Full Screen1 / 7Previous photoNext photoA light show is projected on the castle of Sleeping Beauty as fireworks explode in Disneyland (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)A light show is projected on the castle of Sleeping Beauty as fireworks explode in Disneyland (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)A firework display lights up the castle of Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)Copyright 2025 The Associated Press A light show is projected on the castle of Sleeping Beauty as fireworks explode in Disneyland CHESSY – A cutting-edge nighttime show at Disneyland Paris featuring lasers used at the Paris Games is heralding a bold new chapter for Europe’s most-visited theme park as a raft of ambitious developments comes to fruition under a 2 billion euro ($2.05 billion) expansion plan The overhaul includes the completed revamp of the luxury Disneyland Hotel, the upcoming renaming and doubling in size of Walt Disney Studios Park, and the much-anticipated arrival of The World of Frozen and a first-of-its-kind The Lion King land — cementing the resort’s gains after the wilderness years for theme parks during the pandemic an immersive 20-minute spectacle blending mind-boggling drones high-definition projections and ultra-bright lasers The show’s standout feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the iconic opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris Featuring Disney and Pixar tales brought to life amid drone-made 3D figures dazzling the night sky synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra the show is elevated further by the original anthem “Live in Magic.” We’ve never seen such a beautiful light show,” said Sacha Tellier a 33-year-old mother visiting with her family “It gave me goosebumps,” added Nathan Ruiz not only will we be projecting onto Sleeping Beauty’s Castle but also Main Street USA,” said Tim Lutkin referring to the park’s main commercial artery lined with boutiques and merchandise The spectacle also reflects Disney’s storytelling evolution Lutkin noted the shift from classic ballgown tales to modern narratives like “Encanto” and “Inside Out 2,” which delve into deeper themes such as anxiety and depression The level of the latter’s box office success It was "an indicator the world and its relationship with Disney are ready to embrace more complex stories.” This shift is mirrored in the show’s selection of movies spanning Disney’s timeless classics and emotionally resonant modern hits At the heart of Disneyland Paris’ expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World will greet visitors with the glamour of a Hollywood film premiere “These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling,” said Natacha Rafalski adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe’s top tourist destination Already Europe’s most-visited theme park and France’s top tourist attraction outdrawing the Louvre Disneyland Paris welcomed over 10 million visitors in 2023 The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands will transport guests to Arendelle with a central lake hosting water performances and the Frozen Ever After boat ride The Lion King land will bring the Pride Lands to life with a log flume cascading from Pride Rock and encounters with beloved characters like Simba and Timon The COVID-19 pandemic delivered one the toughest challenges to Disneyland Paris forcing an eight-month closure in 2020 and another in 2021 The ongoing €2 billion expansion is part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023 cruises and attractions over the next decade A centerpiece of the Paris overhaul is the revamped Disneyland Hotel with suites themed around classic Disney royalty Disneyland Paris opened in 1992 under its original name Situated just outside Paris in Marne-la-Vallée it marked Disney’s first foray into Europe the park’s early years were fraught with challenges financial struggles and lower-than-expected visitor numbers Critics in France derided it as an American cultural invasion changing its name to Disneyland Paris in 1994 to emphasize its French location and connection to the capital including the addition of new attractions and a shift in marketing It is now a cornerstone of Disney’s global operations rewritten or redistributed without permission TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. 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This family-friendly concept store, located in Montévrain (77), in the Seine-et-Marne département This project is the brainchild of Jennifer a young couple and parents of two little girls who wanted to create a place by and for families a paradise for children: La Famila was conceived as a place where young and old alike can find what they're looking for Families will love thesecure play area (accessible to children aged 0 to 6 with board games available for older children) while teleworkers can take advantage of the wifi and coffeeshop during the week.. with a corner dedicated to local designers and craftsmen as well as a fine selection of products (clothes as well as a range of other snacks: cookies Famila Café also organizes a brunch with a children's menu for the little ones The little extra in this family-friendly café is the children's (or parent-children's) workshops on offer Take part in a session of baby circus,musical awakening La Famila can also privatize its facilities for your special events (baby showers make a note of this address in Montévrain (77) to discover with the kids Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Train services out of Paris Gare du Nord are severely disrupted after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered on tracks leading out of the station last night No regional TER or high-speed TGV services are serving the station and trains on other local Parisian lines are not stopping at the station International Eurostar trains are also affected with all UK-France services scheduled before midday currently cancelled with further cancellations possible.  The rail operator is advising people via its website to reschedule their journey for a different date. Eurostar passengers scheduled to take a train towards Belgium or the Netherlands should instead head to the Marne La Vallée station, says national rail operator SNCF. Gare du Nord is Europe’s busiest station, handling over 240 million passengers in 2023. The bomb was found by workers on tracks 2.5km north of the station in the Seine-Saint-Denis commune during an overnight operation. It is over one metre in length according to local media reports. A specialist team from the Parisian police department is set to study the object and determine further action, including possible diffusion of the bomb. If it is safe to do so, works may be postponed until midnight to limit traffic disruption. Explore exotic trees, walking routes and local legends in this unique corner of the Pyrénees-Orientales The group compared two popular EV models and considered six specialist EV offers The sport is growing in popularity in Europe The new central library was built as part of an ambitious public regeneration project, dedicated to researchand further education, and focused on making university centres more attractive.The nerve centre of the university, the library will offer a new quality of life for students, with places for1200 readers. Suspended above a water garden, large areas of colour juxtapose gold and cement. © Olivier AmsellemThe interior is calm and white The main space is generous and open; an atrium anddiscrete planting link the internal spaces with the external landscape: a water garden and low hills providethe public with places dedicated to reading You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Posted by | Aug 31 Disneyland Paris is not just a place; it’s a state of mind where fairy tales come alive and dreams really do come true Has the magic and allure of Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallée As one of the most-visited theme parks in Europe Disneyland Paris offers a unique blend of traditional Disney magic coupled with a distinctly European flair This guide is your key to unlocking the most memorable experience in this fairy-tale land picking the right time to visit can make a world of difference Are you a fan of warm summer days or the enchanting winter chill so be sure to factor this into your planning Now, let’s discuss your stay in Paris. The city of lights, with its iconic landmarks and attractions, is a must-visit. Still, what do you do with your luggage while you explore the city or the park, especially if you’re just in for the day to visit Disneyland? Consider using Eiffel Tower luggage storage These handy facilities offer a secure place for your bags allowing you to wander freely without the burden of lugging your suitcases around it doesn’t hurt that you can drop your bags off at this iconic sight If you don’t have much time to spend in Paris or just want to make the most of your Disneyland visit you’ll have just enough time to get your classic Eiffel Tower selfie as you store your bag You’ve had a wonderful time exploring Paris and are now ready for your magical journey to Disneyland Paris The quickest and most cost-effective way is to hop on the RER A train which will whisk you straight to Disneyland from central Paris in about 40 minutes Be sure to check the train schedule to make your journey seamless you can opt for shuttle services which provide a door-to-door service from your hotel to Disneyland and while these are the most flexible options With a little prep work and a few insider tips you’re ready to hit the ground running for your Disneyland Paris adventure Disneyland Paris offers attractions that cater to every age and interest don’t miss the Indiana Jones roller coaster and the Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain For the younger crowd (or the young at heart) the whimsical “It’s a Small World” ride or the “Alice’s Curious Labyrinth” are essentials let’s not forget the magic of the daily parade and evening firework shows that leave everyone — young and old — spellbound Let’s kick it off with the FastPass system This ingenious service allows you to bypass the long queues for popular attractions You might want to hit the popular attractions early in the day or late in the afternoon when the crowds are generally smaller Lunchtime is usually a good time to explore as many visitors are refueling for the day Disneyland Paris boasts a range of eateries to suit every palate and budget From French cuisine at Auberge de Cendrillon to quick bites at Market House Deli that some fancier dining options may require advance reservations The magic doesn’t end at Disneyland Paris — not by a long shot is a treasure trove waiting to be explored Unleash the shopper in you at La Vallée Village a chic shopping destination offering a range of high-end brands you can take a leisurely stroll through the vast shopping mall of Val d’Europe You’ll find a little bit of everything here Disneyland Paris transforms into a spectacle of lights and colors End your magical day with the “Illuminations” show and stunning projections cast on the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle It’s the perfect ending to a day filled with fun From pre-trip preparations to insider tricks for navigating the park we’ve got you covered when it comes to your trip to Disneyland Paris And if you were on the fence about visiting and prepare to embark on a magical journey This content is a joint venture between our publication and our partner We do not endorse any product or service in the article and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress PARIS — France’s tourism sector is taking a further step toward normality with the reopening of Disneyland Paris, two weeks after the country reopened its borders to vaccinated visitors from across the world. Europe’s most frequented theme park in Marne-la-Vallee, east of the French capital, opened its doors on Thursday after nearly eight months of closure. A crowd of smiling visitors was welcomed by Disney characters dancing to the sound of joyful music. “Amazing,” said Debbie Tater. The Delaware resident travelled from the United States to visit her family, including her daughter and two granddaughters, who live in France and whom she hadn’t seen for a year and a half. “Happiest place on earth,” she said, with tears in her eyes. “We couldn’t miss the reopening,” said Elodie Piedfort, from Haute-Loire region in central France. “Because I’m a nurse it’s been a very difficult year and being here, together with my son, is great. And the reopening, moving on is great as well.” Visitors must wear masks inside the park and other measures are in place, including a cap on visitor numbers to ensure distancing. Pauline Baudouin, a Disney fan from Angouleme in western France, said: “We were missing the magic, because it was already a complicated period and we needed to recharge our batteries in this magical world.” Prime Minister Jean Castex said Wednesday that France is returning to “a form of normal life again,” as he announced that people won’t have to wear masks outdoors any more, except in crowded places. The government confirmed children can remove masks in school playgrounds — yet they remain compulsory in class for those aged 6 and above. The 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew will be lifted on Sunday. On Thursday, Health Minister Olivier Veran said night clubs will be able to reopen in July under strict regulations — a first since the France’s initial lockdown in March last year, The French tourist industry hopes to rebound over the summer as the country welcomes foreign visitors again — on condition they have received one of the four EU-approved vaccines. Travelers are banned from 16 countries, including India, South Africa and Brazil, that are wrestling with virus surges and worrisome variants. France started gradually reopening its economy last month. Monuments and museums, including major sites like the Louvre and Versailles, are open, as well as hotels, cafes and restaurants. Tourists will still have to wait for the Eiffel Tower, set to reopen on July 16 after major renovation work. The government said the easing of restrictions is due to a drop in daily infections and to a vaccination campaign that has seen more than 59% of France’s adult population receive at least one shot. The country opened this week vaccination to those aged 12 to 18. Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser! Text description provided by the architects. The Marne-la-Vallée hospItal is metIculous and clever, established In the middle of huge flat fields. It’s a small town, a complete organization, the programmatic complexity of which has suffered neither from disorder, nor unrest, and, for all that, It continues to maintain a broad range of feelings and sensations. Marne-la-Vallée, created in 1972 by the union of twenty seven towns east of Paris, between the river Marne and the A4 motorway, has approximately six times fewer inhabitants than the capital, for an area that is greater by some 50 square kilometres. The Walt Disney company and the state, represented by Epamarne and Epafrance, have been collaborating since the 1990s towards its economic and urban development.  © 11h45Although there is no landscape to be thought out here since the architects chose strong artificial materiality that was inconspicuous yet efficient the evanescent skin implemented here is an alternation of transparencies and opacities composed of breathable glazed panels with integrated blinds and ‘shadow boxes’ whose serigraphy of white vertical lines is repeated endlessly It elegantly conceals the repetition of the openings and the technical elements it provides the tranquillity and luxury that often lack in a cold and distressing hospital environment Disneyland Paris is not only a tourist destination It is also a unique and lively place where people simultaneously live experiences and which is marked not only by its dynamism but also by the desire to play an integral role in its territory’s activities Val d’Europe – which is located in the 4th Sector of Marne-la-Vallee – was created based on a combination between two projects: the French government’s project – the purpose of which was to create new independent and dynamic urban centers on the outskirts of Paris – and that of The Walt Disney Company which was looking to establish itself in a territory that offers urban planning and growth opportunities The combination between these two goals became official on March 24 1987 through the signing of the “Agreement for the creation and operation of Euro Disneyland” thanks a unique public/private partnership in France we have been able to implement large-scale projects that play a key role in making Val d’Europe appealing and in developing the territory’s economy This includes the construction of an RER station following the extension of the train line from Paris which makes it possible to link these two iconic destinations in the region the high-speed train station was built two years later It became the first high-speed train interconnection hub in France which was the first building ever built in the urban center Vallée Village – which contains more than 100 luxury brand outlet stores – is now the 3rd most visited tourist site in the Ile-de-France region Val d’Europe – which is a flourishing territory – has seen its population increase by 7  times in the span of 30 years who are attracted by a healthy living environment Disneyland Paris accounts for 6% of French tourism revenues with more than 375 million visits since 1992 The Resort plays a key role in the economies of Val d’Europe investing €9.1 billion and contributing up to €84.5 billion in added value to the French economy since 1992 The resort today features two theme parks that have each grown by adding several new attractions and shows over the years Disney Village – which is also being developed – has more than doubled in size since 1992 This complex – which is located between Disney Parks and hotels really stood out when it opened due to its revolutionary design which was dreamed up by famous architect Frank Gehry As part of the overall transformation of our resort and notably the expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park It will soon be given a new visual identity which will celebrate timeless and family-friendly environments that are uniquely Disney the Disney’s Hotel New York became the Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in June 2021 and a new royal version of the Disneyland Hotel is currently being prepared These unique and completely immersive hotel experiences aim to extend the visit to the Parks like never before by immersing Guests in the Marvel universe or the world of Princes and Princesses from Disney fairy tales with more than 30 years of existence in our territory Disneyland Paris is currently being expanded in an exceptional way and continues to reinvent itself as never before so as to develop tomorrow’s tourism industry We and our partners process information about you your devices and your online behavior using technologies such as cookies for the purpose of providing personalizing content or advertising displayed on this site and other sites applications or platforms and to provide social networking functionality allow basic functions and are necessary for the proper functioning of the website Statistics cookies collect information anonymously This information helps us understand how visitors use our website Content from video platforms and social networks is blocked by default access to content from external media no longer requires manual consent France: Staycity Group is set to open a resort-style property close to Disneyland Paris café and restaurant as well as extensive gardens and terraces Marne-la-Vallée is located 35 minutes by car from central Paris and 10 minutes from Disneyland Paris It’s also close to both the Val d’Europe RER Station and the terminus Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy with a TGV from Charles de Gaulle airport to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy taking 12 minutes offering studio and one-bedroom apartments as well as 12 four-bedroom villas sleeping up to 16 people and 10 five-bedroom villas sleeping up to 20 people Rates will start from €99 for a studio and €385 for a villa and gym as well as a free shuttlebus to and from Disneyland Paris The property has parking for 182 cars and has three meeting rooms and a break-out area for business and conference use Marne-la-Vallée is Staycity’s second property in Paris “We are thrilled to be opening in this fantastic location with what will be our first property with extensive leisure facilities alongside holiday villas,” said Tom Walsh, Staycity‘s CEO and co-founder “Marne-la-Vallée will particularly appeal to leisure guests and the villas will be popular with families or groups of friends although our guest profile is still expected to be around 20 to 30 per cent corporate business.” Average stay is anticipated to be around 3.5 nights with the majority of guests coming from Europe Staycity operates under the Staycity Aparthotels brand and its premium Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity brand The group’s growth target is to reach 15,000 apartments by the end of 2023 Staycity CEO Tom Walsh won the Industry Inspiration award at last week’s Serviced Apartment Awards in London Urban Living Festival 2025 The Serviced Apartment Awards 2025 When the Channel Tunnel first opened there were visions of seamless pan-European travel from the UK Now the Disneyland Paris route has been axed and the Amsterdam route delayed is set to be suspended as station renovations in the Dutch capital clash with border requirements exacerbated by Brexit Eurostar trains visit just six of the 13 stations served in summer 2019 with the limited seats from Amsterdam and Rotterdam likely to disappear next year unless the train operator can find a late solution Eurostar also does not know if the direct ski train to Bourg St Maurice revived only on a charter basis for winter sports firms post-Covid majority owned by French state operator SNCF is still talking about expansion – but not any more on the British side growth for Eurostar simply means possible connections and onward routes in Belgium and Germany after the merger with Franco-Belgian operator Thalys The two clear agents of doom for Eurostar were Covid and Brexit – the pandemic almost killing the service entirely in 2020 when international travel was all but banned; and Britain’s exit from the EU making stations unviable due to the lack of capacity for increased border requirements Thanks to the bureaucracy of Brexit, London St Pancras’s capacity has been cut by a third. Then there is Kent, where Eurostar stops at Ashford and Ebbsfleet have been scrapped for the foreseeable future leaving behind empty stations and multi-storey car parks Yet even as the seventh anniversary of the Brexit vote arrives with a whimper British ambivalence over Eurostar pre-dates both that and the pandemic in a long history of dreams ground down into a lesser reality a project once envisaged by Napoleon Bonaparte was embraced more enthusiastically on the continental side While Margaret Thatcher pushed for a road link the French clamoured to be on a high-speed rail route – one that embarrassed the British when the first trains had to apply the brakes and chug up to Waterloo on conventional tracks in 1994 Francois Mitterrand and Margaret Thatcher shake hands at the signing of the Channel Tunnel agreement in Canterbury Cathedral on 12 February 1986 Photograph: David Levenson/Getty ImagesNonetheless the government initially went so far as to invest in a fleet of sleeper trains Manchester and even Swansea were to have night services to Paris But the start of cross-Channel services came up against upheaval in the UK rail industry then a civil engineer at Eurotunnel (the Channel Tunnel’s then operator) says: “It was at a time when privatisation meant no one really knew who was in charge of running the planned north-of-London Eurostars or the sleeper services.” after Canadian rail eventually bought the rolling stock that never got used on the Channel Treasury bean-counters may have considered it an even more provident sale once the pandemic hit, and Eurostar services were reduced to one, largely empty, train a day each way. Despite pleas for support and its net zero commitments the UK government declared itself without any obligation to a French-owned service while bailing out domestic train services and loaning billions to airlines A passenger arrives at the Eurostar departure terminal at St Pancras Station in central London Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA“Without additional funding from government there is a real risk to the survival of Eurostar … the current situation is very serious,” Eurostar warned in 2021 Free daily newsletterGet set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning Eurostar survived but retrenched to core routes is intense: but Eurostar has not been able to restore its pre-2020 schedules for reasons that Covid initially masked a maximum of 250 of 900 could now be filled because of the lack of space at the station for border controls pure and simple,” is how Smith analyses the service’s current woes and they are not selling every seat because they don’t want to create massive queues at St Pancras “They are no longer going for growth and low fares They are going for the maximum yield on the services they can run and the seats they can sell.” With HS1 access costs “two or three times higher than the high-speed line in France” “we’re now in a situation where it costs you 110 quid to get from London to Paris and then 29 euros for the seven-hour journey from Paris to Milan with two operators competing.” Eurostar has been pushing a positive message Its current focus is completing the integration with Franco-Belgian operator Thalys allowing it to scale up and possibly offer more connecting journeys to German destinations from London bar perhaps lower overheads translating into lower fares Passengers queue to board a Thalys train bound for Amsterdam-Central at Gare Du Midi station on 23 May 2023 in Brussels Photograph: Omar Havana/Getty ImagesFor rail historian Christian Wolmar it has been a perennial frustration had there been local services from Calais to Canterbury and now we have only trains to Brussels and Paris It’s never been a linkage with Europe in the way that it could have – it could have been a celebration.” Early safety rules demanding two train sets but there has been a “lack of effort in tackling or challenging these issues” and an “unimaginative approach to what is a major asset and is greatly underused” “It’s a joke that they are talking about expanding – all they do is ditch destinations,” Wolmar says “I can’t understand that their strategy is to grow without exploiting the tunnel to the full Or do they now consider the UK a minor branch line off the mainland?” Maybe so. The UK, after all, decided to stop the line at St Pancras without the short link to the forthcoming HS2 from nearby Euston station killing the dream of fast trains from Manchester to Paris for a second time Europe’s booming high-speed rail network must look a better path to success than the obstacle-strewn track to perfidious Albion Financial results on the pruned Eurostar are expected to show a return to profit it can serve 30 million passengers a year by 2030 The graphic in this article was amended on 27 June 2023 to clarify the stations on the Eurostar network; and to add that ski trains to Bourg Saint Maurice have run seasonally under private charter promoting team spirit and group cohesion for an unforgettable moment of fun Prison Island differs from traditional escape games in its non-linear approach and freedom of action You're in control of your adventure: move from one challenge to the next as you see fit or choose the order in which you complete each of the 26 cells You can even retry a challenge as many times as you like your strategy will be your best ally in overcoming the challenges and making it into the top 3 teams of the day Each Prison Island cell is a universe in its own right with its own challenges and unique setting Each room offers a unique and entertaining experience calling on your ability to adapt quickly and Prison Island is also the ideal place to organize birthday parties and corporate events such as team building privatizable venue offers modular meeting space and catering facilities Prison Island promises a human adventure in a completely unusual setting it is a design and eco-friendly establishment both in the construction of the establishment and in its operation the hotel is characterized by a very high energy efficiency but also by a production of electricity via photovoltaic panels The same goes for water consumption control, thanks to a collaboration with Betterfly Tourism's software solutions allowing for complete monitoring and guaranteeing a sustainable approach as well as air quality guaranteed by the adapted materials used here and labeled A+ via the "indoor air emission" label A global approach that is appreciated and that makes the establishment proud as it drastically limits its carbon footprint since the range is in the lower part of what can be found in the region Count 45 euros a night in a classic room and 19 euros a bed in a dormitory the dormitories are only bookable in their entirety This is a great advantage for those who would like to stay in the area and enjoy the activities that the region offers and the accommodation offer is quite large The restaurant offers 100% home-made cuisine with local products The hotel also offers a collective kitchen accessible to hotel guests as well as to neighboring workers or residents of the neighborhood an arcade and a library are also available to all A 10-seat meeting room is also available for "business" guests open 24 hours a day to hotel guests and visitors and including a lot of local and sourced products is waiting for you to do your shopping for lunch dinner or for a small craving at 2 am (yes a nice place to stay if you are planning a weekend or a vacation in the area Val d'Europe, the Marne la Vallée shopping center, located 40 minutes from Paris and less than 5 minutes from Disneyland Paris and the forthcoming Village Nature Paris with a surface area of 98,000 m2 before extension is home to 160 brands and welcomes 16.5 million visitors a year the Serris shopping center is now ready to welcome a 17,000m2 extension in which the 30 new retailers will create over 1,000 jobs many stores are still looking for future employees you'll find clothing brands such as: H&M and footwear brands such as Kickers and Havaïanas stop off at IT,La Cantine Libanaise or Cacaotéria & Coffee shop for a gourmet break All the stores opened their doors to visitors on April 12 with its incredible 9m-high glass roof inspired by the Grand Palais will serve as a forum for events and activities This square of incomparable architectural quality will become the new heart of the shopping center To discover this new extension in pictures : The ideal place to find your Mother's Day gift your Val d'Europe shopping center has thought of everyone for an unforgettable shopping experience Our new retailers look forward to welcoming you franceimage © alain deswarteall images courtesy of beckmann n’thepe architectes located at the heart of marne-la-vallee university in paris, france, the new library will offer students a new place in which to read and interact withthe architecture.  the project, designed by french practice beckmann n’thepe architectes is situated on the historical high house farm dating back to the 17th century and contains a natural mote and several vegetative features the design preserves the natural environment conceptualized as a brown concrete box like a block of earth hoisted above a solid base the ground floor contains the reception,an area marked by simple rectilinear forms of thick concrete and steel supporting the reading room above which floats over the site with large glassvolumes letting in light to the 1200 reading spaces contains a reflective skin to help the massivestructure disappear amongst the greenery the interior in turn boasts white surfaces not distracting,with bursts of color injected at key moments such as the bright blue perforated metal stairs mote of water surrounds the libraryimage © alain deswarte facade facing the streetimage © alain deswarte reflective material on the ground level mirrors the natural environmentimage © alain deswarte front elevationimage © alain deswarte ramping entry under groundimage © alain deswarte spaces visually connect to the water feature brought under the buildingimage © alain deswarte entry under the structureimage © alain deswarte metal screen stairsimage © alain deswarte program: construction of a library / landscape and moat / reading rooms car park (20 places)architects: agence beckmann-n’thépé (paris)client: marne-la-vallée university (marne-la-vallée –77 france)client assistance: auris (boulogne billancourt – 92 france)area: 8670 m² net floor area + outside spacescost: 19.6 m€ excl vatdelivery date: may 2011 (site in progress) architectural design office team:project manager: hélène méhatsarchitects: fabio cummaudo frédéric taupinassistant architects: amélie authier laetitia pignol bet (technical design office) team: structure + fluids: cotec (pantin – 93 france)heq (high environmental quality): franck boutté consultant (aubervilliers – 93 france)landscape designer: emmanuelle blanc (paris france)facade engineer: van santen (lille – 59 france)economist: sterling quest associates (paris france)fire safety + fire safety system coordinator: prévention consultants (montigny-le-bretonneux – 78 france)quality and technical building control: qualiconsult (champs-sur-marne – 77 france)health and safety coordinator: ouest coordination (verrières le buisson – 91 france)building supervisor and coordinator: ipcs (paris AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style 2021 – Following the reopening of Disneyland Paris on June 17 the resort’s first new show of the year – Disney Junior Dream Factory – is now welcoming guests at Walt Disney Studios Park Disney Junior Dream Factory is an interactive 20-minute show located in the brand-new “Studio D” theatre at Walt Disney Studios Park on a new state-of-the-art stage Little ones can dream with their favorite heroes from popular Disney Junior franchises as families join together to make dreams come true singing and enjoying memorable musical moments The show features beloved characters such as Mickey as well as Disney Junior’s rising stars Vampirina and Fancy Nancy Clancy Just as they are about to reveal how dreams are made Minnie and the dream-making experts can help save the day they invite the audience to work together and show everyone that you can “dare to believe in your dreams and they will come true,” helping to make the dream machine work by singing and Disney Junior Dream Factory will help guests do just that Director Paul Chychota was inspired by the storytelling music and locations from Disney Junior’s hit TV shows Vampirina Fancy Nancy Clancy and The Lion King Guard “The biggest challenge in creating the show was to make sure it was relevant to both younger children and their parents Our message had to be simple enough for children to understand and sophisticated enough for adults The show was created and designed so that everyone feels welcomed in the Disney Junior Dream Factory!” Check out an exclusive first look at the show: https://youtu.be/YdZjeRkhVe4 En chargeant cette vidéo, vous acceptez la politique de confidentialité de YouTube.En savoir plus Charger la vidéo Presented with French Sign Language Interpretation To make sure as many guests as possible can enjoy the show together Disney Junior Dream Factory will be presented every weekend* with actors specializing in “chansigne” – a form of artistic expression in French sign language – to immerse all guests in the show’s delightful story shows or events will not be available or may be modified depending on the evolution of the health and safety measures and recommendations from public authorities Guests can visit disneylandparis.com for the most recent updates All the events attractions and animations mentioned might also be modified cancelled or closed without advance notice and they are subject of climatic conditions the Walt Disney Company announced a public share offering of its young European arm It was the continent’s largest-ever IPO to that point and analysts said Euro Disney stock promised "good long-term returns." Her original 1992 investment would have lost 95 percent of its value by now "It's too bad they didn't give us paper share certificates,” said the grandmother and former high school principal who still has 100 shares worth about 3 euros ($3.4)each She heads Euro Disney's investor club and is one of 1,000 or so investors who are furious at the way Euro Disney which is raising fresh capital in the face of insolvency The Paris-listed firm has recorded losses in 16 of its 23 years despite owning Europe's top tourist destination with about 14 million visitors per year Euro Disney managers say the firm has struggled because initial projections were too optimistic and the park borrowed too heavily. They also blame a lack of visitors, Europe’s weak economy and guests who spend too little on food and merchandise Shareholders do not dispute there are difficulties but point to another factor: U.S.-based Walt Disney Company extracts tens of millions of euros annually from the European firm by charging it a host of fees and royalties for everything from operating a call center to the use of intellectual property Euro Disney Chief Financial Officer Mark Stead rejects the complaint He pointed to similar fees for Tokyo Disneyland which amount to about 7 percent of its revenue would not suspend such charges if a retailer selling its branded products fell on hard times But shareholders say this argument is flawed because Disney has a shared responsibility in the firm’s financial well-being Yet Disney charged further fees and even raised them as Euro Disney fell on hard times California-based firm had “consistently demonstrated its commitment” to supporting Euro Disney and in addition to waiving fees in the mid-1990s Multinational firms regularly shift revenue between different divisions to minimize the taxes they have to pay finance experts and shareholders argue that such transfers have been used primarily to channel revenue to one dominant shareholder over others have led to under-investment in the French theme park long queues at restaurants and shortened opening hours have dragged down visitor satisfaction told shareholders that the strategy would “finally put the firm on the path to profitability.” But some shareholders – there are around 56,000 – no longer trust such assurances They are angry that the operation will give the parent company up to 82 percent in Euro Disney 10 percent of Euro Disney’s equity is held by Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal The rest of the equity is held by small shareholders in Europe Under terms laid out in a letter to investors last October Euro Disney proposes that small shareholders triple their initial investment to keep the same stake proportionally they can sell purchase options for new shares and make a small gain "After so many years of losses the fair thing to do would be to buy everyone out at a decent price," said shareholder Pierre-Alain Le Duc "Instead they're taking our shares when they are close to their all-time low and securing the rest of the park's equity for a bargain.""Last stop everybody off - that's what they're telling us."  The trouble at Euro Disney stems from the firm's origins and ownership structure head of the independent investment advisory firm Proxinvest says the 1987 agreement that established Euro Disney was made to benefit Disney and the French state whose main concern was developing a depressed agricultural region east of Paris.In this Some 55,000 jobs in the greater Paris area depend making it the largest private employer in the Seine-et-Marne region according to a 2012 economic study commissioned by the government The firm has also paid 5.3 billion euros in various taxes to local and national authorities since 1992 a storefront for its merchandise and media properties Add to that other Related-Party Transactions such as those for developing and building rides and total charges reach at least 1.481 billion euros Most of that revenue goes to other holding firms in the Netherlands which has a tax-friendly policy for intellectual property Disney says such services are crucial to maintain high and consistent standards at Euro Disney Euro Disney has incurred total net losses attributable to shareholders of more than 2 billion euros Euro Disney used “tax loss carry forwards,” which allow firms that have incurred losses to avoid taxes The losses were almost inevitable according to Proxinvest’s Leroy who is not a Euro Disney shareholder but advised French investment banks and corporations on the stock."To us it was clear from the start that this was not a good investment,” he said “I would never have advised anyone to buy these shares because so much money was being taken out through transactions with Disney.”   Disney and the government “didn't look too closely at the financial setup If there had been a purely private approach.. parent firm uses a corporate structure known as the "societe en commandite par actions," or SCA allows Disney to manage Euro Disney via a 100-percent-owned subsidiary It charges what Leroy and others call "enormous" fees for Related-Party Transactions including royalties Maintenance and upgrades cannot be performed on most Disney-themed rides without using Disney-controlled businesses Shareholder Le Duc cited the example of a hotel inside Disneyland Paris Staff there were unable to open windows because they had lost their only keys; replacements had to be ordered from the United States All the fees add up to around 10 percent of Euro Disney’s revenue Disney says this will restore it to originally planned levels It is not uncommon for parent firms to charge their subsidiaries such fees Disney says its royalty and management fees are priced at market rates and less than what’s charged by some other sellers of intellectual property which operates the Legoland park near London paid Lego fees and royalties of around 2 percent in 2011 and 2012 Euro Disney shareholders complain that they have held on to their stock because of repeated assurances from management that it will become profitable in the medium-term CEO Philippe Gas said Euro Disney was “setting the stage for sustained long-term profitability.” When Supervisory board chief Virginie Calmels and CEO Tom Wolber presented the rescue plans in Paris this month – Calmels said Euro Disney will finally turn a profit in 2019 – guests hectored them with shouting and accusations Shareholders also point to the fact that Euro Disney made money during the years Disney suspended Related-Party Transactions payments as evidence that the fees are an important cause of the theme park’s losses Euro Disney faced its first financial crisis just two years after opening Walt Disney Company suspended royalty fees between 1994 and 1998 before reinstating them at half the normal rate until 2004 The firm's profitable years came during this period Euro Disney warned in its 1995 financial report that reinstating full payment of royalties and management fees would “have a significant impact on the Group’s results of operations.” Euro Disney plunged back into the red in 2002 The second financial crunch led to a capital-raising operation in 2004 “they should have said: 'either we stop these fees or we buy back everyone's shares at a decent price.' But instead of that they are coming back for more money," said Leroy "Investors have already lost their underwear A Disney spokeswoman said further deferring or waiving fees would not have substantially improved Euro Disney’s liquidity situation a finance professor at Rouen Business School said one problem is that auditors often struggle to determine the market value of Related-Party Transactions all but one financial analyst has given up reporting regularly on the stock works for Euro Disney to help ensure investors can trade in the company’s shares A spokeswoman for Oddo said there is a Chinese wall between its brokerage and corporate finance sections New Northern French Leisure Building Development design by Jacques Ferrier Architecture30 Jun 2018Aqualagon Waterpark Shortlisted at World Architecture Festival 2018 Awards Aqualagon Waterpark, Marne la Vallée, France, is one of 536 shortlisted entries across 81 countries:World Architecture Festival Awards 2018 Shortlist18 Jun 2018 Design: Jacques Ferrier ArchitectureLocation: Villages Nature Paris A LANDMARKThe direction of the winds and the path of the sun have determined the floor plan for our project Protected from cold north-easterly winter winds the aquatic park opens towards the west to make the most of cool breezes in warm weather.Photos below © Jacques Ferrier Architecture ; photographs by Didier Boy De La Tour: Like an origami sculpture, our proposal for the aquatic park resembles an unfolding landscape, culminating at around 35m: it is a built landscape, rising into the sky. The structure is clearly visible from the surrounding area – it becomes a point of reference and a symbol of Villages Nature.This new type of landmark contrasts with the relatively flat topography It is not an element which has been imposed on the landscape A WORLD THAT HAS EMERGED FROM THE LAKELocated by a large expanse of water the aquatic park looks like a world that has emerged from the lake and are used to oxygenate the waters of the lake The new landscape is composed of waterfalls Photos below © Jacques Ferrier Architecture ; photographs by Hugo Deniau: The unique character of our proposal, which blurs the lines between landscape and built environment, creates a beacon, visible from all parts of Villages Nature. By day and by night, the aquatic park becomes a major icon of the site.Photos below © Jacques Ferrier Architecture ; photographs by Luc Boegly: A circuit offers a walk surround the building, extending the board walk promenade. A lift offers the occasion to climb to the top of the walk to enjoy the view.DIRECTIONAL TRANSPARENCY As the origami unfolds, it creates empty spaces. These spaces are filled by large glass panels that let natural light into the aquatic centre and give visitors the sensation of a continuity between the interior and exterior.At the top of the building a transparent dome with a remarkable geometry allows visitors to swim while watching the sky This dome forms the silhouette of the aquatic park The principle of the project, with its accumulation of levels, extends the aquatic park into sun-lounges, terraces and restaurants… These activities can easily be linked to seasonal variations in attendance.An auditorium barge arrives in the evenings and at various times of day to offer concerts and shows The aquatic park forms an extraordinary backdrop for Villages Nature’s shows on the lake, fireworks displays and light shows.AN ARCHIPELAGO The entrance to the aquatic park is connected to a large forecourt around which Villages Nature’s different «public» spaces are arranged: forum, sports centre.The hall, which opens onto the lake, leads to changing rooms via a long corridor and servant spaces (machine room, storage, etc.). Once visitors have gone through the changing room area they discover the inner space of the aquatic park designed as a large expanse of water strewn with islands of various sizes and with a variety of functions.This archipelago extends outside accentuating the continuity between indoors and outdoors.The air pavilion links the other two pavilions It is set back from the edge of the lagoon to create a protected space Water Park Aqualagon Marne-la-Vallée – Building InformationCity: Villages Nature Paris next to Marne-la-Vallée (77) (FR)Client: Villages Nature Paris (Pierre et Vacances-Center Parcs_Euro Disney SCA) Architect: Jacques Ferrier Architecture – lead architectOther contributos:C&E Ingénierie: Envelope and Structure EngineeringInterscene Thierry Huau: LandscaperSensual City Studio: Lifeguard station design Consultants:Transsolar: High Environmental Quality assistanceInex: FluidsArtella: EconomistPeutz: AcousticianAtelier Audibert: Lightening Program:Aquatic complex Area: 8 000 sqmCompetition: Winning project in 2010Completion: 2017Certification: HQE certification (High Quality Environmental standard) sport facilitiesSwimming pool V2 Exceptional levelPrizes:BIM Tekla France 2014 engineering projectWAF 2016 mention “Highly Commended”A+Award 2017 popular choice winnerTrophées Bois Ile-de-France 2018 Water Park Aqualagon, Villages Nature Paris, Marne-la-Vallée images / information from Jacques Ferrier ArchitectureJacques Ferrier ArchitectureLocation: Water Park Aqualagon French Architectural ProjectsFrench Architecture NewsFrench Architect Offices – design firm listings Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times La Vallée Village is the outlet village that sells off the previous season's ready-to-wear collections of the big luxury brands. Not really kid friendly on paper, it's for a place where you can find many little ones, that parents take with them. So, what do you do at La Vallée Village with the kids First of all, we go shopping with the kids in the boutiques that offer clothes, shoes and accessories especially for them. At La Vallée Village there are two boutiques for kids: Polo Ralph Lauren Children and Kids Corner Generally sized from 0 to 12 or 14 years old you have something to dress your children all year round at a reduced price (compared to the classic collections) It's a well-known fact: a shopping trip is a real time-saver. So Vallée Village has several foodtrucks: enough to satisfy young and old gourmets all year round milkshakes and coffee shakes to Ladurée's macaroons the new concept launched by Stéphanie Le Quellec you'll understand: whatever the season and whatever your taste With spring having just arrived, the windows of La Vallée Village are full of flowery decorations and the aisles have been decorated: the opportunity to distract the impatient kids This is the ultimate Instagram spot in La Vallée Village: the pretty which can be found about halfway through the village is a great place to take beautiful photos (even more so if the weather is nice on the day you go there!) There's even a round seat where you can sit together while you take your picture People heading for Disneyland Paris now need to change at Lille or Paris and the link to Amsterdam Centraal will be suspended next year News | London Eurostar passengers are facing railway strikes and the suspension of the route to Disneyland Paris and Amsterdam London to Marne-la-Vallée for Disneyland Paris was suspended on June 7 until the end of 2023 Passengers will need to change at Lille or Paris Gare du Nord as part of changes announced last year Also the direct link between King’s Cross and Amsterdam will be suspended from June 2024 until, at least, May 2025. This is to enable major engineering work at Amsterdam Centraal. The connection with Rotterdam will also be suspended Amsterdam Centraal has been served from London since 2018 and is to undergo a seven-year renovation to create more space as passenger numbers are expected to grow by one-third up to 2030 “We have taken the decision not to run the direct Disney service between London and Marne-la-Vallée in summer 2023,” Eurostar said last year “Whilst we continue to recover financially from the pandemic and monitor developments in the proposed EU Entry-Exit system we need to focus on our core routes to ensure we can continue to provide the high level of service and experience that our customers rightly expect.” there is likely to be some disruption this summer with strikes set to affect the traditional Eurostar routes from London to Paris and Brussels “There’s been a series of ongoing strikes in France since March 7,” a Eurostar statement reads adding: “New days of mobilisation may be announced by French unions at short notice.” It said the latest strikes in June will not affect Eurostar itself but passengers could be delayed for connecting services into France It is advisable to check before travelling to see if fresh strikes will affect journeys this connection will not be running directly from London until the end of the year for the reasons outlined above “We’ll be reviewing our plans for 2024 during 2023,” Eurostar has said For holidaymakers looking to get to Euro Disney Eurostar suggests catching a train to Lille Europe and taking a connecting French high-speed train (TGV) from Lille Europe to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy book for Paris Gare du Nord and from there take local RER trains to Disneyland Paris For the latest updates, visit Eurostar’s website at least until June 2024 when the 12-month hiatus begins there may be some industrial action or engineering works that mean services are delayed or cancelled Irish deputy premier: du Plantier’s murder case should have gone before a jury The chicest filming locations from Emily in Paris — and how to visit them Sales accelerate for travel app Trainline as UK strike impact eases The place to go for big savings on designer brands Visit Eurostar’s website for updates Core routes connect through Ebbsfleet and Ashford in Kent directly to: VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Families that plan to go to Disneyland Paris from the United Kingdom this summer will have to rethink their plan of how to get there as Eurostar is set to end its direct trains from London to this destination the company will no longer offer direct trains from London to the Disneyland site in Marne-la-Vallée making it trickier for Britons to arrange their trip The decision of Eurostar to no longer offer such a service was taken in August of last year Eurostar cited the fallout from Brexit and COVID as the main reasons behind this decision saying that the company needs to focus on its main routes and keep providing a high level of service “We have taken the decision not to run the direct Disney service in summer 2023 While we continue to recover financially from the pandemic and monitor developments in the proposed EU entry-exit system we need to focus on our core routes to ensure we can continue to provide the high level of service and experience that our customers rightly expect,” Eurostar said in August 2022 In line with the decision that Eurostar has taken the company has not shared any information yet Even though those wishing to reach Disneyland Paris from London will not be able to do so by direct train they can still take a connecting train in Lille or Paris everyone should keep in mind that it will take longer than before Now that Eurostar is set to end its direct trains to Disneyland Paris the company has said that it will focus its efforts on cities it serves in the Netherlands and Belgium Eurostar celebrated five years of sustainable travel between London and Amsterdam The company said that more than 1.6 million passengers enjoyed Eurostar travel between London and the Netherlands since the inaugural journey that took place in April 2018 The same stressed that due to the high number of people who decided to make a switch from plane to train travel more than 83,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide were saved there are currently up to 18 daily services between London it was noted that the number of travellers connecting at Brussels for journeys between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom increased too – by 106 per cent since 2018 Get on track for your latest rail news and reviews Eurostar has ended its direct service to Disneyland Paris while its Amsterdam link faces being suspended for nearly a year The final train from London St Pancras to Marne-la-Vallee departed at 10.34am on Monday as the operator focuses on its core routes to Paris and Brussels Passengers travelling on the route in future will now have to change trains Dutch media reported that infrastructure secretary Vivianne Heijnen has warned that no Eurostar trains will be able to run to or from Amsterdam Centraal Eurostar’s direct trains to Disneyland Paris have been popular with British families since they began running in 1996 Eurostar announced its decision to end the direct services in August last year The company said: “Whilst we continue to recover financially from the pandemic and monitor developments in the proposed EU Entry Exit (EES) system we need to focus on our core routes to ensure we can continue to provide the high level of service and experience that our customers rightly expect “Passengers can still enjoy high-speed rail travel between London and Disneyland Paris via Paris or Lille.” EES is expected to involve travellers from non-EU countries such as the UK having their fingerprints scanned and a photograph taken to register them on a database the first time they enter a member state which was due to be introduced this year but has been repeatedly delayed UK tourists visiting most EU countries will also be hit by a seven euro (£6) fee under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) This must be paid to obtain permission to enter for the following three years Extra passport checks due to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU are already limiting the number of passengers who can be processed at London St Pancras said the end of direct services between London and Disneyland Paris means families face having to “struggle from Paris Nord out to Marne-la-Vallee on the RER (commuter train service)” He went on: “We have this post-Brexit situation where Eurostar are doubling down on their core service because the terminal capacity at St Pancras has been reduced because of the extra border checks “And they’re really worried that when the Etias and the biometrics (under the EES system) come in for entry to the EU it’s no longer lots of trains to lots of destinations and low fares “It’s ‘we’ll run the trains that we can manage to process through the terminal at St Pancras and we’ll get the maximum yield from those trains’ “So it’s high fares and an artificially limited train service unfortunately Eurostar services to and from Amsterdam are to be suspended as the project to expand the size of the international terminal at Centraal station will involve demolishing existing facilities used to conduct passport and security checks The operator runs four trains in each direction between London and Amsterdam The capacity of trains from Amsterdam is limited due to restrictions on how many passengers can be processed Mr Smith said: “When you’re trying to build up a major route with massive potential in the face of very strong airline competition the last thing you want is for it to have to stop for a year and have to start again “Once people go away you have to make a big effort to get them back again.” Alex Bestwick The Railway Hub is a central point for all rail news past and present from The Railway Magazine Railways Illustrated and Steam Days Magazines competitions and reviews about the rail industry easy to use App also provides on-the-go access to the articles from the trackside ©Mortons Media Group Ltd. | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Later this January 2019, Sea Life Paris Ile Aux Manchots has welcomed 3 new lodgers new King penguins from the Brest aquarium have settled in the Marne la Vallée penguin display So, a female and two males born in captivity at the Zurich zoo between 1996 and 1998 have joined the penguin colony already present in Sea Life since summer 2017 Marne la Vallée Sea Life aquarium is a genuine example of adjustment for this species which scientific name is Aptenodytes patagonicus since Flocon, the first King penguin baby was born only a few months after the mother’s move in Both aquariums specialists have estimated that this new environment would be more suited to breed the species the survival of a colony of penguin also depends on the genetic mixing integrating new specimens to an already-existing group could enable them to breed easier While 70% of the King penguins have threatened to disappear by the end of the century because of the global warming the fact to have perpetuated the species thanks to births in captivity could also enable us to reintroduce them in their natural environment if the natural conditions are favorable These magnificent penguins are to be discovered among the 350 animals species inhabiting the 50 pools of Sea Life Paris aquarium FAMILIES hoping to get to Disneyland Paris on the Eurostar have a limited time to do so with the service stopping in less than two months The international rail company has said it is aiming to focus its services on just the "core routes" and the direct line to Disneyland from London is due to be discontinued as a result From the start of June this year, passengers heading to the theme park will have to change en route instead of travelling there directly from the UK capital a service runs from St Pancras station all the way through to Marne-la-Vallee It takes about two and a half hours to get there making it a very easy option for families looking to visit the park The rail company blamed its financial recovery from the Covid pandemic as a reason for cutting down services MAGICAL Get Disneyland Paris tickets from £69pp - plus FREE Disney+ subscription & freebiesIt also explained that the new EU entry system had played a part in decision making A spokeswoman for Eurostar said: "We have taken the decision not to run the direct Disney service between London and Marne-la-Vallee in summer 2023 "Whilst we continue to recover financially from the pandemic and monitor developments in the proposed EU Entry Exit system "Passengers can still enjoy high-speed rail travel between London and Disneyland Paris, via Paris or Lille. and as tickets are not yet on sale beyond this date existing customer bookings will not be affected." While families won't be able to use the service this summer at least Eurostar has not completely ruled out bringing it back in the future The spokeswoman added: "We will revisit options for 2024 during the course of the year." Although it may be more of a faff to change trains between London and Disneyland passengers might actually save money by doing it Mum and travel expert Catherine Lofthouse told Sun Online Travel how she rarely used the direct option She said: "I've been travelling to the Disneyland station Marne-la-Vallée Chessy for 20 years and have only ever chosen the direct route once "I normally catch the Eurostar to Gare du Nord and then hop on the RER regional train to Marne-la-Vallée from there "Although this is a bit more of a faff you save a lot as tickets start at £39 instead of £69 "All things considered, I'd say that using Eurostar to get to Paris and then local trains to hit Disneyland trumps the Mickey Mouse route "There may be no magic wand to get you straight to the Magic Kingdom next summer but you can still save some money while visiting." 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TTG Media Limited.Place of registration: England and Wales.Company number 08723341.Registered address: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, SE1 8HP Disneyland Paris provides more than enough entertainment for even the most demanding child, writes Barry Coughlan you either love ‘em - or love ‘em more because you can give them back Six years ago my first born grandchild was about to celebrate his seventh birthday I purchased a family package to Eurodisney with flights then got sick and slept most of the few days they had in this magical resort we now have four youngsters to engage with; the eldest guy is more interested in rugby soccer and basketball and has a skiing trip to look forward to so I guess it was time to re-introduce the lost young lady — and her younger sister — to Mickey My last personal trip to Eurodisney was well over 20 years ago We tied in our almost annual camping/mobile home holiday break with a visit to the park accompanied by two disinterested teens who would probably have preferred to be somewhere else It didn’t help that I’m not the happiest driver in the world — at least not on the right hand side of the road — or that the accommodation was a 90 minute drive away from Disney; in my case I felt it necessary to give my eldest granddaughter the chance to see what she had missed way back when delivered from terminal 1 in Charles De Gaulle Airport to the front door of Staycity aparthotels (Irish founded) in Marne La Vallee 45 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes drive from Disney Apart from the wonderful facilities in this one of several aparthotels founded by two Irish brothers Guests can avail of free travel to the parks several times a day on a hotel courtesy bus and even outside normal working hours there’s a local bus link from Disney (number 34) that operates into the early hours and will drop passengers off right outside the front entrance of the hotel for just €2 per head Aparthotels such as this will accommodate at least four people even in a studio formation and represent excellent value for money who are about to do a deal with the adjacent Disney Golf course — which will be a nice diversion for some of the adults — was the perfect example of that (about €80 a night) even if the price will rise heftily in the high season this trip wasn’t about excellent accommodation or that the hotel has an internal breakout area (much used at every opportunity) for the children and an outdoor swimming pool suitable for later in the year This was about kids having fun and adults watching the enjoyment We did have to spend a fair amount in Disney shops; for instance I cursed the fact that Frozen 2 had just been released (an Elsa dress cost €80 and a pair of matching boots €45) The younger of the two girls was a little easier to deal with although she took a shine to everything that was named Minnie — there was sleeping Minnie Lucky for us that weight wasn’t an issue and we had the protection of having checked in a 20kg bag for the three-day trip three days (two in Disney) is probably too short We were fortunate that we went in late November; the crowds were down at that particular time of the year because everything about Disney is about queuing — for up to an hour in some cases There is no doubt that Disney is a magical place Eurodisney Paris is not the biggest of Disney’s global network but it provides more than enough entertainment for even the most demanding child — Pirates of the Caribbean in Walt Disney Studios (next door to the main park) the girls would have gone around the houses more and more they got a chance to experience seven of 16 rides twice or three times and the quality of the Disney product does compensate for a somewhat hefty cost for two days admission we brought the eldest grandchild with us to the Canary Islands for a week he accompanied me to Lapland for a couple of days at the end of which he proclaimed that he had no recall of his week in the sun before saying “but I’ll remember this one for the rest of my life.” That comment brought a tear to my eye I can only hope that the girls will feel the same about Euro Disney in years to come Off-season prices with Aer Lingus from Cork to Charles De Gaulle come in at sample €600 for four return in late February Expect to pay €650 for a two-day pass to Disney (for four people) Rail Fares on the TGV would cost around €60 on-way for a family of four and a little less on the RER Taxis vary between €65 (pre-booked) to €85 while Staycity offers a luxury direct executive service for €120 but the benefit of that is it caters for larger families of up to eight people Other Parisian taxis are mostly limited to three people Food can be expensive in Disney so a good idea is to have a hearty breakfast and bring plenty of snacks in back-packs for the kids There’s a range of restaurants of the more reasonable variety there too — we tried McDonald's (shock/horror — at the strong request of the kids on night one) but we went rather more upmarket to the Rainforest Café and Planet Holiday; prices in both came in at around €100 (they offer kids menus for around €14) on both nights for the four of us Staycity has studio apartments (home catering) for either three or four people for between €279 and €293 (for three nights) or one-beds for four (including full Irish breakfast for upwards of €410 the company can also accommodate much larger groups (from between 12 and 20) of friends/family in newly built houses/apartments on-site and there is a reasonably priced breakfast (substantial full Irish that saves food expenditure in the middle part of the day) and a very well priced dinner menu to add to a 24-hour snack service Details: www.Staycity.com for direct bookings and afull list of prices throughout the year From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in more courts articles Visitors wear protective face masks at Disneyland Paris as the theme park reopens its doors to the public in Marne-la-Vallee following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in France France: The Disneyland Paris theme park opened to visitors on Thursday after being shuttered for nearly eight months during the pandemic but safety measures were in force to stop the virus spreading While cast members dressed as favourite Disney characters - among them Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse and Goofy - were on hand as usual for selfies with visitors will be temporarily suspended." Visitors over the age of six are also required to wear masks visitors streaming through the gates at opening time were ecstatic to be there visited several times a week before the COVID-19 lockdown and has been missing the experience "I feel like I've been waiting for this all my life It's been months and months," she said which is about 40 km (25 miles) west of Paris the twirling teacups ride was in action once again and people were thronging around Sleeping Beauty's castle said the reopening was a watershed moment for the whole tourism and hospitality sector in France as it emerges from the pandemic "We've all waited impatiently for this moment," she said are essential to the life of the French people." Disneyland Paris vacationers faced unexpected chaos yesterday after a nearly 500 kg World War II bomb was unearthed in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis made by workers near the train tracks just a mile from Gare du Nord forcing hundreds—if not thousands—of guests to cancel or delay their trips “Finding bombs around the railway network is something that happens,” French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot told Reuters (via BBC) like the one today with a bomb of this size While unexploded ordnance from the war occasionally turns up in France and the UK The impact on travel was immediate. Eurostar services—still used by many Disneyland Paris visitors, despite direct routes from London being scrapped in 2023—were suspended for the rest of the day Even after local Parisian trains resumed once the bomb was defused the Eurostar cancellations left tens of thousands of passengers stranded on both sides of the Channel Social media quickly filled with frustrated posts while reports emerged of families canceling long-awaited Make-A-Wish trips This morning brought some relief, as Eurostar confirmed it had resumed services between St Pancras International and Gare du Nord The company added two extra trains—one from London to Paris in the morning and another returning to the UK in the afternoon—allowing guests to once again connect to Disneyland Paris via the TGV to Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station Though rare, bomb-related disruptions aren’t entirely new to the resort. In 2017, Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station was evacuated following a bomb scare triggered by a suspicious package The station reopened later that afternoon after bomb disposal teams deemed the area safe Despite the travel turmoil, Disneyland Paris pushed forward with its latest celebration: the grand opening of La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert at Disneyland Hotel The Michelin-starred chef’s restaurant offers a three-course discovery menu for €140 ($152) and a five-course tasting menu for €200 ($217) the Disney Music Festival is set to launch in April at Disneyland Park and street shows with beloved Disney and Pixar characters Meanwhile, Walt Disney Studios Park is gearing up for major expansions, including its own World of Frozen—already a hit at Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea—and the first-ever theme park land inspired by The Lion King (1994) Have you ever had a Disney vacation unexpectedly derailed Disney Dining is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. 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