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154 Years in the making, dude!

The official 15th Anniversary blog has spilled an ocean of new behind-the-scenes material showing the making of Walt Disney Studio Park’s most anticipated new attraction. Since Crush proclaimed he was “hundred and fifty, and still young, dude!” in May 2003’s Finding Nemo, the unique attraction has now technically been 154 years in the making! Rock on!

Book your dream - like never before

They’re telling everyone to “live your dream… live never before” this year, but now you can book your dream like never before. Following the rollout of the new official Disneyland Resort Paris website to each market since October 2006, another major improvement has just been launched - a complete overhaul of their online booking system.

Avant-première(s) for Crush and Cars

Ready to join the rush for Crush? It’s hard to believe after all these months of construction that, in less than one month, Crush’s Coaster will have already welcomed its first turtle shell passengers and Cars Race Rally will have already kicked up more than a few handfuls of desert dust. Phase 2 of the 15th has begun, and the infamous Red Carpet is back…

Pin Trading May 2007 releases

Another month begins and another series of brand new Pin Trading releases make their way to the magic. After the extravagant 15th Anniversary boxed sets and limited editions of April, May looks set to be far more relaxed. The Aristocats and Cars get their own 4-pin sets, Mickey makes several appearances and Stitch takes another break.

Boardwalk Candy Palace sweeter than ever

From sales carts around the park to the saccharated smell of strawberry jam floating magically through Discovery Arcade, Disneyland and the sweet smell of delicious candy go together like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Nowhere more so than Main Street’s premiere confectionary boutique - Boardwalk Candy Palace, now looking sweeter than ever after a major redesign.

The Toon Effect - More colour, more character

Times are changing at Walt Disney Studios Park. Toon Studio continues to impress and Toon Town makes a bold - and unexpected - entrance. We’ve read words, seen concepts and previewed the maps - now the finished reality is in sight. With the 15th launch complete, everything is now focused on one mission - giving this 15-year old resort a real second gate.

Suzy & Perla’s royal invitation

Since the start of April, L’Auberge de Cendrillon has been overrun by ‘Les Fantasies de Susy et Perla’ as the two mice from Cinderella launch a new restaurant concept for Disneyland Park. The Cinderella inn-themed restaurant in Fantasyland has long allowed you to dine “like” a princess, but now you can dine in presence of one!

Pin Trading April 2007 releases

The grand launch of the 15th Anniversary celebration - and our lengthy coverage over the weeks which followed - have caused this releases announcement to get pushed right back. But still, the releases aren’t over for this month yet - so here they are in full, along with some images of the special anniversary pins released so far.

Extra Magic Hours are go!

(2/04/2007 - 20:00) Well, here we are. The end of another magical day at Disneyland Resort Paris. But the dream isn’t over yet - evening Extra Magic Hours have begun! For the first time since the trial runs in April 2006, Disneyland Park keeps the magic flowing for two hours more exclusively for Dream passholders and Disney Hotel guests.

15th Launch Night: Red Carpet press event

(31/03/2007 - 21:30) As the last firework from the spectacular, “deluxe” Candleabration performance exploded, the press and VIPs were already on their way to the next - and final - stop on their busy day in Disneyland… an exclusive event and dinner in Frontierland.

Just Like We Dreamed It - the CD Single

(31/03/2007 - 10:30) The CD Single of ‘Just Like We Dreamed It’ appears on the shelves of The Storybook Store and Emporium for the first time! Featuring the full song and a full instrumental, the CD also gives more information about the production of the song - and the chance of more 15th Anniversary music releases still to come.

J-1 brings frenzied final touches

(30/03/2007 - 10:00) As clouds decended and rain began to pour, the cleaners, crew and Cast Members of the resort ploughed ahead with last minute preparations for the huge press event of the following day. Final repaints, frenzied cleaning and final touches to the anniversary attractions…

Souvenirs prêt à vendre

(29/03/2007 - 20:30) What to do when you arrive at the resort bang on park closing? A spot of Disney shopping! We’ve already seen a selection of new merchandise in the parks, and now the boutiques of the resort join the party with their own selections of both generic and exceptional new merchandise.

Flying the flag for detail (Part 1)

Disney’s most detailed Magic Kingdom is shining brighter than ever before, as details old and new appear (and reappear) across the park. From Main Street’s returned collection of stars and stripes to the animated three fairies and more - a bumper round-up of all the fresh hidden touches making the park as neat ‘n’ pretty as ever.

Disney Store loses 15 years

The Disney Store is next in line to have its classic 1990s touches stripped from its white, grey and pastel blue storefront. Whilst Disneyland Park celebrates 15 years and magic and looks as good as ever, Disney Village is still going to drastic measures to remove any hint of its ultra-hip ’90s history.

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