I had only ever been to Disney California just recently, and even then, I didn’t go into the actual park but rather the free area around it. Growing up, I liked some Disney and Pixar movies; however, I never considered myself a diehard Disney kid. I wasn’t sure what to expect in Disney Paris; however, the experience far surpassed any expectations I had. The theming was immersive, the rides were thrilling, and the stores made me excited to shop. I had felt the magic of Disney.
One thing I was surprised by in my experience with amusement parks was that the food was good at Disney; it wasn’t cheap, but it also didn’t break my wallet.
Despite being the newest of the Disney parks, built in 1992, I felt an old charm from Paris Disney. The sections of the park were so fun to walk through. Everything nerdy about my interests was rediscovered in the park. I loved the fantasy section, as it had Mr. Toad and Alice in Wonderland.
I also have to comment on the technical aspect of the rides. I was stunned by how impressive some of these rides were. There was a lot of thrill, and yet they still sustained fantasy and wonder throughout it. Every detail was amazing. I loved the haunted house and the mountain roller coaster. I thoroughly enjoyed screaming my head off on every ride.
I found it interesting to be in a park where a lot of the visitors were from countries outside the US. It made for an interesting people-watching experience, as for the most part, parks in the US really don’t cater to foreign travelers. It also seems that quite a few Parisians also enjoy the park, which was a bit surprising, as I feel having this mega park in your backyard would create some animosity.
I truly feel that I did everything I wanted to do in the park that day. No stone was unturned.