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SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with the Disneyland Resort, Alaska Airlines showcased its latest special-edition aircraft livery today that offers a whimsical tribute to Pixar Pier, a reimagined land at Disney California Adventure Park.
A trio of familiar Pixar characters span both sides of the aircraft: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie of Toy Story fame. For more added fun, one of the Aliens from the popular animated movie series can be spotted on both winglets, and even Rex the Tyrannosaurus makes a special appearance at the boarding door. The plane is named “Friendship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort.”
“There’s nothing better than landing happy on the way to The Happiest Place on Earth,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand marketing and advertising. “The Disneyland Resort is one of our signature West Coast friendships, and we love that we can celebrate Pixar Pier by taking these iconic characters on a brand-new adventure.”
The unique design is a collaboration between the teams at Alaska, Disney and Pixar. The Pixar Pier-themed 737-800, tail number N537AS, begins flying throughout Alaska’s route network today, welcoming guests with its artistic flair for many years to come. To get the job done, the exterior of the plane required more than 2,800 work hours over 24 days using more than 50 gallons of paint — in 44 primary colors and custom shades — to completely repaint the aircraft with the vibrant new livery.
Watch the Pixar Pier-themed plane come to life at https://youtu.be/wIHAczUp1fQ.
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June 2019 will see Thalys servicing new destinations — Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport and Marne-la-Vallée, which is en route to Disneyland Paris and the shopping outlets of La Vallée Village. With connections from Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and central Amsterdam, you won’t want to miss out on the new travel opportunities!
By the way, tickets are already available for booking, so get planning!
New Routes at Low Fares
Thalys will operate two daily services from Amsterdam Central and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport and Marne-la-Vallée. Stopping at Rotterdam, Anvers and Brussels, you can secure low fares by planning and booking in advance.
From Airport to Airport
If you’re spending part of your European vacation in Amsterdam, but flying out of Paris Charles de Gaulle (or visa versa), consider saving precious time and money by jumping on a Thalys train connecting the two cities instead of flying. Why? Because you will travel comfortably sans queues and rushing about. Spend that time relaxing in the comfortable seats while taking in the scenery planning your next trip!
Add the Magic of Disney!
You might be discovering the sites of Amsterdam or Brussels, but why not throw in a side trip to Disneyland Paris? Just jump on a Thalys train and change at Marne-la-Vallée. You might even fancy a spot of shopping at La Vallée Village while you’re there. Disneyland and shopping – now that’s a recipe for a some serious family fun!
The connections:
Amsterdam to Marne La Vallée: 3 hr 41 min
Rotterdam to Marne La Vallée: 3 hr 02 min
Antwerp to Marne La Vallée: 2 hr 26 min
Brussels to Marne La Vallée: 1 hr 33 min
New Look and Feel
Not only will there be new routes, Thalys trains will also have a new look in 2022. An exciting project between Belgian designer Axel Enthoven and French designer Matali Crasset, one major feature in the train’s new design is increased storage space for bicycles!
The Europa-Park theme park in southwestern Germany has reopened after a major fire. After hundreds of firefighters put out the blaze, the site was able to welcome visitors for a regular music event.
A televised music show went ahead on Sunday, but parts of Germany’s largest amusement park remained unusable following the huge fire which had taken well into Saturday night to extinguish.
Europa-Park attracts about 5.6 million visitors a year and, according to police estimates, some 25,000 people were at the park when the fire broke out. It is likely to have started in a warehouse and spread to the nearby “Pirates of Batavia” attraction. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Europa-Park’s managing director, Michael Mack, said the Norway-themed area had been “completely lost,” however many others had not been damaged.
Seven firefighters were injured due to smoke inhalation.
Three of the park’s 100 attractions remained closed on Sunday.
What happened:
– A building described as a warehouse caught fire early evening, prompting the evacuation of several attractions.
– Fire service crews were also called in from Karlsruhe and Freiburg, two major cities in Baden-Württemberg state, said local fire spokesman Michael Wege.
– Residents of Rust were asked to keep windows and doors shut, according to the newspaper.
What is Europa-Park:
The park has 15 European themed areas in which visitors can explore a minature vesion of several countries, from England to Russia.
The family-owned amusement park has over 100 attractions and fairground rides and includes five upscale hotels and camping grounds, according to its host town of Rust.
It ranks as Europe’s second most-visited amusement park, trailing only Disneyland in Paris. Opened in 1975, it now spans 995,000 square meters (235 acres) and is divided into 18 themed areas.
Click the link below for a YouTube video of the fire!
