Disneyland Paris It is a dream destination for young and old. Millions of people visit it every year and it is the only Disney theme park in the world. Europe. A site that also hosts secrets and curiosities One of the most interesting for fans of this fantasy universe. Here we tell you about some of them.
The only Disney park that serves alcohol
When Disneyland Paris opened its doors in 1992, like other Disney parks, none of its restaurants and bars were serving alcohol. However largely under the pressure of the French public caused the park management to change this rule. For this reason, they now serve beer in many businesses, and wine and cocktails in some restaurants.
Paría Paris was the only Disney park that served alcohol for years; It was only available in California and Florida parks until 2019. Of course, they only do it in one bar: Oga’s Cantina.
Exiting the character is prohibited!
As you walk through the park, you come across a variety of disney universe characters. this actors those who embody them have to “take their role very seriously,” as former workers put it.
So much so that the characters that carry it head cover Like Mickey Mouse for example, they can never talk while wearing a costume. They also cannot be removed. no part of the costume at any time, not even ‘behind the scenes’: they can only do it on stage. dressing rooms and without anyone seeing them.
Characters with open faces—like princesses—talk, but they can’t get out of character at any time. Regardless, they must act as their role requires, without exception. Anything to keep the “Disney magic”
Eurodisney barber shop
Did you know you can get a beard cut in the middle of Disneyland Paris? Yes it is. full Main StreetMain street leading to Disney castle, Barber Shop Chic Dan’s Haircut and more than it seems, a real hairdresser, not a ‘prop’.
There are multiple theories about why walt disney He wanted to include real barbers in his parks. One of them wanted to pay tribute his dad, Elias Disney, because he was a “barber.” However, this appears to be an urban legend as there is no evidence that the man was working on it. Others, Walt Disney’s Disneyland as this main street as possible small town.
Disneyland almost opens in Spain
Although this is not exactly a secret, it is useful to briefly explain how it happened. Spain was about to become the headquarters of Eurodisney. In 1984, the American company Walt Disney spent a whole year negotiating with them. France and Spain Deciding in which country to open the only theme park in Europe. Finally, in 1985, Disney announced that he preferred to relocate to America. Marne-la-ValleeThe municipality on the outskirts of Paris, where Disneyland is currently located.
According to the information obtained, some reasons What weighed heavily in the decision was this: proximity Regarding the rest of Paris center of europeand ease of access Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports; Disney’s technical team better weather conditions (And it’s pretty common to visit Disneyland Paris in the rain).
In the case of Spain, the most convincing area to open the Disney park is, Salou – Vila-seca (Tarragona)where the current amusement park was later established ByAventura WorldOpening its doors in May 1995, three years after Disneyland Paris.