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The Many Incarnations of the Casey Jr Circus Train - A look back at Casey's colourful history!
DisneyDan  Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:08:44 AM
As we all know, Disney never throws anything away. This could not be more true in the case of the Casey Jr Circus Train at Disneyland Paris.
The train started it's life in the Wonderful World of Disney Parade in the 1990's.

Dumbo's train

In 2007 Disneyland Paris celebrated it's 15th anniversary, and the cute little engine became the Disney Character Express. The Character Express was a fantastic way of meeting some quite random characters, from Peter Pan, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Eeyore and many more.

DLRP Feb 2009 - The Character Express

Disney Character Express

The Character Express

The Character Express is coming!

After the 15th ended its (2 year) run, the train underwent it's second transformation to become its third incarnation - Minnie's Party Train.

Minnie's Party Train

DLP Feb 2010 - Minnie's Party Train

Minnie's Party Train

Minnie's Party Train

Minnie's Party Train

A similar idea to the Character Express, but somewhat more limited in characters - and virtually always including Minnie Mouse the Party Train stayed for a year, then became the Disney All Stars Express.

Disney All Stars Express

DLP Spring 2010 - Disney All Stars Express

DLP Feb 2011 - Disney All Stars Express

Disney All Stars Express

Once again, a way of meeting an increasingly less random number of characters - and usually PIXAR or Fab 5.

DLP Spring 2010 - Disney All Stars Express

Last year for Mickey's Magical Celebration, the poor train suffered another make over, but this time around lost the meet 'n' greet part, and presented a small interactive show called the Disney Dance Express.

Disney Dance Express

DLP Dec 2011 - Disney Dance Express

DLP June 2011 - Disney Dance Express

DLP June 2011 - Disney Dance Express

Probably the most popular version of the train since the Character Express, the show sadly ended just recently... and guess what?
You got it! The Casey Jr will be returning once again for the 20th anniversary in its SIXTH incarnation, but this time as the 20th Anniversary Celebration Train (name subject to change). From the concept art we have seen, this looks to probably be our personal favourite since the Character Express way back in 2007.
With new colours, and fantastic new 20th anniversary costumes for the characters, we look forward to singing Choo Choo Papa, Choo Choo Papa for at least another year!

Dan.

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