Dedicated To Disneyland Paris Podcast

After two fantastic episodes talking to Tim Delaney, Steve and Mark are back to chatting about the latest news and rumours Disneyland Paris, of which there is a lot. The runDisney entry and accommodation packages are now available, but are they good value and what else is going on? There's a new Disneyland Paris app and rumours of WiFi in the Parks have cropped up again. Details have emerged of the new show in The Chapparal Theater and there's the matter of people climbing on things they really should not! Plus there's questions from all you listeners too, and be sure to listen right to the end, for some hilarious out-takes.

After episode 59 of the podcast we are back, with the second thrilling installment of the fascinating interview with Tim Delaney, as we delve deep into the beginnings of Disneyland Paris 'Space Mountain and all the hurdles that they faced along the way, and the bunny that was used during testing. We hear the fascinating story of Tom Scherman and why the opening of Nautilus meant so much. Hear the story that spawned the phrase "We're the guys who make memories" and a discussion on whether Michael Eisner should be a Disney Legend by now. Hear Tim's thoughts on Space Mountain: Mission 2 and so much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy, once more.

After a brief roundup of the latest news, listen to part one of the fascination interview with Ex Disneyland Paris Creative Director, Producer & Field Art Director of Discoveyland Tim Delaney as we hear about his beginnings as an artist, working on EPCOT, solving the problem of how to make the future timeless, how to incorporate some kind of French show into Discoveryland and what the early suggestions were. We hear about the many sponsors, and dealing with Renault in Le Visionarium, plus Tim's thoughts on Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast replacing Le Visionarium. Listen to stories of working with Robin Williams, Michael Jackson and becoming friends with Ray Bradbury. Get an insight into attraction posters and what a poster should do, before part one of this engaging interview ends with dinosaurs!

As is always the case, just days after the last episode, the news and rumours came flooding in. So this episode is a bumper catch up on Marvel in Walt Disney Studios, changes and additions too Christmas in Disneyland Paris, new shows in both Parks, Characters returning to the on site Disney hotels and much more. We even got round to reading all the new iTunes reviews out before a double part question right at the end aimed at Steve.

After the annual summer break Steve and Mark are back, and once again joined by ace ex Cast Member Peter Bell, as they cover the latest news, the recent financial figures, the opening of the Star Wars Jedi Training Academy and more. They look back at things that could have been, would have been, and should have been, before a discussion about Pixar Place and what to expect from the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, and what they’d like to see. All this and a big future guest announcement at the end.

Battling hayfever and the heat, Steve and mark talk about all of the bits of news and rumours that have cropped up over the past few weeks. Starting things off with a heated debate about selfie sticks, it then moves in to characters, resurfacing, runDisney, the use of Discoveryland Theatre, wanting to take part in the Star Wars Jedi Academy and a run down of the ten big refurbishment projects Disneyland Paris have planned. All this and then Mark reveals plans of his traitorous allegiance with another podcast, as he plans to leave all of us Dedicated to DLP folk at a Disneyland Paris event coming up! 

Back from his Frozen Summer Fun press preview weekend, Steve goes it solo on this latest show, to give you the lowdown on all the Frozen Summer Fun festivities in Disneyland Paris. Hear about the Frozen Sing-along, Frozen Marketplace, Frozen in Dreams! and the possibility of Frozen characters returning this Christmas. There's live audio from Disneyland Paris itself, a report from the very first Star Wars Jedi Academy press preview which Steve attended and a handful of rumours about new character meet and greets on their way and a Frozen show at Christmas!

The rumours are true, the petitions have worked, and the viral campaigns have achieved their goal – the podcast is back! Not only that, but there’s a structure, as we see the return of the question of the week and topic of the week! What refurbishments are you all looking forward to seeing completed in Disneyland Paris, what does everyone think of Billy Bob’s Wild West Show, and the news about runDisney, PhotoPass+ and the 2015 Halloween Soiree. All this and more!

In this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they discuss Mark's recent trip to Disneyland Paris over the Easter weekend, including Inventions Brunches, Swing into Spring discussion, character chaos, the park refurbishments and their impact on the enjoyment of the trip.

Mark is back and is once again joined by Martin, as they discuss the news of RunDisney, Spring and Summer in Disneyland Paris, and then answer all of your questions in another edition of Ask Us Anything!

In this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they go over all the news since Christmas that wasn't AGM and recapitilisation related. Discussion topics include Swing into Spring, Frozen Summer, Crazy Women, Inventions Brunch, Pins and a lot of refurbishments currently happening around Disneyland Paris.

For the first time in Dedicated to DLP Podcast history, Steve is not hosting, being stuck at home with a debilitating dose of man flu. Mark takes the reigns and is joined by Martin Walker, who was at the AGM a few days ago. Lots of talk of the financial state of the resort, the vote for recapitalisation being passed by the shareholders and what’s to come in the future.

First we have all the news from the shareholder round table sit down with CEO Tom Wolber among others, and hear about all the plans they have for Disneyland Paris’ future. Things have changed for the Anna and Elsa meet and greet, again, whilst the stunts are back in Walt Disney Studios. Then, in a first for the Dedicated to DLP Podcast, both Steve and Mark have visited Disneyland Paris within days of each other. That means a bumper review of Christmas 2014. There’s more too, but you’ll have to listen to find out what that is!

In this episode we discuss EVERYTHING that Disneyland Paris has to offer this Christmas. Well, almost everything, as we are both staying spoiler free for the new Disney Dreams! of Christmas. We cover the new and improved Christmas Cavalcade Parade, the Frozen Anna & Elsa meet, Princess Parade, Santa's Village, the many character meets, the tree lighting ceremony and more! We chat about the PhotoPass+ supply woes and while Steve rants, mark tells you his reasons for wanting kids to stay in education, and it's not what you think! We also talk badges, and the new DTOD Badge Store.

We are back, at last! Back from his Halloween trip to Disneyland Paris, Mark talks about all the spooky celebrations. We gear his views on Maleficent Court, Villain's Parade, Halloween Cavalcade, park decorations and the new meet and greets. There's a review of the new PhotoPass+ system and we talk about the perceived negativity of some of the online community.

Mark is just about to leave for Disneyland Paris, but not before an impromptu, heated, and to be continues 'discussion' about queuing and waiting for Dreams! to start. There's also all the news about Disney Dreams! of Christmas, Swing into Spring 2015, Space Mountain and the Frozen sing-along. We also had a bunch big bunch of feedback to read out and discuss from all of you!

In this special episode we talk about the huge news of the €1 billion recapitalisation of Euro Disney S.C.A, how it will affect shareholders and what it means to Disneyland Paris going forward. We go through the reactions and questions from listeners, of which there was lots. Monday October 6th 2014 will go down in history as one of the big moments in the life of Disneyland Paris.

After chatting about all the Halloween season launch day activities in Disneyland Paris, Steve and Mark are joined by a special guest, live from Disneyland Paris! Get some Halloween exclusives, and a whole lot of discussion about the week's news and rumours, and their fear of the sweep!

After discussing the news about Halloween and a potential Frozen sing-a-long in Disneyland Paris, we talk abut the rumour of the 10 and 2 changes coming to the resort. That's 10 attraction changes in Disneyland Park and 2 in Walt Disney Studios for the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris. Some are obvious, some we even know about, and the rest we guess, but with good reason!

After what seems like a very long summer break, we are back, and with an episode so packed with news items we had to leave some out! Halloween, Christmas, Dreams!, Anna, Elsa, Merida, Philippe Gas, Tom Wolber, Crush's Coaster Game and Promenades are just some of the topics we covered in this fast paced episode of Disneyland Paris news and rumours.