Mickey and Friends at Disneyland Paris

I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.

Walt Disney

I bought an annual pass for Disneyland Paris being the major Disney fanatic that I am (https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/annual-passes). When I lived in Los Angeles, I visited Disneyland in Anaheim twice a month. Continuing the tradition here in Paris, this past weekend I spent a half-day at Disneyland Paris. Usually, I ride Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Phantom Manor (their version of the Haunted Mansion).

This weekend, I had the pleasure of spotting a few of the Disney characters. Even though I may be an adult, seeing Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Winnie the Poo, and their friends always brings a smile to my face. You may not be able to tell from the photos below, but I have a big smile in every one!

I love just to walk throughout the park, hearing the songs and seeing the sights. In fact, when I was about to retire from the military back in 2014, I applied to work at Walt Disney Engineering. While I unfortunately did not get hired, I did get a nice shirt from the employee store that I still occasionally wear while swing dancing.

Having the Magic Plus annual pass, I am able to visit Disneyland 350 days of the year. They allow me to reserve up to three days in the future. I often schedule my visits with reservations at one of the restaurants. I have eaten at the Silver Spur Steakhouse, Restaurant Agrabah Café, and Captain Jack’s – Restaurant des Pirates. All of which I highly recommend. At the Silver Spur, it’s like eating at a Western Saloon and restaurant with traditional American West food. At Agrabah Café, there is a buffet filled with Mediterranean and Arabian delights. At Captain Jacks, they feature Caribbean islands fare with tropical drinks. In addition, Captain Jacks tables are in view of the beginning of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride where you can watch the boats slowly pass by.

In addition to my usual “haunts” (pun intended), this time I rode on the Molly Brown, the big riverboat. What an exciting time traveling along the big river seeing the Thunder Mountain Railroad, geysers, and more to the sounds and music of the wild west.

I always have so much fun out there. Since I live in the 8th arrondissement, the “A” train takes me from the Charles De Gaulle-Etoile station to the Disneyland station in about an hour. So convenient!

Whenever you are visiting me, you, too, can accompany me to Disneyland for only 45 euros a person for both parks. What a deal! I’ll show you around my stomping grounds at the parks.

Returning at the end of the month, I get to eat at the Bistrot Chez Rémy which is based on the movie, Ratatouille. I’m so excited! Being about to go to a Disneyland is one of the many reasons I love Paris.

Until we meet in Paris…