WDI Imagineer Steve Davison Tells Us More About Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Disney Illuminations Show

The new nighttime spectacular Disney Illuminations show will be one of the highlights of Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary, and WDI Imagineer Steve Davison tells you more about it!




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New B-Roll Footage of Pandora – The World of Avatar Shows Extensive Look at Na’vi River Journey Boat Ride and Valley of Moara

Disney released new B-Roll footage of Pandora – The World of Avatar which include an extensive look at the Na’vi River Journey boat ride and the Valley of Moara. There is no sound on it as B-Rolls footage are released for medias who use it for their coverage of new lands or attractions.




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Latest Pictures of Star Tours 2 at DLP Discoveryland Two Weeks Before Official Opening on March 26th

With less than two weeks before the official opening of Star Tours 2 at Discoveryland during the launch of Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary on March 26th - and the press event the day before  - let's have a look at the latest pictures of the redesigned Star Tours entrance with pictures of Max, D& contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster.

The new entrance arch will be the only new structure with blue and red lights effects as you'll see on the pictures and video below. Landscaping happened too with new trees that you can guess behind the entrance arch.











A zoom on the Star Tours sign on the entrance arch.



Here is a short video showing the light effects on the arch.




The X-Wing fighter is now fixed on the platform on the roof of the former Star Traders shop - now a meet and greet location with Star Wars characters, with a new element, a small orange ladder on the right of the X-Wing fighter, like the one the pilots use to climb in in the Star Wars movies.









The Star Trader shop is now where the post show was before and here is a picture showing the shop entrance sign.


Soft-openings for DLP cast-members are supposed to start around March 20, and with a bit of luck there might be soft-openings for DLP guests during that week, between the 20 and the 26, but nothing is guaranteed so if you're at DLP at that time check in Discoveryland if there is some soft-openings, if you're not there don't go specially for that and wait for the official opening on March 26.

In the meantime, talking about Disneyland Paris i remind you that the gorgeous Disneyland Paris book is still available and it's the last copies of a book that will not be reprinted so make sure to order your copy now!

The DLP book is at 78€ for the English regular edition and 100€ for the last copies of the French Collector's edition. Additional shipping worldwide for both editions is 19€, except for Belgium or Italy for which it is 29€.

For all orders send me an email with your shipping address at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

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The book is still available but we are really entering the final copies - especially for the French edition - so order your copy while it is available as, again, the book will NOT be reprinted!

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One Copy ENGLISH Edition Disneyland Paris Book €78.00 EUR Two Copies ENGLISH Edition Disneyland Paris Book €150.00 EUR Three Copies ENGLISH Edition Disneyland Paris Book €225.00 EUR

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If you've never seen the book definitely watch the video below showing each of the 320 pages of this fantastic book!




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Disney Confirms That Full-Size AT-AT Walkers Will be Part of Star Wars land!

Disney released a short 'Star Wars' Land video and confirm that two full-size AT-AT Walkers will be part of Star Wars land!






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Awesome CGI Recreation of Disneyland Paris Pirates of Caribbean

Disneyland Anaheim celebrates this week-end the 50th Anniversary of Pirates of Caribbean, and here is something great for you, though related to DLP POTC version: Lionel Biondani is a big fan of Disneyland Paris Pirates of Caribbean, and with the help of Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 , he did this awesome CGI re-creation of the FULL ride.

Lionel did surely a great job and not only all the scenes of the ride are there but as you’ll see he also added few elements here and there which are not in the ride. The boat doesn’t have the exact same design than the one of the ride but i presume this was not possible as the roller Coaster Tycoon 3 software probably have pre-programmed boat design.

As for the sounds, they come from some videos filmed by visitors on the ride. Lionel had to choose several parts and mix them for quality reasons and to make it fit for each scenes he recreated. He also used some sample of BGM to make it more immersive!

Those of you who don't do this may not know it but what you're going to see is a HUGE work which takes several months to do, specially when it's done as well as Lionel did. Enjoy the ride!




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First Teaser Trailer for Pixar's "Coco" !

Here is the first teaser trailer for Pixar's new animated film "Coco", and it looks great! Coco opens in US theatres in 3D on November 22!



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Discover Thor's Rike - "The Kingdom of Thor" - Norway's Most Ambitious Theme Park Project

Thor's Rike is a fantastic theme park project in Norway designed by ITEC Entertainment, which hopes to turn Norway's Haugesund region into ‘the Viking capital of the world’. Thor's Rike - "Rike" means "Kingdom" in Norwegian - would be the country’s largest theme park and is still seeking funding before breaking ground. They hope to secure the needed budget by this summer, and developers describe it as "a theme park in Viking costume" which intend to transport guests to both the historical and mythical Norse worlds - as, yes, before becoming a Marvel super-hero, Thor was part of the Norwegian mythology.

Let's have a closer look at Thor's Rike - which will include attractions, rides, shows, a roller coaster and flume ride, and Food and beverage offerings which will enable guest to eat like Vikings - with more details and renderings!



The purpose of Thor’s Kingdom is to relive the most significant stories from the viking age, divided into six unique zones.


Prepare yourself to embark onboard an amazing journey deep into the viking sagas. Granted you’re truly prepared for this, we welcome you to Thor’s Kingdom, where the viking age returns back to life. Celebrate your own viking-spirit that dwells inside you, with rides and rollercoasters, authentic shows on stage, eat like the vikings did and try if you dare, to negotiate with them at their many stores. A world of heroes, trolls and magic … Thrill and adventure … Gods and giants … Courage and deceit … Mythic beings and spectacular environments! Take part in our world and let yourself inspire – By an authentic vikingland, right next to where the viking-capitol once stood over 1000 years ago!

Main Entrance:








Fortress Courtyard:
Atop a hill, a mighty tree thrones above the park, visible from miles away. The derelict ruins of a once majestic viking fort have through the years been intertwined with teh thick, crooked trunk and the twisted roots of the tree. The lonely, worn castle marks the entrance to Thor’s Rike. From this vantage point the fort looks abandoned, destroyed and a little scary. But the dream of adventure on the other side is tantalizing.








The Ragnarok Prophecy will be apparently a 4D theatre show, here are some storyboard artwork for the movie, though i'm not 100% sure it will be located in this zone of the park.










Valhalla:
In the courtyard you’ll find incredible experiences everywhere. Cross the glittering Bifrost bridge, connecting Midgard’s Harbour Village and Valhalla, and soon you’ll find yourself in the great hall of Odin, Valhalla, where you have been invited to a spectacular viking feast.













The Forest:
In Asgard you can sail along a mystic river. On the way you’ll meet trolls, dwarves, elves and other Norse creatures. Among them you’ll also find the horrible Fenris wolf, throwing himself at you, growling, only kept at bay by the magical Gleipnir chains. A new perspective awaits you in the Forest.






The Grotto:
Nearby, in the Grotto, you can experience the Norse underworld and jump aboard a watery log ride where you risk confronting the terrifying Nidhogg, and a too-close-for-comfort encounter with the four-eyed monstrous hound, Garm. It all ends in a soaked escape from the Grotto. Another part of the zone leads you to the Jotunheim.



In addition to this log ride, the park also include a wooden roller coaster called "The Ride of the Walkyries"



Harbour Village:
When you cross the scenic Harbour Bridge you find yourself in Harbour Village, a viking hamlet on the banks of a large, shimmering lake. A fleet of longships with carved dragon heads bobs by the pier. From a beautiful boathouse you can board the waiting longships.

A drop tower designed like a gigantic sword and called "Rune of Doom" is apparently also part of this zone.










Midtgard Tivoli:
The mood turns festive in the neighbouring Midgard market, where you get to be a part of a colourful festival in full vigour. The Market area is filled with eye-catching carneval tents where you’ll find everything from artist and artesans demonstrating their talents to games and entertainment.

"Clash of the Warriors" is a viking stunt show, the next artwork shows the entrance of the arena.












All the screen captures above come from the Thor's Rike website where you'll find more informations and can see an excellent video showing the project. Jump HERE to watch it.  In the meantime, let's hope they'll succeed to find soon the funds for this great project for Norway!

Pictures: copyright ITEC Entertainment