Up early again today - filled up at breakfast and headed off to catch the coach we had booked to Disneyland Paris. It had rained overnight. Actually, it bucketed down around 4am. Thick, torrential, tropical rain. All that water gushing along the streets and having nowhere to go looked most impressive from our hotel window.
Fortunately for us, we still haven't encountered rain during daylight hours, only intense sunshine. It was 29 degrees here today and warm again. We decided to grab a map when we arrived at Disneyland Paris and semi-plan our trek around the park. We thought we'd start with something tried and tested- Big Thunder Mountain. So we headed there when the gates to the park opened - but the ride had closed due to a technical fault! We hopped on the Mark Twain and did the tame old paddle steamer trip around the river. Then we raced up to the Haunted Mansion and were very impressed with that exhibit.
After the mansion, we headed off to try Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril ride. Just before we got on, we read the warnings about neck and back injuries and the fact the ride does a full 360 degree turn. My goodness, we don't know how we survived that one. We couldn't walk straight afterwards. Not enjoyable at all. Rod suggested something tamer to calm the nerves, so It's A Small World was given the nod despite the hideously repetitive song that runs on a loop for the duration. We also did Star Tours, Captain EO, Buzz Lightyear, Peter Pan, Pirates of the Carribean and ended the day driving a 50's car around a circuit, which was hysterical (see photo).
Even more hysterical was the very camp entertainment in the main square around lunchtime. It appears that these days Mickey only speaks French and Minnie speaks English (well, American to be precise!). It was funny hearing them converse, but in too different languages.
Rod and Kym currently have no feeling in their toes, feet or legs. Far too much walking and far too much fun. A fitting way to say goodbye to Paris (for now). We'll be back here in a couple more weeks. Now it's sleep time. Bon Soir!
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