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Poor kids missing out on Cindy. They don't do lines or handlers there do they? I think I remember it was much different there.
they certainly didn't use to, although in fairness, we didn't see any characters who were out - we were so put off by our previous experiences, which were just a free-for-all!
The landscaping there is beautiful! Size-wise, is the park the same size as MK?
I would think so, perhaps a little bigger? Actually I've just checked and apparently the Magic Kingdom covers 43 hectares (do not ask me what that is in acres ) and the Disneyland Park covers 57 hectares, so we both learnt something!
I would think so, perhaps a little bigger? Actually I've just checked and apparently the Magic Kingdom covers 43 hectares (do not ask me what that is in acres ) and the Disneyland Park covers 57 hectares, so we both learnt something!
Lunch looked very good. And the restaurant itself is gorgeous! A buffet at Marrakesh is a great idea for Epcot. It works very well in the Germany restaurant.
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Saturday 6 October – part ten: going 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea...
The walkway from Fantasyland to Discoveryland is the one part of Disneyland Paris that feels as if it wasn’t properly finished. There’s no transition between the lands, just a tree lined walkway, which always feels very odd.
However, Discoveryland is probably one of my favourite lands here. I just love the theming of it, and I think it knocks Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland for six. I wish they’d do a makeover, along these lines, as I love the Jules Verne retro concept.
As we walked through, we started to feel the first spatters of rain. By now, it was almost 2:00pm, and considering it was supposed to have been raining for most of the morning, we hadn’t done too badly, but sadly now the forecast looked spot on.
We made our way past Space Mountain...
... and I got some photos of the Nautilus submarine. It still brings back some great memories of my childhood visits to Walt Disney World, as I just adored 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and I was absolutely gutted when they got rid of it. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever recovered properly from its loss...
Anyway, at least you can go on a walking tour through the Nautilus here. It’s not the greatest attraction, and in the old days, would probably merit no more than an A or B ticket, but all the same, it’s still fun to see all the detail in each of the rooms – and even better when it’s wet outside, at least it’s indoors.
We made our way slowly through it...
... and saw the attack of the sea creature at the end.
When we came out, the rain was coming down more heavily. It really was starting to set in...
We walked out through Discoveryland, taking lots of photos on the way:
I agree with you, Chez - DLP's Discoveryland has great theming, much better than Tomorrowland at WDW.
I absolutely LOVE DLP's version of Space Mountain! I know you don't do thrill rides but for me, it's one of the best roller coasters out there. Actually, it used to be MUCH better before they re-did it. Before, you were shot up in that huge cannon and were not slowed down at the top as much as you are now. Probably doesn't make sense if you haven't been on it but trust me, it was amazing! It was the first attraction I ever went on in any Disney park and it was an epiphany
It does seem odd to just see that tree-lined pathway. Looks like you're in a suburban park, with the total absence of theming! Not unpleasant, but odd. The theming in Discoveryland, though, looks fantastic! Sorry the rain has moved in.
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they certainly didn't use to, although in fairness, we didn't see any characters who were out - we were so put off by our previous experiences, which were just a free-for-all! 
And the restaurant itself is gorgeous! A buffet at Marrakesh is a great idea for Epcot. It works very well in the Germany restaurant. 
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