Do you remember how when we told you that we were going to repeat Paris as our anniversary getaway we added that it wasn’t going to be the same adventure? That was because we knew Disneyland was in the most likely plans.
I know it may sound silly for lots but I was truly excited to visit Disneyland during Halloween for their decorations, parades and shops. Of course we knew we would be tempted to try the most famous rides, specially the Haunted Mansion (Phantom Manor called in Disneyland), but what I like more about the Disney parks is how when walking around enjoying their decorations & music, they make me feel like a little girl grinning ear from ear. Oh! and this time I had one mission: score at least one cute Disney pin.
During my first time at Disneyland (California) I was tempted by their huge collection of pins, but I came home only with a couple of badges instead. This time I had reserved few euros (meaning 20€) to buy a couple. Now I feel horrible because I didn’t take any pictures of my loot, but soon I’ll try to show them (promise!), they are a cute Mickey ghost and gorgeous a Ariel (glittery tail and all).
My dress comes from Dainty Squid’s closet :) I was very determined that its first outing had to be at Disneyland ;P hope its previous owner would approve!
Look, I found Juno dressed for Halloween hanging with a charming ghost lady :)
When we arrived at Disneyland we went to the City Hall first because we wanted to make a reservation for dinner at Chez Remy’s. When the nice folks there realized how excited two adults were with their first visit to the park (lol) they gifted us with a VIP access for the Big Thunder Mountain. The access was valid for all day and allowed us to enter without having to wait a queue, we were told to go to the exit door and once there show our VIP pass, in a minute we were climbing into the railroad wagons ready for the adventure.
A part from the Haunted Mansion, that we missed while in Disneyland California because it was under renovation, all the attractions were like the little sister of their counterparts at California. However Paris has some unprecedented (for me) ones like Alice’s Labyrinth or Ratatouille and that we thoroughly enjoyed (laarge picture evidence about Alice).
We attended the two parades of the day, the first one (as you have seen above) was the most impressive since it was completely dedicated to the autumn/halloween iconography: pumpkins, harvest, nuts and lots of orange & purple. We mistakenly thought that the evening parade was called “The Villains” and you can picture us anticipating all the evil characters from our favorite movies marching together (if it resembles our mental image it was about to be mind-blowing) . Finally the parade was the Magic Parade, beautiful but quite the standard for what we were expecting. Do you know if the Villains only happens the same day of Halloween? That was our best guess after the (small) disappointment.
I think we should make it a deal to visit another Disneyland park during another season, winter would be dreamy I’m sure! I’ve already seen some Frozen videos projected against the castle that are wonderful. What do you think?
Dani’s biggest fear is the pirate ship ride because he gets very dizzy, also the Mad Hatter teacups are a nightmore for him but he consents always to ride them for me with the condition that I won’t spin the wheel (cute hubs!)
Disneyland Paris crepes were quite decent, but be aware to stay away from their popcorn, it was so salty that we even had to throw half of it, impossible to eat at all.
How nice are always the staff costumes? I like the extra French touch with the Lumière pin.
If something I learnt from reading (and watching Alice) is that this door will definitely will show us the way.
I added very bright red tights to the dress, plus a belt with a detachable sequinned heart by ban.do.
Dani joined the Queen of hearts army, oops this can’t have a good ending…
Off with his head!
Have you visited Disneyland during Halloween? Have you visted several parks? Which is your favorite? Do you own Disney pins? I have read that the trading pins is a (fascinating) world to learn about. Oh! and sorry for the non-Disney addicts, thanks for reaching to the bottom! :)
CUTE! I’m so glad you love your new dress. It looks perfect on you! <3
Yay! :) I love the dress, is so easy to wear and cute at the same time. Also it was in such a perfect condition, your cats are much more gentle with your clothing than Juno is! ;) She likes to walk (and sleep) on top of my clothing and sometimes she gets her nails stuck on accident :S
Lovely pictures! You look so cute with your red tights :)
Thanks! I think they are the brightest red tights I’ve ever had :) I’m not sure if I would be able to make them work with lots of outfits this season, but I’m definitely looking forward to: Christmas outfits I’m talking about you ;)
Disney Land!!! Yay :D it looks like you 2 having
lots of fun but hey it’s Disney Land after all ;)
I’ve been there loooong time ago, I was 8?
I liked that you set aside €20 bucks to buy gifts
and souvenirs, that’s clever and smart c: I can’t
wait to see your loot!
Haha, so nice of Disney to give you guys a VIP
treatment! I can’t wait to see picture foods at
Chef Remy c:
I so feel Dani! I haaaaate pirate ships and spinning
teacups as well, I once got so naucious after this
kiddish ride :c yes I’m weak. Bummer to hear
about the salty popcorn hun!
At lastly: the pictures are lovely. Reaaaally dig your
cute outfit c: xx
8? I say it’s time for you to go back to Disneyland! :) :) We couldn’t take many pictures at Chez Remy because of the poor light, nevertheless the food was such a disappointment for the price that it’s maybe better that we don’t have a reminder, ha! ;) The pin’s (small) loot definitely will be photographed! :)
really lovely photos! I have always wanted to go to disneyland (or world!) during halloween … and actually chistmas as well. how fun :)
rae of love from berlin
♥ It’s amazing to see how much effort they put on the decorations, there were plenty of people around making sure that every plant was the correct Halloween color and repainting everything so it was just looking perfect.
I love hedge mazes, so Alice’s Labyrinth is almost reason enough for me to visit Disneyland Paris. I’ve only been to the one in California, but the Haunted Mansion is definitely my favourite part of the park.
I looved that the Haunted Mansion was a very classic ride, with ghosts and witches. I was terrified to think that it would be like a tunnel of terror where you walk with people with scary costumes chasing you but I was relieved as soon as I saw that there were cars.
EEEP!!! I love Disneyland, I love how the parks create a magical World – we have theme parks in Australia but they don’t go to the same level of detail :( Your pins sounds super cute – Ariel with a glittery tail – eep! Definitely need to show us photos! Oh and your outfit is totes adorable! I love the Halloween theme and I feel your pain of there not being a villain themed parade when you were there – my mind is picturing something amazing too! Super nice to jump the queue through your excitement and Dani I feel your pain about the nausea type rides, I seriously have to take motion sickness tablets before going to theme parks :P
Being at a Disney park is to witness all my childhood imaginary taking life :) (I sound so cheesy!!! I know, sorry!) When they constructed the one in Paris there were rumours that another place considered was Barcelona, If it was here, I would be buying myself an annual pass ;)
Before i say ANYTHING, can we touch on the fact that your heart glitter belt is the most amazing thing, ever ever ever? Okay. Now that I have that out of my system, let’s carry on. I don’t think it’s silly AT ALL for being excited to go to Disneyland! I went to Universal three weeks ago to visit Harry Potter world and I most definitely was *not* behaving like a 25 year old haha. I bought a wand and was casting spells and I almost even bought a cloak (I would have definitely if it wasnt $120…sigh). It’s so fun to go back to your little kid ways. And seeing these amazing pictures has me really bitter that I didn’t go to Disney World, which was a hop and skip away from Universal. I wanted to save a bit of money by not going, but their Halloween looks sooo fun. Ugh, next year ;)
xo marlen
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Awwww!!! Picturing yourself with the wand casting spells, cutest thing!!! Definitely you are giving me smiles for many days :) I would sooo be joining you in the blink of an eye! thanks for the sweet words about the semi-DIY belt ♥
omg disney is wonderful during halloween! it’s great that you all got to go then. i love walking around and looking into shops and enjoying the music and decorations too. and so funny about getting dizzy! i hate those spinning cups too! i get dizzy really really easily!
Dani has been so happy while reading that there are many comments with people also getting dizzy on the teacups and pirate ship, he has been telling me (all smiles): see! see! it’s not me!
like in a dream ;)
Oh good heavens! That Alice part looks absolutely fantastic! – To be perfectly honest, I haven’t visited Disney ever since I was a kid. And after a while I got a bit out of touch with the whole Disney thing and filled my heart with Studio Ghibli and the likes. But I totally see the magic in your pictures, it must be so friggin awwwwwwesome to visit during Halloween (I’m only imagining Christmastime). Awesome pictures as always!
All those pumpkins! And those people in pumpkin-themed clothing. Awesome!
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