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    Stories in Stained Glass: Illuminating DLP Details

    March 31, 2021 /

    On the 20th of March 1993, Disneyland Paris opened La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant inside Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. This stunning walkthrough on the upper level of Sleeping Beauty’s castle epitomized the craft and art of all the imagineers and artisans who worked to create the magic of Disneyland Paris. Carefully carved ornaments, intricate tapestries and detailed decorations painted on the inner dome of the castle are already awe-inspiring, but the showstopper up here must be the stained glass windows retelling Sleeping Beauty’s tale. The nine arched windows were…

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    Disneyland Paris Photo of the Day: 18th November 2011 – Space Castle

    November 18, 2011 /

    Apart from liking the actual attraction, the other reason I miss La Cabane des Robinson being open is because it makes a great location to take photos from. Back in July 2005 I took this photo from atop the tree which makes Space Mountain 2 and the Castle look like they are near each other, in spite of them being in different lands and separated by quite a distance. Last week I wanted to take a similar photo and was recommended by Cast Member Thomas that the suspension bridge was a…

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    2010 DIS Forum Disneyland Paris Awards Results: Best Non Ride Attraction

    September 6, 2011 /

    WINNER Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (35%) 2nd CinéMagique (22%) 3rd Animagique (9%) 4th= Adventure Isle (4%) 4th= Main Street USA (4%) 4th= Art of Disney Animation (4%) 4th= Minnies Party Train (4%) 4th= Le Passage Enchanté d’Aladdin (4%) 4th= La Tanière du Dragon (4%) It’s hard to disagree with Sleeping Beauty’s Castle winning this category, but there are some great nominations making up the other places. Aladdin’s Enchanted Passage is a hidden gem near the entrance to Adventureland and has always been a last day tradition for…

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