Saturday, 11 June 2011

Disneyland Paris II

Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade

(and my comments about other Disney Park attractions ;-)

We saw the parade on June, 16 at 5 pm. It was one of the best moments of the day, specially when we saw Mickey and Minnie so in love ;-))

Float 1: Dreams of Imagination

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stand in the basket of a giant hot air balloon shaped like the sun. They have anchored down on a giant purple crescent moon which sits on the back of the float.

From Eurodisney


From Eurodisney


Float 2: Dreams of Laughter & Fun

This float is a combination of Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio. A line of walking playing cards leads the float, followed by the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.

I took a photo with her on the next day ;-)

From Eurodisney


From Eurodisney


From Eurodisney


Before the parade, we went for a ride in the Les Voyages de Pinocchio. I strongly recommend it. In this ride, we find all the main characters like Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, the Bad Boys and Pinocchio's friend, Jiminy Cricket.
The story is very well told. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

The Dancers

From Eurodisney


Float 3: Dreams of Friendship

Another giant storybook makes up this view, serving as a divider for the two different themes, Toy Story 2 and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

The Toy Soldiers

From Eurodisney


The Toy Story Cast

From Eurodisney


Winnie the Pooh

From Eurodisney


Float 4: Dreams of Fantasy

This float is made up of Peter Pan and Mary Poppins.

Captain Hook and his crew

From Eurodisney


On our last day, we went on Peter Pan's Flight. It was a wonderful and magical experience! We had a trip that took us from London to the Neverland, flying alongside Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy and her brothers.
We have travelled among the stars and through all the corners of the Neverland island.
I strongly recommend it!!! Don't miss it!

Mary Poppins

From Eurodisney


Float 5: Dreams of Power

This float features the Disney Villains


From Eurodisney


The Dancers...

From Eurodisney


Float 6: Dreams of Adventure

A giant, old tree makes up this float, which includes characters from The Lion King and The Jungle Book.

From Eurodisney


From Eurodisney


Floats 7-8: Dreams of Romance


Little Mermaid and her Prince

From Eurodisney


Aladdin and Princess Jasmine

From Eurodisney


Princess Tiana

From Eurodisney


Snow White

From Eurodisney


We went to the The Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains attraction in the afternoon and it was a great disapointment. There were missing points in the story like her meeting with the Seven Dwarves, the hunter being sent for her heart or when she eats the poisoned apple. The trip was not so thrilling as it was with Pinocchio or Peter Pan!

The final dancer...

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We enjoyed this parade very much! Did you like it too?

Enjoy the videos that I found in Youtube! See you!





(to be continued)

Friday, 10 June 2011

Disneyland Paris I

As I promised, the photos of our Spring holidays. Enjoy!

Last month, we went to Eurodisney for 4 sunny days. :-)
A couple weeks before, we had found a very nice offer in Oad Reizen site: one night and one day for free.


From Eurodisney


On May, 15, after a 5 hour car trip, we arrived to Davy Crockett Ranch.


From Eurodisney


In this ranch, we stayed in a bungalow.

From Eurodisney


We could make a BBQ in front of it, if we wished to.

This bungalow had...

a master bedroom,

From Ranch Hotel Davy Crocket


a single bedroom,

From Ranch Hotel Davy Crocket


a living and dining room with kitchenette,

From Ranch Hotel Davy Crocket


From Ranch Hotel Davy Crocket


From Eurodisney


a restroom and a bathroom.

If you would like to stay in this ranch, you should take a car with you. These lodgings are the farthest from the Parks and the only ones with no shuttles to take you there. On the other hand, they are the cheapest ones and you don't need to pay €15 per day for the parking.

I have enjoyed staying there. It was nice to wake up with the birds and surrounded by the green of the trees. :-)

We also enjoyed having dinner at the Ranch. It was an "Eat all you want" buffet and the food was absolutely delicious. We paid around € 27 per person. Very well deserved! I advise you to reserve a restaurant table in the morning.

How was the breakfast? You can see it in the photo below. Very simple, but for me it was ok.

From Eurodisney


Guess what was the first language I've heard there? Dutch, of course!!! ;-))
We saw there so many Dutch families!! "Am I in France? Really? I don't think so!!" :-)) And the first thing I've seen?? An Albert Heijn plastic shopping bag, do you believe it? ;-)) Absolutely delicious! Loved it!! ;-))

(to be continued)

Dia de Portugal

June, 10

Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas

Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities


Happy Day, Portugal!!

Madredeus, Haja o que houver




Haja o que houver
eu estou aqui
Haja o que houver
espero por ti
Volta no vento
Ó meu amor
volta depressa
por favor
Há quanto tempo
já esqueci
Porque fiquei
Longe de ti
Cada momento
é pior
Volta no vento
Por favor
Eu sei, eu sei
Quem és para mim
Haja o que houver
espero por ti

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Historisch Festival Almere II

Historisch Festival Almere
Almere Haven
2-4 June 2011

On the first day of the Festival (Ascension Day), I saw this steamboat leaving from the harbour and I wished to be on it too...

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


So, I promised to myself to come back Saturday only for the stoomrondvaart...
The price? It was € 7 per person. Very well deserved! We enjoyed very much!

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


Succes is a gorgeous steamboat from 1897.

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


Charming this piano, isn't it?

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


We were among the first ones to arrive. That's why I could take these photos.

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


We went to a half hour trip in the Gooimeer (Lake Gooi)...

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


I enjoyed so much to feel the sun and the wind at the same time in my face! ;-) Very, very relaxing! :-)

From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


From Stoomboot Rondvaart Almere Haven 2011


Coming back to the harbour, we saw these beautiful traditional boats which reminded me of the BotterFestival in Almere Haven that usually happens in September.

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


In the video below, you can also enjoy a ride! Have fun!!! :-)



If you wish to know more about Succes, please click here!

Have a nice week!!!

Sunday, 5 June 2011

Historisch Festival Almere I

Historisch Festival Almere
Almere Haven
2-4 June 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


I think they were our guides ;-) They were walking between the stalls...

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


Such cute steam engines! Love it!

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


Here we could buy some interesting books ...

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


The steam engines were so well cared. I like so much how Netherlands take good care of its historian heritage!

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


This steam car is from 1913. My maternal grandparents were born in this year ;-)

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


Look how interesting this is: a washing steam engine machine from 1930!

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


Nearby the beach, there was a war camp...

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


After our walk, it was time for a drink. We tasted a beer from Brouwerij Het Koelship. Heel lekker!!!Delicious!! We sat down nearby a friendly Dutch couple! :-) They told us about their travels in Europe with their Citroen 2 CV. ;-) Fantastic!

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


We saw a few more cute things...

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


And then we went to the harbour to enjoy a delicious Salade Julia in the terrace of the Krab aan de Haven restaurant.

From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


From Historisch Festival Almere 2011


(to be continued)