Impressions de France

[One Lil Spark]

Impressions de France is a must-see for me on every single trip to the World. No matter how many times I stop by, I find things never before seen on the footage to love and enjoy. Also, Saint Saens 'Carnival of the Animals' gives me chills everytime I hear it.

Any other fans of this World Showcase original treasure?

:wave:

 

[maggiegrace1]

Impressions de France is a must-see for me on every single trip to the World. No matter how many times I stop by, I find things never before seen on the footage to love and enjoy. Also, Saint Saens 'Carnival of the Animals' gives me chills everytime I hear it.

Any other fans of this World Showcase original treasure?

:wave:

:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

My second favorite after American Adventure!

Love the music the scenes..everything..See it every time more then once..

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I have not seen it since I was 3 or 4. Definitely gonna stop in again seeing my fellow EPCOT Center Defenders like it so much.

 

[NemoRocks78]

<- Has never seen it

 

[EpcotServo]

NOW we're talking! I LOVE Impressions Du FRONCE!
:sohappy:

Just ask, and I'll leap right into my over-colorful narration...
:lol:

"They leave, and wizout ever knowing why, they zay:VE MUST GO!"

 

[SpongeScott]

<- Has never seen it

One of the best places to take a nap. Sit on the very back row against the wall, plop your head back, enjoy the music as you nod off...:snore:

 

[maggiegrace1]

NOW we're talking! I LOVE Impressions Du FRONCE!
:sohappy:

Just ask, and I'll leap right into my over-colorful narration...
:lol:

"They leave, and wizout ever knowing why, they zay:VE MUST GO!"

:sohappy::sohappy:

LOVE that part!

Love when they show all the pastries and the whole audience oohs and ahhs..:lol:

One of the best places to take a nap. Sit on the very back row against the wall, plop your head back, enjoy the music as you nod off...:snore:

How can you sleep in that movie..or any movie at EPCOT?..What is wrong with you?

:kiss:

 

[NemoRocks78]

One of the best places to take a nap. Sit on the very back row against the wall, plop your head back, enjoy the music as you nod off...:snore:

Better than Energy :lookaroun

 

[yankspy]

"My France awakens with the early dawn". One of my favorites. I never miss it. Great music.

 

[tirian]

Impressions de France is a must-see for me on every single trip to the World. No matter how many times I stop by, I find things never before seen on the footage to love and enjoy. Also, Saint Saens 'Carnival of the Animals' gives me chills everytime I hear it.

Any other fans of this World Showcase original treasure?

:wave:

This is in my personal Top Ten for Epcot. It's still just as amazing as when EPCOT Center opened, and the filmmakers were wise enough to focus on scenery instead of on fashions, art, and everything else France is famous for—that would severely date the film. IMO, this movie is just as relevant today as when it was released.

 

[ChrisFL]

I love it, if they ever update it, I hope it's just some of the scenes to newer ones of similar views...the rest is perfect....especially the music.

 

[dxwwf3]

Easily my favorite thing in World Showcase (especially now that O' Canada has changed). Fantastic music, narration, and visuals. One of the most underrated attractions in all of WDW.

 

[marni1971]

Can`t miss it. Along with Reflections of China (still half-1982s Wonders) and The Spirit of Norway. Once the latter is re-edited though Impressions will stick out like a sore thumb.

 

[rsoxguy]

Always an audio/visual pleasure.

 

[minniemouseuk]

This is a must-do for us, too. I absolutely love the music used in the attraction.

 

[ClemsonTigger]

A favorite of mine too, on a number of levels.
Film is beautiful, but I can be just as happy closing my eyes and enjoying the music....Saint Saens, Debussey...a little Ravel. I especially love the excerpts from The Aquarium. Then there are the French hosts, many are quite entertaining...suggesting it's perfectly OK for a French kiss during the movie. *except of course when I'm there by myself...*

Then of course you leave and head right over for a French pastry...:slurp:

 

[captainkidd]

My favorite film in Epcot.

 

[diddy_mouse]

I love "Impressions de France." I remember watching it as a kid and just being awe-struck. Can't wait to see it again on our next trip.

 

[Hoop Raeb]

Saw it right after I got back from a high school trip to Paris. Loved it then, still love it to this day. Just took my wife to Paris and now she loves the movie 10X more.

Can someone please give me a list of the music tracks? Best music around Epcot for me, hands down. Is it on Mousebits?

 

[ClemsonTigger]

Saw it right after I got back from a high school trip to Paris. Loved it then, still love it to this day. Just took my wife to Paris and now she loves the movie 10X more.

Can someone please give me a list of the music tracks? Best music around Epcot for me, hands down. Is it on Mousebits?

From Wikipedia:
Buddy Baker arranged the film score and conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the recording of the score.

Here is a listing of the movie's score from official and unofficial sources[1]:

Scene 1
"Syrinx" * (0:00-0:33)
by Claude Debussy
Solo for Flute by Eddie Beckett of the London Symphony Orchestra
Scenes 2 - 4
"Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals * (0:33-1:52)
by Camille Saint-Saëns
Scenes 5 - 6
"Rondeau (Allegro agitato)" from Concerto in C for Harp and Orchestra * (1:52-2:52)
by François-Adrien Boïeldieu
Scenes 8 - 9
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 10
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 11 & 12
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 13 - 15
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 16
"Nuages" from Nocturnes
by Claude Debussy
Scene 17
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 18 - 20
"Ouverture" from Gaite Parisienne * (2:52-3:38)
by Jacques Offenbach
original 6 second introduction by Buddy Baker
Scenes 21 - 22
"Lever du jour" from Part 3 of Daphnis et Chloé Suite #2
by Maurice Ravel
Scenes 23 & 24
"Claire de Lune" from Suite bergamasque (Orchestral Arrangement) * (3:38-4:51)
by Claude Debussy
Scene 25
"Trois Gymnopedies #1" * (4:51-5:25)
by Erik Satie
orchestrated by Debussy
Scene 26
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 27 & 28
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 29
"Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals
by Camille Saint-Saëns
flute arrangement by Buddy Baker
Scene 30
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 31
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scene 32
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 33 - 35
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 36 & 37
original music
by Buddy Baker
Scenes 38 - 40
"Finale" from Carnival of the Animals * (5:25-6:25)
by Camille Saint-Saëns
Scenes 41 & 42
original music * (6:25-7:07)
by Buddy Baker
Scene 42
"Allegro moderato" from Gaite Parisienne * (7:07-7:22)
by Jacques Offenbach
Scene 43
"Fanfare" from La Peri * (7:22-7:59)
by Paul A. Dukas
Scene 44 - 49
4th movement from Organ Symphony no. 3
by Camille Saint-Saëns

Site also has picture references and more.
The soundtrack is available on multiple WDW CD's

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impressions_of_France_(Disney)