CycloneMan Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 The Trip On January 14th, I drove up to my friend Marc's house in Montreal. We've planning this trip for a while. The idea was for us two to fly out of Montreal to Paris and meet up with his cousin Alex at the airport, and his friend Louis was going to pick us up, drive us around, etc. Basically that is what happened, but it was the background to the trip, so deal... January 15th, 2008 Disneyland Paris I don't feel like typing the entire day, being there are so many pictures that it's self explanatory. So enjoy. This trip report is brought to you by blurry Airplane yogurt. Marc and I on the plane from Montreal to Paris. Here we are finally in Europe. It amazed me how much shorter the flight was, than my drive to Montreal... Here's Louis, who picked us up and was an excellent host. Driving down the road, we saw our first sign of Disneyland Paris. We parked here, because it's closer than the parking lot for the parks. ...and this is where I started hyperventilating. Yea, I'm so gangsta, don't be hating My friend Emmanuel (and his friend Maxime) were waiting for us inside the park. Disneyland's Castle? Sleeping Beauty's Castle is definitely the best Disney castle I've ever seen. We headed into Discoveryland for our first credit... ...Space Mountain!!!! I've waited 14 years to ride this (no lie, I have). So this is like a Super Nova or something... The Columbiad is what blasts you into space. They were only running two trains. The ride was very rough, but I still loved it. Out of the entire trip, we rode it 4 times. First meal of the trip, PIZZA BURGER! It looks so wrong, but it tasts so right... Seriously, wow! Going into Frontierland... ...to find Big Thunder Mountain closed So we went over to Phantom Manor. Love it! Love it! Love it! Then we went all the way over to Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril. Seems to be running fine. Until we were next and it broke! We left and did it again at night (but I didn't take pictures of it, so oh well). They did a great job on theming. Exiting out of Disneyland to go to... ...Walt Disney Studios! It was hands down my least favorite Disney park I've ever been to. hmm...where have I seen this before? This way to Crush's Coaster! Marc, Louis and I inline for Crush Crush's Coaster was allright. They had terrible operations, but the ride was okay. Not worth a wait over 10 minutes. Construction photo zomfg! Out of the three Tower's I've ridden, this was my least favorite (I've never ridden California's) Nice garden, eh? The boiler room wasn't as good as Florida's... Next up, Rock N Roller Coaster. It's a clone of Florida's, except for going to a concert, you're at a concert. We saw Moteurs Action! Which was really cool. Afterwards, we went back to Disneyland The group outside of Space Mountain. Alex, me, Emmanuel, Marc, Louis and Maxime. This is the last picture before my battery died. After we did Space Mountain again, we did a few dark rides, and got all the credits at Disney before leaving. It was probably the best Disney visit I've ever had. And the park was basically empty. There were times where we'd walk from one attraction to another and we'd see no guests. It was awesome. We'll finish with me at the Creperie, where you get all you can eat crepes! -Dainan "Next up, Phantasialand (with more pictures)" Rafferty
BuschSchoe Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Nice trip report! Disneyland Paris really seems like a fantastic park. And I like your Six Flags Great Escape sweatshirt... really almost seems like an unknown park.
ebl Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 "...Space Mountain!!!! I've waited 14 years to ride this (no lie, I have)." You got in early...the sign on the right says "15." Nice TR. I hope to visit this park someday. Of course, I hope to visit all Disney resorts someday. Right now, I've been to both North American ones... Eric
CreditCrazy Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Nice Trip Report. Those restraints on Indiana Jones don't look too comfortable...
CycloneMan Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 They're the same exact restraints as California Screamin'
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Yeah, I don't get what's with the OTSR's on Indiana Jones... The other Indiana Jones rides don't have OTSRs as far as I know...
CycloneMan Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 well...the other Indy's aren't coasters
ebl Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 ^ The way Disneyland's Indy throws you around, you wouldn't want OTSRs on it. Your shoulders would have dents in them when the ride was over. Eric
HerBlackWings Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks for sharing the pics Dainan! You need to get out to Cali for their Tower. While it SERIOUSLY lacks the theming of Florida's, the ride program seems a bit longer and more random. BTW, Jay left behind his beloved Toro, and is living in Georgia now. Gaddamn traitor. Are you gonna' come up for the Superman refurb?
Speeddeamon128 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Awesome TR Was Indiana Jones rougher than a U.S TOGO?
CycloneMan Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 ^^I might. I'll tell you and Jay when I do ^And no, not at all. ....well, the only US Togo I've been on was Viper
cfc Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I take it that you were able to ride Big Thunder that day? I think it's the best of the bunch. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
milst1 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Nice report! We're hoping to get there in the next few months!
CycloneMan Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 ^^Yes we did. As we were walking by it (an hour before the park closed), we heard them testing it, and they opened up the queue right before we got there. We were the first train out. And it was flippin cool -Dainan "The speed tunnel was a surprise" Rafferty
CycloneMan Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 January 16th, 2008 Phantasialand On January 16th, we woke up at Louis and Marc's friend Stéphanie's apartment in Luxembourg. Luxembourg will be our home for the next three days. Because there were 5 of us at this point. Louis, Alex and I were crammed in the back of Stéphanie's car. When we crossed into Germany. Louis and I bought this interesting snack. It was very good. Turbines everywhere!!!!!!! Sorry to disappoint, but this isn't a real castle! Here we are at Phantasialand. Where the parking lot hat more people than Disneyland Resort Paris the day before! Um...what? There Main Street was really pretty These characters are a part of Phantasialand's winter celebration. Construction photo! ooOOooh First up, Wuze Town. Sadly, this is the only photo I have of Winjas. Which is easily the most awesome ride ever! I'm not going to ruin anything about it, but there are some cool surprises. Next up, the indoor Vekoma mine train type coaster thingy The ride was pretty long, and interesting. Up next, Hollywood Tour My pictures didn't come out good. But it was some messed up boat ride! At least this one is still here, and not on fire! I will obsess for a moment about the theming of Phantasialand. WwWOoO0owW ZoMfG!!!!1!!11!1!!11 Alex was impressed, and took some pictures as well. Black Mamba didn't open yet, so we kept on walking. It just looks so good! And it was! We were hungry so kept walking by Colorado Adventure So cool Who knew China was in Germany? I'm that much of a nerd! But so is Louis Stéphanie, me, Marc, Louis, and Alex at the awesome Chinese resteraunt That had the best beer I've ever had! Feng Ju Palace is a Vekoma Mad House The theming was pretty good, but the ride itself wasn't that good. Houdini's Great Escape was alot better. Mystery Castle Mystery Castle was friggin awesome! It's an indoor Intamin Air compressed tower! They made me (the token Yank) take a picture in the American section. Har har River Quest froze over, so now you can ice skate on it! "Pandas, calling me, from the bamboo trees to play with me!" "Mommy mommy! I want to ride Michael Jackson!" They were running two trains, and not stacking. This made me happy. Time for Black Mamba The icy queue with no banisters. That didn't make me nervous or anything... They were only running one train. So the line was a little longer than it should have been. The station was dark and very well themed! The ride was incredibly smooth and forcefull. It's awesome! Dainan aproved! These guys were really cool as well. Talocan was my first floorless Top Spin. And it was painfull, but totally awesome! Chocolate covered bananas! I totally love this park! Silbermine was the most screwed up Mexican themed dark ride ever! WTF!!!! So, if you thought this place was beautiful in the day! It was evern better at night! Yes, that's Alex and I. (Photo taken by Stéphanie) I LOVE there costumes! This was on the back of her skirt! Good bye Phantasialand. Thank you for the awesome day! -Dainan "Next stop, Toverland" Rafferty
dino Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Cool TR. Love the theming and those costumes are just so cool.
CycloneMan Posted January 29, 2009 Author Posted January 29, 2009 ^^No problem Louis ^I totally agree
CycloneMan Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 January 17th, 2008 Toverland After driving over four hours from Luxembourg, through Belgium, to The Netherlands, we finally stopped at a Burger King Conveniently next to a Texaco! Interesting... It may look innocent, but the mayo is AWESOME! Driving down the deserted rode, we pray for salvation! And then we see it! Welcome to Toverland It has a bit of an interesting look to it! First order of business... TROY!!!!!!! Seriously, just look at that beauty! Marc and I before my first ride on Troy! The photo tells it all! Me and my 2nd favorite coaster in the world! We did Booster Bike next... It wasn't as good as it looked. As you see, Marc and I are getting the full experience of Vekoma! Though Alex and Stéphanie thought it was fine... Marc challenging his limits on the Towers of Adventure! Until he falls and everything fell out of his pockets to the nets below! Louis had no problem climbing up! It's blurry, but it gives you an idea of how awesome this stupid play structure was... Mirakelroute Boomerang is a Vekoma....but not a Vekoma Boomerang....interesting... This is the only picture I got of Hara Kiri (the wet/dry slide). It was fast and my raft came off the slide on the dips! We go outside to make our way over to... TROY!!!! These are some cool looking trains, eh? Seriously ...seriously I was the only one to ride Backstroke STOP WATCHING ME! Louis, Marc, Stéphanie, and I trying to pull the Trojan Horse, with no help from Alex! Villa Fiasco was an awesome fun house, with a lot of gags I've never seen in the states! We didn't ride Sim sa la Swing, but I did take a picture of it... I'm so totally confused by this guy and what the hell is he holding!?!? So long Troy! You were so awesome! (It was cold and rainy when we were there, so the ride was FLYING!) We stopped at Quick (in Belgium) for dinner I'm not going to lie, this was probably the best fast-food I've ever had. So, back at Stéphanie's apartment in Luxembourg, Louis passed out and the rest of us played Monopoly. Where Marc kicked all of our butts! Alex has to find food and a way back to Canada! Stéphanie doesn't know what to do! And someone stole my pizza! -Dainan "Next up, A day in Paris" Rafferty
Team Thriller Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Great pictures. Troy looks incredible. And are you serious bout Quick? That place is horrible! Tastes like plastic in your mouth. Oh well, maybe you had a better experience then I did. --James
CycloneMan Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 ^I'm also used to North American Fast-Food, which in my opinion is disgusting
dino Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Nice update. Best fast-food you've ever had...!? Please tell me you've never had In-N-Out then.
CycloneMan Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 January 18th, 2008 Paris On January 18th, we said good bye to Luxembourg and drove back to France. We had a enough Sausage snacks to last us a life time The highway had some random heads on the over pass... The French country side was beautiful Alex: "If we hit a deer here, does that mean we killed Bambi?" Yup, we're here at Davy Crockett's Ranch As you see, it was a ghost town! It was a little strange to be honest It looked like we were at a Six Flags park Though we were only there to get champagne from a friend that was holding it for us. Anyway, back to our day in Paris Notre Dame The following pictures were taken in the back of Louis' car, while he was trying to get a spot. Alex and I were climbing over each other trying to get pictures l'Elysee And this is what was left of Alex after he desperately had to go to the bathroom, and he jumped out of the car. We never saw him again.... Um....wtf!? The Metro was our friend of the day The Paris Metro reminded me of the DC Metro Um...guys....where are we? L'arc de Triomphe Much bigger than the one at Washington Square Park Up-skirt shot Luxembourg, represnt! The amount of Obama stuff in Paris was really suprising My sister wanted something from Louis Vuitton....so I got her a picture It follows you EVERYWHERE! Um...note taken! Yogurt and cheese as far as the eye can see! And then it rained "Bonjour Asterix! Ca va?" To escape the rain, we went to Galeries Lafayette WOW! Stunning, absolutely stunning This is my second favorite picture I took of the Eiffel Tower. We took the previous three photos from here. I couldn't resist Time to take the metro again. This time we found some amuzing adds This I thought was hilarious! "Stop massacring English" "Yes, I speak Wall Street English!" This just reminds me of a really bad Japanese add. We see you. We'll be there tomorrow What on earth is this bear doing? Marc and Louis on the Metro Alex and I on the Metro Interesting indoor strip GTFO! Too bad Marc couldn't get these back into Canada! There will be more about Banania later The representation of my people. Sigh We never did have a clear day in France come to think of it. Eiffel Tower credit, check! Alex, Marc, Louis and I This is, hands down, the best photo I have ever taken! Oh dear Up-skirt shot I have a terrible phobia of elevators, so getting me to the top of the Eiffel Tower was a handful, but I did it. Too bad it was night, and the pictures will never captivate how beautiful it was up here! French Cub This is how gangsta I am Haven't we seen this picture before? This is where Princess Diana was killed. How pleasant? Yum, dinner time! J'dore Paris I ate Foie Gras just to piss off my vegetarian mom! And it was good! So was my meal And my dessert This is Le Chateau de Mortefontaine at night. Louis' sister and her husband own the chateau, and let us stay there for one night. We were only allowed in two bedrooms, and half of the place had no electricity. We were also never inside the chateau in daylight, but overall, it was an amazing experience. Also, this was a total suprise to Alex and I This was the bed room where me and Louis slept. 2nd floor hallway. The kitchen Alex on one of the stair cases! The chateau was owned by Napoleon's brother. This is also where the Louisiana Purchase was signed Louis trying to hook the internet up. This was Alex's last night in Europe. He was excited to say the least. Marc was very happy to be there as well Me using Louis' laptop. Sadly, we never got interenet connection. Just a little look around! Did I mention this was a chateau! On this note. We said good night and went to sleep! -Dainan "Disneyland Paris, next" Rafferty
Jcoaster Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Awesome Trip Report dude. Can't wait to hear about it when you come back.
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