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Disney Village is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France. Originally named Festival Disney, it opened April 12, 1992 with what was then the Euro Disney Resort and originally covered an area of approximately 18,000 m².

Based on Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney district, it was designed by architect Frank Gehry with towers of oxidised silver and bronze-coloured stainless steel under a canopy of lights.^[1] It is adjacent to the two theme parks of Disneyland Resort Paris and its Lake Disney hotel area.

[edit] Current Venues

[edit] Attractions & Entertainment

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with Mickey & Friends. Buffalo Bill's original show has been re-enacted twice nightly in a purpose-built arena since 1992. Although 1990s technology has enabled more dynamic production elements than the 1890s, the show retains a high degree of authenticity, including real Native American Indians, Rodeo Cowboys, bison, longhorn cattle, and quarter horses imported from North America. Most of the more famous elements of the original show also remain, including the Pony Express, Indian Attack, and Stagecoach Robbery. A Dinner Show, entry includes a themed menu including chili and BBQ ribs. A cowboy hat is also included. The show is approaching world-record attendance with over 10,000 shows performed in front of nearly 10 million guests. Since 2009 the show stars Mickey Mouse and his friends.
Gaumont Cinemas & IMAX
Hurricanes Discotheque
NEX Fun Bowling & Games
PanoraMagique Balloon. Opened in April 2005, PanoraMagique is the largest captive balloon in the World, and carries up to 30 passengers 100 metres into the sky.

[edit] Restaurants & Bars

Annette's Diner (Table Service Restaurant)
Ben & Jerry's Kiosque De Glaces (Ice Cream Kiosk)
Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon (Table Service Restaurant & Snack)
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with Mickey and Friends (Show & Table Service Restaurant)
Café Mickey (Table Service Restaurant)
King Ludwig's Castle (Table Service Restaurant)
La Grange (Buffeteria)
McDonald's (Counter Service)
New York Style Sandwiches (Counter Service)
Planet Hollywood (Table Service Restaurant)
Rainforest Cafe (Table Service Restaurant)
Sports Bar (Snack)
Starbucks
The Steakhouse (Table Service Restaurant)

[edit] Shopping

Disney Store
Disney Fashion
The Disney Gallery
Hollywood Pictures
World of Toys

[edit] Changes & Alterations

A number of the Gehry-designed metallic pillar structures which lined the area's main thoroughfare were removed in 2005 along with the light canopy suspended amongst them. On 03 December 2004, an Art Deco themed multi-story parking structure opened, called VINCI Park. Later in 2004, a 570-seat IMAX cinema opened as part of the Gaumont multiplex cinema.

Another controversial change in Disney Village was the decision to use part of the land ot build a small village for a few privliged Disneyland Paris workers to inhabit. According to Disneyland Paris sources, the tenants of the 8 Old Disney style cottages are only charged a small amount of rent, allowing them to work longer hours.

[edit] References

^ Voila! Disney Invades Europe. Will the French Resist? - Time, April 20 1992

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 48°52′09″N 2°47′05″E / 48.86917°N 2.78472°E / 48.86917; 2.78472

[0] Voila! Disney Invades Europe. Will the French Resist? - Time, April 20 1992

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