Disney Park - what are we going to do?
Probably, the first concern of anyone who enters this park for the first time will be not to miss something of the most interesting. There are a lot of attractions, their calibration depends on the presence of children in your group, and of course the breakdown by zones, of which there are 4.
About queues. In September, the queues were sane and we were only in 2 places with regret forced to turn around in the opposite direction due to the crowd that was not penetrating. Although the turnstiles near each entertainment point are arranged in such a way that a third of the fans of the Dynamo stadium will fit there. In the summer, it's probably more difficult. Why, in the summer, I think here and on a simple Saturday, the people are already over the edge.
By the way, those who have 1 day do not have to take 2 parks together. It's impossible to do it in one day. We didn’t make it even for 2, and in the summer, probably, you can barely meet for 4. The main park is, of course, the main one.
And losing precious time on not-so-short runs between parks is not the best way to kill time.
Moreover, the Studio closes earlier and the evening parade does not take place in it.
But on the 2nd day, the most it is to rush to the film studio. So if you have more than 1 days, then it is better to take a ticket to 2 parks at once.
So, let's start with the park, which consists of 4 zones: Discoveryland, Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland.
I must say right away that we have not visited a single attraction "for the soul not attached to the spine" in the spirit of roller coasters. There, of course, there is a service that you can stand in line 1 time, and then ride without losing your seat and pass the child to each other in turn. But one is somehow not very interested, and the daughter does not welcome such dizziness.
So here's the setup. When entering the zone, immediately decide which attractions you will not go to, which ones you need to take a fast pass and start after that in turn.
Discoveryland
This, of course, is mainly for boys, but girls will also find where to hang themselves. Our daughter, by the way, turned 6.
These are race cars with a gasoline engine. For the first time, the three of us climbed into 1 car - they fit. At first, my daughter was afraid, and on the second day she turned the steering wheel herself, although the pedals for children are still too heavy.
Cars drive along beautiful turns making characteristic car sounds. Much better than standard circuits.
Everyone go.
Les Myste res du Nautilus
Submarine of Captain Nemo designed in a very mysterious style. The daughter was a little afraid, somehow gloomy, but very naturally. The octopus approaching you through the porthole is tastefully done and you will like it.
Go to everyone who is not with children under 4 years old. They might get nervous.
Space Mountain: Mission 2
Oh no thanks. American racing in the dark.
Nice but simple circular carousel. It was a pity for the time.
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
Here is the order. Both my wife and daughter liked it.
Even went 2nd time the other day. You eat in carts that spin around the axis, controlled by you, and shoot blasters at space monsters with a female space voice. Very funny. Aim and earn points. After that, you will be able to purchase a photo, like on many other rides, of how you look with a blaster and squinted eye. Photos are not cheap. More than 10, that's for sure.
Everyone go.
But this is great! Also went 2 times. Space flight. Not scary even for small children, but very exciting. Especially the pre-flight demonstration on the screen of safety rules. Before landing, you pass through a hangar with spaceships with living robotic technicians. It's not boring to stand in line.
Everyone go.
Movie on the big screen in the spirit of Star Wars, but with Michael Jackson. Were not.
All other entrances lead to cafes and paid slot machines.
Fantasyland
Here, small children and girls of any age will be delighted.
Here everywhere and everyone is dear!
"it's a small world"
The boat sails indoors to a cute song through all the countries, represented by small moving dolls dressed in traditional costumes. Very beautiful and relaxing. Children are delighted!
Le Pays des Contes de Fees
Here again the boat, but already under the open sky. The background is the scenes and decorations of various fairy tales. Very high quality and beautifully made!
Casey Jr. — le Petit Train du Cirque
The same scenery as in the previous attraction, but from a different viewing angle and on the train.
Mad Hatter's Tea Cups
A carousel with two degrees of freedom - in a circle and around an axis. Fun and funny.
Alice's Curious Labyrinth
Lovely simple labyrinth with fairy tale characters. The characters move, causing a wave of emotions in children. And the queen of hearts is inimitable!
Peter Pan's Flight
Closed for renovation
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Round carousel for the little ones. There is always a queue.
Le Carrousel de Lancelot
A huge fun carousel of the original version. Everyone rides - from small to large.
Les Voyages de Pinocchio
The locomotive plunges into the dark tunnels of the stories of the wooden lad. Dark for the little ones. But the scenery is excellent.
Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains
And here is a little overdone. The good fairy tale is supported by fragments from the room of fear. The same train as in Pinocchio, but I would not take kids under 5. Even our daughter closed her eyes at the end and said that she no longer went there with her foot.
La Tanie re du Dragon
Funny dragon, striking in its naturalness. Here, too, you need to be more careful with the smallest. The cave, dripping water from the ceiling, flames and moving tail - look decent.
La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant
Sleeping Beauty Castle
It's the same thing, but we couldn't go up to the 2nd floor because of the renovation. And on the 1st floor there are only souvenir shops inside.
In this zone, you can go to an appointment for an autograph and a memorable photo for Mickey Mouse or one of the princesses. Try to do it first or leave someone to hold the line. At the entrance there are announcements with a waiting time.
In reality, it is a little less, but they wrote to us 1 hour 20 minutes to the princesses. So we only made our way to Mickey's.
By the way, they also have their own admission schedule, set out in a brochure that can be taken at the entrance. They still have to go to the parade.
This area will begin to close around 19.00, and some attractions will close at 18.00. There will be preparations for the evening show.
Adventureland
There are attractions that are more suitable as the end of the day.
le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin
You get to the insinated square of the city of Agroba with the necessary paraphernalia. Going under the arch, you will walk through the rooms, showing moving pictures about the journeys of Aladdin. The kids love it.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This is a very high quality attraction that draws large crowds. On large boats, you travel around the pirate world on a grand scale. Light splashes are provided to you. The characters are likable and the interior is very believable. Not for very little ones.
Captain Hook's Pirate Ship
This is a small ship in the middle of a picturesque landscape. Very photogenic.
Pirates' Beach
2 soft playgrounds for children up to 6 years of age and older.
La Cabane des Robinson
A tree inhabited by a family on a desert island. From above, you get great landscapes, but you have to climb a little wooden ladders.
Adventure Isle
It's like all the previous static attractions (ship, tree, playgrounds) on one island. Plus the passages through the caves.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril
And this is probably the most reckless attraction. For those who like to fly upside down on the slides.
Very picturesque and green area. But not many rides themselves. It is a pity to linger on the 1st day.
Frontierland
There are also few attractions. More beautiful atmosphere. Another playground is Pocahontas Indian Village and a very pretty Pizza Outpost pizzeria.
Big Thunder Mountain
This is probably the only attraction with slides where you can ride with children. The loads are not particularly large, although a couple of times it will be uncomfortable.
Everyone has impressions, but not everyone was scared.
Rustler Roundup Shooting' Gallery
Paid shooting range
Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing
A large ferry with a typical American water wheel. Something along the lines of the Mississippi River tour. Probably beautiful, but we didn't get it. Departs, in my opinion, every half an hour.
Phantom Manor
Was closed. And so I wanted to go to a haunted house. I think this is a better version of the standard panic rooms.
main street
The main street for casual raiders like us is mostly for panoramic shots of Castle Snow White in the background and watching parades. The French kids who come here for work are also likely to visit the exhibition halls, go to the hairdresser in the old fashion and drive a century-old car. To be honest, there is simply no time for all this.
The City Hall is also located here, where all issues with tickets and reservations for restaurants and holiday shows and a scattering of souvenir shops are resolved.
Immediately, the festive train dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Disneyland begins its movement, passing 3 times at lunchtime and ending with the parade of heroes, which originates in Fantasyland.
It is on the Central Square that it is best to occupy a place for yourself to watch the evening show, which, like the daytime parade, will be announced on the gromophone throughout the park so that you will not be late.
