PARIS PARK CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY Disneyland spectacular is bang on
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His arrival was signalled by fireworks, eye-popping fountains and, of course, the Pirates of the Caribbean theme music.
We squealed with excitement as the Disney Illuminations spectacular got into full swing.
The latest night-time show Disneyland Paris celebrates park’s 25th anniversary.
It is packed full of classic Disney moments as Mickey Mouse takes you on a magical journey featuring everything from The Lion King and Finding Nemo to recent smash-hit Frozen.
Live action Disney moments are included for the first time – and that’s where Captain Jack comes in.
It’s all projected on to Sleeping Beauty Castle high above the park and no expense has been spared.
There are countless fireworks, skyhigh fountains, special effects and lasers.
When Disney marks an anniversary they do it in style…and this is the park’s best show yet.
They have also launched new daytime show Disney Stars On Parade, which starts near Sleeping Beauty Castle before heading down Main Street USA.
Characters from much-loved Disney and Pixar films including Peter Pan, Toy Story and The Jungle Book all wave to the crowds from giant floats.
Cutting-edge technology gives the new parade extra sparkle including a jaw-dropping seven-metre high dragon from Sleeping Beauty.
If that isn’t enough there’s also the new Starlit Princess Waltz show at the glistening Royal Castle Stage.
Favourites Belle, Ariel and Jasmine are all part of a beautifullychoreographed routine that is all about the girls.
Classic rides at Disneyland Park are also getting a makeover. Last week Star Tours: The Adventure at the Continues was back in action with an all-new adventure to thrill fans.
Guests join the Rebellion aboard a Starspeeder 1000 on a state of the art simulator.
It all starts as the guide declares the most famous line in Star Wars history: “May the Force be with you.”
Before you know it, C-3PO pops up to pilot the journey…but it doesn’t all go to plan.
Expect to see plenty of characters from the Star Wars saga because footage from all of the films is now included.
The epic intergalactic voyage is all in 3D and packed with action as film fans zoom through outer space.
Each ride is picked at random from 70 possible missions, meaning you’re likely to get a different experience every time.
Star Wars is everywhere in Disney- land Park these days. A stone’s throw from Star Tours you can come face to face with Darth Vader himself.
And later this year Space Mountain will re-open as Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain with an all-new voyage.
Star Tours is in Discoveryland where you’ll also find Buzz Lightyear’s Laser Blast, a shooting game where families compete to get the highest score.
Over in Fantasyland there are rides celebrating classics including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Dumbo and Alice In Wonderland.
And don’t miss the lesser known Le Pays de Contes de Fees – a charming canal boat journey through some much-loved fairytales.
Classic rides Peter Pan’s Flight, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril and Big Thunder Mountain are unsurprisingly in demand but there