Disneyland Park (Paris)

**Disneyland Park** is a theme park at Disneyland Paris.

The park is represented by Sleeping Beauty Castle, a replica of the castle seen in the film of the same name. It is dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters.

## History

In order to make things more distinct and not be a mere copy of the original, modifications were made to the park's concepts and designs. Among the changes was the change of Tomorrowland to Discoveryland, giving the area a retrofuturistic theme. Other altered elements include the Haunted Mansion, which was redesigned as Phantom Manor and a retro, more intense version of Space Mountain (now Hyperspace Mountain). The park's location brought forth its own challenges. Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant) is said by its designers to have been necessarily reevaluated for a continent on which authentic castles stand. Modifications to the park were made to protect against changes in weather in the Parisian climate. Covered walkways referred to as "arcades" were added and Michael Eisner ordered the installation of 35 fireplaces in hotels and restaurants.

The park, as well as its surrounding complex, initially failed to meet financial expectations, resulting in an image change in which the word "Euro" was phased out of several names, including Euro Disney. The park was known as Euro Disney until May 1994, Euro Disneyland Paris until September 1994, Disneyland Paris until February 2002 and Disneyland Park (English) and Parc Disneyland (French) since March 2002.

Michael Eisner noted, "As Americans, the word 'Euro' is believed to mean glamorous or exciting. For Europeans it turned out to be a term they associated with business, currency and commerce. Renaming the park 'Disneyland Paris' was a way of identifying it with one of the most romantic and exciting cities in the world."

Since March 14, 2020, Disneyland Park, alongside the Walt Disney Studios Park, is temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both parks have remained closed for four months and will resume operations starting July 15, 2020. Both parks will reopen with strict rules such as limited guest attendance, social distancing and mandatory wearing of face masks.

## Lands

### Main Street, U.S.A.

* Liberty Arcade
* Discovery Arcade
* Horse Drawn Streetcars
* Main Street Vehicles
* Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station

### Adventureland

* Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin
* Adventure Isle
* Swiss Family Treehouse
* Pirates Beach
* Pirates of the Caribbean
* Pirate Galleon
* Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril

### Frontierland

* Legends of the Wild West
* Big Thunder Mountain
* Phantom Manor
* Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing
* Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery
* Frontierland Playground
* Disneyland Railroad - Frontierland Station

### Fantasyland

* Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant
* La Tanière du Dragon
* Le Carrousel de Lancelot
* Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains
* Les Voyages de Pinocchio
* Dumbo the Flying Elephant
* Peter Pan's Flight
* Alice's Curious Labyrinth
* Mad Hatter's Tea Cups
* It's a Small World
* Le Pays de Contes de Fées
* Casey Jr. Circus Train
* Meet Mickey Mouse
* Princess Pavilion
* Disneyland Railroad - Fantasyland Station

### Discoveryland

* Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
* Orbitron
* Autopia
* Arcade Beta
* Les Mystères du Nautilus
* Hyperspace Mountain
* Star Tours: L'Aventure Continue
* Mickey's PhilharMagic
* Disneyland Railroad - Discoveryland Station

## Entertainment

### Current

#### Daytime Shows

* Mickey's PhilharMagic (2018-present)
* Disney Stars on Parade (2017-present)

#### Seasonal Events and Shows

* Frozen Celebration (2020-present)
* The Lion King and Jungle Festival (2019-present)
* Christmas Season:
	+ Royal Sparkling Christmas Waltz (2019-present)
	+ Mickey's Magical Christmas Lights (2015-present)
	+ Disney's Christmas Parade (2012-present)
* Halloween Season:
	+ Mickey's Halloween Celebration (2013-2016l 2018-present)
	+ Are You Brave Enough? (2019-present)
* Disney's New Year's Parade (2017-present)
* Sparkling New Year's Eve Fireworks (1992-present)

### Retired

#### Nighttime Shows

* Mickey's Goodnight Kiss (2017-2018)
* Disney Dreams! of Christmas (2013-2017)
* Disney Dreams! (2012-2017)
* The Enchanted Fireworks (2008-2012)
* Wishes (2005-2007)
* Fantasy in the Sky (1992-2005)

#### Train Parades

* Disney's 20th Anniversary Celebration Train (2012-2013)
* Disney Dance Express (2011-2012)
* Disney All Stars Express (2010-2011)
* Minnie's Party Train (2009-2010)
* Disney Characters Express (2007-2009)

#### Parades

* Disney Magic on Parade (2012-2017)
* Disney's Fantillusion! (2003-2012)
* Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade (2007-2012)
* Main Street Electrical Parade (1992-2003)
* Disney ImagiNations Parade (1999-2001)
* The Wonderful World of Disney Parade (1998-1999; 2001-2007)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame Carnival (1997-1998)
* Disney Classics Parade (1992-1997)

#### Shows

* The Starlit Princess Waltz (2017-2018)
* Mickey Presents Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris (2017-2018)

## Attendance

* 2008 - 12,688,000
* 2009 - 12,740,000
* 2010 - 10,500,000
* 2011 - 10,990,000
* 2012 - 11,500,000
* 2013 - 10,430,000
* 2014 - 9,940,000
* 2015 - 10,360,000
* 2016 - 8,400,000
* 2017 - 9,660,000
* 2018 - 9,843,000