty Castle, culminating in the splendor of Sparkling Castle Lights to set every heart aglow.



Celebrate Christmas with it’s a small world fun!

A whole new world of Christmas fun will await Guests at it’s a small world christmas! Guests can capture unique holiday memories at six giant winter scene pop-up cards; or enjoy the glittering courtyard decorations. Together everyone can sail into the new whimsical setting and say hi to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Be sure to check the 38 Disney Characters out as to see how they celebrate Christmas in their own way!



Christmas on Main Street U.S.A

From the glistening 60-foot tall Christmas tree in Town Square to the frozen garlands and icicles, the true spirit of Christmas lingers on snowy Main Street U.S.A. Whether it’s strolling down the picturesque street or listening to beautiful Christmas carols, every moment at Main Street Christmas is magical for Guests and their loved ones.

The spectacular “Let It Snow” Christmas Parade will spread the yuletide merriment as hundreds of dancers in grand costumes stage a glittering performance in the snow. The high-energy parade cheers the Guests to celebrate Christmas together on Main Street U.S.A.!

Look through the special Hologram Viewer to see all the lights transformed into magically glowing Christmas effects. From the Sparkling Castle Lights to the lights of Main Street U.S.A. and even the fireworks, you’ll see the romance of Christmas lights like you’ve never seen them before.



Completing the Christmas celebration…

Hong Kong Disneyland has prepared over 140 exclusive Christmas merchandise for Guests to take home the magic of Christmas. Wonderful festival of foods will be available at the Park and the two Disney-themed hotels. Guests can enjoy a happy Christmas meal, seasonal snacks, a festive turkey dinner or Christmas tea buffet with family and friends. They can also extend the yuletide cheer with a stay at one of the two award-winning Disney-themed hotels starting at HK$699 per Guest and enjoy a sparkling Christmas at the Park.



"Christmas has always been a very important time of the year for the people of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Disneyland is having the Holiday Celebration earlier and longer this year for a 45-day period,” said Frederick Chan, Director of Marketing, Hong Kong Business, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. “To further spread the merriment, the Park will leverage popular platforms among Young Adult Guests including Facebook, iphone, and YouTube, in addition to deploying the traditional channels such as newspapers, magazines, TV, and outdoor advertising”.


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All pictures: copyright Disney - Hong Kong Disneyland

It's a Small World Ad video celebrate children of all nations

Disney Parks has released a really nice advertising video for the Christmas season of It's a Small World. Frankly, it's done with tenderness and it reproduces perfectly the childhood spirit of the attraction. This reminds me that "It's a Small World Celebration", a kind of Christmas version of IASW will begin at DLP November 21st!

Last wednesday you saw my article on the Neverland theme park project, but as you will see this Ad also have some Peter Pan spirit. Enjoy!




Picture and video: copyright Disney

Remembering the original It's a Small World...

Let's end this "It's a Small World new opening" week-end with a look back to the past, to the very first version as guests saw it in 1964 New York World's Fair.

Those of you who regrets the first version or disapprove with the new additions will be pleased to see the original one once again!

But first, here is Walt himself and the inauguration of the attraction at Disneyland, thanks to Mousefiles.com



And now, on with the show!



Youtube videos: copyright Disney. Thanks to mousefiles and LoreneFaith

Disneyland It's a Small World making-of Video

Disney Parks just released this "It's a Small World" video where you'll see images of the past and present versions. Walt appears many time, and Mary Blair, too as well as the imagineers who worked on the new version. Enjoy!



Artwork and video: copyright Disney

Disneyland It's a Small world Panoramic Pictures

Thanks to Matt, here are some fantastic panoramic pictures of Disneyland's It's a Small World new version. Matt was there yesterday and his pictures shoot with a very wide angle lens are unique. And beautiful. Absolutely double-click on each one to see them in big size!

All the scenes are not there but you'll recognize, from the top: the entrance , the French scene with Cinderella, the Great Britain scene with Alice and the White Rabitt, the Italian scene with Pinocchio, the Middle East scene with Aladdin and Jasmine and the Thailand scene.







Many many thanks to Matt for these wonderful pictures!

Pictures: copyright PhotoMatt

Disneyland It's a Small World new version VIDEO !

The new version of It's a Small world is opening tomorrow, but today was the annual passholders special preview. And guess, what? MintCrocodile who always film great videos was there, and here is the video of this awaited new version, in two parts. No need to say that if you don't want any spoilers you'll better don't watch it as you'll see all the new characters and scenes.





Video: copyright Mint Crocodile whom i thanks a lot! Have a look to other great videos of MintCrocodile HERE

Sneak Peek at DL " It's a Small World " new version before its re-opening on friday

After a year long renovation, It's a Small World will reopens Friday at Disneyland with a new scene that depicts the "Spirit of America" a relocated rain forest and 29 added Disney and Pixar characters inserted in the countries where their stories take place.

Alice and the always late white rabbit are located in the Great Britain scene.



Here is Cinderella and the so-cute mouses...



Aladdin and Jasmine appears in the Middle East scene...



...while Lilo and Stitch rides on a surfboard in the Polynesian scene.



The "three caballeros" appears in the Latin America section.



As we know, there are a brand new "Spirit of America" scenes, here is the first one located right before the final scene.



The other one is a tribute to the American West...



...and it's there where you will find Woody and Jessie.



Here is a short video which shows some of the new elements. You can also see other pictures showing new characters additions on Mice Chat and more infos in the L.A Times article HERE



On this next Associated Press video, you'll see Imagineers at work on this new version!



Photo: copyright Disney

Videos: copyright L.A Times.com - Disney Associated Press

A Special Disneyland Paris high-res wallpaper pictures

It's July 14, and in France it's the big national day - like the 4th of july in the U.S.
So, today, here is a special Disneyland Paper pictures that should look wonderful on your computer desktop.

let's begin by some shots of the Magic Kingdom with, above, the It's a small world facade.

This is Big Thunder Mountain



A Halloween sign in the back of Frontierland



The entrance of Space Mountain



And a scene of the popular Lion King Show



The TOT and the Mickey water tower at the WDS



The Tower of Terror at night



And inside the Studio 1 during a private party



High School Musical show, in front of the TOT



And the entrance of the Disney Village



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All Photos: copyright Disney

Hong Kong Disneyland It's a small world inauguration high-res pictures and videos

I promised you four days ago the photos of Hong Kong Disneyland It's a small world's inauguration on April 27, and here they are, in glorious high-resolution!

Everything began with a parade in a Main Street and the rope drop moment, with children from all over the world, and, of course children from Hong Kong.







Here is a short youtube video of it



During the celebration the Walt Disney Company announced the recipients of the first grants from the Disney Children’s Fund. Created by TWDC’s Worldwide Outreach group, the HK$1 million Fund was established as part of a pilot program to address the needs of children in the Hong Kong community. And yes, the man on the left is Jay Rasulo, in person, live from Hong Kong!



Talking about Jay, here he is again, for the Dedication Celebration speech, with the financial secretary of the Hong Kong special administrative region Government, John Tsang ...



And here they are again in one of the first boat of IASW !



In another boat, Ursule Wong, daughter of legendary lyricist James Wong, was presented with a plaque to commemorate the legacy of her father’s famous “it’s a small world” lyrics for the cantonese version. The Cantonese verses composed by James Wong more than 30 years ago still remain popular to this day in Asia.



As always in this kind of event the evening ended with a show and great fireworks!



Here is a short video of the finale!



Photos: copyright Disney