Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast

This is a very special podcast, which the large majority of the content coming from all of you. Steve set out a challenge to Mark and you listeners to come up with an idea for the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Parade, and we had some amazing entries, all of which you will hear about in 2 hours of magic that would make Walt Disney Imagineering proud. There’s also the usual news roundup, which o...

If you ever doubted it when we said before that Disneyland Paris always release official news just days after we record a podcast, it happened again, The podcast went live last Sunday, and within 48 hours there was an email in my inbox from the Disneyland Paris communications titled What's Next : 2016 at Disneyland Paris . So here we are, with 6 big topics to discuss, some new, some returning, but...

Happy New Year!! The first podcast episode of 2016 and we have a guest, as Jonathan from Salon Mickey Blog joins Steve and Mark to discuss all the latest news from Disneyland Paris and take a look at what 2016 has to offer, and what there is to look forward to. Jonathan was present for the very first Star Wars Night held on December 2015 in Discoveryland, so we hear all about that, who was there a...

There is a new Star Wars film coming called The Force Awakens, just in case you didn’t know! Well Disneyland Paris have a special Star Wars night on December 16th, and Steve and Mark discuss the positives and negatives, and then have a lengthy discussion argument (?) about them! There’s a whole bunch of news and rumours researched by Mark as Steve had a cold, and was being lazy! Plus we had lots o...

Just a week away from their first ever Dedicated to DLP trip too Disneyland Paris for Steve and Mark, they get posed with a very on topic question about whether to visit Disneyland Paris in 2016. This is discussed along with all the latest news and rumours, from attraction closures to brand new paint jobs, plus listener feedback on what you are most looking forward to in Disneyland Paris this Chri...

Joined by Dedicated to DLP writer Jane, Steve and Mark quiz her about everything Halloween, having just spent 6 days enjoying the spooky season in Disneyland Paris. Jane reveals all about the characters, parade, shows, decorations and more. Trying to combat Skype updates and technical gremlins, the discussion soon turns to Adventure Isle, as tempers rise. Other news and rumours about 2016 season d...

After two fantastic episodes talking to Tim Delaney, Steve and Mark are back to chatting about the latest news and rumours Disneyland Paris, of which there is a lot. The runDisney entry and accommodation packages are now available, but are they good value and what else is going on? There's a new Disneyland Paris app and rumours of WiFi in the Parks have cropped up again. Details have emerged of th...

After episode 59 of the podcast we are back, with the second thrilling installment of the fascinating interview with Tim Delaney, as we delve deep into the beginnings of Disneyland Paris 'Space Mountain and all the hurdles that they faced along the way, and the bunny that was used during testing. We hear the fascinating story of Tom Scherman and why the opening of Nautilus meant so much. Hear the...

After a brief roundup of the latest news, listen to part one of the fascination interview with Ex Disneyland Paris Creative Director, Producer & Field Art Director of Discoveyland Tim Delaney as we hear about his beginnings as an artist, working on EPCOT, solving the problem of how to make the future timeless, how to incorporate some kind of French show into Discoveryland and what the early sugges...

As is always the case, just days after the last episode, the news and rumours came flooding in. So this episode is a bumper catch up on Marvel in Walt Disney Studios, changes and additions too Christmas in Disneyland Paris, new shows in both Parks, Characters returning to the on site Disney hotels and much more. We even got round to reading all the new iTunes reviews out before a double part quest...

After the annual summer break Steve and Mark are back, and once again joined by ace ex Cast Member Peter Bell, as they cover the latest news, the recent financial figures, the opening of the Star Wars Jedi Training Academy and more. They look back at things that could have been, would have been, and should have been, before a discussion about Pixar Place and what to expect from the 25th Anniversar...

Battling hayfever and the heat, Steve and mark talk about all of the bits of news and rumours that have cropped up over the past few weeks. Starting things off with a heated debate about selfie sticks, it then moves in to characters, resurfacing, runDisney, the use of Discoveryland Theatre, wanting to take part in the Star Wars Jedi Academy and a run down of the ten big refurbishment projects Disn...

Back from his Frozen Summer Fun press preview weekend, Steve goes it solo on this latest show, to give you the lowdown on all the Frozen Summer Fun festivities in Disneyland Paris. Hear about the Frozen Sing-along, Frozen Marketplace, Frozen in Dreams! and the possibility of Frozen characters returning this Christmas. There's live audio from Disneyland Paris itself, a report from the very first St...

The rumours are true, the petitions have worked, and the viral campaigns have achieved their goal – the podcast is back! Not only that, but there’s a structure, as we see the return of the question of the week and topic of the week! What refurbishments are you all looking forward to seeing completed in Disneyland Paris, what does everyone think of Billy Bob’s Wild West Show, and the news about run...

In this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they discuss Mark's recent trip to Disneyland Paris over the Easter weekend, including Inventions Brunches, Swing into Spring discussion, character chaos, the park refurbishments and their impact on the enjoyment of the trip.

Mark is back and is once again joined by Martin, as they discuss the news of RunDisney, Spring and Summer in Disneyland Paris, and then answer all of your questions in another edition of Ask Us Anything!

In this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they go over all the news since Christmas that wasn't AGM and recapitilisation related. Discussion topics include Swing into Spring, Frozen Summer, Crazy Women, Inventions Brunch, Pins and a lot of refurbishments currently happening around Disneyland Paris.

For the first time in Dedicated to DLP Podcast history, Steve is not hosting, being stuck at home with a debilitating dose of man flu. Mark takes the reigns and is joined by  Martin Walker , who was at the AGM a few days ago. Lots of talk of the financial state of the resort, the vote for recapitalisation being passed by the shareholders and what’s to come in the future.

First we have all the news from the shareholder round table sit down with CEO Tom Wolber among others, and hear about all the plans they have for Disneyland Paris’ future. Things have changed for the Anna and Elsa meet and greet, again, whilst the stunts are back in Walt Disney Studios. Then, in a first for the Dedicated to DLP Podcast, both Steve and Mark have visited Disneyland Paris within days...

In this episode we discuss EVERYTHING that Disneyland Paris has to offer this Christmas. Well, almost everything, as we are both staying spoiler free for the new Disney Dreams! of Christmas. We cover the new and improved Christmas Cavalcade Parade, the Frozen Anna & Elsa meet, Princess Parade, Santa's Village, the many character meets, the tree lighting ceremony and more! We chat about the PhotoPa...

We are back, at last! Back from his Halloween trip to Disneyland Paris, Mark talks about all the spooky celebrations. We gear his views on Maleficent Court, Villain's Parade, Halloween Cavalcade, park decorations and the new meet and greets. There's a review of the new PhotoPass+ system and we talk about the perceived negativity of some of the online community.

Mark is just about to leave for Disneyland Paris, but not before an impromptu, heated, and to be continues 'discussion' about queuing and waiting for Dreams! to start. There's also all the news about Disney Dreams! of Christmas, Swing into Spring 2015, Space Mountain and the Frozen sing-along. We also had a bunch big bunch of feedback to read out and discuss from all of you!

In this special episode we talk about the huge news of the €1 billion recapitalisation of Euro Disney S.C.A, how it will affect shareholders and what it means to Disneyland Paris going forward. We go through the reactions and questions from listeners, of which there was lots. Monday October 6th 2014 will go down in history as one of the big moments in the life of Disneyland Paris.

After chatting about all the Halloween season launch day activities in Disneyland Paris, Steve and Mark are joined by a special guest, live from Disneyland Paris! Get some Halloween exclusives, and a whole lot of discussion about the week's news and rumours, and their fear of the sweep!

After discussing the news about Halloween and a potential Frozen sing-a-long in Disneyland Paris, we talk abut the rumour of the 10 and 2 changes coming to the resort. That's 10 attraction changes in Disneyland Park and 2 in Walt Disney Studios for the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris. Some are obvious, some we even know about, and the rest we guess, but with good reason!