The Details of The Sea

Let's take a trip back to Tokyo and specifically Tokyo DisneySea theme park. The Society of Explorers and Adventurers are excited that we have decided to visit again! And in the Fortress Explorations centre, we have been given this information to help us enjoy our trip to the fullest.

Setting the Groundwork

If it is your first trip to a Disney Theme Park or Resort, or even if it is your hundredth trip, it is useful to do the groundwork beforehand. To get a feel for the parks and to take a note of the things that are a 'must see' for you and your companions. Part of the reason I started this blog was to allow people who are visiting Disneyland Paris, especially those from overseas, get an idea of what they want to see and do while they are there.

As we are approaching the main holiday season, I thought I would let you know some of the books that I have found very useful in preparing for various Disneyland Paris trips. There are not many books out there, so hopefully you can find this blog just as useful!

The first book I recommend is The Brit's Guide to Disneyland Resort Paris - I have the 2006-07 edition, but the most recent edition is 2010-11. This book is fantastic, with handy tip boxes aimed at the British population but really useful for all nationalities. There are fantastic pictures throughout too! My only negative is that the dining references are mixed in with the attractions - but this may have been changed in future editions. There is also information regarding visits to Paris itself.
Another book is in a handy pocket size, and is the AA Essential Disneyland Resort Paris guide. This is one of the more basic travel books, but is handy to keep in your pocket or bag when visiting the parks. There is a great chapter on excursions to Paris, and the dining in the parks is in a separate section, along with the shopping highlights.

A book that is to be released later in the year is the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland Paris. This one I am looking forward to, and will be reviewed once it has been released!

Leather Windows

We are back on Main Street U.S.A at Parc Disneyland, Paris, and staying near the Dapper Dan's Barber Shop, let's have a look at one of the businesses that shares a building with the barbers!
This place may come in very handy, if we buy too many souvenirs for our suitcases at Disneyland Paris. Let's look at the windows closer:

Chas. Packett and Company
Steamer Trunks - Carpet Bags - Satchels

Using the finest leathers and uplholsteries
Durable - Practical

We should be able to get a couple of extra bags to fill with our belongings to take back home!

Getting Your Bearings

It's important before you visit any Disney Resort that you investigate whereabouts everything is. Not only where things are within the Parks themselves, but where places are in relation to the Parks and the hotels that you might choose to stay in.

When you check in to a Disney hotel in Disneyland Paris, you will be given a welcome pack, which will include your room keys, your park tickets and any other vouchers you might require for dining or shows that you have booked. And on the back of your welcome envelope there will be a map showing you where some of the amenities are around the Resort, and just outside the resort too.

Enjoying a Moment...And a Hidden Treasure

Never one to miss an opportunity to show you the Hidden Treasures of our very own Disneyland Paris, today I wanted to take you to the restaurant le Auberge du Cendrillon. Just outside in the garden area is a very special spot - although I think you have to be a Princess to get a parking space like this!

It is the beautiful Cinderella's coach, where you can come and have a really good look at how Princesses travel. Of course, I already know that, so this was nothing new for me. But it is a great spot to take your own little Princes or Princesses for a photo opportunity.

Hidden In Plain Sight

Heading over to the original Disney theme park, Disneyland, let's have a look at another Hidden Treasure which is right in front of our eyes. Well, right in front of the Castle to be precise. It is a special Disneyland Time Capsule - or Castle - which was buried on July 17th 1995.


You know how this Princess loves her plaques and commemorative items! This plaque reads as follows:

Placed beneath this marker on July 17, 1995:
The Disneyland 40th Anniversary Time Castle
A "Time Castle" containing Disneyland memories, messages and milestones, lies beneath this spot. The Disneyland Time Castle is dedicated to the children of the 21st century, who may unlock its contents on the 80th Anniversary of Disneyland: July 17 2035.

Make sure you have a look for this piece of living history the next time you visit Disneyland in Anaheim. And if you would like a full list of what will be unearthed in 25 years time, please visit here.

A Quick Bite at la Marionnette

I have spoken in detail about Au Chalet de la Marionnette before, and its Pinocchio's favourite restaurant, but today let's just have a quick bite here! Situated in both Fantasyland and Adventureland, this is a fantastic counter-service restaurant, although it can get very busy during the lunch rush-hour.The restaurant serves the usual fare, such as cheeseburgers, chicken, chips (fries), salads and some German-themed desserts, such as apple strudel! It usually opens around 11:30am and will close one hour before it closes. It is scheduled to be open all year round, with no real 'low season'. There are vegetarian dishes, children's meals and the usual set-menus.
A handy tip if it is busy is to head towards the sitting area which exits onto Adventureland, as it can usually be a little quieter. If it is busy when you visit, try and pop back again at a quieter time to explore the rest of the location.