A Disney Wordless Wednesday post. Theme: Storytelling
If there is one thing that Disney excels at it’s telling a compelling story. Whether it’s putting a new twist on an old classic or weaving an original tale there is a special magic in the storytelling that Disney brings to life on screen. On a recent family visit to Disneyland Paris, we enjoyed the park’s tribute to this rich tradition of storytelling.
Le Pays des Contes de Fées is a gentle boat ride that winds through a canal and past miniature scenes that have been inspired by classic Disney movies as well as great works of literature. (There’s a similar attraction called Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland in California.) We enjoyed floating past these scenes from some of our favourite stories.
Entrance to Le Pays des Contes des Fées
Beast’s Castle from Beauty and the Beast
Dwarf’s Cottage from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Gingerbread House from Babes in the Woods (partially based on Hansel and Gretel)
Prince Eric’s castle from The Little Mermaid
Peter and the Wolf
The Sword and the Stone
Belle’s village from Beauty and the Beast
The Caves of Wonder from Aladdin
Mike Ellis
Thanks for sharing these with us! I’ve never been to Disneyland Paris, but I see something that I will look for when I do get over there! Thanks again!
Sean @DisneyDayByDay
How awesome – Paris is still on our bucket list! Thanks for sharing.
Christina
These pictures are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them with us. I would love to go here one day.
Disney on Wheels
Beautiful! 🙂
Grisel
Great pics…thanks for sharing!
DIStherapy
Yes! I was so excited to see this Disneyland original at Disneyland Paris- with its own unique style, of course. 😀
Mouse Fan Diane
Beautiful pictures of Dl Paris. Very colorful
Debs at Focused on the Magic
Beautiful pictures! This is going on my Bucket List for DLP! It looks so magical! Thanks for sharing and for joining in on the Disney WW Blog Hop fun today.
Jeffrey S
Another place to put on the bucket list 🙂
Sonja
It does look very similar to Storybook Land in California! I love EuroDisney and would love to go back. It’s been a while!
Mary
Learn something new everyday- I didn’t know there was a Disneyland Paris!
Thanks for sharing!
Mary
Mary {The World Is A Book}
Great minds do think alike 🙂 Beautiful shots! I love the Paris’ version too. It’s awesome how we talked about almost the same ride yet don’t have the same pictures. The Beast castle looks incredible!
Steve
It’s been a while since I rode the Storybookland Canal boats, but from what I remember, the Paris version looks way cooler. Are the boats any bigger? I hate trying to squeeze into the ones in Disneyland.
Onna
I love this ride! I just love looking at all the little castles and scenes! We have similar posts this week :]
Lisa Goodmurphy
Disneyland Paris is a lot of fun and definitely worth it as a day trip if you are going to be in Paris for more than a few days.
Lisa Goodmurphy
It is a very magical place, Lisa! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
You definitely should go to Paris someday – it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Christina – I hope you make it to Paris someday – you are bound to love it!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thank you!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Grisel!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Grisel!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
One of the things that I loved best about DL Paris was being able to compare it to the 2 U.S. parks and see what was different. DL Paris definitely has its own style!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thank you!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
You will LOVE Disneyland Paris – it’s a beautiful park!
Lisa Goodmurphy
If your bucket list is anything like mine it is growing endlessly!! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
There were renovations underway when we were there in March in preparation for their 20th anniversary celebrations – I expect when you make it back that things will have changed a bit!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Yes, and now that we have crossed that one off our list my 9 year old would like to visit the parks in Tokyo and Hong Kong as soon as possible! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
I thought that was cool too – I’m glad that they changed the ride a bit for Paris instead of installing an identical version of the one in California.
Lisa Goodmurphy
I honestly don’t recall whether or not the boats were the same size – I’m a bit on the small side so I’m more likely to complain that my feet don’t reach the floor though! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
It’s surprising how much fun it can be to just sail around looking at miniature story book scenes, isn’t it? 🙂