Losing My Disney Virginity

by Nathan Attenborough

People expect Disneyland Paris not to be anything to wet your pants over. Let's just say, I proved many wrong.

When I first found out I was going to Disneyland Paris, I was excited, but wasn't really expecting much of it. I had heard from many people that the place wasn't jam packed full of thrilling rides or coasters, which kind of somewhat made me disappointed about going as I thought it would just be a waste of time.

But oh how I was very wrong . . .

Blasting through space on a rocket ship where your body gets thrown through 360 degree elements. Your eyes burning from all the neons used to really turn your world upside down. The onboard sound system pulsing music into your brain as you are being thrown across a galaxy of stars, planets and explosions is only a small part of one of Disneyland's most intense attractions, Space Mountain Mission 2.

Space Mountain wasn't the only intense coaster experience at the park. In Walt Disney Studio's, Rock 'N' Rollercoaster is definitely one high octane ride which gets your heart pumping. A LIM launch coaster which is determined to make you scream your knickers off.

Disneyland Paris is a place where dreams come true, a fantastic, beautiful theme park accompanied by spectacular friendly staff that plays their role extremely well. The whole place is packed full of happiness, even on a rainy day.

If someone was to now tell me that Disneyland Paris was nothing spectacular, I would probably hit them. If I could give any advice, it would be, to go for it.

Disneyland Paris caters for any audience, even the adults, and there is always something to do. I guarantee there will not be one boring moment for you in the park, even in the queue lines.

Click on one of the images below to see the magic come alive . . .

Characters

One of the main highlights of Disneyland Paris, was meeting the characters that we have all loved since we saw them in the movies.

The Wonderful World of Disney Parade

After seeing tons of pictures online of this parade, I really couldn't wait to see it. As soon as the parade song 'Dancin' came on, and everything got into full swing, it really did live up to its expectations and was one fantastic parade!

Walt Disney Studio's Parade

Although this parade wasn't as good as the main Disney parade, it still had a lot happening, with a very catchy theme tune that drove you insane while you walked through the park repeating it in your head. It features a lot pixar characters, and was a good show.

Kids Carnival

Disney created over one hundred new costumes just for this month event. That really shows how much effort Disney put into their parades and shows. There were a series of carnival shows, ranging from Under the Sea Carnival, Carnival Dance Party, Carnival Finally and The Jungle Carnival. Although I didn't get to see as many of these shows as I would have liked to have seen. I watched most of the Jungle Carnival.

Rides

Although Disneyland is designed for children, and as are the rides. There are still a few rides that really do pack a punch and give you an exhilarating experience, such as the two launch coasters Space Mountain Mission 2 and Rock 'N' Rollercoaster.

Random

Bellow is a small collection of photos taken throughout Disney Village, the restaurants, the main Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studio's.