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Happy 12th Birthday Walt Disney Studios Park!
DisneyDan  Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:27:59 AM
Today, 12th March 2014, is the 12th anniversary of the grand opening of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.

A lot has changed over the last 12 years, and the park has continued to grow into its own identity; a park filled with great shows, thrilling attractions and of course our favourite Disney character friends.

The park is not without its flaws though, and while many often claim that is lacks the attraction count of the other parks it does have 14 permanent attractions, 2 long running "permanent" shows, a parade, character greetings, and of course shops and restaurants. Of those 14 attractions and 2 shows, 5 are completely unique to Walt Disney Studios, and many of the others have a definite Parisian twist or alterations to them to make them "distinctly Disneyland Paris".

Later this year the park will be opening a brand new attraction, again that will be completely unique, which will utilise new technologies. "Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy" will whisk guests into the world of Remy and Emile from Disney-PIXAR's Ratatouille, shrinking them down to size in a magnificent Parisian adventure! As well as the attraction, the park will gain a brand new restaurant and a new store, too.

DLP Dec 2013 - Checking on the progress of Ratatouille

We very much look forward to the next 12 years as the Walt Disney Studios continues to grow. It'll bring more depth and more storytelling to its lands, binding together the magical worlds of Disney and the wonders of movie world.

For this photo tribute, I have deliberately left out many character photos, as we nearly always post characters shots to the blog anyway. I thought the park deserved some attention for its 12th birthday, and so nearly everything you see below are non-character photos, but of course, I have thrown a few character ones in for good measure!

Christmas at the Studios

Studio Tram Tour

Wandering thru the Studios

Lunch at Restaurant des Stars

Statue

Disney's Stars 'n' Cars

Wandering thru the Studios

Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop

Wandering thru the Studios

Wandering thru the Studios

Disney's Stars 'n' Cars

Wandering thru the Studios

Café des Cascadeurs

Cars Race Rally

Barrel of Monkeys

Flying Carpets Over Agrabah

Front Lot

Cars Race Rally

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Toy Story Playland

Cars Race Rally

Studio Photo

Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular

DLP Dec 2010 - Eating at Restaurant des Stars

Arriving in Production Courtyard

Tower of Terror

Front Lot

Cars Race Rally

Heading into Toy Story Playland

Wandering thru Toy Story Playland

DLP Feb 2011 - Animagique

Armageddon Special Effects

DLP Dec 2013 - Cinémagique

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Toy Story Playland

DLP Feb 2010 - Watching Animagique

DLP Feb 2010 - Walking around Walt Disney Studios

Wandering thru Toy Story Playland

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Arriving in Production Courtyard

DLP April 2012 - Wandering through Studio 1

DLP April 2012 - Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

Walt Disney Studios Park

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Toon Studio

DLP April 2012 - Cars Quatre Roues Rallye

DLP April 2012 - Wandering around Walt Disney Studios

DLP Feb 2009 - Toon Studio

Remy and Emile

DLP Dec 2013 - Christmas in Walt Disney Studios

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Toy Story Playland

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Backlot

Meeting Buzz Lightyear

DLP Feb 2013 - Wandering through Backlot

DLP April 2012 - Wandering around Walt Disney Studios

Mickey Mouse

DLP April 2012 - Wandering through Studio 1

DLP June 2011 - Drawn to Animation

Stars 'n' Cars Parade

DLP April 2012 - Wandering through Studio 1

DLP Feb 2010 - Watching Animagique

DLP June 2011 - Lunch in Studio 1

Walt Disney Studios by night

Meeting Lilo and Stitch

Wandering thru Front Lot

DLP Feb 2013 - Walt Disney Studios

Donald Duck

Cruella and The Queen

Mary Poppins and Bert

DLP Feb 2013 - Lunch at Restaurant des Stars

Happy 12th Anniversary Walt Disney Studios Park!

Here's to the future!

Dan.

If you're considering a trip to Disneyland Paris, you can check prices and availability on the official Disneyland Paris website. They have some great offers right now, including up to 30% off hotel and and park tickets, and half board meal plan!

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