Cinderella's Fountain

Taking a look at some more secret and hidden corners of Parc Disneyland, I'd like to show you this beautiful part of the park. It's not really a secret, and it's definitely not hidden, but I think it is gorgeous. Whilst it's not unique, the beautiful Cinderella Wishing Fountain lies in the shadow of Sleeping Beauty's Castle, in Fantasyland, next to le Auberge du Cendrillion, which we discussed in an earlier post.

Depicting Cinderella in her 'rags', the fountain shows her sitting with her friends the animals, in a delicate pose. My mum and I were lucky enough to pass this fountain during a quiet time - and the area just felt so peaceful and content. Because we were there during the winter there was no water in the fountain, but it was still kept in excellent condition.

Underneath the fountain is this beautiful plaque. Roughly translated, it reads:

"Cinderella's Fountain

'A dream is a wish your heart makes'

This fountain shows Cinderella and her friends, inspired by the story of Perrault and the classic by Walt Disney"

Fun in Fantasyland

I like to use this blog to point out some of the fun findings and hidden secrets of the Disney parks - more so Disneyland Paris, as that has been the park I have visited most recently.

Carrying on this series, here is a fun part of the park. I don't know if it can be called 'hidden', as it is pretty much there for all to see, but it's something that can easily be overlooked. Especially when the park is crowded.

Outside Sir Mickey's merchandise shop in Fantasyland is a giant beanstalk - a nod to "Mickey and the Beanstalk", from the 1947 feature film "Fun and Fancy Free". It's a great place to go, especially when the park is quiet, to take some fun photos and to just check out the thought that went into the theming of this park. Mum & I had lots of fun taking photos of each other 'climbing' the beanstalk...I hope the giant didn't see us!

Secret Corners of the Parks

I feel bad for not writing anything here for so long - I'm going to try my best to keep this up-to-date more. I'm going to start with a little series I'll call 'Secret Corners of the Parks', highlighting some spots that I love in the Disney parks I've been lucky enough to visit.

This first stop in our series is from Disneyland Parc, Paris. Personally, I find this park one of the most attaractive and fantastical parks of all the Magic Kingdoms. I love to walk around this park and just take it all in. My most recent trip, with my parents, I spent a lot of mornings - getting up first, bright and early - and heading to the park, to have a walk around and explore.
First thing in the morning, the areas around the park are usually pretty quiet, especially the restaurants in and around Fantasyland (as they're not open). I found the beautiful Auberge de Cendrillon hidden behind the Castle, complete with Cinderella's carriage.

Of course, it must be nice for Cinderella to look out her restaurant at Sleeping Beauty's castle...