Little Bit Of Fun

Part of the reason I started DF'82 was to introduce to Disney Geeks/Fans/Efficianados all around the world the wonders of Disneyland Paris. And sometimes, there is a post that just sums up this blog in its entirity.

This is it:

For your future enjoyment!

Enjoy :).

Up, Up and Away!

The Blu-Ray and DVD versions of the Disney Pixar film 'Up!' are now available to purchase here in the UK. To celebrate this, I thought we could play a little 'board' game. This was actually available on 'posters' in cinemas here during the movie's original release in October 2009.

So just click on the link and print off your own version to enjoy with your family! Perhaps while watching this tear-jerking movie?

Don't Rock The Boat

You know how much we here at DF'82 love the little dancing figures throughout Disney Parks. For example, here at Big Thunder Mountain and Mr Snowman here.

And here's another of my favourites - the 'Don't Rock The Boat' man from the Storybook Land in Disneyland Paris. No fair - I really wanted to hold a disco on the boat!

Do You Need a Superhero?

I love visiting foreign countries and seeing posters for films and events in foreign languages - and France is no exception. I thought it would be fun to have a look at a couple of French Disney posters I have found on my trips.

I love the Incredibles, but the thing I love most about them is their French name - Les Indestructibles! I think it's much better than the English title. Here is a poster outside the Walt Disney Studios advertising the movie at the time.

And this poster is for the Disney on Ice - Disneyland Adventure. One of my favourite Disney on Ice shows by far!

This segment wouldn't be right without something featuring Pirates of the Caribbean - and here's a 'poster' from one of the buildings in Central Paris. C'est manifique!

Get Ready

Back in December 2006, when I visited the Walt Disney Studios Park, they were preparing for a major arrival. Something that would change the ambiance and the dynamics of the Park. The Tower of Terror.

The attraction was scheduled to open up the following year - indeed it would, the following December (and just several days after our trip that year too!). I love seeing attractions as they are being built, and how Disney work on them. Here is a billboard in front of the construction for this ride.

And what do I remember most from this billboard and the construction? Waiting in line for the Animation attraction and some French people behind us discussing the new 'hotel' and when they could get a room. As one of the group said, 'I bet it is going to be very expensive to stay this close to the Parks!'. I don't think they understood the concept for the Tower of Terror...unless they were just playing along with the Imagineers and really getting into 'character'.

It's the Little Things

While I'm away, I thought it would be nice to have a look at some of the more 'interesting' sites of the Disneyland Resort, Paris.

First up is the small safety sign found in the Big Thunder Mountain ride. Disney is always looking out for our safety in their theme parks, and - of course - have to do so in a way that all nationalities and languages will understand. The easiest way is through stick figures.

This is my favourite - we all know that it means 'Please keep your hands, legs, arms and feet inside the vehicle at all times', but it can also be translated as 'Please do not dance wildly during this ride'.