I've never been a huge fan of all things Disney when I was kid. I only enjoyed Mickey cartoons on TV. I remember my first visits to Disneyland Paris, I never set my foot on the Fantasyland. I mostly rode big thrill attractions over and over again. Thanks to my daughter, Célia, I have rediscovered the magic of Disneyland.
There are two parks at Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Park (DP) which is the classic Disney attractions and Walt Disney Studio Park (WDSP) which is the cinema and animation related attractions. This review will focus on Célia's favorite Fantasyland, the happiest of Lands where the fairytales and stories that inspired Disney's Classic animated films come vividly and magically to life.
Here are Célia's top picks for the attractions/shows:
It's a small world (located in DP), a joyful boat ride that takes you a tour of world. Fantastic scenery as dolls of all nations sing and dance to the theme song that changes instrumentally and lyrically to match the country you’re sailing through. It’s hard to catch everything, your head darts back and forth to see things on the left side, and the right, and then there are things on the ceiling as well. Célia was totally enchanted and sang the song along the ride.
Playhouse Disney Live on Stage! (located in WDSP), a live entertainment featuring stars of the Playhouse Disney television shows. It's full of fun and special effects. Célia gets her chance to mingle with the other kids, clap her hands, sing and dance with the Playhouse Disney friends.
And of course the parades: Once Upon a Dream Parade in DP and Disney's stars 'n' Cars in WDSP. The parades are full of magic. The floats, the characters, the beautiful costumes, the song theme, they are absolutely fa-bu-lous. It doesn't come for free though, you need to standby at least 30 minutes before the parade for the one in DP and less for the one in WDSP (If needed, I could give you a tip for the best spot), but it's worth waiting.
Last but not least Meet 'n' Greet with beloved Disney Characters. Check the list of the venues in the programme. You have some choices: patiently queing at some specific spots, after a performance or sometimes you just stumble accross them on the street.
Here are some tips to make the best of your visit:
- Buy the ticket with your hotel reservation or online. It's too bad that you have to queue when you have not even started the visit. Kids under 3 are free.
- Pick up a programme to know the opening hours, lists of times and various shows, parades and Disney Character Meet 'n' Greets. Summer has long hours but more queues.
- Plan your day (check weather you have 1 or 2 parks ticket). It's impossible to see all shows/spectacles and visit all the rides because there are too many and the queues are just too long (expect to queue for >30 mins for a 45 second ride)
- There are facilities for babies: stroller rental, microwaves, bottle warmers, rocking chairs and changing tables are available at Baby Care Centers, "Baby switch" service: allows mom then dad to take turns on adult rides without having to queue a second time.
- There are play areas: Pocahontas Village and Pirates' Beach at DP
- Shopping service, do your shopping befor 3PM and get them delivered to your hotel or simply pick up before heading off home.
- For the most popular attractions, use FastPass to cut down your queuing time.
For more information (hotels, access, etc) check out Disneyland Paris website
Revive your magical moment at Disneyland.
Woww.. Keren banget yaa disneyland Paris..
Celia lucu banget sm Minie nya..
@Nyanya
Siniiii bawa baby Rie. Iya gue jg demen yg klasik klasik, pengen punya seri TV nya kartun mickey. Walau karakter2 yg baru bagus bagus, teuteup yg klasik lebih asik
@Inga
Makasih tante Inga, Célia paling nge-fans dg princess aurora
Mainan utk laki ada pirates of carribean di DP ato nemo di WDSP
@Chrisye
Célia suka muncul malunya, udah lama ngantri eeeh giliran mau foto malah ngumpet. Ayo bawa baby El, iya udah banyak yg berubah kalo dari thn 95
@Ipeh
Sini ajak Lana, seru ntar lari2an sama Célia.
@Amnah
Memang sih yg paling enjoy itu kalo anak udah at least umur 2 tahun. Kalo udah "ngeh" karakter2 disney. Soalnya mereka benar2 akan enchanted kalo ketemu karakter disney. Ayo nabung lagi.... barengan ama kita yg nabung buat pulkam
@Astrid
True, with kids is totally different. Célia's cousine once could hold her tears of happiness. OK for kopdar
@Gabriella
Semoga, mari doa sama2 :-)
@Heny
Sayang kita belum "kenal" ya. Kedinginan ngga wkt itu? Play house disney memang seru, even waktu ngantri sebelum masuk ruangannya ada entertainingnya juga ? Céia aja udah seneng ngejar2 sorotan di lantai.
@Sukma
Semoga bisa ke sini, amien.
@nikela
Iya di sana, ngga anak2, ngga orang dewasa pada keliweran pake bando karakter... urat malu udah pada putus deh, living in the magic world
@sukmawati
betul, surga buat anak dan org dewasa
Celengannya ganti ke celengan kuda :-)
@Lady
Thanks tante lady. ayo Akila ditunggu Célia di sini ya
@lila
waduh jangan pingsan dong. Siiip semoga zahra datang ke mari dan kita ketemuan.
@Dini
thanks tante dini. someday, pasti sampe sini.
@medy
betul paradenya benar2 bagus dan magical banget deh
@Nandra
thanks tante Nandra
@Trini
awww
@rani
september bentar lagi.... sabar. Tergantung sih, ngga sayang 2 hari abis di park ?
@sitha
Ayo sith dateng september ini bareng rani
@Otty
Ayo sini, temenin Célia
@Maureen
it is real fun
@Dian
beastnya kadang2 ada, kadang2 udah jadi pangeran yg capek
@ninit
iyah nih teh ninit, minggu ini ketemu neng Al
@fanny
ok fan, ditunggu ya
@thalia
aduh thal, itu lagu kalo sekali kerekam, ngga mau keluar2 dari kepala. hati2!
@Sri Eka
hayo siniii
@Jemima
Yes, now you're totally enchanted ya. Kadang2 gue yg lebih blingsatan kalo liat princess ato winnie & co
@Nur ichsani
thanks tante. iya kadang kita suka antri lagi utk 2nd ride di it's a small world krn belum ngeliat semua.
couldn't agree more..setujuuuuu sama celia..it's a small world sama parade nya memang baguuuuuus banget...satu lagi,pirates of the carribean juga seru kan..mudah2an bisa ajak my baby amira ke sana someday..
Celia cantiiiiikkkk....
Ah, magical! Same here Liz, Ayla helped me rediscover the magic of Disney :)
(Pas kecil gue nontonnya 21 Jump Street karena Johny Depp, hahahahah)
aahh.. mupeng!
pengen ke sana..*mengkhayal2*