Cast
Ian (Me!) the old looking one
Sandra DW never gets excited
Alison DD (12) starting to enjoy the Big rides
Christopher DS (6) amazing stamina
Peter Brother the older looking one
Our final day at DLP today. We had the taxi booked for 11.30, so we thought it best to just smooch round the hotel for the morning.
We had our final breakfast in the Captains Quarters and while everyone else went off to the games room, I went back to the room to wait for bell services to pick up the bags.
The doorbell rang and it was time to say goodbye to the lovely suite. Our bags went into storage for a while and we spent the rest of the morning round the hotel, reading the paper and making final purchases in the shop.
Our taxi arrived dead on time and our bags were loaded in and we were off. You do get a few extra touches when staying in a suite as we were not even allowed to touch our bags. Im sure they dont just do it for the tip!!!
We arrived at CDG airport far too early as usual and in a very sparse terminal had too much time to kill and too little to do.
Another excellent flight back to the UK with Jet2.com and back to a slightly warmer Leeds. My brother, not being the greatest fan of the French, was desperate to have some Yorkshire fish and chips on the way back ..but nobody else could really muster up the interest.
So how would I sum up the trip?
Bad things!!!
Smoking ..smoking .smoking .everywhere. In the hotel, in the parks in the queues just everywhere. It really did start to get on everyones nerves after a couple of days.
Disney Village. This whole area needs some serious money spending on it. It looks very tired and run down. The whole area seems a bit neglected.
The lack of manners!!! The way people will push and shove to get to see characters and grown men (!) will push their way in front of a child that has been waiting patiently for an autograph.
Disney Studios. Oh dear!! It really gets no better. Tower of Terror and the new Toon Town that are due to open in 2007 will make some difference, but even with that, it is not a park that can occupy you for a full day.
The CMs. Most of the CMs at Paris lack that Disney spark. I know they are badly paid and I know it was very cold but that is one of the things that makes Disney what it is!
Pin Trading. My kids love pin trading, but the range of pins and opportunity to trade seems to have gone downhill at Paris. I think economics are kicking in here..
So enough of the moaning what about the GOOD STUFF!
The Suite at Newport Bay. What a lovely suite of rooms, with added extras like fresh flowers, lovely toiletries and the surprise gifts we received. The VIP Fast Pass was a real benefit too, ride as many times as you want with hardly a wait.
Fantillusion. The first time I had seen this parade. It was spectacular and a lovely end to the trip.
Bufallo Bills. Again, in all the times we have been to DLP, we had never done this show. It was great fun the kids really enjoyed the interaction and the food and drink was good. Although expensive I wish we had done it years ago.
Space Mountain ..What can I say??? Still one of my favourite rides ever.
The Christmas Lights and Decorations. The castle was just spectacular.
Salon Mickey. This was lovely, being in the warm with hot chocolate and food whilst waiting for the park to open. The shareholders card also gave us good discounts in the shops and restaurants .well worth buying those few shares.
Being 40!! Well they do say Life begins at 40!!!!
Would I go back to DLP? Probably not for a long time. I have been lots of times and some of the magic has gone for me. They need some serious investment, and some of the construction going on is positive, but I fear it needs a lot more.
Ian (Me!) the old looking one
Sandra DW never gets excited
Alison DD (12) starting to enjoy the Big rides
Christopher DS (6) amazing stamina
Peter Brother the older looking one
Our final day at DLP today. We had the taxi booked for 11.30, so we thought it best to just smooch round the hotel for the morning.
We had our final breakfast in the Captains Quarters and while everyone else went off to the games room, I went back to the room to wait for bell services to pick up the bags.
The doorbell rang and it was time to say goodbye to the lovely suite. Our bags went into storage for a while and we spent the rest of the morning round the hotel, reading the paper and making final purchases in the shop.
Our taxi arrived dead on time and our bags were loaded in and we were off. You do get a few extra touches when staying in a suite as we were not even allowed to touch our bags. Im sure they dont just do it for the tip!!!
We arrived at CDG airport far too early as usual and in a very sparse terminal had too much time to kill and too little to do.
Another excellent flight back to the UK with Jet2.com and back to a slightly warmer Leeds. My brother, not being the greatest fan of the French, was desperate to have some Yorkshire fish and chips on the way back ..but nobody else could really muster up the interest.
So how would I sum up the trip?
Bad things!!!
Smoking ..smoking .smoking .everywhere. In the hotel, in the parks in the queues just everywhere. It really did start to get on everyones nerves after a couple of days.
Disney Village. This whole area needs some serious money spending on it. It looks very tired and run down. The whole area seems a bit neglected.
The lack of manners!!! The way people will push and shove to get to see characters and grown men (!) will push their way in front of a child that has been waiting patiently for an autograph.
Disney Studios. Oh dear!! It really gets no better. Tower of Terror and the new Toon Town that are due to open in 2007 will make some difference, but even with that, it is not a park that can occupy you for a full day.
The CMs. Most of the CMs at Paris lack that Disney spark. I know they are badly paid and I know it was very cold but that is one of the things that makes Disney what it is!
Pin Trading. My kids love pin trading, but the range of pins and opportunity to trade seems to have gone downhill at Paris. I think economics are kicking in here..
So enough of the moaning what about the GOOD STUFF!
The Suite at Newport Bay. What a lovely suite of rooms, with added extras like fresh flowers, lovely toiletries and the surprise gifts we received. The VIP Fast Pass was a real benefit too, ride as many times as you want with hardly a wait.
Fantillusion. The first time I had seen this parade. It was spectacular and a lovely end to the trip.
Bufallo Bills. Again, in all the times we have been to DLP, we had never done this show. It was great fun the kids really enjoyed the interaction and the food and drink was good. Although expensive I wish we had done it years ago.
Space Mountain ..What can I say??? Still one of my favourite rides ever.
The Christmas Lights and Decorations. The castle was just spectacular.
Salon Mickey. This was lovely, being in the warm with hot chocolate and food whilst waiting for the park to open. The shareholders card also gave us good discounts in the shops and restaurants .well worth buying those few shares.
Being 40!! Well they do say Life begins at 40!!!!
Would I go back to DLP? Probably not for a long time. I have been lots of times and some of the magic has gone for me. They need some serious investment, and some of the construction going on is positive, but I fear it needs a lot more.
I can't think of a better way to spend a special birthday!
