News update 13-15 July 2008

Bastille Day 2008

The French National Holiday on July 14th is celebrated every year at Disneyland Resort Paris. The Fantasyland Band was moved for the occasion to the Central Plaza stage where they performed Disney classics.
The day ended in tradition with a big fireworks display. Photos and a video can be found here.

New park maps

A new park map was introduced for the summer season. Both parks now share one map and one entertainment schedule!

Crush's Coaster update

Crush's Coaster has surprisingly updated with a Fast Pass entrance! The FP machines from Flying Carpets over Agrabah now print Crush's Coaster tickets.

Meet Rémy!

A brand new and unique "living character" is being tested at Rendez-Vous Des Stars with Rémy from Ratatouille in the leading role! Watch a video here.

Café Cafés

Café Cafés is a new food stand replacing the Rendez-Vous des Stars covered outdoor seating area. According to the new park map will it open in August 2008 and offer "A seelction of delicious, flavoured coffees. Small sandwhich and snack menu".

Toon Studio band

A band can be spotted performing next to Cars Quatre Roues Rallye throughout selected days.

Food & merchandising

» We spotted a Buzz Lightyear laser game in the Disney shops throughout the resort.
» The updated menu at Au Chalet de la Marionette now offers a Mickey-shaped Burger.
» A food kiosk next to Agrabah Café received an outdoor seating area.

Refurbishments

» The warning sign at Phantom Manor (right after the main gate) has been removed.
» The Fantasyland parade gate has been repainted.
» Le Rocher Qui Bascule has now been stuck to the ground permanently.
» The Gossip Column neon sign in Disney Studio 1 has been fixed after almost a year being dark.
» Paint crews have been working on the fake green doors on Disney Studio 1, Disney Bros. Plaza side.
» The queue line in front of Armageddon - Les Effets Speciaux made up with the yellow warning signs has returned.

Cruella's Hollywood trip

Disney Villain Diva Cruella De Ville travels in style from the Cinémagique parade gate to Hollywood Blvd. where she performs sets several times a day.

Cool down

A mobile airvent blasts a mist of water between the Disney Channel building and Rendez-Vous des Stars to cool down guests.

Blue Lagoon sponsor!

The Blue Lagoon sign has been updated with the logo of Dole, the restaurant's new sponsor.

Disney Village update

» Work on the King Ludwig's outdoor seating area has been finished.
» A large planter with Mickey Mouse visuals is under construction next to the Café Mickey entrance.

And to conclude...

It's gone! After 3 years has the last Buena Vista billboard been taken down and replaced by... a large image of the original façade which covers the refurbishment that will take place the coming month(s).