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Part 3 is now here for you all to enjoy, where we see the Studios Park for the first time. We managed the ride twice during our trip and thanks yeah, shall be bringing the hat back there when I return next.

Banned for upstaging my Disney trip very soon (Efteling is the joint park I most want to visit (in terms of parks I haven't visited after all)

Have no idea why it has taken 3 months and counting to get their unique flat ride running.

What the park think 2 train OpVampire is- Full Capacity What 2 train op vampire actually is- standard/medium capacity (or full capacity since recently). Pity we'll never see all 3 trains running again

Round 2 Second Part Of the trip is now up featuring more exciting adventures during the visit. I'm pretty sure the word fantastic doesn't appear

Welcome to Part 2 of Disney & The Creek-The Report. Previously we left you with some magical photos of Big Thunder amongst others. What other interesting sights is there to be discovered in what could be the happiest place in Europe? Adventure Isle, home to some great theming More Great Theming Further great theming And most importantly Pirates Of The Caribbean, an amazing ride full of great theming from the moment you enter the queueline. Pirates Of The Caribbean is an absolutely stunning dark ride filled up with top notch theming, animations and a very catchy soundtrack. The ride is much better in person that what the pictures show and none of the POVs of the ride properly justify the greatness of this fantastic ride. 9/10. This ride also features great theming But unfortunately even great theming can't save a rough ride. Indiana Jones is a film series I very much like and the theming for this ride which I think was redone in proper stone last year was absolutely fantastic.Unfortunately the ride experience does not live up to any of this as the ride is rough,painful and quite uncomftable, especially as you rise up from a drop and the ride slows down slamming you in to the restraint. Whilst some could argue the roughness fits in to the theme, for me it just detracts from the ride experience. 6/10 give this ride lap bars and it might actually be very good as it makes even Colossus look smooth. Behold more great theming, unfortunately we can't access this due to green construction fences This meant we couldn't see the Aladdin walk through :[ Ka & Zazu, these are nice additions and great theming to the area And then there is Fantasy Land, an area full of magic, charm and great theming And there's this ride, what a small world we live in? With hapyy great theming It's A Small World is a Disneyland park staple ride famous for it's appearance at the 1964 world's fair which Walt showcased. With it's catchy happy soundtrack [composed by the wonderful Sherman brothers] this surely has the potential to be a ride I quite like. The answer to this unfortunately is NO! I wasn't a massive fan of It's A Small World [or at least the Paris version] as I didn't feel as immersed compared to other rides like Pirates or Big Thunder. It wasn't the repetitive soundtrack or perhaps creepy dolls that made me not favour this ride, but the ceiling. The ceiling is awful, it sticks out a lot more than it should and detracts the ride experience. I found myself looking up far too much during the ride as it sticks out like a sore thumb [like one of those styles from a 80's or 90's office block]. The ride very much just felt like travelling around a giant warehouse or office block that was converted in to a giant boat ride at some point. 3.5/10 I know this sounds harsh to pan a Disney staple classic, but the roofing style was that bad and really did downscale the experience. Why couldn't it have the same style interior to dark rides like Pirates & Phantom as the roof design on these rides are far more effective and do not detract the experience. Even the other Small Worlds like the ones in Orlando & California where even judging from POVs their interior design is significantly better and makes the ride feel more like a voyage instead of the 'travelling with a warehouse of different dolls' effect which it feels much more like in the paris one. The ride here is set for a big refurbishment some point in July after Space Mountain opens up, which might be closed until Christmas, so hopefully maybe they will improve the ride's major faults [mentioned above] and make it feel more like the pleasant [but maybe repetitive] voyage around the world it should be. Even more park upkeep work taking place here, but the end result will hopefully be great theming. Tea Cups with great theming. Unfortunately we didn't get chance to experience these And here's some great theming. Also, the castle's there too. I bought myself a goofy hat during the trip [as someone suggested it], don't worry I didn't follow everyones suggestions during the trip as otherwise I might have returned dressed as Anna from Frozen for all I know Those of you visiting/returning september will get to see me wearing my [perhaps iconic] Goofy Hat. After this we left the main Disney Park to eat our lunch at somewhere we reserved earlier that day, full of excitement and great theming. This Place was Cafe Mickey. And like what DLP was to me, Peaj had been waiting to go here since forever. Hang on a moment, we're at Disneyland not Legoland [don't spoil things Merlin]. Actually this is the Lego Store in the Disney Village which opened last year. Cafe [Mickey was great, because I got to meet Goofy, my distant cousin whilst at Disney Alex meanwhile met Pluto who was behaving rather naughtily that day as he stole his hat just after this picture was taken. Moments later we say hi to Mickey, who welcomes us to his restaurant And just after we take our orders Chip from Chip N Dale arrives for a photo with Alex. He also steals his hat afterwards. Mickey suggests what food Alex should have for main Before sorcerer meets sorcerer Then eventually our food arrives. I went for the chicken salad to start which was quite nice and started the meal off rather nicely. I had a Burger for mains which was ok, but nothing much to write about really. The food at cafe overall okay which I would give a 6.5/10, but I found the choice of food a bit limited and most of the things on the mains were bit strange and not my thing so the burger was the only feesable choice on there really. Maybe I'm just fussy. Peaj feels rather full after his meal at Cafe Mickey, but a little dissapointed he didn't get to meet his favourite of the bunch, Donald Duck. After our generally good lunch, it was off to see what the second park at Disneyland Paris had to offer, Walt Disney Studios. Full of some of the best and worst rides in the resort, we will come back to here on another trip report because I can focus more and because I want to keep you in suspense . It was here Alex disappointingly found he could've bought his Ratatouille hat for a much cheaper price in the ride's shop [dear oh dear]. Where we went aboard Autopia. Shout out to Mark9's favourite ride Such an empty queue. The ride closed at 8pm that day due to reasons I'm not too sure. Glad I didn't queue up in all of this. It's clearly not the best, nor the worst but it was very fun. It's very much like having you;re own Go Kart that you can speed around the track. it's perhaps a little out of place compared to other rides, but it's just one of those fun rides at Disney you need to do at least once and it's better than Paris's Small World to say that. 6/10 We also get some interesting views of the currently sadly closed Space Mountain. [The sun starts to set in this magical place, but there's still more time to spend in the park/ Fantasy Land is so pretty at night Now to do Peter Pan's flight, the first of the three Fantasy Land classic dark rides to try. Whilst this is perhaps the weaker of the three classics due to it's slightly jarring scene changes within the ride, it's a charming little ride and the gimmick that makes up for this is the cars suspended beneath the track and makes it feel like you're flying through Neverland. The flying scenes through London is definitely the best part of the ride for me. 6.5/10 After returning from Neverland, but still having time before the magical dreams, there was only thing we could possibly do. Ride Big Thunder Mountain At Night [along with another ride on Pirates earlier on]. Whilst Thunder Mountain is good enough during the day, it becomes even more impressive and amazing in the dark, the impressive twists and turns in the dark in addition to the beutiful light clarity nearby teamed up by sitting towards the back made for some absolutely amazing rides in the dark. Soon it reached 10pm when all the rides came to a stop. But no, it still wasn't the end as we headed to the centre of the park to watch the closing show Disney Dreams. The Castle looks so pretty at night Disney dreams was absolutely amazing. I won't spoil it too much for anyone who hasn't seen it, but very much it features segments of selected films all projected on to the castle along with lots of effects. It's very much like a disney fireworks show but much much better. Once the show finished, we slowly left the park in the giant beeline of crowds [although stopping at one of the shops along the way]. But even at 10:45pm, the magic of day one still hasn't run out. As we headed off to see the nightlife in the Disney Village By drinking at Billy Bobs whilst watching some country bands perform. The music was actually very good and I enjoyed it so much. I never thought I'd experience Disney and a night life in the same day, it was just fantastic. A couple of hours and some more drinks later and we went off for a late night [Professor Drunk] Mcdonalds and had the usual Mcnuggets, chips and drink which tasted exacly the same as it does in the Uk. Even if I was sober I wouldn't have recognised the difference [Fuzzy Duck]. Once finished, a slow walk [as the trains stopped running and we could not find any taxis] through the Disney back to our hotel took place before we made it back to our Apart hotel around 2 in the morning ready to get a few hours sleep for the next day. But what terrors and rock N roll's would we experience during our second day and would Animagique be tram tour of disaster? Watch this space for part 3 where the six of us [you heard that correctly] will see the wonders of the second day at Disney.

Disney Videos Now On The Way!!!!!! Here's Part 1 of what will probably be many instalments of videos from my first ever trip to Disney.

Unfortunately Florida won't be happening to me for at least another two years unless I win the lottery, become rich or someone invites me along a visit and pays for my flights & hotel

It was a week ago today that saw a giant milestone reached with my first Disney park & park outside the UK and it was absolutely amazing!!! Where I go from here this year I'm not sure. Drayton doesn't look like it's happening now although hopefully I'll be back at Disney September. There's several other major parks I really want to get to but these no doubt won't be happening either.(the matt creek loophole) And with Disney off the list of parks I need to do, here is the next park/s you may see me frantically going on about not going to [but wanting to visit]

One year later: Tower Of Terror ( Paris version) is now officially my favourite dark ride. It is absolute perfection from the creepy eiry lift workers, dusted foyer (which is executed with great level) and the amazing Pre show and ride itself. I won't spoil too much but would suggest too any who hasn't ridden it yet, get down to DLP and get on Tower Of Terror.

I think the enough is enough. The park have spent too much time expanding in their Thomas Land area of the park to the degree that most of their recent investments are getting a little boring. At the rate their going, the park will just be Thomas Land in 5 years time. They do need to start focusing on other things like installing a major thrill coaster or brand new dark ride as the Thomas theme has been very overused there. That's where Paultons got it right.

I do think the park would greatly benefit from later closings as it would give people more time to get rides done. 10-5 should be the bare minimum and include all weekdays, 10-6 being the minimum for weekends and halfterm, 10-7 during easter holidays and 10-8 for summer holidays on top of 10-9 for scarefest. Having been to Disneyland Paris, the smaller studios park usually closes a few hours before the main park does, with most outdoor rides [bar big thunder] closing at dusk [8pm during my trip] and then giving two hours until the big show [which was at 10pm when I went]. As great a towers show could turn out to be, my only concern is how they could do it without making too much noise or light pollution due to the strict planning in that area and there's odd roper or two in the village who despise towers all over. Towers may never beat disney, but with better openings, increased food choices, more rides and improved upkeep they could be in the top 5 best parks in europe.

Once Upon A Time, in a land of Merlin empire lived a Creaky Themepark Fanatic who had a life long dream to visit Disneyland Paris. Living under the curse for 21 years, many attempts to break the spell in 2014 were unleashed, but none prevailed. However many months later in to 2015, The Creek encountered Buzz Lightyear & Remy who cooked together a magic plan. Joined by a Mickey Taking Sorcerer. And The Spell Was Broken!!! Matt Creek had made it to Disneyland Paris. Transformed back to his normal Creaky Disney Self, he was about to enter a world full of magic and one that was immune to horrendous staggered opening hours, budget cuts, Fastrack sales, One Train operations and very run down areas. The Car Train which takes you from England to France, the beginner of the magic. We stayed at the Aparthotels in Val'D Europe during our stay which was very cheap and nice to stay in too [ a bit like having your own little apartment really]. Day 1 After a few hours sleep and croissants for breakfast, it was off to the most magical place in Europe [although it;s probably second after Europa]. The Val'D Europe Shopping centre, a predrink to all the magic. The platform for the train that takes you to Disney. And for One Euro Seventy, that really is rather magic. Matt Creek wears a Mickey Mouse shirt [and socks], to prepare himself for the magic A Double Decker train. What is this magic? And with a few moments like that, you arrive at the gates as if by magic. The surroundings of the Disney Village, we will experience that magic later And it is here where we find the real magic starts to work it's way in, OMG WE HAVE ARRIVED AT DISNEYLAND PARIS, I REPEAT WE HAVE ARRIVED AT DISNEYLAND PARIS!!!!! Spring theming at the entrance to the park. It's touches like this which make the surroundings even more magical Main Street USA, the theming and attention to detail is just magic. This theming is magic, But it is this view here where it really is truly Magic. Creek In The Magic The attention to detail in Main Street is just superb and just amazing. Pictures can't justify how great the setting and the build up to the castle in distance is superb. It's an even better park entrance view to Towers Street which in comparison to the vibrant Main Street looks like a worn out town during the recession. Magic More Magic The attention to detail in that Castle is magic!!! Another view as if by magic! Discovery Land, this area is lacking the magic more from the rest of the park at the moment. This is because Space Mountain is currently closed part of a long refurbishment. And with the covered scaffolding, elements of the different facades have magically disappeared. Videopolis whilst closed is looking fresh as if given a lick of paint by magic. And now it's off to do our first magical ride of the day, Star Tours. And here's an arcade after the ride. Least it's more magical than the one in Oblivion. Star Tours was an amazing first ride. The queue line was heavily themed with different spaceship crafts and characters from Star Wars and built up to the attraction rather nicely. The ride itself [was just as good as you went around in a spaceship like craft passing different scenes and settings from the Star Wars films and it really did feel as if you were flying. Rating 8/10. Inside The Magic Buzz Lightyear Laser Blasters, this ride has a magic throughput It's just as magical from the outside Some people don't think this ride is magical, but I can't find a mark anywhere Even The Shop Is Magical Buzz Lightyear Laser Blasters was a ride I really enjoyed. It didn't beat Star Tours in terms of my favourites but I did like the ride very much. I don't know why it receives haters because it is really a good ride and much better than Laser Raiders & Tomb Blaster [at least in it's current state]. 7/10 More Spring theming. It's just magic More Magic The Lion King. It's like I'm reliving my child hood, the magic Words can't express this magic A mysterious magical structure lies in the distance Which even a big green fence cannot destroy this magic It's magic I tell you The reason why Disney beat Merlin is because things like this are often magically well kept The Big Magic Thunder Mountain No Matter where you look at it from, it's completely magic There's so many photos taken from the trip, If I were to comment on all them, there would be a shortage on Magic. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an absolutely amazing ride. The high quality immersive theming [which is present at most of Disneyland Paris] makes this ride look visually stunning. But what makes the ride from good to great is the fun impressive layout on this ride, from the exciting dive undrground at the start and the end of the ride to it's interaction with other ride trains and plenty of fun twists, turns and hills on the way. Big Thunder is now officially my favourite family coaster and so far best ride at Disney. 10/10 Phantom Manor, this place is full of dark magical things Just make sure you don't use your flash on inside, otherwise you will receive a magical complaint from staff Phantom Manor was another good ride. Not my top favourite, but I still really enjoyed it. I love rides with a dark, spooky and Gothic style theme and this ride falls in there nicely. I liked all the effects they used such as the hollow dancers and singing heads amongst other things. 7.5/10 The most magical thing about this chandelier is it's still standing and hasn't been been removed and left empty like a certain park ;] Now for a magical relaxing break. Am I the only one to think that this rock used to be more magical? The views of Big Thunder you get from Thunder Messa are truly magical Thunder Messa is a loverly little boat ride that takes you on a relaxing journey on the rivers of Frontier Land. it's such a relaxing ride to do and escape from the crowds [if there's any] and with the light green colour of the river, heavy level of trees and big thunder nearby, it feels like a nice gentle boat ride in America during the early 1900's. Even the walkways in disney are magic [and not mishmash tarmaced paths]. And That ends Part 1 of my trip report, part 2 coming round shortly full of rough boulders, Caves that you can get lost in for 15 minutes and much more Mickey taking.

If it's happening on 20-21st weekend you won't get the creakyness (as I'm working 2x Sunday and have a party Saturday)

For anyone going in September, the misfortune or fortune [depending], that it's a small world will be closed for a four month refurbishment [reopening December].

I'm 50-50 at the moment of attending. Depends if I can sort out plans for the weekend and then find a lift. I do want to get drayton done afterall

Footnotes, I hate them, they're just so annoying having to do for an essay

6/10 another coaster dude variation

Looks very exciting, although the fourth one does remind me of Disneyland Paris somehow ;]

What I did was use a link to import my picture instead (Facebook. What kept happening was I imported numerous different photographs from my phone's photo album but for some reason, they ended upside down for some reason. Is there a way of rotating pictures of this happens again?

Ok, as most of you know I came back from Disneyland Paris recently which really impressed me, so here's the current standings of my top 10's Rollercoasters: 1 Nemesis 2 The Swarm 3 Megafobia 4 Big Thunder Mountain {new}- the ride's exciting layout, interaction with theming and beginnings of end make this a fantastic fun rill coaster. 5 Grand National 6 Rock N Rollercoaster {new}- I love this ride with all the synched audio, loops, lights and general music theme, it's a much better version of X 7 Thirteen 8 Big Dipper 9 Air 10 Speed Off the list Oblivion- it's too much of a one trick pony I hate to admit Inferno- it's good, but is it really good enough to be on the list, Dark rides 1/ Tower Of Terror- [new]everything about this ride is just true perfection 2/ Pirates Of The Caribbean- [new] amazingly themed scenic ride 3/ Hex 4/ Valhalla 5/ Ratatouiee (new) I've always liked the film and this ride's effects are truly excellent, 6/ Star Tours (new) Star Wars is one of my favourite film series and this ride reflects that universally to great standards 7/ Crush's Coaster- love the scenic ocean theme (shame about the throughput) 8/ Wallace & Gromit 9/ Bubbleworks 10/ Duel Off the list Dragon- there's better dark rides (and this one only half counts anyway) SpiritinOf London Sub Terra- it can't compete with the rest Tomb Blaster- this ride is in a dire state at the moment Safe to say my dark ride too 10 is now. Is toy filled with Disney rides (which is possibly a good thing) I won't bother listing water rides since nothing there has really changed, Top 10 parks 1/ Disneyland Paris 2/ Alton Towers 3/ Blackpool 4/ Thorpe Park 5/ Chessington 6/ Legoland 7/ Oakwood 8/ Adventure Island 9/ Tivoli World 10/ Brighton Pier

Storm surge logo Worst ride ever 1/10

Eighteen words later, Lez Cougan has been taken by Merlin PR team, because he was slightly loopy and smelt of fish! So he was disinfected with soap by Bubbleworks' ducks But that ended quickly when mother blew them up! Matt Creek returned from a wonderful holiday in Mogadishu...even though he wanted to go back to Disneyland After his amazing But overhyped trip, then there's Frozen You didn't keep it going btw

Eighteen words later, Lez Cougan has been taken by Merlin PR team, because he was slightly loopy and smelt of fish! So he was disinfected with soap by Bubbleworks' ducks But that ended quickly when mother blew them up! Matt Creek returned from a wonderful holiday in Mogadishu...even though he wanted to go back to Disneyland After his amazing