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Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included
Affordable trip to Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included from £139pp | Wowcher This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Your dream Disneyland Paris trip is now within reach and starting from only £139 per person. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dreaming of magic, adventure, and unforgettable family memories without breaking the bank? With this enchanting offer from Wowcher , you can enjoy a two, three, or four-night stay near Disneyland Paris, complete with park entry tickets and return flights. Your stay will be at one of several comfortable and affordable hotels located within easy reach of the Disneyland Paris resort . Choose from the ibis Budget Marne-la-Vallée Val d'Europe, Campanile Nogent Sur Marne or the Relais Spa Val d'Europe. These hotel options have the perfect balance between price and convenience. Included in your package is a one-day Disneyland Paris Park Entry Ticket , giving you the chance to experience the wonder of the park without additional cost. In comparison, a similar holiday from TUI, which includes flights and hotel but excludes park tickets, is available from £337. Wowcher Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included | Wowcher Meet your favourite Disney characters and watch magical parades, your day in the park promises endless excitement. Take on thrilling rides like Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, embrace the charm of Phantom Manor, relax with the classic 'It's a Small World,' or fly high with Dumbo the Flying Elephant – there truly is something for everyone. This package is a fantastic option for families, couples, or friends looking for an affordable yet memorable holiday. With flights included from four major UK airports - Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton, or London Stansted - with flexible duration options, it's never been easier to step into the world of Disney magic without stretching your budget. Travel is valid on selected dates, and with Dreamholiday4U's secure and reliable booking process, you can enjoy peace of mind as you plan your trip. Wowcher Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included | Wowcher If you've been waiting for the perfect chance to experience Disneyland Paris without the high price tag, this is it. Book your magical break today with Dreamholiday4U and enjoy a charming hotel stay, park entry, and return flights – all in one convenient and budget-friendly package. For more information and full terms and conditions click here . 💪 Women 55+ are leading the way in healthy weight loss A major UK study shows that women over 55 are seeing the best results from weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro – and it's not just the medication that's working. According to research from Voy and Imperial College London, older women who track their weight and attend coaching sessions lose 53% more weight than those relying on jabs alone. ✨ Voy offers a personalised, medically guided plan combining prescription support with coaching and digital habit-building tools. Learn more and check your eligibility here. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here . You can also Get the best style and fashion news with Natalie Dixon in Tuesday's NationalWorld newsletter - sign up now
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included
Affordable trip to Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included from £139pp | Wowcher This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Your dream Disneyland Paris trip is now within reach and starting from only £139 per person. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dreaming of magic, adventure, and unforgettable family memories without breaking the bank? With this enchanting offer from Wowcher , you can enjoy a two, three, or four-night stay near Disneyland Paris, complete with park entry tickets and return flights. Your stay will be at one of several comfortable and affordable hotels located within easy reach of the Disneyland Paris resort . Choose from the ibis Budget Marne-la-Vallée Val d'Europe, Campanile Nogent Sur Marne or the Relais Spa Val d'Europe. These hotel options have the perfect balance between price and convenience. Included in your package is a one-day Disneyland Paris Park Entry Ticket , giving you the chance to experience the wonder of the park without additional cost. In comparison, a similar holiday from TUI, which includes flights and hotel but excludes park tickets, is available from £337. Wowcher Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included | Wowcher Meet your favourite Disney characters and watch magical parades, your day in the park promises endless excitement. Take on thrilling rides like Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, embrace the charm of Phantom Manor, relax with the classic 'It's a Small World,' or fly high with Dumbo the Flying Elephant – there truly is something for everyone. This package is a fantastic option for families, couples, or friends looking for an affordable yet memorable holiday. With flights included from four major UK airports - Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton, or London Stansted - with flexible duration options, it's never been easier to step into the world of Disney magic without stretching your budget. Travel is valid on selected dates, and with Dreamholiday4U's secure and reliable booking process, you can enjoy peace of mind as you plan your trip. Wowcher Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included | Wowcher If you've been waiting for the perfect chance to experience Disneyland Paris without the high price tag, this is it. Book your magical break today with Dreamholiday4U and enjoy a charming hotel stay, park entry, and return flights – all in one convenient and budget-friendly package. For more information and full terms and conditions click here . 💪 Women 55+ are leading the way in healthy weight loss A major UK study shows that women over 55 are seeing the best results from weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro – and it's not just the medication that's working. According to research from Voy and Imperial College London, older women who track their weight and attend coaching sessions lose 53% more weight than those relying on jabs alone. ✨ Voy offers a personalised, medically guided plan combining prescription support with coaching and digital habit-building tools. Learn more and check your eligibility here. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here .
Los Angeles Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Disneyland's new water show: ‘Inside Out's' ‘Be happy' message irks, while the Muppets charm
The Disneyland Resort's new 'World of Color' show begins with some regal nostalgia. Standing before a lagoon in Disney California Adventure, we hear the voice of Walt Disney, and see a host of Disney's animated classics — 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Pinocchio,' 'The Lion King' and more — projected on fountains to a patient, stately interpretation of 'Rainbow Connection' from Boyz II Men. We are prepped for a show of romanticized remembrance while we hear Disney recite the original dedication speech for Disneyland. The park, he tells us, is hoped to be a 'source of joy and inspiration,' only when he hits the word 'joy,' the show suddenly switches direction. That's when the character of Joy from the 'Inside Out' films arrives on the scene, and quickly stamps out any looks back. 'World of Color Happiness!' is then off and running, a brisk, music-focused show dedicated to all things 'happiness.' Disneyland this July is turning 70, but the festivities officially launch Friday. 'World of Color Happiness!' is one of many entertainment offerings that the park will highlight over the coming year, but it's designed to be arguably the showcase production, as many others, such as the nighttime parade 'Paint the Night,' are returning shows. And 'World of Color Happiness!' sets the tone of the 70th anniversary celebrations. Disneyland faithful who remember the 60th anniversary a decade ago will recall an anniversary year that dug deep into Disneyland history and lore. For the 70th, Disney creatives spoke of wanting to create a party vibe. Even the logo jumps out like a birthday cake topper, with the number '70' alternately blocky and rounded as if constructed out of frosting. Those after some of that patented Disneyland nostalgia will find it in a short, five-minute projection show over on the facade of It's a Small World, but even that production — 'Tapestry of Happiness,' which ever-so-slightly glances at the artwork of key Small World designer Mary Blair — is a jovial affair. Similarly, a projection show on California Adventure's Carthay Circle — 'Celebrate Happy: A Little Bit of Magic Every Night' — is a two-minute, energetic morsel, one featuring Tinker Bell turning the upscale lounge and restaurant into Sleeping Beauty Castle one moment, and a canvas for fireworks in the next. Consider it a mini street fest. Elsewhere, Disney has tastefully added 'Coco's' Miguel and Dante to It's a Small World, and the video game attraction Toy Story Midway Mania has been outfitted with a host of new targets, some worth 700 or 7,000 points. Still to come, of course, is 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life,' set to open on Disneyland's official anniversary date of July 17. The show will feature the debut of an audio-animatronic figure of Disney, and is expected to retell the Disneyland creation myth. No doubt 'A Magical Life' will inject Disneyland's 70th celebration, which is scheduled to last through next summer, a dose of history, but for now, the resort wants guests tapping and dancing. Even a new show for tots, 'Disney Junior: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!,' is framed around throwing a house party, complete with a booty-shaking Goofy. A good time, no doubt, and yet I found myself missing a hint of sentimentality while watching 'World of Color Happiness!' Ostensibly a clip show, any 'World of Color' presents a challenge in trying to stitch together a theme out of sometimes dozens of films — some that soar by across a pond of cascading fountains, and others that float into the sky on cleverly crafted projected bubbles. Songs given centerpiece showings here include 'I2I' from 'A Goofy Movie' and 'I've Got a Dream' from 'Tangled.' The narrative throughline follows the characters of 'Inside Out' as they circle in and around other Disney films, so much so that 'Happiness!' at times feels like an 'Inside Out' short. Joy's quest is to discover what makes everyone happy and she struggles with some other emotions, such as Sadness and Anxiety, and 'Encanto's' 'Surface Pressure' arrives to remind us that happiness isn't always easy to come by. But that moment is fleeting. Joy has a mission. I wish it dug a little deeper. Happiness, after all, isn't always our goal, and Disney's films feature a breath of emotions, including a number that focus on finding strength in adversity. 'Happiness!' glances at them, with quick references to 'The Lion King' or 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' but the focus is on having a blast — the boy band crushes of 'Turning Red,' for instance, or platitudes such as focusing on a dream and making a wish ('This Wish'). Have we already forgotten the lessons of 'The Princess and the Frog'? Yet 'Happiness!' is so steadfast — borderline oppressive, I'd argue — in its message that here, at Disneyland, with family or friends, we are happy, that it became the rare Disneyland show I actually felt slightly excluded from. Happiness is a luxury, and audiences will bring their own emotions to the show. I arrived in the midst of what's been a difficult year, one that has me turning to Disneyland, yes, but for comfort rather than pure joy. Disney's full dedication speech notes it's a place dedicated to 'the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts' that have created America, and throughout the park we find idealized messages, but those that help us make sense of the world rather than wish it away. Whether exploring gluttony and sin (Pirates of the Caribbean), the impermanence of life (Haunted Mansion) or perseverance in hard work (Snow White's Enchanted Wish), Disneyland finds delight in the messiness of life. By the end of 'World of Color Happiness!,' which concludes with an upbeat commercial jingle of a tune from Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums, I found myself wanting to scream at Joy: Leave me alone and let me be down. For while that is totally OK, too, 'Happiness!' doesn't aim to be anything more than a marketing tag line — 'celebrate happy' — for Disneyland's 70th. And yet I found myself charmed by the pre-show for 'Happiness!' Here, we see the Muppets, also celebrating a 70th anniversary, try and fail to give a safety spiel. Gonzo wants to perform a stunt, Miss Piggy aims to steal the show, and Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem fail to get the band back together. Ultimately, the job gets done, but not without an assortment of comedic fits and starts. Here's betting it brings a smile to your face, and does so without telling you to do so.
Los Angeles Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Disneyland reopens ‘It's a Small World' ride with new additions from ‘Coco'
Two beloved characters from the Pixar movie 'Coco' will join the international ensemble of 'It's a Small World' at Disneyland, which is reopening Tuesday after a five-month renovation. The popular attraction has been closed since January for a standard maintenance refurbishment, Disneyland officials said. The characters Miguel and his sidekick and alebrije, Dante, from the 2017 movie 'Coco' are now prominently featured as riders pass through the Mexico scenes in the attraction, which features figures of people and animals from across the world. Miguel and Dante are the only physical additions or changes riders can expect, Disneyland officials confirmed Tuesday. But the familiar tune 'It's a Small World' will soon include a new verse by songwriter and frequent Walt Disney collaborator Richard M. Sherman. Beginning July 17, riders will hear the third and final verse of the tune during the attraction's finale. Sherman, who died last May, wrote the new lyrics in his final of many contributions to Disney, which, along with his brother and songwriting partner, Robert, included music for 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Jungle Book.' As a part of the celebration of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary, park visitors at the Main Street Cinema can watch a three-minute film called 'The Last Verse,' which celebrates the iconic song's 60th anniversary and unveils the new verse. Another anniversary celebration bonus, a nighttime projection show called 'Tapestry of Happiness,' will project animations of Disneyland experiences and beloved characters onto the facade of the 'It's a Small World' attraction. The show's animation and visual effects are inspired by the work of legendary Disney artist Mary Blair. All of Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebrations and new experiences will kick off July 17.
Los Angeles Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Everything you need to know about Disneyland's biggest event of the decade
The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 in July, and it has never missed an opportunity to throw a party — especially one rooted in nostalgia. For the year-long event, a number of fan favorites are making their return, in addition to some new shows and tweaks to favorite attractions. The festivities officially launch May 16, although not all offerings will be available right away. Some will be rolled out to coincide with Disneyland's official birthday on July 17. The celebration is planned to last through summer 2026. Here's everything you need to know about the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration — including details on a ticket deal. The return of a fan-favorite parade. Evening parade Paint the Night made its debut in Anaheim during Disneyland's 60th anniversary a decade ago, and it's back for the 70th. A sort of spiritual successor to the on-again/off-again Main Street Electrical Parade, Paint the Night has a fast-moving soundtrack, more than 1 million LED lights and glittering, shimmering floats that honor franchises such as 'Toy Story,' 'Frozen' and 'Cars.' Paint the Night is a vibrant, high-energy show that intersperses dance, tech and the requisite amount of evening sparkle. A legendary ride gets an update. It's a Small World is so filled with details — playful dolls, adorable creatures, colorful vignettes, all of it designed in the style of artist Mary Blair — that it's impossible to see all of it on one ride through. And when the attraction reopens on May 9, it will have even more characters, as Disney is adding Miguel and Dante from the film 'Coco' to the ride's Mexico section. That's not the only tweak planned for this legendary ride. Coming in July will be an additional verse to its memorable song, this one written by original co-composer Richard Sherman shortly before his death in 2024. Sherman wrote the verse to celebrate the song's 60th anniversary, as the attraction opened at the New York World's Fair in 1964 before being installed at Disneyland in 1966. A new projection show comes to It's a Small World. The work and style of Blair also will be honored via a new projection experience that will unfold on the façade of It's a Small World. Titled 'Tapestry of Happiness,' this nighttime show, described by Disney as an 'animated mosaic of Disneyland attractions, moments and memories,' will include many songs associated with the park as well as the new tune 'Celebrate Happy.' Expect a projection show that digs into Disneyland history and is high on nostalgia, with no doubt a moment or two designed to bring longtime fans to tears. An evening performance that celebrates animation. The fireworks show 'Wondrous Journeys' will return for Disneyland's 70th. Introduced for the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Co., 'Wondrous Journeys' focuses on the history of the company's animated works. Some fine print: Not every night of 'Wondrous Journeys' will feature fireworks, but it remains one of Disney's better-received evening shows, as it features snippets of more than 60 films as well as nods to many shorts that helped define the studio. Say hello to Duffy. First, the bad news: The terrific, contemporary dance-focused parade Magic Happens is currently not slated to run during Disneyland's 70th anniversary. The consolation prize? Disneyland is introducing a new afternoon character cavalcade that will feature some 70th-anniversary attire and the arrival of rarely seen characters at Disneyland, such as Duffy and ShellieMay. The teddy bear characters are international Disney superstars, and cult favorites among American Disney fans. Take a tour that honors Disneyland history. Disneyland will launch a new guided tour for its 70th anniversary, this one focused squarely on the history and development of the park. The two-hour experience, available for an additional charge, will be available for booking beginning April 24. Disney says the tour will place a special emphasis on the park's opening-day attractions, as well as Walt Disney's original vision for the park. Speaking of Walt ... Opening July 17 will be a show in the Main Street Opera House that will celebrate the life and legacy of the park's patriarch. 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' will for the 70th anniversary displace the show centered on Abraham Lincoln, and will feature the first-ever audio-animatronic of Disney, which the company has teased is its most lifelike figure to date. The figure, images of which the company is currently keeping under wraps, will be brought to life via audio recordings and will be situated in a setting designed to evoke Walt's office. After the show's initial run during the 70th, it will play in tandem with 'Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln.' The exit hall for the attraction will feature concept art for Disneyland attractions in the works. Explore Disney tech at a historical art exhibit. Guests likely will want to arrive early for 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' once the show launches, as the gallery in the Opera House will be filled with a new exhibit developed by the company's archives department in collaboration with San Francisco's Walt Disney Family Museum as well as Walt Disney Imagineering, the secretive arm of the company devoted to theme park experiences. First, explore a selection of photographs and artifacts from before and during the Walt era that helps tell the Disneyland development story. Many items, including never-before-shown artifacts from Disney's private Disneyland apartment, are on loan from the Walt Disney Family Museum. A final section will be dedicated to the development of audio-animatronic figures, looking at Walt's passion for the creations and how they have evolved over the decades. A brand-new 'World of Color' show that you can vote on. 'World of Color Happiness!' is a new lagoon-based show for the 70th anniversary, this one inspired by Walt Disney's original dedication for the park. 'To all who come to this happy place, welcome,' Disney said in July 1955. 'Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America.' Although here's betting the World of Color show — sure to feature impressive fountains, projections and pyrotechnics — doesn't delve too heavily into any 'hard facts.' Some of the animated works featured in the performance include 'Turning Red,' 'A Goofy Movie,' 'Tangled' and 'The Lion King,' and it will be hosted by the blue-haired character of Joy from the 'Inside Out' films. Arrive early and vote via the Disneyland app to see various 'Inside Out' characters — Sadness, Anger, Disgust or Envy — given greater prominence during the show. A new song from Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums fame will be featured in the production, and Boyz II Men have recorded a rendition of 'Rainbow Connection' for it. Carthay Circle will spring to life each night. The façade of the park's upscale restaurant, Carthay Circle, will morph into a performance space. While Disney hasn't detailed too heavily what audiences may expect to see on the building, expect a projection-based show with inventive lighting and music. The projections and lighting will be set to the 70th-anniversary theme song, 'Celebrate Happy,' which is to be recorded by the Jonas Brothers. New surprises adorn Toy Story Midway Mania! While not the first video game-inspired ride, Toy Story Midway Mania! was quite possibly the first successful implementation of one. The ride works well with what is now known as Pixar Pier, a land full of carnival rides and games. It still holds up thanks to its simplicity. Of course, a unique ride vehicle — a carnival car with a spring-action launcher — doesn't hurt. Now, the 2008 attraction will receive an ever-so-slight makeover for the 70th. Look for new animations that nod to the festivities peppered throughout the ride's digital games. A Pixar-focused daytime parade makes a comeback. Last year California Adventure unveiled a new daytime parade, 'Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration,' and it's returning for the 70th. Colorful floats that nod to recent films like 'Luca' and 'Turning Red,' the latter complete with a larger-than-life red panda Mei, are contrasted with smaller, more playful units that touch on 'Toy Story' and 'Monsters, Inc.' Throughout, there's an underlying theme of friendship. A barbecue buffet, with a side of duck. Duck isn't on the menu, but a certain waterfowl is the star of this dinner at the Grand Californian's Storytellers Cafe. Donald's Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet launches May 16 and features what's described a a campfire-style barbecue. Expect spareribs, fried chicken, prime rib and more, and look for the likes of Donald, Daisy, Clarabelle, Goofy and Pluto in new adventure-inspired outfits. Reservations are recommended and the meal starts at $62 for adults and $36 for children. Specialty merchandise abounds. Disneyland is launching multiple merchandising lines for its 70th anniversary, some of which have already started to infiltrate the parks. The so-called 'celebration collection' features brash colors and new collaborations with Loungefly and Dooney & Bourke. The 'castle collection' is just that, featuring regal wear and jewelry inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, while the 'vault collection' is where all those seeking Disneyland nostalgia will want to head. The vault collection will be released in waves throughout the year, the first rendition looking at Disneyland maps. The 'Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection' is said to boast vintage-style accessories and attire outfitted in some of Walt's famous quotes. There's plenty more, including pocket watches and charms, and a giant interactive key that will light up and play music as guests explore the park. And you can see it all for a (slight) discount. Disneyland fans willing to commit to more than a day in the park can take part in a limited-time ticket offer. An anniversary ticket is on sale now, good for visits from May 16 to Aug. 14. It's a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket that sells for $360, which works out to $120 per day. That's a slight savings, as peak spring and summer tickets typically can't be found for less than $142 per day and can run as high as $206. Those who opt in for a four-day $400 ticket will be able to access the parks for $100 per day. The tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days.
