Disneyland Paris
Topic: First Time Visit -- how many days?

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11	davewasbaloo Fri 4/25/2008 12:12a	You then proceed past stables and see some of the horses, as we'll as posters that are replicas of the real ones displayed in France when Buffalo Bill's show played Paris in the 1890's. There is a photo spot, often with either a western disney character - have had pluto and gofy in cowboy hats and vests, or saloon minnie, or real native american indians, the selection in the past has varied. Then into a huge saloon bar. While you wait to be seated you can have a drink (at additional cost) shop in the giftshop, or watch the preshow - in the past me have sen magic by a medicine man, a drunk juggling saloon girl, cancan, native american dances, the preshow has been different everytime me have gone. Then the band come out ad play some country numbers and teach you the show's theme song "Yall Come". They then call you into the arena, where you are seating along long bench seats, so yes, there are srangers to your right or left unless you are on the end. Every seat has a great view. For food, they do keep dumbing down the menu. It starts with trailbreads (one o the very few places you can get corn bread in Europe) and cattlemen's chilli. The main course used to be roast chicken, BBQ ribs, BBQ sausage, yukon potatoes, and corn on the cob. I understand now they have kebabs on skewers instead. Desert is apple cobbler and an amazing vanilla bean icecream. Folowed by coffee and chocolates. The bring beer and coke around (about 2 or 3 refills) during the performance. The food is not bad, but it's not fine dining either. And you do eat in the dark as a lot of the action is taking place. The show is an acurate representation 1.5 hour spectacle of Buffalo Bill,s WIld West show that came over 100 years ago. It has ntive american dances, horse riding stunts and real buffalo! There is a french impressario that presents, but the majority of the show is in english with a little french spoken badly by the american cast (on purpose to recreate the real show). Then there is some live music and a recreation of life on the trail as you have the entrees. After that0 it's rodeo games where you root for your ranch. Great fun led by the rodeo clowns. Then everyone gets involved in the medicine ball game to pass the ball along the tables and the winning ranch gets 2 guests to take part in the finale including stage coaches and great stunts. Then the heart wrenching ending that warms the heart and creates the warm fuzzies. You then leave we used to then go line dancing at Billy Bobs. The show is Disney at it's best. We have seen a number of these sorts of shows over the years and to me this one is the best, and my favorite attraction in all of DLP. Hope that helps.
12	u k fan Fri 4/25/2008 5:09a	^^^ What he said. I can't say I'm too disappointed at the loss of the roast chicken as I found it difficult to eat in the dark. I'd have liked more drinks as well!!!
13	barboy Fri 4/25/2008 9:14p	Great details on Bills, thanks a bunch
14	barboy Mon 4/28/2008 8:00a	So this Bills dinner has me not knowing what to do for my next visit. Just about everyone gives it a huge thumbs up, a can't miss--- arguably the single biggest highlight on property but I really am no fan of interaction and audience participation/sing alongs in attractions be it rides, regular shows or dinner shows. And western themes(cowboys, horses and wagons, dusty trails, rodeos etc.)generally don't interest me much either as well as sitting on benches in the dark trying to eat. And is there a lot of dust in the air from horses and wagons running around---I assume the show floor is dirt, right? ***But in all fairness to western themes I superduper loved what Disneyland Paris did with Frontierland with BTMRR and especially Fant. Manor*** I really do value your opinion dave (and you too u k fan) and you tout that dinner show in the same way you do about EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Dl resort. So what should I do?
15	davewasbaloo Mon 4/28/2008 8:15a	Hmmm difficult Barboy. My gut says sadly this one may not be for you. For me, I love the west, so much so my living room is decorated in that style. Also, I love interactive experiences, a stint in the UK national youth theatre has probably done that. Loved it when Sarah and I participated in the Luau at WDW, he involvement in the old Variety show at the Golden Horseshoe, and Mikey as a Jedi in Jedi Academy, along as my stint as AL in the Home Improvements bit in the old MGM tour are some of my personal Disney highlights. So our tastes in some regard are very different. However, the production values of this, seeing real buffalo, native american dances, and a reconstruction of the original show is very special to me. As an American, nee a Californian immigrant in Europe, this show speaks to ME on a personal level. And in terms of quality, it is better than the Luau, Hoop Dee Doo and non Disney offerings such as Medieval Times, Pirates, Dixie Stampede etc. So it is difficult. One man's heaven can be another man's hell. Do you like the biergarten at WDW, or the Luau, or Hoop Dee Doo? what about the Golden Horseshoe Review? Or what about the Wild Wild Wild West stuntshow that used to play at Universal Studios? Or what about a rodeo? If any of those are answered as yes, then you may enjoy it. But it is not cheap. I have probably made it even harder now??!!
16	u k fan Mon 4/28/2008 8:59a	If it weren't for the cost I'd say go right ahead - what's the worst that could happen? FWIW, I'm not much of an audience participator either (though I've been making efforts to get better) and I would mark the show 7 out of 10. I don't know if you guys have noodle bars nearby, but they're not my idea of a fun night out. Y'know where you sit canteen style, but at Bill's everyone is facing the same way and it's dimly lit through most of the show so past a quick hello as you are seated there won't be many opportunities to have to converse with strangers. Alternatively, you could just take Dave and I!!!
17	barboy Mon 4/28/2008 8:59a	Jedi Academy was one of the coolest things I have ever stumbled on. I just sat back and watched the kids have fun battling the evil forces. I had no idea about Jedi at Dl so those sets and sounds were a huge gift. And those costumes and makeup and Vader and Maal acting were priceless! They sure did cast an excellent Darth Maal. ,"the production values of this, seeing real buffalo, native american dances" That sounds cool enough and I have never seen Golden Horseshoe--- just might be the only thing I have not seen at DL resort. "it is better than the Luau, Hoop Dee Doo and non Disney offerings such as Medieval Times, Pirates, Dixie Stampede etc." I have never seen any of those either. "do you like the biergarten at WDW," Actually, I do. I hate the food but love the ambiance of the sets, and energy in that place. That is why I get a beer and kick back but never ever eat the food(I can't stand German food). "Wild Wild Wild West stuntshow that used to play at Universal Studios" Yes, I saw it years upon years ago---- I was too young to remember much. The only thing that I remember was some guy falling in quick sand. I guess I should do Bills because it sounds like a big budget, memorable production. Thanks for the help dave!
18	barboy Mon 4/28/2008 9:05a	"If it weren't for the cost I'd say go right ahead" Yes, that is a factor "Alternatively, you could just take Dave and I!!!" Fair enough! It's on and thanks for the help too u k fan.
19	davewasbaloo Mon 4/28/2008 9:13a	WoooHoooo, yeee hawwwww, Y'all Come! Go for it Barboy, at least you will know for sure then. Sounds like you will be cool with it. To be honest, the only thing you have to do is pass a big ball from the person on one side of you to the other. Personally I have appeared as a guest member of the cast in this and loved it. And being so near Annie Oakley!!!
20	davewasbaloo Mon 4/28/2008 9:15a	Here are some video footage if you want spoilers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...NLcH7KHA

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