LukenDC
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2004
On a recent trip to Paris, my boyfriend surprised me with a day trip to DLP. We went on a Friday and it was not crowded. My longest wait for an attraction was 15 minutes at Star Tours. We rode Thunder Mountain four times. I really liked the DLP Pirates ride and It's A Small World. It was chilly the day of our visit and the cast members were wearing very stylish cloaks.
I was fascinated to see that DLP is an unabashedly American theme park and that people visit in part to experience a bit of Americana. The American flag flies over Main Street and many of the attractions highlight the USA. I'm glad to see that the American brand still sells in this period of international tensions and turmoil.
I have been to Disneyland in California (going to WDW for the first time in September) and I must say that I prefer the California park. The landscaping is more lush and the park simply seems more intimate. I recognize, however, that lush vegetation is easier to achieve in southern California than in western Europe.
All in all a great day.
I was fascinated to see that DLP is an unabashedly American theme park and that people visit in part to experience a bit of Americana. The American flag flies over Main Street and many of the attractions highlight the USA. I'm glad to see that the American brand still sells in this period of international tensions and turmoil.
I have been to Disneyland in California (going to WDW for the first time in September) and I must say that I prefer the California park. The landscaping is more lush and the park simply seems more intimate. I recognize, however, that lush vegetation is easier to achieve in southern California than in western Europe.
All in all a great day.