It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Halloween has finished now which means something a lot more exciting is on it's way at Disnetland Paris!

The Christmas season at Disneyland Paris begins on the 10th of November which means the magical elves need to get to work to create a winter wonderland throughout the parks, and they've already started! 

Thanks to @InsideDLParis, we can see some of the changes that have already taken place including a rather large christmas tree! (All pictures on this post are from @InsideDLParis)

The brand new Town Square christmas tree has arrived!

The tree also contains many Disney details, including baubles and ornaments which can be purchased in the stores.

Main Street station looks bare in preparation for more holiday decorations! 

Town square is receiving the same snowy theme as previous years, plus speakers and snow machines have been added to prepare for "Magical Christmas Wishes" (a new ceremony that lights up the Christmas tree with the help of Pinocchio and Jiminy Crickett)

Are you excited for the magical christmas season to begin? What do you think of the new christmas tree? Let us know by commenting below!

Disney Dreams! will be Frozen this Christmas

The seasonal webpage for Disneyland Paris is now active in Belgium, which means a sneaky peak at what's to come this christmas at DLP.

The biggest treat of all is a whole new show replacing Disney Dreams! This will include characters from the upcoming film "Frozen". The new show "take you to an enchanted universe combining stunning effects and the presence of Disney characters to celebrate beauty in the magic a unique Christmas!"

Image above copyright (C) Disney (Source)

Not only this but there will be a special version of 'The Nutcracker' hosted by the Toy Story gang.

Princess Elsa and Anna will also feature in the Disney Magic on Parade!

Christmas at Disneyland Paris just got a whole lot more magical!

Wordless Wednesday

That's right! The Curious Labyrinth has joined the wonderful Wordless Wednesday blog hop hosted by the amazing Debs from Focused on the Magic .

Here at The Curious Labyrinth we love sharing photos from our wonderful home Disney park: Disneyland Paris. And we have found the most magical and fun way to share is through this incredible blog hop. Also we love to see other blogs posts and interact with other Disney bloggers.

This weeks theme is The Disney Inspired letter "N".

This was quite tricky, however eventually this image stood out from the album.

(C) The Curious Labyrinth

 This is a New York cab which can be found from the Car park entrance to Hotel New York in Disneyland Paris. Hotel New York is a wonderful hotel just 5 minutes from both parks at DLP, in fact the entire hotel has an apple fragrance throughout the whole building!

Thank you for reading, and we can't wait to read your comments and look at all the other blogs taking part!

Click the Wordless Wednesday icon below to see other magical blogs and their posts.

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Ratatouille Construction Update

With not long left now to wait for the new Disneyland Paris Ratatouille attraction to open, we can see many features of the attraction starting to take shape.

Thanks to the wonderful @InsideDLParis from Twitter (who is always keeping us up to date with all the latest photos from DLP) we can see these amazing pictures that show the new attraction in its ongoing construction progress.

Picture from @InsideDLParis

Picture from @InsideDLParis

Picture from @InsideDLParis

I don't know about you, but these pictures make me very excited! What do you think about the latest construction pictures? Let me know in the comment section below.

Did you enter our 1st year Anniversary competition? Find out if you're the lucky winner here!

The Curious Labyrinth 1 year Anniversary Competition

On Sunday, it will be 1 year since The Curious Labyrinth launched!

The original blog opened on different platforms with the first post being published on the 14th of July. 

Since then we've been bringing you the latest news, reviews and tips from the wonderful world we all love: Disneyland Paris. 

To mark our 1 year anniversary, we are giving away a very magical prize to thank you all for the support over the last year.

You could win this beautiful Disneyland Paris 20th Celebration Light-Up Castle from the Disney store!

Image from Disney Store UK

Here is Disneystore.co.uk's description of this wonderful collectible:

"Bring the magic of Disneyland Paris to any bedroom with this beautiful ornament. It's a resin model of the Disneyland Paris castle which lights up in seven colours when switched on."

Retailing at £90, this amazing ornament is sure to bring the magic of Disneyland Paris into your home. 

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing here's what you have to do:

1) Follow this blog by clicking this button and joining the site through your Google account.. 

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The competition ends on 16/08/13 at Midnight (GMT)

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Congratulations to the winner (who was drawn randomly): 'MickeyMouseears128'. Please send us your address through the Contact page!

Stay tuned for the latest DLP news, updates and reviews.

The Curious Labyrinth loves - June

This month, The Curious Labyrinth loves:
That Disney Lover

Laura Knighton is a Disney vlogger who keeps Disney spirit alive through her many amazing YouTube vlogs from DLP and other Disney parks! On her main channel: pixelpixie123 Laura has over 800 subscribers, which is a well deserved achievement!

Laura in front of her many Character meet 'n' greet photos 

Not only this, but Laura also has another channel (ThatDisneyLover) dedicated to reviews, news and her opinion on the latest Disney news along with videos guiding you through your trip to DLP. Laura has an amazing personality and always has her own personal side to all the latest DLP news, and her huge passion for Disney always shines through in her professional videos. We certainly love that Disney lover!

Posting weekly videos, you are certain to catch the latest Disney opinions and news!

Check out That Disney Lover's latest video below:  

   

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Does the weather make or break your trip to Disneyland Paris?

Each month we post a review of something we have really loved that month in the world of Disney! 

From videos to merchandise and from blogs to podcast's! If you think we will love your Disney related subject, send us a message.

Does the weather make or break your trip to Disneyland Paris?

One thing that can always affect any holiday is the weather. But is the weather really important to you when deciding on when you go to Disneyland Paris?

Whenever I have been to Disneyland Paris, it has always rained so for me whenever it rains it reminds me of my trip. Personally the rain didn't affect my trip as most rides and attractions are indoors at DLP. 

Having said this, I would of really loved the sun to come out during my visit (you would of thought It would be sunny in August) to maybe sit back and relax a bit more and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

(C)TheCuriousLabyrinth

Another thing the rain spoiled for my trip was watching parades. Unfortunately I had to stand in the pouring rain with a waterproof jacket on to watch the parade, but the rain and dark skies did make it more magical; the rain reflecting the lights creating a pixie dust look! 

As I love Photography, it was hard to take pictures because of the constant rain drops on my lens and a greyish background when taking snaps of the castle, a lovely blue sky would have made a lovely back drop (as I've seen from other DLP lovers photos) for photos.

What do you think? Does it matter what the weather is like for you to enjoy your trip?

The Curious Labyrinth loves - May

This month, The Curious Labyrinth loves:
Dedicated to DLP Weekly

The already awesome podcast: Dedicated to DLP just got more awesome! Now you can catch up on all the latest Disneyland Paris news weekly with the enthusiastic DLP fan: Steve.

With pictures and short snaps of news, you're sure to catch up on all the latest Disneyland Paris news and rumors from the past week.

If you want a new, modern way to catch up on the latest news; this series is for you.

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Each month we post a review of something we have really loved that month in the world of Disney! 

From videos to merchandise and from blogs to podcast's! If you think we will love your Disney related subject, send us a message.

Exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney Dreams! and what goes onafter gates are shut

If you have ever experienced the magic of Disney Dreams! You will know that it is a truly magical show featuring projections, fireworks and water effects. But have you ever wondered how this magic is created?

Picture from @DisneylandPFans

And have you ever wondered what goes on after dark when the magical gates are shut? Well thanks to this video from PARKS Trip we can see the answer to both of these questions!

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From this video we can see a behind the scenes look at mapping projections onto the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and safety checking rides in the parks. It seems the magic of Disneyland Paris never stops!

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St. Patrick's Day Review

On Sunday the 17th March, Disneyland Paris celebrated the Irish festival in style. Check out these pictures from the brilliant @InsideDLParis!

Throughout the day, the Chaparral theater hosted many shows to celebrate the special day.

Minnie and Mickey were dressed in yellow and green attire ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Also, there was a small pre-parade that made it's way through Disneyland Park.

The day was compete with a special St. Patrick's Day fireworks show!

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P.S Sorry this post is slightly late! There was a technical difficulty with posting it which was out of my control.

Disneyland Paris officially announces "Ratatouille dark ride"

We've known about this new attraction for a while now, we've seen artwork and plans but now we finally know! Disneyland Paris officially announced the new Ratatouille attraction coming in 2014.

Disneyland Paris are always very secretive, and we've been hearing rumours for the past couple of years. Not only that, but we have seen a concrete building spring up in Walt Disney Studios Park.

Picture from @InsideDLParis

At the annual shareholders meeting, the Euro Disney Chairman Philippe Gas revealed:

"Our new family-focused Ratatouille attraction, which is scheduled to open in 2014, symbolises all of the creativity, innovation and emotion that guests associate with a Disneyland Paris experience. By developing this new Ratatouille attraction, we continue to ensure our guests can experience their favourite Disney stories in memorable ways that only Disney can provide.The theme, which is very français, is a tribute to our capital and the unforgettable characters that make Ratatouille the ideal choice for an attraction that fits perfectly at Disneyland Paris.’’

Along with this came a short description of what we can expect:

"Set to open in Walt Disney Studios Park, the attraction is part of the group’s long-term commitment to investing in high-quality guest experiences. That strategy has been fundamental to strengthening the appeal of the multi-day destination, which achieved record-breaking attendance of 16 million visits in 2012. This unique attraction will take guests into the world of the Oscar-winning Disney/Pixar movie Ratatouille which tells the tale of Remy – a talented young rat who dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology will come together in this romantic, larger-than-life, Parisian experience."

From previous rumours and speculations, guests will become the same size as the famous rat and journey through the story with him from his point of view. Another rumour says it could be a walk through attraction.

With a 2014 opening year, can we expect that the next festival (after the extended 20th anniversary finishes) to be promoting this new ride? A Parisian theme would of course fit in with the location and also match the Ratatouille story.

Or will they have a Pixar themed festival? After all, once the Ratatouille ride is built there will be a lot to go with the Pixar title in the WDS park; e.g. Crush's Coaster, Toy Story Playland and a small Cars area. Even though this could be a good festival, Disneyland Paris have spoke about moving away from the Pixar franchise in the parks.

"Be my Valentine!" Review

On Thursday, fans of meeting and greeting characters at Disneyland Paris were in love!

Numerous Disney couples were in Disneyland Park to meet and greet guests, surprisingly quite rare couples as well. It wasn't just Princesses and Princes but less well known couples including: Bernard and Bianca from “The Rescuers”, Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Daisy, Peter Pan and Wendy, Stitch and Angel plus Chip and Dale battled for Clarice's love! Also Phoebus and Esmeralda from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” appeared! In Walt Disney Studios Park Chicken Little and Abbey Mallard shared the love!

Pictures from @DisCharCentral

Pictures from @DisCharCentral

Picture from @DisCharCentral

 Marie, who has been seen at DLP before, was out along with her two menacing brothers: Berlioz and Toulouse from the Parisian style Disney classic "The Aristocats", which fitted perfectly with the decorated Town Square where photo shoots took place. Also the three kittens were the stars of the small "Be my Valentine!" Cavalcade through Main Street.

Picture from @DisneyMoi

Picture from @DisneyMoi

 Thank you to @DisCharCentral and @DisneyMoi for the wonderful updates and pictures!

Tweeting from Disneyland Paris

The 21st century is full of technology! Social media is one of the biggest parts of many people's lives. Updating your Facebook status, tweeting and messaging people without roaming charges are all reliant on WiFi networks abroad.

One thing many people look for when booking a holiday abroad is 'free WiFi  so, now that Disneyland Paris are introducing it, they may find themselves with more customers!

Picture from @DisneylandPFans

Disneyland Paris confirmed that Disneyland hotel now offers free WiFi to visitors, then later, they revealed that free WiFi would gradually extend to other Disney hotels, Convention centres, Golf Disneyland and Disney Village.

Free WiFi is definitely a smart decision, as in today's world many people tweet and post pictures online which could help promote Disneyland Paris even more.

New scenes for Disney Dreams!

Can you believe it's nearly been a year since the huge celebrations began for the 20th Anniversary at Disneyland Paris?

Picture from @DisneylandPFans

One major addition to guests Disneyland Paris experience is the nighttime show: Disney Dreams! Just recently DLP have confirmed that two new scenes will be added, replacing two original ones for the first anniversary of the show.

The Pixar hit 'Brave' and savannah spectacular 'The Lion King' will be replacing "The Jungle Book" and "Mary Poppins" scenes from April 2013.

Picture from Tumblr

We knew that The Lion King would somehow make its way into the show from promoted tv adverts and promotional pictures of Simba projected onto the castle, and of course "Circle of life", "I just can't wait to be king" and "Hakuna Matata" the three most well known song from the film will feature.

As for Brave, the scenes will feature "Fate and Destiny", "Remember to smile" and "Touch the sky" to compliment the Scottish setting projected onto the castle.

Picture from Tumblr

What do you think of these new scenes? Do you think these films are the right ones to add or should they maybe consider adding Wreck it Ralph, maybe an 8-bit castle would appeal to the younger audience?

The new scenes will be projected from 1st April 2013, however there may be a few "soft openings" a few days before that date.