Originally, Disney wanted the dragon underneath the castle at #DisneylandParis to be a static figure, a "stone dragon".
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Imagineer Terri Hardin had to fight for the animated figure we see today, pitching her idea to the people at the top. 🐉 #DLPtrivia

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Back in May 1996, Imagineers were discussing bringing Tokyo DisneySea's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea dark ride to DLP's #Discoveryland. 🤯

DLP's existing #Nautilus attraction would be used as a pre-show and a NEW show building (housing the ride) would be built over part of Autopia. 🦑 #DLPtrivia

The Disney-MGM Studios Europe (DMSE) version of the #IndianaJones Epic Stunt Spectacular would've had a recreation of Pankot Palace at its entrance! 😵 #DisneylandParis #DLPtrivia #ConceptArt

The #ConceptArt for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (1999) and its replacement Avengers Assemble: Flight Force (2018) was created by the SAME artist: Mark Matuszak. 💥 #DisneylandParis #DLPtrivia

Instead of #IndianaJones et le #TempleduPéril, a DINOSAUR-themed coaster was once considered for Adventureland at #DisneylandParis, as this #ConceptArt by Imagineer John Horny shows. 🦖 #DLPtrivia

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Photo taken on 2nd April 1992, according to the metadata on Getty Images.

The old Chessy water tower was STILL towering over #Fantasyland just 10 days before #EuroDisneyland opened to the public! 🏰 #DLPtrivia

The entrance to #Fantasyland originally had an archway connecting its two turrets, which was removed to accommodate the 11 metres high floats of Disney's ImagiNations Parade (2000-2001). 🏰 #DLPtrivia

There used to be a real gondola displayed outside #PizzeriaBellaNotte, an item obtained by Imagineer Tom Morris while on an accessory buying tour of Venice. 🇮🇹 #DLPtrivia

Despite opening in April 1992 with a green field in the middle of it (an expansion pad reserved for #SpaceMountain) #Discoveryland always looked finished. 👌

The field was cleverly hidden from guests by a big berm, with trees and Jules Vernian columns sitting on top of it. 🪐🌳 #DLPtrivia

Hector Barbossa was added to #PiratesoftheCaribbean in July 2017. This Audio-Animatronics figure transforms into an undead skeleton thanks to special paintwork that glows under black light. ☠️ #DLPtrivia

On #PiratesoftheCaribbean at #DisneylandParis, the first waterfall drop measures about 4.50 metres and the second 2.50 metres. 🏴‍☠️ #DLPtrivia

In this "fun map" for #ToyStoryPlayland by Imagineer Jim Shull, a Little Green Men Jet Pack ride was proposed instead of RC Racer. 👽 #DLPtrivia #ConceptArt

This vintage footage of #SpaceMountain under construction proves that the #DiscoveryMountain marquee was installed as early as May 1994! 🚀🌝 #DLPtrivia

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In this early design for #StorybookLand, Casey Jr. was going to go through a tunnel UNDER the Beast's castle. #ConceptArt by Larry Nikolai from 1992. 🚂🏰 #DLPtrivia