Strike a Pose!
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
It's a Small World was closed for refurbishment so we weren't able to try this attraction. The Small World ride is essentially the same thing in every park so we didn't really feel that we wereRead more
This is Us
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
While I was taking photos of Kathy, a Disney castmember offered to take some pictures of us together. We appreciated that so much because we don't get many chances to get pictures of us together whileRead more
Happiness
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Disneyland Paris is a beautiful park but there doesn't seem to be very many rides, at least when compared to the American Disney parks. This park feels bigger but much of it seems to be empty space. IRead more
The Mad Tea Party
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
All of the Disney parks have the Teacups ride. I like the idea of this sort of ride but anything that spins that much is too much for me. I'm happy to just stand on the sidelines and take pictures.
Carousel
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
All of the Disney parks have beautiful carousels and Disneyland Paris is no exception. The craftsmanship that went into making these horses is amazing!
A Noble Steed
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
I never ride carousels, even though I'm fascinated by them, because their spinning makes me very dizzy. These horses looked so good that I was really tempted to take a ride!
The Beanstalk
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
These beanstalks are all around Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris. I like how they look, it really gives the area an otherworldly sort of a look. I've seen this at the Magic Kingdom in Florida but theyRead more
Thorns
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
As the beanstalks get closer to the castle, they start becoming thorn bushes. This is keeping with the Sleeping Beauty story and it really adds a lot to the castle. None of the other Disney parks areRead more
The Hidden Dragon
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
If you're standing at a certain angle, you can see Maleficent, in dragon form, hidden in the thorns. I discovered this while I was walking around the thorns trying to find the best angle for aRead more
Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Unlike the castles at the other Disney parks, guests are able to go inside this castle. This is a great idea and I wish all of the Disney castles were like that. Let's go inside and see what's inRead more
Inside the Castle
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
The castle is quite large inside, having two floors and a basement. The first floor has some shops and some, mostly, empty space since people will walk through the castle to get from Fantasyland outRead more
Upstairs
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
The upstairs part of the castle I beautiful! The whole story of Cinderella is told through the use of stained glass windows and woven tapestries.
The Upper Gallery
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
The castle's upper gallery features the story of Sleeping Beauty told through the use of beautiful stained glass and tapestries. The display includes Maleficent, Princess Aurora, and the FairyRead more
The King
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
I've always loved stained glass windows but these Sleeping Beauty windows are extra special! I like that, like regular windows, I can see through them. If you look closely, you can see part of theRead more
Maleficent
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
The castle's upper gallery features the story of Sleeping Beauty told through the use of beautiful stained glass and tapestries. The display includes Maleficent, Princess Aurora, and the FairyRead more
The Three Fairies
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Flora, Fauna and Merryweather are seen adding magic to Princess Aurora's crown. I love how vibrant all the colors are!
Merryweather is Here
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
I just noticed that Merryweather, the blue fairy, was cut out of the previous shot so here's a better shot of the three fairies, this time really showing all three of them.
More Maleficent
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Here's another look at Maleficent. She's not even nice to her own soldiers. She's completely evil!
No Spinning Wheels Ever!
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Although she's a popular character, not all of the stained glass windows feature Maleficent. This one is from the beginning of the Sleeping Beauty story, in which all of the kingdoms spinning wheelsRead more
A Happy Ending
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Like all Disney stories, Sleeping Beauty has a happy ending. This is the final window in the series. True love's first kiss is a great way to finish the tale.
Enjoy the View!
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Aside from the stained glass windows, the second floor also has a balcony which allows guests to step outside and enjoy the view.
Fantasyland
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
The balcony gives guests a great view of Fantasyland. I'd love it if there are more balconies on each side of the castle, allowing us to see Disneyland Paris from all directions.
Going Down
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Having seen everything upstairs, it's now time for us toake our decent to the basement. This castle is an attraction all by itself. This is what every Disney castle should be like!
The Dragon
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
In the basement of the castle we saw a dragon! I had read about this but it looked so much better than I expected in person. This area was nearly empty so I'm guessing that maybe a lot of people don'tRead more
A Closer Look
November 8, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
This was a tough shot to get because it was so dark in the basement. Well, I guess dungeon is the more appropriate word for this place. I'm really happy with the performance of my Sony mirrorlessRead more