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There are some of the "idea" sketches that the animator's did while figuring out how they wanted certain characters to look on the walls in the Art of Animation resort lobby too. I love looking at them!
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There are some of the "idea" sketches that the animator's did while figuring out how they wanted certain characters to look on the walls in the Art of Animation resort lobby too. I love looking at them!
We made our way to the Partners statue. We’ve always found it very odd that it’s located here, and not in the Disneyland Park. Somehow, for us, it just doesn’t feel right here.
We headed back to Studio 1and browsed the shops there. Mark found himself a new hat, but I won’t show you that, as I don’t want to spoil the surprise for the December trip! It’s a good one, I can tell you that much...
Once we were done with shopping, we headed back to Cinemagique, and again, they didn’t open the doors until about 10 minutes before the show, which meant lots of standing outside, although fortunately I was able to find a seat.
While I was sitting down, I got some photos of the park on my long lens – they came out pretty cool, I think...
There was a kid standing very near to Mark, who was keeping a spot for me in the rapidly forming line, who had a meltdown. Now this kid was probably about nine or ten, and you know when it’s the forced tears, and the crying is done, but they just have to carry on. That’s exactly what this kid was doing. His family went and put him in what I assume was the “corner”, standing by the fence in between the two groups who’d be entering the theatre. Now I’m sure they expected him to stop this act within a minute or two, because heck, I know I did! No, he just keeps going with the forced crying for about another five minutes. By now, everyone who’s watching this unfold, including his family are in hysterics at his antics, and he’s getting no sympathy at all. Eventually he did (thank goodness) shut up, as they ended up in the row in front of us in the theatre, but my goodness, he still had a really pouty face, and was obviously really upset...
Again, we got great seats, and the theatre was probably not even half full. I guess that’s what happens when it gets to late afternoon and it’s raining at a Disney park... We were near the stage and we thought we saw the actor, who plays a role in this attraction, take his seat, but we were well and truly fooled, as he ended up sitting about three rows in front of us!
Just to give you an idea, Cinemagique is mainly a cinema film, but with a bit of live action on the stage thrown in as well. The main lead in the film is Martin Short, who takes a journey through a huge genre of films, from the silent movies to slapstick comedy to Westerns and even a touch of Star Wars thrown in for good measure! He also meets a girl along the way, and well, I can’t say anymore, as I wouldn’t want to spoil it for you, just in case you do ever make it to Disneyland Paris.... Once again, just like Animagique, it’s a very unique attraction and one I always love to see whenever we’re over here.
When that was done, we headed towards the exit, stopping in the final shop just before the exit to do some shopping. My goodness, the holiday decorations were out in full force here – even earlier than they’re out at Walt Disney World! Somehow though, in fairness, because of the weather, it did feel appropriate...
We stopped for a few final shots outside Studio 1.
We made our way from the Studios Park, back towards the Disneyland Park. It really was like salmon swimming upstream, as by now, there were swarms of people coming out of the park. It didn’t help that the afternoon parade had just finished, and I’m sure a lot of people gave up after seeing that, and with the tipping rain (as it now was), they had probably had enough. I couldn’t say I blamed them, but at least it meant the park would’ve emptied out a lot more for us...
Looking over to the new World of Disney store in the Disney Village
It is odd to see the Partners statue in front of ToT! Great photos of the park and the fun-looking merchandise. Can't wait to see Mark's hat in December!
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Love all the Christmas stuff! My son was looking over my shoulder and loved all the Star Wars stuff. He pointed out the things he would like and it was fun to tell him all these things were far away in Paris. His jaw dropped. It was kind of funny.
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Glad to hear you were toughing it out in the rain.
Gosh, that hotel is just beautiful, isn't it? Too bad it's so darn expensive!!
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Glad Mark found some shopping success.
We really enjoyed Cinemagique when we visited...I am partial to any type of shows/attractions versus rides as a general rule...I like my feet on stable ground!
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Those Mickey wellies are TOO cute!!
Can't wait to see Mark's new hat. Let's see, trip is in December....suppose with the length of that TR we'll have a shot of seeing it in March?!
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It’s a good one, I can tell you that much... 
No, he just keeps going with the forced crying for about another five minutes. 
By now, everyone who’s watching this unfold, including his family are in hysterics at his antics, and he’s getting no sympathy at all. Eventually he did (thank goodness) shut up, as they ended up in the row in front of us in the theatre, but my goodness, he still had a really pouty face, and was obviously really upset... 
Cinemagique!
It looks like the stores have some great stuff! 
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