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Saturday, 24th

Once Upon a Dream Parade in concepts

With 35 days, 17 hours and 7 minutes until the first official performance of Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade, there are still plenty of secrets and unknowns about this long-awaited new parade. Whilst we’ve seen costumes, peeked at construction and heard some of the music recently, seven of the eight floats have remained blurry silhouettes from a casting advertisement… until now!

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Saturday, 24th

Candles, characters, decorations… and letters?

More lovely concept art from the AGM, again courtesy of DCP’s Mouetto, this time focusing both on the stage, candles and characters of Candlabration (Bougillumination) and on the banners due to line Main Street using the Christmas fairytale illuminations. Plus, there’s a new group of ten characters who need to be seen to be believed!

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Saturday, 24th

Buzz Lightyear makes the final 15

After the anniversary TV spot and new parade theme song, news from Wednesday’s Euro Disney SCA Annual General Meeting continues to pour in, shared once again by member Mouetto on Disney Central Plaza forum. Amongst the concept art for upcoming 15th Anniversary events and decorations presented at the meeting, it appears the Character Castle Makeover has just received an extra hero from Disney history, courtesy of Pixar…

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Thursday, 22nd

Just Like You Dreamed It?

The Euro Disney SCA Annual General Meeting for shareholders isn’t just about financial statistics and uncomfortable questions, oh no - they always manage to put on a good Disney show! In 2004 we had a musical Lion King preview, an outer-space preview for 2005 and a Buzz Lightyear extravaganza for 2006. How could they top all that for 2007, the 15th Anniversary year, then? Will a costume preview and a play of the new song “Just Like We Dreamed It” do?

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Thursday, 22nd

Selling the Celebration: TV Spot

Yesterday, Euro Disney SCA presented its Annual General Meeting for shareholders, rolling out a powerful red carpet theme to allow investors a glimpse at everything being prepared for the 15th Anniversary Celebration and giving a no holds barred look at its effect upon the resort. Amongst the previews - the brand new TV Spot for the celebration!

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Tuesday, 20th

Backstage in Bruce’s submarine

The final surprise of Disneyland15.com’s “behind the scenes” anniversary preview is - aside from the mention of Tower of Terror so early - a very first look at the dramatic Sunken Submarine scene from Crush’s Coaster, which will bridge the gap between the “dark ride” and “coaster” sections to enclose the lift hill of this highly anticipated spinning coaster.

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Tuesday, 20th

Backstage at the Race Rally

Next in the backstage preview video featured on the new Disneyland15.com is Cars Race Rally, introduced by DLP-Imagineering head Peter McGrath and then shown in concepts, models and real-life. The video gives us our very first look at the design of the 12 spinning cars, as well as some never-before-seen concept art for the très Art Deco entrance building.

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Tuesday, 20th

Backstage Imagination and Wonderland

The official website for the 15th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort Paris is now live, and with it comes a brand new “Behind the Scenes” video! Whilst the video zips through the unique footage and commentary at lightning speed, I’ve managed (after a few attempts!) to capture stills of the most exciting shots, giving some of the most revealing and exciting images of the upcoming events to date… such as the construction of Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade!

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Tuesday, 20th

Disneyland15.com rolls out its Red Carpet!

Disneyland Resort Paris has today unveiled its impressive 15th Anniversary Celebration website after several weeks of build-up. Built entirely in a Flash design, the impressive online home for the celebrations features videos, information, games and a competition, all hosted by a special live presenter. Take a look at the site for yourself here, or join us for a look at all the highlights…

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Sunday, 18th

Birthday bash means no more 9am

For the 15th Anniversary Celebration, we’re promised the “biggest Disney birthday bash ever”. Now, what comes with a big party? You’ve guessed it - a hangover! And judging by the latest Park Hours schedules, Disneyland Park is planning for more than a few late starts to compensate for the large-scale anniversary events - time to wave goodbye to that 9am start.

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Thursday, 15th

More Dreams, More Wow - 15th Teaser

An email newsletter has just this moment launched the online advertising campaign for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Disneyland Resort Paris. The newsletter links to a special preview page on the forthcoming disneyland15.com, where a “3D” flash movie bursts onto the screen to present all the first phase features of the celebration. The place where dreams come true… is rolling its red carpet out for you!

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Thursday, 15th

Lost in CyberSpace

CyberSpace Mountain, the build-your-own-roller-coaster simulator attraction within Walt Disney Television Studios, has closed for good. Taken out of service without notice in late January, the Walt Disney Studios Park post-show feature is now in the process of being removed from the building… and CyberSpace itself - all mention of the attraction on the official website has now vanished.

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Tuesday, 13th

From 1992 to 2007 - with a hint of Terror

When we first presented the 2007 Resort Map back in November, featuring an updated Walt Disney Studios Park illustration with the new Toon Studio attractions, it couldn’t help but be noticed that a little reserved spot right in the middle of the park was ready and waiting for another new addition. Now, an updated plan is already available, showing off not only the new Tower of Terror but the entire development of the resort since 1992.

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Tuesday, 13th

Nature Villages project takes a step forward

The Euro Disney Group today announces an important step forward in its collaboration with Pierre & Vacances to create a unique “Nature Villages” resort development just South of the existing resort. Originally announced in 2003, the feasability of the project has been examined for the past three years to allow a non-binding letter of intent to today be signed by Euro Disney Associés SCA, Pierre & Vacances and French State.

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Sunday, 11th

Conjuring up astonishment: Toon Studio revealed

Following on from yesterday’s first look at the sculpting of the new Toon Studio Sorcerer Mickey statue, it’s time already for yet another stunning look into the future of Walt Disney Studios Park. Posted on the French Disney Magic Interactive forum earlier this evening before flooding into every corner of Disney cyberspace, this is one concept art that guarantees astonishment - no sorcery required.

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