The hot chocolate in cafe fantasia (or a glowtini) with the pianist playing is one of my favorite things to do. I also like sitting near its a small world and you sometimes see characters on their way to meet people.
Regarding whether there is a difference between the US and European Cast Members, I think that some difference is inevitable. I think it’s a cultural thing. The US is known for being great at hospitality and some might say that they come across as warmer and more hospitable than Cast Members in other parks in other parts of the world. This doesn’t mean that Cast Members in Paris, Hong Kong or Shanghai are less friendly, it’s just that they come from a culture where interacting with people is a little different. There’s a really interesting series on Disney+ called The Imagineering Story where they look into the magic behind the Magic and it’s interesting that they did not want to make all of the worldwide parks just carbon copies of the US ones. They wanted to harness the unique culture and behaviour of each region and I think this is why people may notice a difference in Cast Member interaction between the parks. Wherever the park however, the Cast Members are still sprinkled in the pixie dust that makes the Disney experience so unique and which helps to set the Disney experience apart from other theme parks and attractions.
What a timing. Today we were supposed to go on our first Disneyland Paris trip ever. Now we are going next year, which is very far away, but it will be worth the wait. Videos like this brighten my day.
Ah I’m so sorry you’re not there today Michelle - but it’ll definitely be worth the wait! ✨🏰✨ I really hope you enjoy the video, and am here if I can help at all with any planning questions 😃 Hope your countdown flies by!✨
Wow - fantastic info, thank you so much. Love your enthusiasm and love for DLP which really comes through and your knowledge is really really helpful. Haven’t been to DLP for too long and your tips will be really helpful in planning my next trip. Keep drinking that caffeine and sprinkling that pixie dust!
Ah thank you so much! So pleased you’re enjoying the videos and that they are helping with your planning. Hope you’re walking up Main Street towards the castle again soon! ✨🏰✨
I think you’re right about the app - it looks like the current situation is making the US parks scaling back on the MagicBand idea as they try and remove as many touch points as possible (the park entry process in particular). It looks like the key (forgive the pun) functionality of the MagicBand such as hotel room entry etc is moving to the app. It makes sense - if you could book counter service food and other things from your phone like they seem to be introducing now, it would keep everything in one place.
An Alice In Wonderland escape room would be sick!!!! I imagine the cheshire cat reading a bunch of riddles! Would be awesome! I don't know whether this would work in an escape room or maybe just an attraction of sorts but I want more Treasure Planet and Atlantis in the parks. They're two of my favorites movies and the stories are just amazing! Also for a ride idea in the parks..........How long are we going to wait for the Ysma and Kronk ride?! Starting with Ysma yelling ''Pull the lever kronk'' The rollercoaster ride drops and you can hear in the distance ''WRONG LEVER!'' When this happens, my life will be complete! Going to DLP in the end of September! Can't tell you how incredibly relieved we are to be allowed to go! Next week I'm paying everything and booking restaurants then all we have to do is pass the time with buying a bunch of merch!
Love your Ysma and Kronk idea for a drop rollercoaster, that would be so much fun! Aaah you must be getting so excited for your trip in September- nothing quite like a Disney countdown to make you smile! 🙌🏼✨🏰✨
I did an escape room in Krakow. It was really fun. My idea for a Disney related escape room would be a haunted mansion/Phantom manor theme with special effects that are triggered when you do certain things. Also i like the twilight zone but i think they should have the same tower of terror story but get rid of all mentions of the twilight zone. Also i would like to have a mulan themed Chinese buffet and a funko pop shop in the village
Oh wow I love the idea of the Phantom Manor escape room - that would definitely tempt me to have a go! 🙌🏼 You just know that the Imagineering on the special effects would be awesome as well! I really want to try all the new storylines on ToT - we got the same one twice last time but it was still great fun! 😃 Have you experienced the new storylines yet?
I do indeed watch SeeYouInMainStreet and was lucky enough to bump into them in the parks last summer - they are so nice! 😃 Haven’t watched Themeparkworldwide yet as I’m mainly into Disney ✨🏰✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust I'm doing well, trying to stay safe. Our June 2020 DLP trip has been rescheduled for June 2021. So now we're keeping up with the park news and planning by listening to your channel.
Hi! I'm currently planning my DLP honeymoon for next year, and neither me nor my partner have ever been to a disney park! Do you have any tips for any particularly honeymoon-ish things we can do in the parks, anything that's a bit romantic! We're not particularly big on character meets, but any sights/attractions/restaurants? Your videos have been such a massive help with planning so far! Thanks :D
Hi Laura, Ah how lovely! ✨ There are some lovely restaurants to choose from which aren’t characters based - the first that springs to mind is Walt’s on Main Street 😍 The food is delicious, the decor is opulent and literally feels like you are stepping back in time (for a Disney restaurant it’s quite cosy too - doesn’t feel too big). Also I haven’t eaten there yet but the California Grill looks amazing, the food looks divine and it’s in the Disneyland hotel with Castle views. With regards to experiences if you like heights you could book tickets to go up in the PanoraMagique balloon in the Disney Village for a lovely view of the parks? Also I know you can get ornaments etc inscribed with your names and date at Harrington’s on Main Street which might be nice? There is also an amazing experience at The California Grill you can book for approx €200 per person which includes a multi course meal, drinks and cocktails in the Castle Club lounge to watch the fireworks! ✨🏰✨ Hope these ideas are helpful - don’t forget to get badges/sashes custom Disney ears to let everyone know you’re celebrating! Happy planning! ✨💖✨
Hi Zoe. I’m booked to go for my birthday in Nov. Had to cancel Xmas visit with the boys who have autism as they wouldn’t be able to keep masks on and there are no exceptions made for disabilities. Also had to cancel Florida for next yr. NO idea when or if we will want to go back. I found out that you can actually book your dining for DLP (60 days in advance like you say) in the Disney app. It’s a little tricky though. You need to go into your phone settings and change it to French and then go to the app and providing you know your way about the park, you know where you want to eat and you know a little French... the rest it easy 😅 🏰🧚♂️ 💫 x
Another great and informative video Zoe 👍🏻 Lots of useful tips! I hope you and your family are keeping well during these crazy times. Do you have any plans to visit DLP again now that it’s open? I have very mixed feelings at the moment 😐
Thank you Wendy, glad you enjoyed it! 😃 We are all ok thank you - hope you’re keeping well? I have plans pencilled in for this autumn, so will be keeping an eye on travel conditions/safety guidelines etc x
Hi Allan 😃 Yes I think I’ll give it a week or so to settle down after the official reopening and then talk through everything that’s open and perhaps some ideas on staying safe while in the parks. Are you planning a trip soon? ✨🏰✨
Aaah I can’t wait to see the hotel all finished! It’s going to be amazing and going straight to the top of my DLP wish list! Christmas is an amazing season isn’t it, such a lovely family tradition! ✨
Hi! Do you have any info on how the photo pass will work for meeting characters in this special situation. I've seen a lot of people taking selfies with characters but are the cast member still going to be around to take pictures for you photo pass if the characters are allowed to be around? Totally understand if you don't know, it's a special situation right now!
Hi Rebecca 😃 From what I can gather there are Photopass+ photographers at specific points in the parks to take Magic Shots (photos featuring Tinkerbell etc) and nice photos in front of if the castle, but not with characters at this time. Hope that helps! ✨
Not really a question BUT after watching all the videos on your page, I've loved it! I'd absolutely LOVE a video just showing us all your ears!
Ah thank you! I have done a couple of videos of my ear collection - but I think I might need to do an update video at some point 😃✨
The hot chocolate in cafe fantasia (or a glowtini) with the pianist playing is one of my favorite things to do. I also like sitting near its a small world and you sometimes see characters on their way to meet people.
Regarding whether there is a difference between the US and European Cast Members, I think that some difference is inevitable.
I think it’s a cultural thing. The US is known for being great at hospitality and some might say that they come across as warmer and more hospitable than Cast Members in other parks in other parts of the world. This doesn’t mean that Cast Members in Paris, Hong Kong or Shanghai are less friendly, it’s just that they come from a culture where interacting with people is a little different.
There’s a really interesting series on Disney+ called The Imagineering Story where they look into the magic behind the Magic and it’s interesting that they did not want to make all of the worldwide parks just carbon copies of the US ones. They wanted to harness the unique culture and behaviour of each region and I think this is why people may notice a difference in Cast Member interaction between the parks. Wherever the park however, the Cast Members are still sprinkled in the pixie dust that makes the Disney experience so unique and which helps to set the Disney experience apart from other theme parks and attractions.
What a timing. Today we were supposed to go on our first Disneyland Paris trip ever. Now we are going next year, which is very far away, but it will be worth the wait. Videos like this brighten my day.
Ah I’m so sorry you’re not there today Michelle - but it’ll definitely be worth the wait! ✨🏰✨ I really hope you enjoy the video, and am here if I can help at all with any planning questions 😃 Hope your countdown flies by!✨
Wow - fantastic info, thank you so much. Love your enthusiasm and love for DLP which really comes through and your knowledge is really really helpful. Haven’t been to DLP for too long and your tips will be really helpful in planning my next trip. Keep drinking that caffeine and sprinkling that pixie dust!
Ah thank you so much! So pleased you’re enjoying the videos and that they are helping with your planning. Hope you’re walking up Main Street towards the castle again soon! ✨🏰✨
I think you’re right about the app - it looks like the current situation is making the US parks scaling back on the MagicBand idea as they try and remove as many touch points as possible (the park entry process in particular). It looks like the key (forgive the pun) functionality of the MagicBand such as hotel room entry etc is moving to the app. It makes sense - if you could book counter service food and other things from your phone like they seem to be introducing now, it would keep everything in one place.
Just about to watch 😃 great to see you 😃 hope you and your loved ones have all been well in recent months 🥰🥰xx
Ah thank you, hope you enjoyed it! ✨ Yes we are good thank you, hope you are keeping well 😃
Thank you for covering our questions about meeting characters 💖 can’t wait to go back xx
Ah that’s my pleasure lovely! Hope it was helpful 😃 Getting caught up in the magic is so much fun! xx ✨🏰✨
It was helpful ☺️ only 420 days till we’ll be at the Disneyland hotel 😍 xx
Wow that will be so amazing - you’ll love it! 💖 Hope your countdown flies by! xx
Last time I went last year I took a different pair of ears for each character meet they were dangling off my bag a ear holder was a godsend x
Love this idea! 🙌🏼 Ah yes ear holders are great aren’t they? Especially as I always seem to see another pair I ‘need’ on each trip 😂 x
Hi there. Love your videos thanks. Can I please ask about how to book the express luggage service from the UK thanks?
An Alice In Wonderland escape room would be sick!!!! I imagine the cheshire cat reading a bunch of riddles! Would be awesome!
I don't know whether this would work in an escape room or maybe just an attraction of sorts but I want more Treasure Planet and Atlantis in the parks. They're two of my favorites movies and the stories are just amazing! Also for a ride idea in the parks..........How long are we going to wait for the Ysma and Kronk ride?! Starting with Ysma yelling ''Pull the lever kronk'' The rollercoaster ride drops and you can hear in the distance ''WRONG LEVER!'' When this happens, my life will be complete!
Going to DLP in the end of September! Can't tell you how incredibly relieved we are to be allowed to go! Next week I'm paying everything and booking restaurants then all we have to do is pass the time with buying a bunch of merch!
Love your Ysma and Kronk idea for a drop rollercoaster, that would be so much fun! Aaah you must be getting so excited for your trip in September- nothing quite like a Disney countdown to make you smile! 🙌🏼✨🏰✨
Caffeine&PixieDust absolutely! Ican't wait!!! 🤩
I did an escape room in Krakow. It was really fun. My idea for a Disney related escape room would be a haunted mansion/Phantom manor theme with special effects that are triggered when you do certain things. Also i like the twilight zone but i think they should have the same tower of terror story but get rid of all mentions of the twilight zone. Also i would like to have a mulan themed Chinese buffet and a funko pop shop in the village
Oh wow I love the idea of the Phantom Manor escape room - that would definitely tempt me to have a go! 🙌🏼 You just know that the Imagineering on the special effects would be awesome as well! I really want to try all the new storylines on ToT - we got the same one twice last time but it was still great fun! 😃 Have you experienced the new storylines yet?
Caffeine&PixieDust unfortunately i havent been on the updated tower of terror. When i went last year. I went about a month before the update.
Ah it’s definitely worth hopping on a few times next time you’re there! 😃
Caffeine&PixieDust also i was wondering if you watched any other disney park/theme park channels like SeeYouInMainstreet or themepark worldwide?
I do indeed watch SeeYouInMainStreet and was lucky enough to bump into them in the parks last summer - they are so nice! 😃 Haven’t watched Themeparkworldwide yet as I’m mainly into Disney ✨🏰✨
do you need to show your ticket or anything like that if you take a shuttle bus from a partner hotel to the parks and vice versa?
Great video, very helpful information!
Ah thank you Paul! Hope you are keeping well 😃
@@CaffeinePixieDust I'm doing well, trying to stay safe. Our June 2020 DLP trip has been rescheduled for June 2021. So now we're keeping up with the park news and planning by listening to your channel.
Ah glad to hear you are staying safe, fingers crossed this will pass soon and before you know it you’ll be walking down Main Street✨🏰✨
Hi! I'm currently planning my DLP honeymoon for next year, and neither me nor my partner have ever been to a disney park! Do you have any tips for any particularly honeymoon-ish things we can do in the parks, anything that's a bit romantic! We're not particularly big on character meets, but any sights/attractions/restaurants? Your videos have been such a massive help with planning so far! Thanks :D
Hi Laura, Ah how lovely! ✨ There are some lovely restaurants to choose from which aren’t characters based - the first that springs to mind is Walt’s on Main Street 😍 The food is delicious, the decor is opulent and literally feels like you are stepping back in time (for a Disney restaurant it’s quite cosy too - doesn’t feel too big). Also I haven’t eaten there yet but the California Grill looks amazing, the food looks divine and it’s in the Disneyland hotel with Castle views. With regards to experiences if you like heights you could book tickets to go up in the PanoraMagique balloon in the Disney Village for a lovely view of the parks? Also I know you can get ornaments etc inscribed with your names and date at Harrington’s on Main Street which might be nice? There is also an amazing experience at The California Grill you can book for approx €200 per person which includes a multi course meal, drinks and cocktails in the Castle Club lounge to watch the fireworks! ✨🏰✨ Hope these ideas are helpful - don’t forget to get badges/sashes custom Disney ears to let everyone know you’re celebrating! Happy planning! ✨💖✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust Thank you so much!!!!! I'm going to look into all of these 😁😁😁
Hi Zoe. I’m booked to go for my birthday in Nov. Had to cancel Xmas visit with the boys who have autism as they wouldn’t be able to keep masks on and there are no exceptions made for disabilities. Also had to cancel Florida for next yr. NO idea when or if we will want to go back. I found out that you can actually book your dining for DLP (60 days in advance like you say) in the Disney app. It’s a little tricky though. You need to go into your phone settings and change it to French and then go to the app and providing you know your way about the park, you know where you want to eat and you know a little French... the rest it easy 😅 🏰🧚♂️ 💫 x
Another great and informative video Zoe 👍🏻 Lots of useful tips! I hope you and your family are keeping well during these crazy times. Do you have any plans to visit DLP again now that it’s open? I have very mixed feelings at the moment 😐
Thank you Wendy, glad you enjoyed it! 😃 We are all ok thank you - hope you’re keeping well? I have plans pencilled in for this autumn, so will be keeping an eye on travel conditions/safety guidelines etc x
Caffeine&PixieDust Glad you’re ok Zoe. We’re all ok here too thanks 😊 Fingers crossed for an Autumn trip for you! 🤞🏻xxx
Are you going to be covering whats open and everything once the park reopens?
Hi Allan 😃 Yes I think I’ll give it a week or so to settle down after the official reopening and then talk through everything that’s open and perhaps some ideas on staying safe while in the parks. Are you planning a trip soon? ✨🏰✨
@@CaffeinePixieDust going at Christmas its a yearly family tradition staying in New avengers Hotel really looking forward to it
Aaah I can’t wait to see the hotel all finished! It’s going to be amazing and going straight to the top of my DLP wish list! Christmas is an amazing season isn’t it, such a lovely family tradition! ✨
Do you know if annual passes can be purchased online before making reservations for days at the park during this time?
Hi! Do you have any info on how the photo pass will work for meeting characters in this special situation. I've seen a lot of people taking selfies with characters but are the cast member still going to be around to take pictures for you photo pass if the characters are allowed to be around?
Totally understand if you don't know, it's a special situation right now!
Hi Rebecca 😃 From what I can gather there are Photopass+ photographers at specific points in the parks to take Magic Shots (photos featuring Tinkerbell etc) and nice photos in front of if the castle, but not with characters at this time. Hope that helps! ✨
Caffeine&PixieDust thank you! Yes! That helps a lot! 👌🏼🤩