Walt Disney Studios Paris
Construction- Part 1
On the tenth anniversary of the opening of Disneyland
Paris a new theme park will open its doors to visitors. Construction
of Walt Disney Studios - Paris is well underway, and the countdown has
started with eager visitors waiting to see how the new park shapes up.
Whether it's a poor cousin to the Disney / MGM Studios
in Florida or a shining example of Disney design and imagination, only
time will tell. The park is set to have an official opening on April
12 2002; you can to follow its construction by visiting MousePlanet
for regular updates.
Disney Studios will consist of a combination of theme
park and production studios for film and TV, and plans to have a number
of themes: cinema, animation and television all inspired by France,
Europe and Hollywood.
Entertainment will include: a car stunt show, an
interactive tribute to cinema, an animation tour, a trip through a Catastrophe
Canyon and the Rock 'n' Roller coaster with the music of Aerosmith.
Below is a photo tour of the current construction
site (with older shots for additional information). Where possible at
this early stage of construction, I highlight and describe attractions,
but patience should be a virtue here; after all Disneyland wasn't built
in a day.
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The area nearest completion is the main entrance
to the new park. Unlike Walt Disney World (WDW) where the Magic Kingdom
and Disney / MGM Studios are miles apart, here in Paris they are right
next door to each other. In a way they are being built on a similar
model to Disneyland and California Adventure (DCA), sharing infrastructure
and reducing the need for on-site travel.
Extensive planting and the construction of new walkways
has already taken place. This area could be open within the next few
months, giving visitors an even closer look at the new park. You can
see in the photo below that new lampposts have been installed, shrubs
and flowers have been planted and the resort gates are being returned.
The park is split into three main sections (lands),
they are :
· Main Entrance and Front Lot
· Animation Courtyard
· Production Courtyard
