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Friday, December 11, 2015

Major Refurbishment Plan Announced for Disneyland Paris; Hollywood Studios Extends Hours For "Symphony in the Stars" Fireworks

Major Refurbishment Plan Announced for Disneyland Paris:



It was announced today that Disneyland Paris will see a major refurbishment of many of its popular attractions. The plan is refurbish 10 of its most popular attractions which includes Star Tours, Space Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The project is expected to take two years. 

Some of the refurbishments will include Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain finale added to its Paris version, new ride vehicles on Space Mountain, new lighting and dolls in 'it's a small world', and a brand new show for Animagique. A video was released with details on what will be done to each of the 10 attractions. Here is the video:



Disneyland Paris was once considered to be a gem in Disney's Magic Kingdom's but has taken a hit in attendance in recent years. Its companion park Walt Disney Studios has failed to bring in attendance even after the hit Ratatouille ride and restaurant opened last year. Park guests have complained about the condition of the attractions causing a dip of almost 5% as attendance dipped to below 10 million guests. Theme Park Insider first reported the refurbishment plans for Disneyland Paris.

Hollywood Studios Extends Hours for "Symphony in the Stars" Fireworks:


With crowds being overwhelming at Disney's Hollywood Studios due to guests flocking to the park to see the final year of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Disney is making plans as "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks show is set to debut next week for even more crowds. 

Operating hours are now being extended into the new year. From December 18 through the 24th, the fireworks show will launch at 11 p.m. as the park closes. From December 25 through the 30th, the fireworks will launch at midnight as the park closes. The show on New Years Eve will be a separate show to celebrate the New Year. 

The extra hours should allow everyone to experience the shows as the park is expected to get busier in the coming weeks as families begin their winter break vacations. 


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