MAGICal DLP News, Rumours & Thoughts

[nickys]

Legoland does not use the same technology. Soarin’ uses a proprietary ride system developed by Disney and manufactured by Dynamic Attractions. Legoland, both Florida and Windsor, use the m-Ride flying system developed by Brogent Technologies. The m-Ride is a smaller, more cost efficient ride system based on their i-Ride system that was developed as a cheaper imitation of Soarin’ with a greater range of motion. One key difference between Disney’s system and Brogent’s systems is that riders are not lifted up and instead load at the flying level.

Disney working on this patent is a head scratcher. There are already a variety of other flying theater systems that offer greater capabilities.

Thanks! I assumed it was the same technology.

So when you swing round, the “abyss” is below you? You definitely move up and down during the ride - the UK one does a lot of swooping around. The theme makes it much more noticeable because you’re flying with them. Kinda like a tame FoP. Everyone has to wear the leg strap. The US one is tamer.

 

[UpAllNight]

Can’t think of a park in the world that wouldn’t be improved with a Hagrids style coaster. The storytelling possibilities are endless really, be that through IP or unique stories. I’d love to see Paris get one in either of the parks.

I’m spoilt in that I’ve been to many parks, but I’d love a unique draw - something that isn’t anywhere else. Hagrids but even grander. A best coaster in the world contender.

 

[Gusey]

In the first episode of We Call It Imagineering, we can see a short passage with this: the work of integrating the SEA into the Disney parksDLP is present on the map, including a small rocket logo

 

[montydysquith-navarro]

Dreams replacement in the works?

 

[Jordan dby]

Good article on Forbes on DLP finances;

Revealed: The Disney-Owned Theme Park That Pays $170 Million To Use Its Characters

Last year Disneyland Paris generated 69.6% of Disney's $12bn operating income on just 36.6% of the revenue. It is partly thanks to a controversial trick tucked up Mickey's sleeve.

www.forbes.com

Gist is DLP is more profitable than has previously been reported. Despite the Disney full takeover, royalties continue to flow from DLP to other Disney units, in order to reduce french taxes which are higher than elsewhere. One thing I didn't know was that there have been investigations and raids by french tax authorities to makes sure the royalty payments were reasonable, and these ended late 2021.

The constant change of pace and ambition on the expansion could have been some political game playing (or fear of a hefty tax bill).

 

[fradz]

Good article on Forbes on DLP finances;

Revealed: The Disney-Owned Theme Park That Pays $170 Million To Use Its Characters

Last year Disneyland Paris generated 69.6% of Disney's $12bn operating income on just 36.6% of the revenue. It is partly thanks to a controversial trick tucked up Mickey's sleeve.

www.forbes.com

Gist is DLP is more profitable than has previously been reported. Despite the Disney full takeover, royalties continue to flow from DLP to other Disney units, in order to reduce french taxes which are higher than elsewhere. One thing I didn't know was that there have been investigations and raids by french tax authorities to makes sure the royalty payments were reasonable, and these ended late 2021.

The constant change of pace and ambition on the expansion could have been some political game playing (or fear of a hefty tax bill).

this is a great read for anyone who is not that familiar with DLP and how it operates as part of TWDC.

 

[mrflo]

Great recap & insights indeed. It is also confirming what we had discussed before - TWDC is still profiting heavily from those royalty payments of DLP. While the management fees might no longer be in place, service fees by WDI for R&D as well as project management for new attractions potentially still exist. So any investment on the attraction side at DLP might also automatically bring some extra dollars back to the mothership. No surprise tax authorities in France are keeping a close eye on this.

 

[marni1971]

 

[nickys]

I bet all the art prints etc will be gone when it re-opens. To be fair it was fun to browse but I didn’t buy anything; I guess most people did the same.

 

[marni1971]

I bet all the art prints etc will be gone when it re-opens. To be fair it was fun to browse but I didn’t buy anything; I guess most people did the same.

I occasionally went in for a specific book; I recall the gallery CMs didn’t know one of them was even available when I asked (and showed them a photo).

As part of the archiving of the village I did over the last year, I’m glad I got the interiors when I did.

 

[LondonTom]

I bet all the art prints etc will be gone when it re-opens. To be fair it was fun to browse but I didn’t buy anything; I guess most people did the same.

Hopefully, they have a new location in mind! The gallery shops in the US seem to do good business, so I can't imagine a DLP one wouldn't either?



I am still very much 50/50 on this Alice In Wonderland BMX showing turning to be brilliant or terrible, but it looks like DLP has another hit song their hands either way! This is banging!

 

[cjkeating]

it looks like DLP has another hit song their hands either way! This is banging!

I've been humming this song since the conference.

 

[marni1971]

 

[Gusey]

Disney Imagineer Sylvie Massara Receives Exclusive Honor at Disneyland Paris

 

[Comped]

Disney Imagineer Sylvie Massara Receives Exclusive Honor at Disneyland Paris
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Who has a window in Paris anyway? I know there's a list of both MK and DL, but finding one for international parks (or the occasional window at other domestic Disney parks) is iffy.

 

[nickys]

Who has a window in Paris anyway? I know there's a list of both MK and DL, but finding one for international parks (or the occasional window at other domestic Disney parks) is iffy.

I found this site which looks promising, not sure if there is a complete list.

The Famous Windows on Main Street - A Rare Disney Honor

The rarest honor in the Disney Parks comes in the form of glass: windows on Main Street! Learn more about this iconic tribute, and what you need to get one.

duchessofdisneyland.com

Wiki has a list but it’s alphabetical not by park. And I doubt it lists the character windows (but could be wrong on that).

List of Disney Main Street window honors - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[marni1971]

Who has a window in Paris anyway? I know there's a list of both MK and DL, but finding one for international parks (or the occasional window at other domestic Disney parks) is iffy.

Tonnes of them. Pretty much who you’d expect plus some more specific to the resort. Someone should do a book! Quite a few are quite witty too.

 

[nickys]

There is also a book by Chuck Snyder but I can’t remember if it covers DLP. Ironically I can’t find my copy!

 

[marni1971]

There is also a book by Chuck Snyder but I can’t remember if it covers DLP. Ironically I can’t find my copy!

Windows on Main Street? No Paris.

The wiki page above is sadly incomplete; I maybe able to make a current list in a month or so.

 

[Comped]

Windows on Main Street? No Paris.

The wiki page above is sadly incomplete; I maybe able to make a current list in a month or so.

Fantastic book regardless.