Disneyland Madrid || A Revisioning

MickeyMousketeer

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Disneyland Madrid
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Long ago, I started a project called Disneyland Madrid Resort. And while I enjoyed the work being done so far, I feel like, after thinking back on it, I can update it and make it how I really dream it to be. That’s why, here we are, at Disneyland Madrid || A Revisioning.

“To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland Madrid is yours. Here is where the ideas and dreams Walt Disney brought up culminates, a land where the past has come back, where adventures are not so far away, where tomorrow starts today, and where fantasy is no longer fantasy. Today we stand on ground that was once dirt, but is now a dream come true. May Madrid Disneyland bring joy, laughter, and fun to the people of Spain, and to all of the world.”
- Michael Eisner, March 1, 2004

Today, Monday, March 1, 2004, marks the opening of Disneyland Madrid. Not only has Disneyland Madrid the park opened, but so has Disneytown and the Disneyland Madrid Resort. Throughout time, Disneyland Madrid will unfold, expand, and more.

- Disneyland Madrid Park -

Disneyland Madrid takes center stage for the resort and boasts 5 lands. The first land is Main Street, U.S.A. Main Street takes the guests back to turn-of-the-century Midwestern America, a town loosely based on Walt Disney’s home of Marceline, Missouri. Past the street is Belle and Beast’s Castle, standing at about 57 meters, or 187 feet. While the land does not contain any rides, it does contain the Marceline Theater, which plays Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage.

The next land, which is through the castle, is Fantasyland. Fantasyland is home to classic attractions such as Snow White’s Scary Adventures, it’s a small world, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The land is themed around the little villages of Europe, and provides a ski lift-esque round-trip transportation system to Tomorrowland.

Speaking of Tomorrowland, the third land is Tomorrowland. Tomorrowland has two sub-lands. The main entrance of the land and surrounding is home to classic Tomorrowland attractions, while the back-end of Tomorrowland and the side entrance from Fantasyland is home to the sub-land Discovery’s Edge. This area is home to rides such as Space Mountain: Mission Two and the station of the ski lift-esque transportation system.

The fourth land is Adventureland. This land takes a different theme than other Adventurelands. This land is themed to more Mexican/Aztec style buildings, and is home to attractions such as The Enchanted Tiki Birds and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. Here is also where guests can experience one of the few sit-down restaurants at the park, Aztec’s Grotto Café.

The fifth and final land is Frontierland. Frontierland is undeniably the smallest land of the five, featuring only Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and The Country Bear Jamboree. One thing that stands out in this land, however, is how The Country Bear Jamboree utilizes updated A-100 audio-animatronics and is a more audience-interactive show, which lets the bears talk to guests and say things based of guests’ reactions.

- Disneyland Madrid Resort -

Disneyland Madrid Resort is Disneyland Madrid’s only hotel, located across the way from Disneyland Madrid, on the other side of the promenade. The hotel features 629 rooms, with the 476-room (7 floors) main building overlooking the park and Big Blue Lake, and the 153-room (3 floors) western wing. The resort has one pool at the main building, which contains a 143-foot water slide and a bar named Oasis Overlook. On top of the resort is the shining star, Waves: A Disney Spa. Here you can enjoy your thoughts getting a massage overlooking the park or relax in one of five hot tubs against the glass of the building also facing the park. Anyone is free to visit while visiting Disneyland Madrid, but guests staying at the resort get discounts.

- Disneytown -

Disneytown is the shopping and dining area of Disneyland Madrid. On opening, you can visit the World of Disney, Breakfast with Friends, Starbucks, and Carthay Circle. Breakfast with Friends is the character dining experience of the whole resort. During breakfast, guests can meet Mickey and the pals, while during lunch and dinner, various characters will show up. World of Disney is one of the biggest Disney stores, featuring standard Disney merchandise as well as some unique clothes, pins, and decor. Carthay Circle is a more fancy restaurant aimed for adults and families with older children. The sit-down restaurant is based on Carth Circle Theater, where Snow White and the Seven Dwarves first premiered.​
 
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MickeyMousketeer

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- Transportation and Getting Around -
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Before you get around the resort, you have to actually get there. Guests arriving via Madrid-Barajas International Airport and staying at the Disney resort will be able to get to the resort by riding the Disney Magical Express, with one stop at Disneyland Madrid Resort.

Guests can also take a train to Disneyland Madrid. A one-way rail will take guests from Madrid Atocha Train Station to the Disneyland Madrid Rail Station. From there, guests can take courtesy motor coaches to Disneyland Madrid Resort (12 minutes), Disneytown (15 minutes), and Disneyland Madrid Park (22 minutes).

Otherwise, guests arriving via cars and taxis can follow road signs from motorways. The resort is not very bike-friendly, but there are bike lanes available on roads in and around the area.

Guests staying at Disneyland Madrid Resort get courtesy bus service to and from Disneyland Madrid Park and Disneytown.

- Parking -

Disneyland Madrid Park utilizes 2 parking lots, the Princess (Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Jasmine, and Ariel) and Villains (Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Maleficent, Jafar, and Ursula) parking lots. Handicap parking and preferred parking takes over all Snow White rows. The Princess lot is also the first to open for the day, with the Villain lots opening when Princess is about half full. Courtesy trams are available from the lots to the park entrance.

Preferred Parking: $25.00
Standard Parking: $18.00
Oversized Vehicle Parking: $21.00


Disneytown utilizes one parking lot with rows labeled by letters. Handicap parking is available, but no preferred parking. Unlike parking for Disneyland Madrid Park, parking is free. No trams are available since they are unnecessary, as it takes about 2-3 minutes to walk from the back of a lettered lot to the entrances and side entrances. Bike parking is available, scattered around the entrances.

Disneyland Madrid Resort utilizes 2 parking lots, one for the main building and one for the western garden wing. These lots are standard parking lots that aren’t labeled, and like Disneytown, are free parking. No trams are available, as again they aren’t necessary. Handicap parking is available, as well as valet parking.​
 

MickeyMousketeer

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~ Disneyland Madrid Resort ~
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Located right on Big Blue Lake, across the way from Disneyland Madrid Park, is Disneyland Madrid Resort. This 629-room resort is contained of two buildings, the 476-room main building, and the 153-room western “garden” wing.

Upon entering the resort, guests check in under an ornate, elegant awning. Walking in, guests can check in and check out as well as talk to Guest Relations. Guest Relations is where guests can leave complaints, leave compliments, or complete surveys. Guest Relations can also help make dining reservations at any of the sit-down restaurants at the resort, as well as help guests with their tickets.

Other than the front desk, the lobby is home to a cozy sitting area with soft fabric couches and Victorian-era decor that spans throughout the resort. 4 sitting areas are all set up for guests to sit and stay for awhile while they wait for their room to be ready, wait to take a bus, or just relax after a day at the park. Television sets in each of the areas play Playhouse Disney in the morning, with Disney Channel playing all day after 12:00 PM.

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On the other side of the lobby, across from the front desk, is the entrance to the gift shop, Mouse Mercantile. The gift shop is home to t-shirts with the resort’s logo, little trinkets, and even the soap and shower stuff used in the hotel rooms. To the left of the gift shop is the staircase that leads up to the second floor, which is where 28th Avenue, the fancy sit-down restaurant, is located. To the right of the gift shop are 2 elevators which only function for the two lobby floors, with 4 elevators operating from the second floor and up.

In the middle of the building is a huge 15-foot chandelier that hangs above both the first and second floor of the building. Accompanying the light fixture are tall windows that provide natural sunlight.

~ 28th Avenue ~
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Welcome to 28th Avenue, the fanciest sit-down restaurant at Disneyland Madrid. The restaurant is only open at 5pm to 12am, and features tables and a bar. The restaurant also instates a dress code, and t-shirts, flip-flops, and casual wear are not permitted. Lastly, guests under the age of 18 are not permitted after 10pm.

Before entering the restaurant, guests must first make a reservation 24 hours in advance, with a €30 flat fee. From there, dishes have individual prices on the menu. Parties with 6 or more guests will automatically be charged with 18% gratuity. With all the technical things out of the way, let’s get to the atmosphere.

The restaurant itself has a very modern Victorian aspect to it, a glaze of charm and character to everything. The walls are lined with fake windows looking out to screens that play an eternal night sky with stars and full moon. The middle of the restaurant is where the bar is located. The bar only serves drinks, including the standard sodas and water, but more prominently beer, wine, and specialty alcoholic beverages.

The restaurant is not only well known for its specialty drinks, but also for its lavish desserts, which include cheesecake, pies, and others. While normal tables do not have front row seating of the chefs, guests who pay a little extra can ask to be put in one of three “Chef’s Delight” tables, which offer views of the kitchen.

~ Pool ~
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Disneyland Madrid Resort features one pool. Guests staying in either building can use the pool, which is conveniently located behind and between the two buildings. All it takes is a covered walkway connecting the buildings to access the pool.

The pool features a zero-entry access point, and its deepest point is 5 feet. The pool also surrounds a sandy peninsula, which gives guests an impression of a beach. Drains around the sand allows for the rest of the pool to be clean. The crown jewel of the pool is the 143-foot long water slide, which whirls around a scale lighthouse. At night, the lighthouse actually emits light at the top.

At the pool, guests can visit Oasis Overlook, a covered outdoor bar. Guests can also purchase refillable cups to use around the resort and the parks. The bar is not as elaborate as the one in 28th Avenue, but does serve alcohol and guests of any age are allowed to sit there. There are also tables with umbrellas where guests can walk up, get food, and sit down out of the hot sun and out of the pool. The bar serves basic food like burgers, hot dogs, and fries, as well as some standard desserts like cookies and cupcakes.

~ Waves: A Disney Spa ~
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On the top floor of the Disneyland Madrid Resort lies Waves: A Disney Spa, which is open from 7am to 9pm every day, for guests over 16. The spa adds a touch of modern flare to charming Victorian decor, much like the theme of 28th Avenue.

Different packages are available to not just hotel guests, but to any guest with a valid park ticket. The packages range from an all-day retreat to a one-hour massage experience. The spa is a great way to kick back and escape from the hustle and bustle of Disneyland Madrid Park and Disneytown.

Around the spa, guests can find televisions playing various classic Disney movies, and can rent headphones to listen to Disney music. Guests can also choose to carry on a conversation with the friendly cast members working the spa. Guests are able to get a great view of the park during the day, and the fireworks at night. The spa is the ultimate place to watch the fireworks.

Aside from massage chairs, guests can find saunas, mud baths, and hot tubs that face Disneyland Madrid Park. Floor-to-ceiling windows that span the entire spa give guests the opportunity to view multiple points around the area, not confining them to the one view of the park.

~ Rooms ~
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Guests can find elegant Victorian rooms in not just the main tower, but the western "garden" wing. Guests staying in the main tower have a view of either Disneyland Madrid Park or greenery at the front of the resort. Guests staying in the "garden" wing have a view of either the pool or greenery out at the front of the resort. The western wing holds 153 rooms across three floors, while the main building has 10 floors, with 7 of them containing 629 rooms.

Each room features a balcony with a table and two outdoor chairs. Inside, guests can find two queen-sized beds or one king-sized bed, depending on reservation. Each room is equipped with a 24" TV, desk with office chair, telephone, mini fridge, blow-dryer, bathtub-shower combo, and a comfy seat with an ottoman. Upon request, guests can receive a crib, pack-and-play, or a blow-up mattress for smaller or extra guests.

Rooms are surrounded by ornate wallpaper that give the room a freshened-up look. Carpet can be found in the bedroom area as well as the walk-in walkway, while tile is found in the bathroom. The bathroom is not separated into two, and the sink, toilet, and bath-shower combo are held in one room.

~ This pretty much sums up the resort. Any feedback is greatly appreciated, and I hope you'll join me soon for a tour of the park. ~
 

MickeyMousketeer

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Main Street, U.S.A
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"The crossroads of an era."

After passing under the tunnels under the Main Street Train Station, you'll enter Main Street U.S.A. The land takes guests back to the turn of the century in a Midwest town, one that resembles Walt Disney's home Marceline, Missouri. The land ends at a castle courtyard, with Belle and Beast's Castle standing at about 57 meters (187 feet) at the border of Main Street U.S.A. and Fantasyland.

Running up and down the street in the morning and later at night are the Main Street Horse-Drawn Carriages. Guests can relax in an open-air carriage with up to 4 people. The street also functions as the parade route for the nightly SpectroMagic, the nighttime and only parade of the park.

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The first courtyard guests will notice is at the front, with a flagpole waving the American flag. Planters surround this area and it also acts as a place for guests to sit on benches and relax. Throughout the day, Pluto, Donald, or Chip and Dale will make in appearance under the flag where guests can meet them and get autographs.

To the right of the courtyard, guests will find the Marceline Theater which plays
Beauty and the Beast -- Live on Stage at certain times every day. The theater part of Marceline Theater only takes up about 3/4 of the building entirely, and to the front left of the building is Guest Relations.

To the left of the courtyard is the Fire Brigade and the Town Hall. The Fire Brigade is home to
Fire Engine Clothiers, a store that sells everything Disneyland Madrid apparel. The library is where guests can find Merlin's Readers, a book store, fittingly. The left of the courtyard is also where the gate to backstage is and the start and end of the parade.

Starting the street portion, on the left corner is the entrance to
The Emporium, a store that sells merchandise from apparel to toys and china and home goods. Moving down the street is Clarabelle's Bakery where guests can order sweet treats like cookies, fudge, and even character-themed cupcakes. The bakery also has a few tables and chairs inside for guests to sit and eat. Exiting the bakery, there is a small cul-de-sac that has some more seating as well as a stall to get caricatures and a stall to buy silhouettes of Disney characters. At the end of the left side of the street is Casey's Corner, a quick-service restaurant that is famous for selling hot dogs.

Beginning at the front on the right side is Penny Arcade, where for only a penny per machine, guests can watch silent films, get their fortunes told, or test their luck at a claw machine. Continuing on, guests can buy jewelry from Main Street Jewelers. The jewelry ranges from bracelets to anklets and necklaces to watches. All the jewelry is themed around Disney. To the left of the jewelry store is Starbucks, which sells coffee and other things. On the end corner of the right side, guests will find Plaza Restuarant, a sit down restaurant that's quite small and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At the end of the street is the castle courtyard, which offers VIP seating on grass for guests to experience Disney's "E-Ticket in the sky," Wishes: A Dream in the Sky, the park's firework show. The courtyard also acts as the center of the "wheel," with spokes (bridges) connecting to the other lands. At 9:30 PM at night, guests can experience a wonderful spectacular of fireworks atop Belle and Beast's Castle as long as around. During the day, the grassy courtyard serves as another meet-and-greet place, which alternates times with the flagpole meet-and-greet area.



Thanks for reading and my apologies for being late. Next time we'll dive into our opening-day Fantasyland.
 

MickeyMousketeer

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Hey everyone!!

Just a quick update. Due to Dorian coming near where I live, I will be off of school Tuesday and Wednesday. While I'm going to stay safe, I will try to get Fantasyland up one of these next days. I have many plans for this and I have written them up and when I save them one here, they don't save. Just know that I am actively working on this project, as much as I can, and I will be getting Fantasyland up to you soon.

Thanks!
 

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