Just a quick post about our two days in the Disneyland Paris parks.
Day 1 – Disneyland Park
Day 2 – Walt Disney Studio Parks
If you’re worried about taking the train to Disney, don’t be. It’s a simple straight line and you get off at the end. We got on at Les Halles and took it to the end. There’s maps inside the train showing each stop, so you can count them down if you want. And in the station, it’s clearly marked which train to take…with arrows and even a little Mickey Mouse head showing the way on the signs.
Day 1 was Disneyland!
I’ve been to three Disneys now (Orlando, Hong Kong, Paris), and it is clear that they stick to their brand like glue. Sure, there are differences…but you really have to look to see them. So, if you like Disney in one city…you’ll like it anywhere.
We started our day at It’s A Small World After All, because what better way to get an ear-worm stuck in your head for an entire day!
And, of course, if there’s a carousel…I’m on it! I don’t know if Michael’s ever too thrilled about it, but he’s always a willing participant for me. (-;
We went on a lot of rides, but to be frank I’m a little past it. I don’t know if you know or not, but if you’re young and free…the day will come when rides simply make you feel ill. For some, aging takes away the enjoyment of the ride…and you just get all green and dizzy and ugh feeling. I am now at that age.
We saw the parades, both the mid-day and the late day one…and we even stayed for the fireworks (or at least some of them).
Day 2 was Disney Studio Park!
The studio park is always a lot of fun…and it usually has the more daring rides. I was green before noon! But don’t get me wrong, I still LOVE the rides…they just don’t love me back anymore. There was even one in this park that I stepped out of line to avoid. Michael did it by himself. I just could NOT get flung upside-down one more time without dire results.
I did like the innocuous little ‘bus’ ride that took us through Radiator Springs. I saw Lightning McQueen!
There were some awesome moments in this park!
Phantom Manor was cool!
Pro Tip: If you see the charcuterie booths, make sure to stop and get yourself some cones of meat and cheese! These were way better than we had hoped for…
We left this park a little early in the day and we made it back in Paris in time for supper.
We went to a Bouillon restaurant. There’s a few of them, and they all have similar but slightly different menus. We love them. They’re like a soft spot between fast food and fancy. Quick, cheaper, and really good food!
This time, we went to Bouillon Republique this time…our first visit to this one.
I think I would have been happy eating the chilled pea soup with fresh goat cheese for the rest of our visit in Paris. It was THAT good!
That’s the end of our 4th day in Paris! Next day…we were so excited to begin the first of our tours with EMMANUEL’S HIDDEN GEMS! Two of them were scheduled for Day 5!
KEVIN CRAIG 