Friday, 16th May 2008
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Walt Disney Studios Park

CinéMagique repaint moves onto second reel

ImageThe refreshing of CinéMagique at Walt Disney Studios Park has now progressed into Act Two, with construction walls moving to the second half of the waiting area as the clock counts down to the celebration continuing…

Walt Disney Studios to stay open till 9pm!

ImageWere you hoping that Walt Disney Studios Park would set its bedtime another hour later with the opening of Tower of Terror? Your dream has come true… in a big way!

Resort wins highest worldwide attendance growth

ImageThe Themed Entertainment Association has just published its annual theme park attendance study, with Disneyland Resort Paris easily topping the global list for the highest growth in 2007.

Disney Parks in Paris go smoke-free; New smoking areas announced

ImageFrom 1st April 2008, the two theme parks of Disneyland Resort Paris will officially be smoke-free zones. No smoking will be allowed in any restaurants, attractions or queue lines — not even in the streets.

Elevator ‘art installation’ crash-lands in London’s Leicester Square

ImageThe publicity campaign for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror took a surprising step today when a crashed lift cabin mysteriously appeared in London’s world-famous Leicester Square — complete with bellhops!

CinéMagique redux: repainting begins

ImageLike many a classic film, a project has just started at CinéMagique to inject a little more life back into the celebrated movie attraction. Not through Lucas-style CGI, but a simple coat of paint and new colours.

‘Stitch Live!’ previews for AP holders - and Mr. Holz

Image‘Stitch Live!’, has just enjoyed its first weekend of Annual Passport previews — but not before Euro Disney CEO, Karl Holz, dropped by the first tests. Tour the attraction here with a full report and the first pictures from inside.

Disney Cinema Parade to wrap …for good

ImageConfirmed: Three weeks from now, the main parade of Walt Disney Studios will cease production for good. After 5 years 10 months and 2129 performances (or thereabouts), Disney Cinema Parade will call out “That’s a wrap!” for the final time.

Rescue lost souls in new online dimension

ImageA new dimension to the official website of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has just opened up — the chance to rewrite history by rescuing the souls of those five people lost on that fateful, stormy night…

Cast enjoy Stitch previews; Annual Passport dates announced

29-stitchpreviews-00.jpgThe countdown to broadcast continues… but Stitch isn’t taking any chances. For over a week, the resort’s Cast Members have been invited to test out his new ‘Live!’ Disney Channel show and now, it’s over to us!

Lights on, theatre ready at Television Studios

ImageJust weeks remain before Stitch Live! opens to the public, completing the Studios’ quartet of anniversary attractions. With the show now in final rehearsals inside, it’s time to switch on lights and new electronic signs outside.

Stitch promos go ‘Live!’ across resort

ImageAdvertising boards around the resort’s central areas have been updated once again, with new designs to promote the arrival of ‘Stitich Live!’ in less than one month from now.

MTV leads as ‘Twilight Zone’ takes on UK

ImageThe word is out. Disneyland Paris has a thrilling new attraction, going after the lucrative MTV audience with a competition to create its commercial. Exciting details about other UK publicity and events are also released.

Start of something new for HSM 2 On Tour

ImageIt’s official: Spring 2008 will see the premiere of a brand new High School Musical show at Walt Disney Studios, featuring the songs of the smash hit sequel — not only that, the original show is set to return each morning to complete the ‘HSM’ playlist.

The Celebration Continues… with spectacular TV ad

ImageThe 15th Anniversary is coming to an end… Well, not quite! ‘The Celebration Continues… Big Time!’ as the anniversary is extended by another year and a spectacular new TV commercial is launched today…!