This Is Classified

Our final window in the Main Street Gazette trilogy is for the Classified section - a must for any reputable newspaper!

Main Street Gazette

Classified Department

We demonstrate the highest regard for Truth In Advertising
Honest

Mark Feary
Ron Kollen

For the design and construction of EuroDisney, Mark Feary was the Vice-President of marketing, staying with the project until after the opening. He later worked for Disneyland in California, and stayed with the Walt Disney Company until 2001.Ron Kollen worked as the Advertising Director of Disneyland Paris (then Euro Disney) from June 1989 to 1995. He stayed with the Walt Disney Company, and is now Senior Vice-President of International Theatrical Productions.

Advertisers Wanted!

Continuing our look at the fantastic Main Street Gazette windows in Disneyland Paris, today we look at the Advertising side of the newspaper industry.

Main Street Gazette

Advertisers Welcomed

Publicity Experts At Your Service!

Jean-Marie Gerbeaux
Tom Elrod

Jean-Marie Gerbeaux was the Vice-President of Communications at Euro Disney. Gerbeaux helped with some of the changes that happened in EuroDisney, such as the introduction of alcohol into the restaurants in the main theme park.Tom Elrod has worked for the Walt Disney Company for many years, and during his time at Disneyland Paris was the Senior Vice President for Marketing for Disney Attractions. He was based at Walt Disney World, but helped with the Grand Opening of Euro Disney.

Read All About It!

Our friends over at the Main Street Gazette have their very own window on Main Street U.S.A in Disneyland Paris. While Ryan, or Eric, doesn't have their name up there, I'm sure that they are very proud of the other editors that adorn the windows.Let's take the next three days off from other aspects of the Park, and have a good look at these windows and the folks responsible for the Parisian leg of the Gazette.

Our first window shows two of the most famous names in Disney history:Main Street Gazette

Since 1867

"We Print The News Before It Happens"

Martin Sklar
Editor-in-Chief

Tony Baxter
Managing Editor

For most Disney Geeks, these names will be more than familiar.

At the time of the construction of Disneyland Paris, Martin - or Marty - Sklar was the Vice Chairman and Principle Creative Executive of Walt Disney Imagineering. Sklar was in charge of the design and the building of the Euro Disney park. He had previously worked on the development and creation of the Japanese Resort, after having worked for the company since 1956 (on a full-time position).

Before he retired from the Walt Disney Company in July 2009, Sklar worked closely with the Imagineering creative staff, giving them guidance and leadership, and covering all the Disney theme parks throughout the world. Including Disneyland Paris. Which shows just how fitting this window dedication truly is to a true Disney Legend.
Tony Baxter is the other name on this window, and was the executive designer of Walt Disney Imagineering when he worked on the development and construction of Euro Disney. Baxter basically led the creative design of the Disneyland Paris park that we know and love. In an interview on the D23 website, Tony Baxter states that "Disneyland Paris is the most beautiful" park that he has seen opened. In the same interview, he mentions just how challenging the park was in order to build it as a park that could belong to Europeans.

If you would like to hear more about Tony Baxter and his creativity, there is a great article over on the DisUnplugged website.

Pirates Have Lost Their Way

Those pesky Pirates have invaded Adventureland in Paris again - taking over the old Spanish fort at the back-end of the park. But they seem to have left a vital item lying around, for any wannabe pirate to put their hands on.

This map can be found at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Maybe there is buried treasure somewhere on the map, but we'll have to take a closer look. Ye be warned!

Windows Of Strings

We have looked at Au Chalet de la Marionette here at DF'82 before, but like the other restaurants at Disneyland Paris, there is so much to see in and around it that we can never be away for it for too long!

If there is one thing that Disneyland Paris has in abundance is beautiful stained glass windows. Such as those from the Sleeping Beauty story within the Castle. Here in the Marionette restaurant, we are treated to some further beauties.Yet another example as to why we should take the time and appreciate all of the decorations throughout the Paris parks.

Playland Update

The Royal Family haven't had a chance to get over to Toy Story Playland in the Walt Disney Studios as of yet, but we still want you to experience it!

The fantastic Disney and More blog has a great post with some fantastic photos and videos of the Playland in action. Go over and check it out.

Bargains at Harmony

Walking through the Discovery Arcade in Main Street U.S.A., we come across another fantastic Main Street advert:


Listing the prices of the different haircuts available for gentlemen, ladies, boys and misses, the Harmony Barber Shop is waiting for you! Situated at 1428 Flower Street, it is only a short walk away - shall we head on over?