Disneyland Paris® - Main Street USA Attractions

A Horseless Carriage from Main Street USA

Main Street USA Attractions


	Horse-Drawn Streetcars - They're great and they're not seasonal (the horses look very festive decked out with tinsel and baubles at Christmas). The cars run from Town Square to Central Plaza (the length of Main Street).

	Main Street Vehicles - The same route as the Hose-drawn streetcars, but this time you'll ride in a vintage Fire Engine, Police Van, Horseless Carriage, or Omnibus. Just the trick when when your feet refuse to take you any further.
	Discovery Arcade - The Arcades are listed as attractions on the Official Maps, but..... Oh well. They were basically built because of the inclement European weather. The Arcades are an enclosed route all the way down each side of main street at the back of the stores. There are back entrances into most of the stores from the arcades, as well as toilets, telephones, ATM's and places to sit. Of course, they look great, whatever the weather. Discovery Arcade has display cases most of the way along it which display, and I quote from the maps: " ...intricate miniatures of turn-of-the-century inventions..." . Discovery Arcade is the best shortcut from Town Square to Discoveryland.

	Liberty Arcade & Tableau - At least there is an actual attraction in Liberty Arcade.....don't get too excited though! Liberty Arcade runs down the opposite side of Main Street to Discovery Arcade and provides a good shortcut from Town Square to both Frontierland and Adventureland. Oh, the attraction? A walk-through " lights up a bit" , " doesn't really move" , " strain to see through the glass" celebration of the donation of the Statue of Liberty and the donation of her to the USA from France. No need to be too disappointed if you forget to visit........However, the Arcades are an excellent idea and very useful in the rain and on busy days I guess the glass-covered Main Street of Tokyo Disneyland was considered impractical for Paris. Oh, well. The Imagineers know best.

	Disneyland Railroad ~ Main Street Station - The Railroad circles the whole of The Disneyland Paris " Magic Kingdom" with stations in all lands (except Adventureland). Make sure you put this on your list of " musts" , and take your camera. Not only is it the best way to get yourself oriented, you'll get some good photos too! Go all the way around and do the full circuit, and then get off at the land you want to visit second time around (then you'll see it all!) Do it as early as possible, as the queues can build on busy days and on weekends.

	SHOPS Plaza West/East Boutique - To the left and right ends of the turnstiles inside the park, these stores sell souvenirs and film and are your last (or first) chance to buy goodies in the park. The Storybook Store - Disney books, videos and stationery. Ribbons & Bows Hat Shop - Ladies' accessories (says the map in a very sexist way). Bixby Brothers Men's Accessories - More sexism. You can work out what they sell here. Emporium - The biggest of all the Disney product stores, you can get just about everything here but get ready to wait at the checkout for ages if it's park closing time. Crystal Cart - Jewellery and crystal engraving from this cart in Liberty Arcade (the ATM's are hiding just behind this cart). Town Square Photography - Everything photographic is here, if a little expensive. This, surprisingly, is the best store to buy Disney Theme Park CD's from (even deleted ones). Boardwalk Candy Palace - High-calorie chocolate and candies. Lovely. Disney Clothiers Ltd. - Adults', childrens' and babies clothing. There's some good stuff here. Main Street Motors - This is the parks 'flexible' store, able to take on a theme at the drop of a hat. For 1998, it's continuing to be The 101 Dalmations Store. Dapper Dan's Haircuts - Real old-time shaves and haircuts. Disney & Co. - Children's clothing and toys. Harrington's Fine China & Porcelains - Disney table settings. Glass Fantasies - Blow-glass giftware, created on the premises. Disneyana Collectibles - Limited-edition Disney art objects. This store also sells Disney Collectors' Society pieces. Silhouette Artist - Your paper silhouette cut and framed.

	RESTAURANTS AND REFRESHMENTS Walt's ~ an American Restaurant - This used to be the best restaurant in the Park. In any Park in fact. But something happened to the menu. The choice is now much more limited than it was, albeit cheaper. Still a very good place to eat though. In the summer, ask for a table overlooking Main Street, and time you meal for the Main Street Electrical Parade and you'll have a great view in great comfort! Bookings are often essential. Casey's Corner - The home of the famous foot-long hotdog. The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour - Ice cream and beverages. Victoria's Home-Style Restaurant - All types of sandwiches. Cookie Kitchen - Cookies, brownies and muffins. Market House Deli - More sandwiches and beverages. Cable Car Bake Shop - Fancy baked goods. The Ice Cream Company - More ice cream! The Coffee Grinder - Coffee and pastries tucked away in a quiet part of main street. Plaza Gardens Restaurant - Counter-service restaurant serving a selection of hot and cold dishes, featuring a carvery in elegant Victorian-style surroundings. Plenty of seating.

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