Traveling

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Disneyland Paris 2006/2007 - Part 3

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

Monday - January 1st 2007

On the next day we had early breakfast. At first we weren't very happy about that, because we couldn't sleep very much, but when we arrived at the parks, we enjoyed an empty Disneyland Park. The weather was also a lot better and the sun was shining.

Town Square

Our first attraction was Space Mountain followed by Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Pirates of the Caribbean and all the major Fantasyland rides. It was really great that most people were still sleeping while we could enjoy nearly all attractions without large queues. Around noon the parks got crowded again.

Space Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain

Pirates of the Caribbean

It's a small world

Fantasyland

Later we had a late lunch at Market House Deli, where we both had the Mickey Pizza. That's just a regular cheese pizza in the shape of Mickey Mouse.

Main Street USA

Main Street USA Market House Deli

Mickey Mouse Pizza

Pluto

Donald

Adventureland

Since we had already done most of the attractions we just walked around Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park and enjoyed the atmosphere.

Walt Disney Studios Park

Disney Village

Today we had planned something special, we booked two seats for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Disney Village. We were allowed to enter the arena an hour early and enjoyed some beers at the Saloon while listening to a country music band. Then we got our hats that indicated our team and were escorted to our section.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

While enjoying the great show including horses, buffalos and cowboys our meal was served. It consisted of meat, corn bread, vegetables, grilled corn and drinks, beer and wine were included. The food was very good, a lot better than I expected.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

The show was really great and I can recommend it to everyone who likes the American Wild West. After the show we returned to the hotel and enjoyed some cocktails at the hotel bar.

Monday, 20 September 2010

Disneyland Paris 2006/2007 - Part 4

Our Last Day

Tuesday - January 2nd 2007

On our last day the weather was again very nice with the sun shining. After breakfast we decided to go to the Walt Disney Studios Park. There we did Studio Tram Tour first and then watched Cinemagique again. Animagique and Armageddon - Special Effects were next and then we rode three times in a row Rock'n'Roller Coaster.

Walt Disney Studios Park

Around noon we went over to the Disneyland Park. Lunch was at Market House Deli, where we both had the Mickey Pizza again. We spent the afternoon with riding Indiana Jones, Phantom Manor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain and watching the afternoon parade.

Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Disney Characters

Main Street USA

Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Wonderful World of Disney Parade

In the evening we had a reservation at our favorite restaurant, Walt's - An American Restaurant. We got a nice table at the window looking over Main Street USA. As starters we ordered the Ceasars Salad and as main course I had the Walt's Gourmet Burger while my girlfriend had the Scallops. We enjoyed this wonderful dinner was two glasses of wine.

Casears Salad

Walt's Gourmet Burger

Scallops

Walt's Restaurant

Afterwards we rode Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, Pirates of the Caribbean and it's a small world for the last time. Before we left the park we watched Fantillusion again. This time it wasn't shortened due to bad weather.

Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Fantillusion

Then we said goodbye to the park to do some shopping at the Disney Store in Disney Village. Before we went to bed we had a last drink at the hotel bar. On the next day we were on our long way back home.

Town Square

Disney Village

Disney Store

Returning Home

Wednesday - January 3rd 2007

After breakfast we packed our belongings, checked out and soon we were on our long journey back home.

Saturday, 18 September 2010

Tenerife 2006 - Part 1

Hotel and Santa Cruz

In the summer of 2006 my girlfriend and I decided to go to Tenerife. We just wanted to relax a bit after an exhausting school year and what is better than lying on a beach and enjoying the sun? We have already been to Gran Canaria, but this time we wanted to try another Canary Island. That's why we chose Tenerife.

Our Hotel

We stayed in a hotel at Playa de Fanabe called Castalia Park. It was okay, but nothing special. Since we spent most of the time at the beach, it was fine. It offered a pool, a restaurant and a bar.

Hotel Castalia Park

Reception

Hotel Castalia Park Buffet

Hotel Castalia Park Restaurant

Usually we are not the biggest fans of All Inclusive or Half-Board-Plans, because we like to try local restaurants to eat their specialities and not the hotel food we can get everywhere. But it was such a good offer and so we ended up with having a breakfast and dinner buffet every day.

The beach near the hotel was wonderful, although I had to get used to the black volcano sand.

On the way to the Beach

Playa De Fanabe

We did several trips during our time there. For example we visited Tenerife's capital city Santa Cruz and Loro Parque, but more about Loro Parque in the next part.

Santa Cruz

There was is public transport on the island and one bus was going to Santa Cruz. Since we didn't want to spend our whole time at the beach, we did a day trip to the city. We left in the morning and did some sightseeing. Santa Cruz is a beautiful city and it is definately worth to see it. Since we didn't plan to see anything, we just walked around the town and did some shopping at El Corte Ingles.

Santa Cruz

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Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Disneyland Paris 2006/2007 - Part 3

Monday, 20 September 2010

Disneyland Paris 2006/2007 - Part 4

Saturday, 18 September 2010

Tenerife 2006 - Part 1