Let’s hope DLP doesn't take a break with the new Nighttime Spectacular......
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cjkeating
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I think the technical term is they often hit a snag... with Disney Village they should know by now that there is stuff hiding in these 35 year old buildings that they aren't expecting... the roofs for one seem to be getting a lot of additional work over and above what was expected.
Likewise with the Casey Corner project they had to adjust the plans to the extent they had to resubmit their planning application once they'd done so. I'm less sure what the exact issue was here.
It's a bit like how they always seem to be surprised when they find asbestos in their big show buildings which then delay things by months which was the case with Phantom and IASW.
Markiewong
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I might be hallucinating, but wasn't there a park that extended the top of Mainstreet to house the projectors? As in they built new floors on top.
Bernswss
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Paris built some rooftop themed housings, not sure if that's what you mean or not.
I just hope the roof top ones are themed. And quick.
Gusey
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A new gazebo on Main Street, U.S.A.® to create unforgettable memories with Disney Characters
It’s a new step in the weatherproofing plan of Disneyland® Paris to improve the guest experience: this Thursday, November 28, a new gazebo between Liberty Arcade and Central Plaza has been unveiled, offering an elegant and covered Character Meet ‘n’ Greet area for guests. The objective for Walt...
www.disneylandparis-news.com
Gusey
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE DISNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
With Matthieu Robin, Creative & Show Director From 19 April to 7 September 2025, the whole of Disneyland Park will resound with a thousand and one notes at the Disney Music Festival, a brand new, 100% original, 100% Disneyland Paris event presented to us by Matthieu Robin, Creative & Show...
www.disneylandparis-news.com
Kevin_W
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19 April - 7 September: 12 Music themed activations across 5 landsA FEW WORDS ABOUT THE DISNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
With Matthieu Robin, Creative & Show Director From 19 April to 7 September 2025, the whole of Disneyland Park will resound with a thousand and one notes at the Disney Music Festival, a brand new, 100% original, 100% Disneyland Paris event presented to us by Matthieu Robin, Creative & Show...
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Live music in the parks is great. This sounds like a neat festival.
I’ve heard until June 6, with Molly opening a few weeks later. And yes, maybe followed by SM.
mrflo
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DLP has shared a news article about the BTM refurbishment:
Source: Renovation of Big Thunder Mountain from January until early summer 2025
"First and foremost, the challenge was to ensure the strong immersion in the Wild West atmosphere of Frontierland®. To do so, the Imagineers carried out an in-depth study of the wood, which is very present in the attraction’s décor and its station, with a view to replacing certain structures with new elements made to measure by the Design & Delivery and Central Workshop teams. These new elements are more durable and will be carefully painted to retain the aged look of this gold-rush mine. There will also be refurbishments to certain emblematic elements of the décor on the mountain, such as the famous Mill Camp tower, and the queue section.
All the animal figures in the attraction, such as Billy the goat and the mules, will be fully restored to their original glory in the Central Workshops. The plants will also be restored with the re-planting of cacti, to complete the authentic landscape evoking the deserts of North America. The Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams were able to refer to the Big Thunder Mountain archives dating back to its opening in 1992 to ensure the utmost care of these essential elements of the attraction’s history was taken."
Sounds like the focus of this refurbishment will be the deco elements including the animals, cacti and queue. Hopefully the opossums will get some attention as well and they will have them turn again. Has anyone heard anything about a potential re-tracking of the ride which would require an even more lengthy closure in the future?
Source: Renovation of Big Thunder Mountain from January until early summer 2025
"First and foremost, the challenge was to ensure the strong immersion in the Wild West atmosphere of Frontierland®. To do so, the Imagineers carried out an in-depth study of the wood, which is very present in the attraction’s décor and its station, with a view to replacing certain structures with new elements made to measure by the Design & Delivery and Central Workshop teams. These new elements are more durable and will be carefully painted to retain the aged look of this gold-rush mine. There will also be refurbishments to certain emblematic elements of the décor on the mountain, such as the famous Mill Camp tower, and the queue section.
All the animal figures in the attraction, such as Billy the goat and the mules, will be fully restored to their original glory in the Central Workshops. The plants will also be restored with the re-planting of cacti, to complete the authentic landscape evoking the deserts of North America. The Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams were able to refer to the Big Thunder Mountain archives dating back to its opening in 1992 to ensure the utmost care of these essential elements of the attraction’s history was taken."
Sounds like the focus of this refurbishment will be the deco elements including the animals, cacti and queue. Hopefully the opossums will get some attention as well and they will have them turn again. Has anyone heard anything about a potential re-tracking of the ride which would require an even more lengthy closure in the future?
Gusey
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Yeah, Big Thunders is confirmed closing until Early Summer 2025. I've heard rumours that Space will close for a refurb after, but not confirmed