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Disneyland Paris: Worlds of Fantasy
- Thread starter TheLewisHK
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This project is a "what if" regarding Disneyland Paris' 3rd gate. The project has been designed on the allocated third park location, behind the Newport Bay Hotel. To give you some background on the location, please refer to the photo below:
Worlds of Fantasy would be the largest park by acreage at the Disneyland Paris resort.
Below is the park overview image:
And the first land we will be exploring is...
Riviera.
More to come soon.
Worlds of Fantasy would be the largest park by acreage at the Disneyland Paris resort.
Below is the park overview image:
And the first land we will be exploring is...
Riviera.
More to come soon.
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The beautiful entry way of Worlds of Fun, Riviera is modelled after a Meditterranean Riviera. Hints of Spain, Portugal and Southern France can be seen across the entire entryway.
Accessed via an under-road tunnel (similar to Volcano Bay in Orlando), the theming begins before you even get to the entrance. Hanging plants and flowers are everywhere, with the colder Winter months featuring ivy and other hardy plants. The entire entryway is green with foliage, with the buildings warm hues of terracotta and oranges. Walking up, you come to a grand lake, flanked either side by the entry gates. In the middle of the lake is a giant sculpture:
A giant version of the Sculpture of Imagination by Gary Lee Price. It is a glowing bronze, with small fountains decorating the perimeter. On a plaque at the front of the lake is the dedication:
"To all who adventure to these Worlds of Fantasy... welcome.
Disney's Worlds of Fantasy celebrates the power of our imagination, the human love for story-telling, and the insatiable longing for adventure that can be found within us all. Worlds of Fantasy is a love letter to all of your hearts, from ours.
Here, we live for romance, adventure, comedy and thrill. We live for memories, ones made and ones not yet, and we live for love in all forms.
Disney's Worlds of Fantasy is a home for the child within your heart that will never grow up."
Area listing:
"°" used to show restroom locations.
B1: Entry gates (also accessible on opposite side of the Imagination Lake)
B2: Guest Services
B3: First Aid
B4: Villa Paradisiaque (restaurant)
Serving a mix of Spanish and Portugese food. Cheaper dining experience.
B5: Grand magasin du Soleil (Department Store)
Selling park merchandise from all areas and a small assortment of clothes.
B6: Boulangerie copieuse (Bakery)
Take-away bakery with a patio seating area to the front.
B7: Café Charmant (Coffee Shop)
Starbucks.
B8: Musée de la Citadelle (Museum and M&G)
Walkthrough attraction, housed within a small citadel showcasing the history of architecture across the meditteranean. Meet and Greet location inside, where you can meet the Family Madrigal.
B9: Cave à Vin Clair de Lune (Wine and cheese)
Wine and cheese bar located in a Cellar, accessed through a side alley. Strictly over 18.
B10: Boutique de souvenirs de la Riviera (Souvenir shop)
Souvenir shop selling small merch and pins.
B11: Expérience de l'héritage Français (French Heritage walk-through with film)
Walkthrough experience, showcasing the beauty of France with a standing 360-degree show to finish.
B12: La galerie d'art peintre (Art gallery)
A small art gallery, which would welcome local artists on a rotational basis. An opportunity to watch an artist at work.
B13: Le marché au fil de l'eau (Market along the water)
A small pier with a selection of small market-stall type shops, selling everything from trinkets and food to art and crafts.
B14: Le restaurant du moulin à vent (Windmill restaurant)
Large restaurant with inspiration taken from Moulin Rouge, housed under a large Windmill. This will be the parks 'icon' on marketing.
B15: Restaurant Reflets de la vie (Character dining)
Character dining experience, located above a small lake. Tucked away and private.
B16: La belle et la Bête : Sois notre invité (Vekoma Mad House)
Beauty & the Beast themed Vekoma madhouse, set to the "Be our guest" song.
B17: Fontaine découverte on Imagination Lake (Large water body with interactive fountains with small show every 45 mins)
A routine fountain show with music, played every 45 minutes.
Visual references:
The next area we shall explore together is...
The Meditterranean Outpost.
Coming very soon.
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MickeyMouse10
Well-Known Member
Riviera looks great, it sounds like a beautiful section for the park. Disney should have gone with the colorful look for the Riviera Resort too. It would have been more aesthetically pleasing and would have gone more with the nearby Caribbean resort.
Thank you - I wanted to retain the beauty and appreciation of World Showcase but in a way individual to DLP. I wanted to keep a calm and serene atmosphere here (opposite of the studios!) whilst also giving some light adventure vibes. I guess similar to DisneySea's entry way.
I completely agree - there is so much opportunity for this style of architecture and colour (especially in the Florida sunshine) that unfortunately was not utilised.
spacemt354
Chili's
Wow great job so far @TheLewisHK - and welcome to the forum!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying it so far
Next step on our adventure through Disney's Worlds of Fantasy incoming! Today's area of focus is going to be
Full overview for reference:
In the heart of this Meditterranean Outpost, adventure alongside our great hero Hercules through this beautiful ancient Greek land. Tread carefully, as there are mischevious mysteries around every corner...
As you may have noticed, Worlds of Fantasy has been designed with a three-directional pathway from the Riviera entryway that allows guests to choose the adventure they wish to embark upon. Each of these end in an intersection which forks off in to other directions. The idea here is that guests can feel like they can get 'lost in the adventure' but can also easily find their way back at any point. Located on the bridge between the Land and Water intersections lies the Meditterranean Outpost.
I have always wished for a Hercules-themed area within the parks. Greece has such a rich culture and history that no other Disney park has tackled the challenge of representing so far. Plus, in my opinion, Hercules is one of the most criminally under-rated Disney properties. The opportunity to integrate these (in the current IP-driven Disney trend) in a more comprehensive way than just plonking Hades in to a villain section of the shows is immense.
Area listing:
C1: Rotunda of Selene (Hercules, Megara and Pegasus M&G)
A majestic Rotunda dedicated to the Greek Goddess of the moon, Selene. This is a serene and calming stop, where you can also meet Hercules and Megara at set times. Here, we would experience some fantastic Disney design, where once a day you can also meet the wonderful Pegasus, designed with wonderful puppetry.
Visual references:
C2: Peripéteia Market (Retail)
A mid-size store where guests can purchase various greek and Hercules souvenirs (think of the possibilities - Hercules sandals!!!)
Visual reference:
C3: Pythia Falls (Photo Op and food carts)
A stunning waterfall feature dedicated to Pythia, otherwise known as the Oracle of Delphi. This would be a fantastic photo op and would feature some small seasonal market-carts selling small trinkets and Greek foods - halloumi everything!
There would also be a bronze statue honoring Pythia that would talk to guests at certain points throughout the day (in the same vein as the mystic fountain at IOA).
Visual reference:
C4: The Temple of Helios (Quick service)
A large quick-service dining location located within a historic temple honoring Helios, God of the Sun. There would be a large amount of seating available both internally and externally. Typical Greek cuisine would be served here.
Visual reference:
C5: Pain & Panic's Terror Trial (Skinned Zamperla Disko)
Perhaps a controversial pick due to Disney's aversion to any 'flat ride' other than your typical spinner, this would be a heavily themed ride. The mischevious Pain and Panic challenge you to complete their trial to prove your worth as a credible hero. On-ride audio would feature comedic jabs at the guests. It would be placed with water flanking the attraction either side and interactive fountains that could (potentially) spray guests with little blasts of water during the hot Summer months.
Visual reference:
C6: Pegasus Flight School (Skinned Zamperla Super Air Race)
Perhaps an even more controversial pick than the last, this ride would allow you to experience a ride on the back of pegasus as you soar through the sky on a high-speed adventure. An intermediate ride for thrill seekers.
Visual reference:
And this would round out the Meditterranean Outpost. Two rides, two experiences, a store and a dining location. A small land in comparison to the others, but it would pack a strong punch and allow continuity and a bit of respite between the larger areas within the park. It would also feature heavy vegetation (like most of the rest of the park) giving that 'lost in the wilderness' feeling that Animal Kingdom so fantastically produces.
There would also be the opportunity to add a small amphitheatre, in a future expansion, between the Temple of Helios and Pegasus' Flight School. This could perhaps be a puppetry-based open-air theatre show narrated by the Muses.
Full overview for reference:
In the heart of this Meditterranean Outpost, adventure alongside our great hero Hercules through this beautiful ancient Greek land. Tread carefully, as there are mischevious mysteries around every corner...
As you may have noticed, Worlds of Fantasy has been designed with a three-directional pathway from the Riviera entryway that allows guests to choose the adventure they wish to embark upon. Each of these end in an intersection which forks off in to other directions. The idea here is that guests can feel like they can get 'lost in the adventure' but can also easily find their way back at any point. Located on the bridge between the Land and Water intersections lies the Meditterranean Outpost.
I have always wished for a Hercules-themed area within the parks. Greece has such a rich culture and history that no other Disney park has tackled the challenge of representing so far. Plus, in my opinion, Hercules is one of the most criminally under-rated Disney properties. The opportunity to integrate these (in the current IP-driven Disney trend) in a more comprehensive way than just plonking Hades in to a villain section of the shows is immense.
Area listing:
C1: Rotunda of Selene (Hercules, Megara and Pegasus M&G)
A majestic Rotunda dedicated to the Greek Goddess of the moon, Selene. This is a serene and calming stop, where you can also meet Hercules and Megara at set times. Here, we would experience some fantastic Disney design, where once a day you can also meet the wonderful Pegasus, designed with wonderful puppetry.
Visual references:
C2: Peripéteia Market (Retail)
A mid-size store where guests can purchase various greek and Hercules souvenirs (think of the possibilities - Hercules sandals!!!)
Visual reference:
C3: Pythia Falls (Photo Op and food carts)
A stunning waterfall feature dedicated to Pythia, otherwise known as the Oracle of Delphi. This would be a fantastic photo op and would feature some small seasonal market-carts selling small trinkets and Greek foods - halloumi everything!
There would also be a bronze statue honoring Pythia that would talk to guests at certain points throughout the day (in the same vein as the mystic fountain at IOA).
Visual reference:
C4: The Temple of Helios (Quick service)
A large quick-service dining location located within a historic temple honoring Helios, God of the Sun. There would be a large amount of seating available both internally and externally. Typical Greek cuisine would be served here.
Visual reference:
C5: Pain & Panic's Terror Trial (Skinned Zamperla Disko)
Perhaps a controversial pick due to Disney's aversion to any 'flat ride' other than your typical spinner, this would be a heavily themed ride. The mischevious Pain and Panic challenge you to complete their trial to prove your worth as a credible hero. On-ride audio would feature comedic jabs at the guests. It would be placed with water flanking the attraction either side and interactive fountains that could (potentially) spray guests with little blasts of water during the hot Summer months.
Visual reference:
C6: Pegasus Flight School (Skinned Zamperla Super Air Race)
Perhaps an even more controversial pick than the last, this ride would allow you to experience a ride on the back of pegasus as you soar through the sky on a high-speed adventure. An intermediate ride for thrill seekers.
Visual reference:
And this would round out the Meditterranean Outpost. Two rides, two experiences, a store and a dining location. A small land in comparison to the others, but it would pack a strong punch and allow continuity and a bit of respite between the larger areas within the park. It would also feature heavy vegetation (like most of the rest of the park) giving that 'lost in the wilderness' feeling that Animal Kingdom so fantastically produces.
There would also be the opportunity to add a small amphitheatre, in a future expansion, between the Temple of Helios and Pegasus' Flight School. This could perhaps be a puppetry-based open-air theatre show narrated by the Muses.
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The next area we will explore together is
Coming very soon!
Coming very soon!