The trains in Paris aren't the easiest... They are generally confusing, and most importantly in French... Getting to the right train seems simple, but actual making sure you are on the right train is another story. Well, going to Disneyland Paris is one of the weird train routes. I wasn't quite sure where I was until I walked into a car with kids singing the entire soundtrack of Frozen in about 3 different languages. Kids were yelling back and forth in French, Italian, Spanish and who knows what else arguing what the words are supposed to be....I guess that's how you know where the train is going, just listen for "Let it Go!"
Disneyland Paris is Disney, but so much different. Right when you get off the train they funnel you through a security line just to enter the property. Yes, there is a line right off the train... That's how you know you really are in Disney. They have two parks, a typical Magic Kingdom and a Studios. I ran into Studios first and immediately hopped into the single rider lane for Crush's roller coaster. This ride is amazing! It spins and goes upside down and is just good solid fun. I decided that I needed to attempt all the random attractions that Disney doesn't have in Florida, but also threw in the classics of Tower of Terror and Rock'N' Roller Coaster. Rock'N is the exact same track... Different storyline, but the EXACT same (and yes, trust me, I know that roller coaster....) My absolute favorite random attraction was Animagique! It's an adorable show where an audience member finds himself inside the movies. Super cute! And mostly in English, which never hurts! The worst attraction in the history of attractions was Indiana Jones Temple of Doom. WHY!?! Just why??? Why would you create a roller coaster that's only purpose is to put you in a stretcher or convince you of your need to visit the chiropractor? If you've ever had a back problem, don't do it. But if you want future back problems, be my guest!
As usual, I waited with all the five-year-olds for the parade and was super excited when the characters spoke English! However, you could tell they were a bit put-out that the majority of people watching didn't understand a lick of what they were saying.... It actually made me kind of sad, seeing as meeting characters and seeing their over-the-top interactions are really what has made Disney magical for me! Another strange aspect is that the characters get MOBBED! Like holy cannoli, I would panic if that many people were that close to me! In fact, I kind of did.... You know Disney lines are always crazy... But add a bunch of Europeans into the mix with no cultural perception of personal space? I had a lady literally digging a hole into my back with her boobs.... How is that comfortable for anyone???
Besides all my ranting and clearly a need to start using Twitter as an anonymous anger outlet, I really enjoyed my day! I've heard all the rumors that cast members weren't like the ones in Florida or California, but I didn't really experience much negativity. They only time I was truly yelled at is when I went to Casey's Corner for lunch and somehow ordered in Spanish... I don't speak Spanish.... Soooooo, the cast member rolled his eyes, refused to speak, and made me point to it. In his defense, I had no idea how Spanish came out... But everyone else really tried to be magical, maybe not so much as in America where we have to talk non-stop to people to make them feel important, but in the fact that they personally escorted me to the shop where they sold stamps and gave instructions for the ride in about six different languages to make sure everyone understood what was happening. How many places actually care if you know what is happening? Pretty cool!
And of course, they did say "Have a magical day!" Always a classic.
Love, Alison
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