TrainsOfDisney
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I don’t think the fake applause is new….. maybe just mixed a little too loud?
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infloencer
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Does anyone know what’s happening with the Fantasyland and Discoveryland Stations? They’ve been closed for years now (I think) and they don’t even appear as "under refurbishment" anymore like they used to. They’ve just been completely erased from the DLP app.
I did read something to do with efficiency (albeit bad show). Fantasyland was actually open last week to compensate for Main St being closed during the Christmas tree removal. I think last time I saw Discoveryland open was late 2021.
TrainsOfDisney
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The trains in Paris have a pretty unique and inefficient way of loading - they spend lots of time at the station.
The CM’s direct you where to sit - one party at a time and sometimes ask people to move if they want to continue.
I noticed to some odd systems at counter service restaurants as well… with CM’s directing one party at a time up to the order counter - maybe it’s a cultural thing? At the end of the day it works…. Just a bit slower than in the states haha
They should duplicate whatever they're doing with Indy in Florida and send half of it to Paris.
Saving $ or € in their case
So far Paris won’t pay for the expensive to maintain ride system (even the Tokyo system)
fradz
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Just got back from 2 days at the parks including the privatized evening on Wednesday. Will post thorough thoughts eventually, but we did see the new nighttime show twice, unfortunately twice on b-mode (no drones). Even then, honestly great show. The only thing I wasn't into too much was the Buzz Lightyear battle with Zorg, maybe a bit too much Encanto, but even then there was no bad moments. I've immediately watched a video of what it looks like with drones and looking forward to eventually see it in its full glory. I think it's a strong successor to the previous ones. The crowd definitely agreed, so did my companions on the trip. The addition of sky tracers was fun when you're in the center hub and they all point to above you. Main streets projections definitely a plus and it helped spread the crowds evenly.
In summary: Very nice!
In summary: Very nice!
Bernswss
Member
I personally really enjoyed the Buzz part, I guess it's one of the scenes more affected with the lack of drones. The huge Zorg head in the sky is amazing!
denyuntilcaught
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What a way to announce a new hotel! Any idea on a theme?
infloencer
Member
They’ll probably (hopefully) stick to the Americana theme of the other hotels. There were plans of a New Orleans Hotel and a Las Vegas Hotel for Paris which could both be reused now. I’d prefer the New Orleans one since Port Orleans at WDW is really beautiful and a Las Vegas Hotel could easily look very tacky and cheap.
There’s a very interesting article about the unbuilt Las Vegas Hotel here.
Could it be an interpretation of one of wdw's deluxe resorts.
They already have ,
Sequoia lodge - wilderness lodge
Newport Bay - Yacht club
Hotel New York - contemporary
So
New Hotel - Poly (maybe)
I hope that if they build a new hotel they keep the American theme, since all Disney hotels I. Paris are American themed. A Hawaiian hotel with Lilo and Stitch themed rooms would be amazing, but it would be harder to integrate the Disney Village expansion. A New Orleans hotel with Tiana would be easier to integrate.
Bernswss
Member
Very worth pointing that out. The model has been on display for years and this "new" version had just some small changes made, including the removal of the large value resort between Sequoia Lodge and Santa Fe (now with a sticker above it), the addition of the new Studios berm + rough layout of the current expansion and changes to the housing and office developments of Val d'Europe (the thing this model is actually for). I wouldn't read too much into it except the fact there's still the convention center and the new hotel (albeit they're based on decades old plans that have been changed multiple times since). The parking lot expansion was also a part of the old model, this that was supposed to represent the resort's Phase 4, supposedly done by now and nowhere to be seen.
ParadoxPortals
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Current rumours from some reputable sources have been saying for awhile now that a part of the current plans for Adventureland Phase 2, a project planned since the resort's opening but one that has gone through many iterations, is to remove the aging Indy looping coaster that soon will need either a retrack or removal, and replace it (and expand into existing expansion space) with an Indiana Jones' Adventure.
I expect and hope Paris' version - if it does indeed get the green light - to be unique, seeing as Cali, Florida, and Japan all have unique ride versions, but maybe some propping / R&D will be copied over to Paris' version to save some money. ...I just hope they'll also build the Jungle Cruise that intersects with the Indy show building as was the original plan for Paris' Adventureland decades ago (though this old idea is not a part of any recent rumours so it basically has a 100% of not happening, it'll just be the Indy dark ride by itself at best).