For me this movie had been long awaited. This post is quite late considering that I watched it with Lucy and Emily on the very first day it came out. The combination of the words Disney, Musical and Fairy Tales, meant this movie was pretty darn sure to impress me. It did not disappoint.
Not only was the film full to the brim of amazing actors and actresses, they were also exceptional singers. Apart from seeing her in Mamma Mia, I had no idea that Meryl Streep could hit those kind of notes. James Corden also shocked me with his singing efforts. Who knew he could sing? The younger actors and actresses were too extremely impressive. Lilla Crawford who played Little Red Riding Hood had a singing voice that 30-somethings would be jealous of. In one particular song she sings deeper and sounds older than Anna Kendrick. Daniel Huttlestone (of Les Miserables fame) is too extraordinary and keeps his usual musical flair and cheeky grin. I can also not forget how sexy Johnny Depp is in this movie. He is only in it for the briefest of time, yet he is one of the most memorable parts. His song "Hello Little Girl" has so much sex appeal, you literally fall in love with the villain, (well I did anyway.)
For those of you who don't know the storyline. The very brief basis of it is this:
There is a baker and his wife who unbeknownst to them have had a curse put upon them from the witch next door so that they may never have a child. In order to break this wretched curse, they must locate 4 items and bring them to the witch. These being: the cloak as red as blood, the cow as white as milk, the hair as yellow as corn and the slipper as pure as gold. As you can tell already this story is going to intertwine the lives of lots of different fairy tale characters. It puts a twist on the modern fairy tales that we know and love and spins everything on it's head.
The songs are unknowingly catchy and lovable from the offset, and I have been singing them ever since. If you haven't yet seen it and love everything that Disney stands for, you must go and see it! You won't regret it!
I have booked Disneyland Paris for my 23rd birthday in June, and I am majorly excited! Anyone who knows me well will know that my 2 favourite things in life are Disney and theme parks, and this combination is enough to set my excitement levels through the roof. The best part of it is that I am dragging my friends along with me. The attendees are: myself, Lucy P, Lucy S, Pete, Amy, Rhys, Emily and little 2 year old Eloise. I think what excites me more is that Eloise is going to be in her element, surrounded by all of her favourite characters and I want to make it so magical for her! As I have been to Disneyland Paris before, I would like to reminisce on this blog post about my favourite attractions. I haven't been since about 2009 so although I am pretty sure that the Toy Story Playland and the new Ratatouille attractions are going to be top of my list by June, for now I can't add them.
10. Pirates of the Caribbean
As a lover of the films and the Disney World version of the ride, this one is a no brainer. I love the idea of venturing into the Caribbean to spy on the lives of pirates. Also the drops make it a little more exhilarating for an ordinary family ride. And who doesn't love singing YO HO YO HO A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME!
9. Snow White's Scary Adventures
This is a classic ride that was taken from Magic Kingdom in Orlando and I dearly miss. It is a family friendly ride that I am hoping will not scare the pants of Eloise. She has recently watched Snow White and loved the movie so hopefully it'll be ok. I adore rides that are based on Disney movies though, it makes them unique.
8. The Voyage of Pinocchio
Again, a ride based on a movie, and one of Walt's first movies. It's quite an underrated Disney movie as it doesn't feature any princesses or princes, but it's a brilliant movie all the same. I love the fun fair part of this ride resembling Pleasure Island.
7. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
Any ride that has an interactive element makes me love it even more. Especially when I have the opportunity to compete with the person sat next to me (ahem...Lucy P!) Me and Lucy love competing against each other, plus we both love Toy Story!
6. Star Tours
I am loving the upgrade in Orlando to give it that 3D edge, as well as the fact that you can now get a different adventure everytime. However, the Paris version is the original version and although it is in French it still makes a fun simulator adventure!
5. Casey Junior Train
Rollercoasters are always fun and when they can incorporate a family ride into it, it means we can all enjoy it on this trip. Eloise has also just watched Dumbo and loved the idea of the train and the circus animals, so hopefully she will really have fun on this ride.
4. Art of Disney Animation
I was always into drawing cartoons and once had a book of all the Disney characters I had drawn. So learning how to draw them properly is right up my street. Hopefully I will get to draw one I haven't learnt so far.
3. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Again, a rollercoaster is always up there in my top rides. This one is my favourite coaster in Orlando, and I am hoping this one (with its new effects) will be better!
2. Phantom Manor
I love a good horror / ghost train themed ride, and the Disney versions are amazing! There attention to detail to make a good story is impeccable. The Haunted Mansion in Orlando is one of my all-time favourite rides, and this one, although slightly more scary is so fun!
1. Cinemagique
Ok, so most people will be thinking....why a show, not a ride. But this show is the most innovative show I have ever seen! I am always in awe everytime I see, plus they change it a lot and add newer movies into it. But basically a seemingly ordinary man from the audience goes up on stage to answer a phone call and somehow gets sucked into the movies. It's brilliant!!!
So those are my top 10 attractions so far for Disneyland Paris!
If you'd like to comment yours feel free! Or any tips for visiting there in June for my birthday!
