Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Disneyland Paris Walt Disney Studios Update : Awaited Ratatouille Merchandise Shop Finally Open !

I've got a new DLP pictorial update for you, always thanks to Max Fan, D&M contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster, and today we'll ahem a look at the long awaited Ratatouille merchandise shop "Chez Marianne, Souvenirs de Paris" which is at last open! But first, make sure to read this article till the end to enjoy the Christmas special offer on the Disneyland Paris book!

Let's start the tour by a walk from Walt Disney Studios entrance through the Studio 1 as Max also shot some pictures of the Christmas lighting inside it.

All-right, let's move now to the Ratatouille land and its new merchandise shop.

The theming inside the shop is very inspired by early last century "art-nouveau" style, and it seems that WDI Imagineers have rediscovered the art-nouveau as they will use it in others new projects, starting apparently by the Shanghaî Disneyland 5 stars hotel opening with the park late 2015, if there is no delay. Anyway, according to Max they did a real good job on this new shop, let's have a look in pictures as well as in video!

And the merchandise itself, you ask? Well, as the shop is called "Souvenirs de Paris" you'll find not only merch items inspired by ratatouille but also some by The Aristocats characters and Paris itself with plenty of Eiffel Tower packaging!

Outside, always at the WDS guests could meet Mickey and Minnie in Christmas costumes...

Let's move to the Disneyland Park next door as renovation works have ended on the Main Street Transportation Co building which now looks as new as it was on opening day!

At Disney Village the "Pause & Play" food cart has been repainted with a green color to promote the new Coca Cola life drink - DLP has a partnership with Coca Cola - a drink supposedly designed with an ecological spirit... well, that's what they say...

Christmas is two weeks from now and it's not too late to enjoy the great Christmas special offer on the Disneyland Paris From Sketch to Reality book which runs till January 5! I used to say that you won't find a better Christmas gift for a Disney fan, and... it's true! So, go ahead, read more details below and place your order now with the Paypal button below.

And for all orders please also send me an email with your shipping address at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

From November 1st to January 5th the book Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality in its english regular and updated edition OR in its french collector edition is on sale at the special Christmas price of 60 € (+ 15 € shipping worldwide ). And you can order a signed edition ( which will be dedicated at your name or the name of the person you wish ) for 75 € instead of 100 € ( +15 € shipping worldwide )!
In addition, ALL buyers will receive a surprise gift that you will love!
SPECIAL NOTE to buyers with a shipping address to ITALY or BELGIUM : For shipments to Belgium or Italy, the amount of shipping costs is 25 €.

Do not miss this special Christmas offer, and place your order by email to: neverlandeditions@gmail.com
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Note: For those of you who have never seen a copy of the book you'll find below a video presentation of the full book which will show you each of the 320 pages of the book.

Although you've probably heard about this beautiful book, many of you may have never seen a copy of it. So we've done a video presentation of the full book which will show you each of the 320 pages of the book! The book includes 750 pictures of the park, including 250 gorgeous renderings of Walt Disney Imagineering and stunning pictures of the park seen from above. The book is so big that it took us seven and a half minutes to show you the full book, and that's without stopping turning each pages! So, if you want to have a closer look at a page don't hesitate to stop the video!

Pictures: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Disneyland Paris WDS Update : The Ratatouille Land Pictures You've Not Seen Before !

Here is a new Disneyland Paris update, thanks to Max, D&M contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster. And this time we will have a look at the WDS Ratatouille land in a different way than before, and you'll see plenty of new theming that you've not seen before!

But first, let me remind you to don't miss the great summer special offer on the DLP book which include not only the special price of 60€ on both english or french editions copy but also a great surprise gift that you will love! At the end of the article you'll find the video showing you the whole book if you haven't seen it yet.

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Let's move now to the new Ratatouille land which became instantly popular from day one, with long lines to access to the ride. Good to see this land with plenty of guests enjoying it after we've seen it in construction the last two and a half years. Just like in the real Paris, you can even see - picture above - two lovers relaxing on a bench...

Note that the weather was cloudy and rainy a few days ago when Max shot the pictures, apparently the sun is back now.

By the way, the water pressure on Remy's fountain at the center of the plaza has been reduced to avoid to have too much water "flying" when there is strong winds.

In addition to the new pictures showing you other parts of the land that you'll see in a few seconds i also asked Max if he could shoot pictures of the "reverse angle", as well as the arch leading to Toy Story Land, the one with the bust of Gusteau which was hidden during the works.

The main reason why i was interested to get some shots of the reverse angle was to see if there is a visual intrusion of Toy Story Playland Parachute Drop and RC Racer rides for someone standing in the Ratatouille land . And yes, as you can see on the pictures above and below, there IS a serious visual intrusion problem, it's the least we can say, as you can't escape to see Parachute Drop and RC Racer from the Ratatouille land. And, as Peter, a D&M reader just reminded me on the D&M Facebook page, let's not forget also a "scream intrusion" with the screams of the guests on RC Racer! Sure, it's a pity, but don't blame DLP Imagineers as it was almost impossible to hide the two rides, except of course if the Ratatouille land would have been built in a different location. Hopefully when the vegetation will grow up in the future it might hide them a bit more.

Here is a panoramic view that i've quickly done with two of the views above to show you all in one shot.

Not too far from the fountain the merchandise shop "Chez Marianne" is still not open yet but the outside is ready for opening.

I've promised you pictures of the land that you've not seen before and there we go to explore the theming of the area in and around the covered market structure where guests are waiting before entering the show building.

Giant posters Ads with Gusteau and Anton Ego are displayed on the walls.

Nearby this covered market structure there is more theming, like this shop and hotel facades.

A plaque in tribute to the great Chef Paul Bocuse who partly served as inspiration for Gusteau can be seen on the walls.

At the ride entrance for guests with a Fast Pass you'll note the hidden Mickey "holding" the clock.

Let's have a look now at some pictures of the queue decor and loading room!

So many rooftops and chimneys they could do a Mary Poppins ride in there !

Max did the ride once again...

...and suddenly: a 1.0.1! Technical problem, projections and vehicles stopped, guests were escorted by cast members to the exit... and Max filmed everything as you will see on the video below.

There is more Disneyland Paris update coming very soon and next time we'll have a look at the Disneyland park. In the meantime, don't miss the special offer price on the great Disneyland Paris "From Sketch to Reality" book - for both ENGLISH or FRENCH editions! Thanks to this special offer you will save $50 on the normal price, so if you don't own the book yet i'm sure you don't want to miss it! Paypal and credit card payments are accepted, so make sure you to place your order now!

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