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About Walt Disney Studios Park

History of Walt Disney Studios Park
Following the commercial success of Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort Paris decided to open a second gate next to the first one in 2002. But as the budget went down and the park shrunk in size and ambition, it didn't attract as many visitors as it was hoped it would. However, work is underway to improve the park and bring in more visitors. With the opening of 4 attractions in 2007 and 2008 the Walt Disney Studios are finally a full day park.

When is the best time to visit?
During the week, considering lines are pretty short. On weekends the Studios are packed, especially the newest rides.

How do I get tickets to Walt Disney Studios Park?
At the main entrance, on the internet, or in specialized stores.

What's new at Walt Disney Studios Park?
Spring 2007 the rethemed Animation Courtyard changed into TOON STUDIO and added CARS, CRUSH's COASTER and new character meet & greet locations.
December 2007 the Hollywood Boulevard opened to lead guests from Studio 1 to the entrance of Studio Tram Tour and the new TOWER OF TERROR.
Spring 2008 the closed Disney Channel reopens with the interactive STITCH LIVE Theater inside.

Plan your day at Walt Disney Studios Park
Get the showtimes at the entrance or at the information board in the center of the park.
Arrange your day around CINEMAGIQUE, ANIMAGIQUE and MOTEURS ACTION STUNT SHOW. 15min prior to showtimes you enter without waiting. Everyday!
Do CRUSH'S COASTER or CARS at park opening or late afternoon.
ROCK'N'ROLLER COASTER and TOWER OF TERROR have Fastpass. Use it if you have more than 20min Standby Queue.

Walt Disney Studios Park for kids?
All rides, shows and attraction are made for the whole family. But there are some height limits on TOWER OF TERROR 1m02, CRUSH'S COASTER 1m07 and ROCK'N'ROLLER COASTER 1m20.

What's coming next to Walt Disney Studios Park?
Construction should start for one of the future attractions in 2008. SOARIN is still on hold to be this new attraction between CINEMAGIQUE and STITCH LIVE. The retheming of Production Courtyard is one of the priorities for the years to come. The Hollywood Boulevard will have other Streets, Buildings and Decoration added. All this depends largely on attendance numbers in the next months. -- Last edited by Jochen Wachter

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Walt Disney Studios Park

[160 + / 10 -] If you don't like the breakfast in your hotel, go to the Plaza Gardens in Fantasyland early; they give free breakfasts to people staying in the hotels.

[143 + / 78 -] Instead of buying lunch, shove a few bread rolls and croissants from your hotel breakfast into your bag. Saves money and make an easy meal.

[40 + / 3 -] get some food from the train station shops situated just outside the park entrance,prices for food inside are very high(45euro for snack for 2 adults 1 child)

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Attractions

(Rating)(Height)
Cars8
Animation Courtyard(Rating)(Height)
Animagique8
The Art of Disney Animation8
Flying Carpets over Agrabah6
Backlot(Rating)(Height)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror9102
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith848
Moteurs Action Stunt Show Spectacular8
Armageddon6
Production Courtyard(Rating)(Height)
Cinemagique8
Studio Tram Tour featuring Catastrophe Canyon7
Television Production Tour5
Toon Studios(Rating)(Height)
Crush's Coaster844

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Dining

Backlot(Rating)
Backlot Express Restaurant8
Cafe De Cascadeurs8
The Studio Catering Co.2
Front Lot (Rating)
Restaurant en Coulisse8
Production Courtyard(Rating)
Rendez-Vous des Stars9

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