In fact, it's looking like a truly nostalgic return to the events of Christmases past, as not only will a brand new Tree Lighting Ceremony be created for Town Square, but the seasonal "Celebration" overlay will finally return to "it's a small world" after several years' absence.
The Christmas Tree and the LEDs of the Crystal Castle will now be lit during separate events — the Castle being illuminated as part of a special finale to the last performance of It's Party Time… with Mickey and Friends each day, similar to the current Halloween final show. And on Town Square, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will "orchestrate" an "enchanted illumination".
Marne-la-Vallée, France – Beginning on 8 November 2009, the magic of Christmas will enchant Disneyland Paris. Winter will cast a snowy spell on each of the two Disney Parks, offering a brand-new, surprise-filled programme full of unforgettable memories for families and friends.
When the spirit of Christmas comes to Disneyland Paris, the Sleeping Beauty Castle becomes a sparkling Crystal Palace, Mickey Mouse and his Friends don their best winter costumes and guests eagerly wait to greet Beauty and the Beast in Belle's Christmas Village… Snowflakes fall by the thousands over Main Street U.S.A.® and blanket the majestic Christmas tree that towers over Town Square. Décor straight out of the most beautiful Fairy Tales plunges guests into a unique atmosphere. Enchantment reigns during this wondrous Disney Christmas, allowing children to drop their wish lists into Santa Claus' mailbox, located in the heart of the Disneyland Park.
New: Winter magic promises an abundance of lovely surprises, including an unforgettable encounter with Snow White and her Prince Charming at Castle Stage and the Tree Lighting Ceremony orchestrated by Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Town Square.
The Christmas Holiday season is just around the corner. Santa Claus and his elves are busier than ever preparing to distribute thousands of presents. Santa has chosen to set up his workshop in the heart of the Disneyland Park to share all the magic of Christmas with children and to be closer to guests of all ages. With his fluffy white beard, his famous red suit and his bag overflowing with presents, no one can miss Santa Claus this year.
The dream continues all the way to a very special mailbox… Santa Claus' Christmas mailbox. For this enchanted winter season, he has also set up "Santa Claus' Post Office" to allow children to "mail" their letters and share their greatest wishes.
Children will also be delighted to receive a letter back from Santa when they return home several weeks following their visit. Wishes really do come true thanks to a Christmas signed by Disney Magic.
Aboard his bright and colourful sleigh, Santa Claus will be the guest of honour at the Disney's Once Upon a Christmas Dream Parade! He will close this spectacular parade inviting everyone to dream alongside the Disney Characters.
Escorted by his Wooden Soldiers and Elves, in time to special Christmas music, Santa will spread all the magic of winter and Fairy Tales.
This Christmas is the right time for guests to discover and rediscover Walt Disney's first masterpiece, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The magic of this delightful tale will come to life on the Castle Stage for an unforgettable encounter with Snow White and her Prince Charming.
And for the perfect last touch on this Disney Christmas, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated feature in Cinema history will be released on high-definition Blue-ray.
During this bright Christmas season, Disneyland Paris guests can enjoy the charm of Belle's Christmas Village. Between picturesque taverns and traditional chalet stands blanketed in snow, Fantasyland will open its doors to the wonderful world of Disney classics for the Holiday Season. Whisked away by the magic of this tale in an enchanted world, guests can meet Beauty or the Beast while strolling down the streets of this authentic medieval village.
Every evening, guests are invited to a stunning brand-new show around the majestic Christmas Tree in Town Square. Enchanted illumination orchestrated by Mickey and Minnie Mouse in person promises to dazzle young and old alike with loads of magical Christmas surprises.
Sleeping Beauty Castle Lighting SpectacularEach evening the Sleeping Beauty Castle undergoes transformation during an incredible illumination display. Over 400,000 lights transform the Castle into a genuine Crystal Palace before guests' very eyes.
Disney's Fantillusion Parade will be at its brightest for this Fairytale Christmas. Every evening, from 8 November 2009 to 6 January 2010, when night falls over Main Street, U.S.A., the dazzling night parade shimmers with the help of thousands of lights. The most beautiful Fairytales include Ariel, Aladdin and Jasmine, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, but also Mickey, Minnie Mouse and their friends who parade by, unveiling a lovely story with its happy ending before guests.
To celebrate Mickey's Magical Party, the Disney Heroes take the new Central Plaza stage by storm and perform their show in 360°. It's Party Time… with Mickey & Friends! Guests learn the "Mickey Dance", an easy-to-learn choreography perfect for spreading the party spirit across the globe.
And every day, for the Christmas Holiday season, the Disney Characters put on an exclusive finale signed by the magic of Christmas. Following the day's last show, the Sleeping Beauty Castle is transformed into a sumptuous Crystal Palace to offer an exceptional shimmering display.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald and Chip 'n' Dale share the joy of winter sports during this show on ice designed to please the whole family. Through slapstick falls and snowball fights, Mickey's Winter Wonderland celebrates the spirit and the enchantment of the winter season several times a day.
For the Holiday season, Goofy just couldn't resist putting his Santa suit back on! Perched atop his sleigh, he greets children of all ages in the Disneyland Park for a souvenir photo in Town Square.
On 31 December, the Disneyland Park welcomes guests until 1:00 a.m. for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party. As the clock strikes midnight, a dazzling fireworks display emblazes the sky over the Sleeping Beauty Castle to bring in a bright and shiny new year.
A unique gift to enjoy as a family for all Christmas Holiday buffs wishing to experience a privileged Disney moment.
This fantastic dinner will thrill the palates of both young and old alike. Beloved Disney Characters are impatient to join them in a lively dance party in the Disneyland Park.
Mickey's Christmas Dinner can be savoured exclusively on 5, 12, and 19 December from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and includes private access to the Pavilion and privileged Meet'n'Greets with lovable Disney Characters. The delicious Christmas buffet sets the stage for a fun, dynamic and interactive celebration.
Missing above but featured in the French press release is "it's a small world" Celebration, the resort's one and only seasonal attraction overlay. It disappeared a few years ago, but they've seen sense and the nations of Small World will once again be celebrating New Year's Eve in their own way from 21st November, with the attraction closed the two weeks beforehand for preparations and a general refurbishment.
L'attraction "it's a small world" célèbre elle-aussi les fêtes de fin d'année avec des costumes, musiques et décors dédiés. La plus joyeuse traversée en bateau de Disneyland Paris rend hommage aux traditions de tous les pays qu'elle représente, de la Scandinavie à l'Amérique du Sud, de l'Afrique à la Chine… Si les différentes nations ont leurs propres manières de fêter le nouvel an, "it's a small world" Celebration honore l'esprit des fêtes adorées par les enfants du monde entier !
A partir du 21 novembre 2009.
Also new this year is the Snow White event on the Castle Stage we reported in August, confirmed above, whilst everything from Santa Claus' Village and Post Office to Mickey's Winter Wonderland, Belle's Christmas Village to the special Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade finale all return. The season continues to grow in every respect.
However, it's the return of the Tree Lighting Ceremony which will no doubt be the highlight of the season this year. Not that there was anything technically wrong with the Central Plaza-based illuminations shows we've seen since 2003, but they never managed to get that tear of emotion in your eye, as anyone who saw the old ceremony will tell you.
Now based back around the tree at Town Square, hopefully the new 2009 ceremony will recapture some of that cosy, old-fashioned magic the previous events shunned for Princesses.
This year was the first time that I went to Disneyland Paris in the summer. I've been going there around New Year since I was just four years old! I remember the old Tree Lighting Ceremony very well!
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Andrew – apparently nothing at all! Since they're now officially titling the season "Disney's Fairytale Christmas" it looks like the park won't be seeing much beyond the usual overlay of Studio 1 and a few other decorations (last year Hollywood Boulevard had a few lights strung between the palm trees).
We're booked to go in the first week of December and I just can't wait. This will be our third visit in three years and I'm sure it'll be the most memorable one too.
I have a question, is there a place where I could get the two pictures in this news in high quality?