Saturday, April 19, 2014

DLP Update : Spiderman Arrives at WDS Backlot, Ratatouille Ride Update, and more


Here we go for the second part of this DLP update, this time it'll be all about the WDS with great pictures thanks to Max Fan, D&M contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster.

We'll see the latest pictures of the works on the Ratatouille site but first let's make a stop at WDS Backlot as Spiderman arrived this saturday morning in a new photo location specially built for him. You'll find it near the Blockbuster Cafe and very unfortunately it seems that this is a temporary photo location, only until July 14. Why not at least all summer season ?!? Don't ask me why...

Plenty of guests were there this morning to meet Spidey as you will see on the pictures below and the waiting time even reached 80 minutes (!)




Anyway, once they arrive at the entrance WDS guests are waiting in a themed hallway with giant Daily Bugle front pages, in different languages... as DLP have guests from all over Europe.







...and there he is, Spiderman! Families can join Spidey "inside" the Daily Bugle decor and, according to Max, Spiderman costume is very well done. The picture is then shot by a DLP photographer to make it look like a Daily Bugle front page. Below, some pictures of Spidey "alone" in the Daily Bugle decor.









And, yes, Max has filmed a video of Spiderman in "action" for you, and here it is.




Let's move to the Ratatouille area to have now a look at what's new since last time, thanks to fresh pictures shot by Max this morning... so it couldn't be more "fresh"! Also, i suppose you didn't missed this week DLP official announcement saying that the Ratatouille ride opening date - as well as the "Chez Remy" restaurant - will be on July 10. A great video showing the huge sets and props inside the ride was also released and, for those of you who missed it, i post it again below. The previous article also included HD screen captures and you can see the whole thing HERE.

As you'll see on the pictures below, new trees have been introduced on the Ratatouille plaza, including in front of the ride entrance.







Fast Pass Tickets signs as well as those which will indicate the waiting time are now in place.





The fountain at the center of the plaza should be finished soon!







Note the curtains who have been installed behind the windows, a nice detail to give the illusion that people are living inside!



You'll note also the cobblestones still waiting to be put in place...










If you've not seen yet the great WDI video showing the sets inside the Ratatouille ride, here it is.




O-kay, that should do it for today! See you soon for a new DLP update and in the meantime i remind you that, to celebrate Disneyland Paris 22nd Anniversary, i'm also doing a special offer price on the great Disneyland Paris "From Sketch to Reality" book - for both ENGLISH or FRENCH editions - and in addition to the special price valid until April 30 it also include a "surprise gift" that everyone who will order the book will receive, and believe me you will love it!  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 payment are accepted, so make sure you to place your order now! 

You can use the Paypal button below for the english edition, and for orders of the french edition or for credit card payment please send me an email at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com



Disneyland Paris From Sketch to Reality - Include shipping
 

Don't know yet the Disneyland Paris book? Have a look at the video below or on the book website HERE.




Pictures: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

Friday, April 18, 2014

Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on July 15 at Universal Studios Japan!



A great news for all our friends in Japan as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on July 15 at Universal Studios Japan! You can expect exactly the same than the Harry Potter first part at Islands of Adventure, including the E+ Ticket  ride "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" as the text below will confirm you:

"Hogwarts castle is an iconic feature of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Inside Hogwarts castle you'll explore the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including Dumbledore's Office and the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom. Moving portraits and the Sorting Hat may speak to you as you journey through the castle. You’ll also enjoy the world’s best attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, featuring cutting-edge 4K imaging technology. Get ready to embark on a magical journey through the skies, flying above the Hogwarts grounds with Harry Potter.
You can also fly through the skies on the ride Flight of the Hippogriff, a family-friendly rollercoaster that swoops and dives past Hagrid’s hut"

More on Universal Studios Japan website HERE.

Picture: copyright Universal Studios

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Disneyland Paris Update : Indy Temple, IASW Celebration, Spiderman at WDS , and more...


We're back at Disneyland Paris and this time it's with Max Fan weekly pictorial report about  DLP and WDS. Dozens of pictures today thanks to Max, D&M contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster. Before having a look at the works at the Ratatouille ride let's go to Disneyland park.


As you can see on the pictures above and below the sky as 100% blue for DLP celebration of the 50th Anniversary of It's a Small world. A conference about IASW happened at Videopolis and Max had the good idea to film it entirely, please note that most of it is in french language.







On Town Square the signs on Main Street Photography have been removed and works on the new shop are still going on.



In Adventureland too, the works are still going on, but it's on the Indiana Jones temple always in refurbishment and being rebuilt all in real stone.







Spring is also arrived in Frontierland with beautiful flowers on the trees!



Let's move to the Walt Disney Studios where Spiderman is expected to arrive April 19 at the Backlot where is the Blockbuster Cafe. It has been announced officially with the visual below, it will be a meet and greet with Spidey and they're currently finishing the photo location. From April 19 WDS guests will be able to meet Spidey each day from 10.45 am till 4.30 pm at the Spiderman photo location in front of the exit of the Rock and Roller Coaster.





Spiderman actor Andrew Garfield was at DLP WDS recently and met some children at the Blockbuster Cafe.




Nearby, Crush Coaster reopened even if the works on a single rider line won't be totally finished before May. But it's a welcome addition.




O-kay, in the part two we'll move to the Ratatouille area to see what's new! If you've missed the article about the announcement of the Ratatouille opening for July 10 you'll find it HERE. In the meantime i remind you that, to celebrate Disneyland Paris 22nd Anniversary, i'm also doing a special offer price on the great Disneyland Paris "From Sketch to Reality" book - for both ENGLISH or FRENCH editions - and in addition to the special price valid until April 30 it also include a "surprise gift" that everyone who will order the book will receive, and believe me you will love it!  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 payment are accepted, so make sure you to place your order now! 

You can use the Paypal button below for the english edition, and for orders of the french edition or for credit card payment please send me an email at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com



Disneyland Paris From Sketch to Reality - Include shipping
 

Don't know yet the Disneyland Paris book? Have a look at the video below or on the book website HERE.




Pictures: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome, Disney