2010: New Generation Festival arrives at Disneyland Paris

January 2010 LONDON: From Princess Tiana to Buzz Lightyear, Remy, Stitch and Sulley, the newest generation of Disney’s much-loved Characters arrives in fantastic shows and parades next Spring 2010 at Disneyland Paris.

The year-long new generation festival will kick off 2 April and continue through March 2011 with innovative Character experiences in both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. And in Summer 2010, the all-new Toy Story Playland premieres at Walt Disney Studios Park with three interactive attractions starring favourites from the blockbuster animated films Toy Story.

“The Disney Characters are a timeless international symbol of joy, and these immersive new experiences, starring the latest generation of Characters, continue our rich history of telling stories in a highly creative way,” said Philippe Gas, chief executive officer of Disneyland Paris. “Disney new generation festival will create a year full of memorable moments and surprises as our guests become part of their favourite adventures for all the family.”

Packed with all-day fun for the whole family, the celebration brings to life the stories and heroes from the Walt Disney Pictures’ animated films The Princess and the Frog (in theater beginning 2010), Lilo & Stitch and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 1 & 2, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Cars and Monsters, Inc..

Disney new generation festival. Starting 2 April 2010
Putting the newest stars in the spotlight, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Walt Disney Pictures’ The Princess and the Frog join the legendary “Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade” in Disneyland Park, and Ratatouille characters Remy and Emile ride in an all-new car during the “Disney’s Stars ‘n’ Cars” cavalcade at Walt Disney Studios Park. Everyone’s all time favorite Disney character Mickey Mouse is also part of the festivities, dancing and singing daily with the new generation characters in an extravaganza “Disney showtime spectacular” on Central Plaza Stage in Disneyland Park, while Minnie will be on board the “Disney All Stars Express”.

At certain times in the Walt Disney Studios, everyone gets permission to be as loud as monster-possible, and screams of delight will fill the air several times daily at “Monsters Inc. Scream Academy” where Sulley will encourage guests to break the decibel meter! It’s ear-popping fun for all the family!

Toy Story Playland. Opening Summer 2010
Opening At the new Toy Story Playland at Walt Disney Studios Park, Buzz Lightyear invites guests into Andy’s “back yard” to be shrunk to the scale of toys on an enormous playground, with plenty of interactive fun and photo opportunities.
Toy Story Playland includes three all-new attractions:
• Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, simulating a dive from the sky with Andy’s Green Army Men;
• the family-friendly Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin, a whimsical coaster attraction;
• RC Racer, featuring an exhilarating 25-meter half pipe on a U-shaped race circuit.

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