{the disney dream} walt disney studios


Walt Disney Studios is the 'other park' at Disneyland in Paris. While the main Disneyland Park is packed with all the magical parades, character themed rides, and lots for little ones; Walt Disney Studios is a little more grown up and is also a smaller park. It's not totally grown up by any stretch of the imagination... there is a whole section for Toy Story, and rides themed from Aladdin, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille and Cars as well, but it just has a slightly more mature feel in whats on offer.

There are some fantastic live shows which are definitely worth popping into. Our children, actually scrap that, all of us really enjoyed the Disney Jr Live show, with all the songs and characters we know from watching Disney Jr (although it maybe could do with updating a little as it didn't reflect the current lineup on that channel at all.) The children fell asleep just as we were planning to head into the Cinemagic show, which I was really disappointed about as I know from previous Disney visits that its really lovely.

Rich got a little bit of his thrill-seeker kicks in Walt Disney Studios too, where you can ride the infamous Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. And I also managed to convince him that he'd really like the Rock'n'Rollercoaster, despite him protesting that he wasn't that fussed about leaving me with the kids to just go on some roller coaster. He soon changed his tune once he'd been on it and came off the ride with a smile on his face very similar to the cheesy ones we'd seen on the children's faces when they met Mickey and Minnie.

A definite highlight for us all was the Stars and Cars show which happens for a couple of hours each day, in which a selection of the characters come out in cars, do a little dance around and then come and meet the waiting crowd to take photos and sign autographs. This is a great way to meet quite a few characters at once without the children getting bored with queuing, and we found it really fun. We also met Woody at Walt Disney Studios, as well as having some face time with Mickey Mouse himself all over again... it's kind of his party after all, and he's definitely a family favourite for us.

 ^ she was ever so slightly excited about meeting Mickey Mouse the second time around
^ while the little man posed sweetly, the little miss wanted to tickle Mickey's nose
 ^ ...which resulted in some very cheeky smiles
^ and this was his "I am Mickey's friend face" photo (he asked me to take it)

You can read an overview of our Disneyland holiday here, and all about the Disneyland Park here.

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  1. Ooh some great tips there, will definitely look out for these shows. Do you need to book them honey or just rock up at the right time? Ooh you met Woody. Eek. Mickey looks GOOD I cannot wait to meet him. I think Mr H will be off on some rides too. Signing off as one very excited Disney 'about to go' visitor x

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    1. No, you just rock up. They advertise the times for English and French showings so just make sure you go to the correct ones! Meeting the characters really is the best bit of it I think, especially for kids (and for us by association!) x

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  2. Oh my! Could they look anymore excited?! They look so happy! Such wonderful pictures <3 x

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    1. Thanks Alex, I think these are some of my favourite photos for just that reason. x

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  3. So cool how they get to touch Mickey and just get lors of hugs. Stars and cars sounds fantastic with all the dancing. Do all the little kids join in from the sidelines?

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    1. Meeting the characters is amazing, even for grown ups too. I was so giddy about meeting Rapunzel that it was ridiculous. Our kids were singing and dancing the whole holiday, it's that kind of place, so yes they definitely joined in with Stars n Cars. x

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  4. Oh I hope there is more, living vicariously through you all. So beautiful. I love their facial expressions meeting mickey. It must be such a dream come true to them. Gorgeous post. I am loving your disney spamming I hope there is more and more!!!!

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    1. There is a little bit more left to share yet, so don't worry. Their faces were definitely what made the trip for me. x

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  5. Oh their little happy faces! Keep writing about Disney, I could read it every day for a little pick me up :) x

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    1. Hahaha, Disney is like a little pick me up isn't it? Its impossible to be sad in the face of all that fun and magic. x

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  6. Ah I really want to go since hearing about your time there! I wasn't really bothered before. We only ever watch the Disney Junior channel would love the live shows! x

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    1. I think the fact we have such Disney Jr fans was what made it for our two. They were so excited. x

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  7. Awww I love the Studios. When we went pre-children we would go on the Aerosmith ride over and over again. My favourite thing therw though is Animagique xx

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    1. Animagique was shut the day we were there, which I was a bit disappointed about as I've seen it before and knew how amazing it was.... just seems like an excuse to go back if you ask me. x

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  8. Awwww could these photos be filled with any more magic, joy, excitement and happiness? Just gorgeous Lucy xxx
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    1. It was just amazing from start to finish Vikki, I've never been so sad coming home from a holiday before. x

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