Tarzan gone from DLRP

The Tarzan Encounter is gone from The Chaparral Theater in Disneyland Resort Paris, after nine years of almost 5 shows a day. This is particularly upsetting for wifey and I as this was our favourite show in the park. At least we have the memories. There is no word yet on whether a replacement is planned or not.

EDIT: Sunday 8th March - Tarzan is returning this summer, but only for July and August. If it is back next summer then we may be tempted to wait and go in July rather than May as planned - such is the quality of the show that we wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to see it again.

Au Revoir Buffalo Trading Co.

As detailed in a previous blog post (linkage), the Buffalo Trading Co. in Disney Village, Disneyland Resort Paris was due to shut down and be replaced by a Starbucks. Well the first part of that process has happened and this Disneyland Resort Paris addict is gutted :( Gone is the shop with the most individuality and character, now we await the souless presence of a multi-national coffee shop, oh joy.

Destination Disneyland!

Monday 3rd May 2010 is the day we will hopefully be taking Lucas to Disneyland Resort Paris for the first time. His 2nd birthday is on the 6th so we plan to arrive on Monday 3rd and leave on Friday 7th.

It'll be our first trip since 2007, when Denise was pregnant with Lucas, and our 10th trip overall - can't wait!

Only 1 year, 3 months and 2 days to go!

F-1 Disney...one step closer

The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile (FFSA) have today announced that the 2009 French Grand Prix, due to take place at Magny Cours in June, has been cancelled. They are citing the current financial situation as the reason.

With the backing of former World Champion and F1 team owner Alain Prost, Val d'Europe (the site of Disneyland Resort Paris) has been announced by French racing federation Chief Executive Nicolas Deschaux as the frontrunner for the 2010 French Grand Prix and the only one of the 6 proposed sites that will be ready in time.

Just one step closer to a dream collaboration for some...

Forumla 1 at Disneyland Resort Paris

It's like somebody read my mind decided to put two of my favourite things together! The latest news is that Disneyland Resort Paris is the preferred venue of Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone for the 2010 French Grand Prix. The final shortlist of 4 venues will be released on October 15th - here's hoping!

Though it would be an immensely expensive trip it would be a once in a life time opportunity (unless my lottery numbers come up) to combine a holiday at Disneyland Resort Paris with attending a Formula 1 Grand Prix in person. Throw in a Pirates of the Caribbean 4 premiere and it'd be beyond perfect!

The French Grand Prix is held in June which is the perfect time to visit Disneyland Resort Paris, not that I've been in June! However, off season and nice weather make it a very attractive proposition.

No more Buffalo Trading Co.?

Visit Disney Village at Disneyland Resort Paris and there is one shop that stands out more than all the others due to its unique theming, and that is the Buffalo Trading Co. Kitted out to go with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, it is a Western themed shop which sells not only Cowboy inspired Disney goods but also genuine Western goods and clothing with no affiliation to Disney - a rare but refreshing sight in a Disney park!

The latest rumour is that Disneyland Resort Paris will be getting a Starbucks and that the chosen location will be where the fantastic Buffalo Trading Co. currently stands - oh :( We visit the shop probably once every day when we visit and often buy some bits, something others obviously don't.

I'll be very sad to see it go, but if it were being replaced by something just as special it would soften the blow. Seeing a coffee shop that you can see every 200 yards on any high street is a huge disappointment. My only hope is that like a lot of rumours, this one never comes to fruition.