Our second day in Disneyland Paris was much better because we were able to rest the night before and the weather was much better 'coz the rain stopped and it was a bit sunny. Although it’s still quite cold and windy at times, but being used to a cold place, it’s fair enough for us.
We had an opportunity to have a photo with Minnie Mouse at the lobby of our hotel during breakfast time. After breakfast, we proceeded immediately to Disneyland Park to enjoy the two-hour early opening exclusive for Disney’s hotel guests. We were able to enjoy some of the rides for two hours before it opens to the general public at 10:00 a.m.
Disneyland Park is divided into five major parts - Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. It is not as big as the Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California so it's easier to explore.
Jappy requested that we explore Discoveryland first, so for our first ride we went to Star Tours, a spaceflight simulator based on the film Star Wars. For our next ride, Pastor Aldrin forced me to join them on the Space Mountain: Mission 2 ride, not knowing how thrilling it was! Huh...... At least, we survived it, although I spent most of the time in it closing my eyes. We all felt dizzy and shaken after the ride but it was our most unforgettable one. 
Then Jappy and Alyssa rode the Orbitron, a ride inspired by the sketches of a solar system where you pretend piloting a spaceship. 
At 10 a.m., the park was opened to the general public and the Disney characters went out to the main plaza to greet people and sign autographs. There was Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Pinocchio, Winnie the Pooh, and a whole lot more. . . . . Alyssa was able to get an autograph and photo from Pluto.
Next we went to Adventureland, we entered into a replica of an old Arabian town and visited Le Passage Enchante d’ Aladdin where you can discover the story of The Arabian Nights. 
In this area you will be able to explore different adventures like crossing a swaying suspension bridge, jumping across waterfalls and climbing a tree house called the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. 
There was also a replica of a pirate land where we saw a pirate ship and a Skull Rock. We also boarded and enjoyed the “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride where the pirates’ life and a pirate battle were relived.
Then off we went to Fantasyland. You will be welcomed in this land of fantasy by the majestic pink and blue “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle,” standing out against the sky.
Inside the castle, the romantic tale of Sleeping Beauty was told through the manuscripts and sketches on the stained glass windows. We also explored and tried to find our way out of Alice in Wonderland’s “The Curious Labyrinth” and entered the Queen of Hearts’ castle.
Next, we sailed around the world through the “It’s a Small World” cruise, where you will see a replica of children from around the world dancing, dressed in their national costumes.
Alyssa was also able to get an autograph and a photo from princess Ariel, Prince Charming and Cinderella, and one of Cinderella’s mouse assistants.
Our next stop is at Frontierland, which has a Wild West setting.
The first thing we did here is we went on board the Mark Twain and Molly Brown’s steam boat, where we enjoyed a tranquil ride around a river.
We also visited Woody’s Roundup Village in the setting of the Toy Story.
Then we went to Thunder Mesa where Pastor Aldrin, Jappy and Alyssa rode the Big Thunder Mountain, a roller coaster ride, which eventually became their most favourite ride in Disneyland Paris.
Our 2nd day in Disneyland Paris ended by watching Disney’s ”Once Upon a Dream Parade” where we had the opportunity to see most of the Disney characters in their beautiful floats. It was truly an awesome parade and Alyssa and Jappy enjoyed it so much.
Whew . . . what a day!!! We went back to our hotel at around 7:00 p.m. and due to our tiredness we went straight to our room and dozed off to sleep to get ready for the next day’s activities.
Until next time . . . . I will be giving more updates on my next post.
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