Queenie122
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Hey all~ It's my first post over here in this section of boards! 
Due to some very fortunate circumstances (BF is being sent and paid for by his University for a conference and they will pay for additional hotel for him for a week!!), I will be visiting Paris for a week in August. I'm from New York, and I've been to WDW maybe 50 times - I have relatives who live in Orlando so I would be lucky enough to stay with them and get in for free. My daughter also chose to have her Make a Wish trip in DW - "to dance with the Princesses." I've visited DL once for one day and now I'll have ONE DAY to visit DLP (yes, it took some convincing but luckily he's a big Disney fan too!!). Anyhoo, I feel so lucky!
But of course, one day isn't much time. I have the Unofficial Guide to DLP and feel like I've gotten a lot of answers but it also leaves more questions. I've combed though this section of the board and found a lot more answers - and questions!! I'm going to concentrate on doing the stuff we don't have over here and then of course, our favorites (I can't believe there is no Splash Mountain!! But I get to go on the old Star Tours and never thought I would again!!!
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My trip is August 5th - August 13th. I was thinking Thursday that week but read in the book Wednesday and Friday are good too. What do you think?
What time would you guess the fireworks would be? I don't want to miss them. Actually, what time does the sun set over there?
Re: the smoking. Is it really that bad? It's got me worried now. I'm extremely allergic to smoke like that. I will have my inhaler with me but if people are constantly blowing smoke in my face, it could put me in the hospital for breathing treatments. I haven't had a problem in the parks here in the States but it sounds like it's much worse over there. This has actually been a worry on mine for the whole of Paris.
The book says the average high is 79F. Is that correct? Right now we're having 90F+ weather so that would seem downright cool and comfortable!! What about chances of rain?
After reading over the many reviews here and in the book, I believe I would like to try the Cafe Agrabah for dinner. I've been to the Blue Lagoon in CA and I'll be eating French food all week in Paris so this seems like something different! The inside looks really fun and intimate too. It seems to have gotten good reviews, though it's not entirely clear what specific kind of food there. I'm not overly concerned about that but I am wondering, do I need a reservation there? How far in advance should I make it? I admit, I'm a little gunshy about calling France to do it! Also, it's really weird, but it's not listed on DLP website. Is that a sign??
I think that's probably enough for now but I'm sure I will think of more as I count down. Only 25 days until Paris!!!

Due to some very fortunate circumstances (BF is being sent and paid for by his University for a conference and they will pay for additional hotel for him for a week!!), I will be visiting Paris for a week in August. I'm from New York, and I've been to WDW maybe 50 times - I have relatives who live in Orlando so I would be lucky enough to stay with them and get in for free. My daughter also chose to have her Make a Wish trip in DW - "to dance with the Princesses." I've visited DL once for one day and now I'll have ONE DAY to visit DLP (yes, it took some convincing but luckily he's a big Disney fan too!!). Anyhoo, I feel so lucky!
But of course, one day isn't much time. I have the Unofficial Guide to DLP and feel like I've gotten a lot of answers but it also leaves more questions. I've combed though this section of the board and found a lot more answers - and questions!! I'm going to concentrate on doing the stuff we don't have over here and then of course, our favorites (I can't believe there is no Splash Mountain!! But I get to go on the old Star Tours and never thought I would again!!!

My trip is August 5th - August 13th. I was thinking Thursday that week but read in the book Wednesday and Friday are good too. What do you think?
What time would you guess the fireworks would be? I don't want to miss them. Actually, what time does the sun set over there?
Re: the smoking. Is it really that bad? It's got me worried now. I'm extremely allergic to smoke like that. I will have my inhaler with me but if people are constantly blowing smoke in my face, it could put me in the hospital for breathing treatments. I haven't had a problem in the parks here in the States but it sounds like it's much worse over there. This has actually been a worry on mine for the whole of Paris.
The book says the average high is 79F. Is that correct? Right now we're having 90F+ weather so that would seem downright cool and comfortable!! What about chances of rain?
After reading over the many reviews here and in the book, I believe I would like to try the Cafe Agrabah for dinner. I've been to the Blue Lagoon in CA and I'll be eating French food all week in Paris so this seems like something different! The inside looks really fun and intimate too. It seems to have gotten good reviews, though it's not entirely clear what specific kind of food there. I'm not overly concerned about that but I am wondering, do I need a reservation there? How far in advance should I make it? I admit, I'm a little gunshy about calling France to do it! Also, it's really weird, but it's not listed on DLP website. Is that a sign??
I think that's probably enough for now but I'm sure I will think of more as I count down. Only 25 days until Paris!!!