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Euro Disn ey land
France
I travel tips
from a'Frog'
By Catherine Jiguet-Jiglaire
Staff Writer
As you climb the stairs of Notre Dame, you can
l almost hear the footsteps of Quasimoto pacing the
belfry above. You espy across the beautifui Seine River the
latticework spire of the Eiffel Tower where, as you recall,
the man of steel saved the TV antenna from certain
destruction in the 1982 movie "Superman II." The gala
soundsof the Latin Quarter beneath breathes withsensuous
music. And if you squint your eyes just right, to the east
you'll see the oblong ears of Mickey Mouse dominating
the French suburbs. The capital of the frogs has been
invaded by mice.
The year 1992 provides many opportunities to visit
new sites and exhibits in Europe: Seville in Spain with
the international exhibit and Barcelona with the Olympic Games. Nevertheless, Paris is still the European
leader in tourism, receiving 17 million tourists each
year. The inauguration of Euro Disney in the eastern
Paris area not only offers a Magic Kingdom, but also
increases the Parisian hotel capacity by 5,177 rooms in
five new hotels. Unfortunately, Euro Disney will
apply the same outrageous tariffs as Paris does. So,
money-savings tips are necessary:
One of the nicest things about Paris is that stu-
| dents with valid ID cards get discounts up to 50
I percent to visit the museums, the theater, the castles,
j and for the mo vies, the shows and other attractions.
Right now, round-trip airline tickets from Los An-
I gelesare less than $400 through Council Travel. Ifs
a good idea to get an international ID card before
you leave. You can also get the card through
Council Travel.
When visiting the French capital, it's always
cheaper to stay in the suburbs (southern or
eastern are the nicest). Ifs certainly less prestigious than staying in the center of Paris
k but much less expensive. Bcd-and-
l breakfast facilities are all over France,
known as "Chambrcsd'hdtes," or guest
house in French. Theclosest youth hostel
is in a little town in the south of Paris,
l called Arpajon (ifs 30 minutes on the
in from thecenter town). Information
n be obtained from any Visitor lnfor-
, mation Center or City Hall.
Do not rent a car if you wish to visit
Paris, it won't be necessary. The "ile
de France," Parisian area, has a fast
, and effective transportation system. You can choose between the
bus, the metro or the RER train
(Roseau Express Regional).
Daily or weekly pass packages are available (Carte Orange-Billet Sesame), combining access to all three
Aerial view of Disneyland Hotel at Euro Disney Resort.
transportation types with visits to muse-
umsand monuments. You can ask for free
city maps and information in the metro,
bus, and train stations.
Nightlife and attraction schedules can
be found in two weekly magazines called:
"l'Officiel du spectacle" and "Pariscope"
(they cost about 50 cents each).
If you're tired of the expensive entrance fees you have to pay to enter the
major monuments, but you still want to
see the capital from above, you can climb
the escalator of the Beaucourg-George
Pompidou Center and wink at the City of
Lights for free. The museum also provides free exhibits sometimes, but beware
that all French museums are closed on
Tuesdays.
Beverages and food prices are expensive in Paris, cheaper in the suburbs, but
still the most expensive place in France (a
tiny cup of coffee costs $2). Drinks are
usually cheaper in "brasseries" than in
"cafes," and a glass of water is always
free. The French never provide drinks
with ice, except when asked to ( Avec un
glacon. s'il vous plait...).
But even if the capital is expensive,
there are still lots of free visits to enjoy,
like those shopping arcades of the right
bank. Churches, street clocks, fountains,
piers, bridges, and gardens can often be
masterpieces of design and architecture
and are accessible to any curious pedestrian well equiped with a city map.
Bon Voyage!
Euro Disney second largest
European investment
By Catherine Jiguet-Jiglaire
StaffWriter
Disney's $3.6 billion Euro Disney
amusement park recently
opened in the Paris ou tskirt of Mame-
la-Vallee and anticipates 11 million
visitors during its first year of operation. The $75 billion total cost of the
project for a period of 30 years of construction is the second largest European investment after Eurotunnel
(which win connect Great Britain and
France under the English Channel at
an estimated $10 billion).
Thirty-seven yearaafter the inauguration of Disneyland in Anaheim, Euro
Disney is the forth Disney park to be
built The idea to create a park in Europe originated during the late 1970s.
Unfortunately, the French zoning
agency, la DATAR, refused permis-
sion to develop the park because of an
inconsistency in the financial plan.
RnaIIy,lntheearly 1980s, the Disney
Company renewed its efforts to build
an entertainment park in Europe. This
time, Disney pretended mat they had a
better proposal from Spain than from
France, fn response to the challenge
from Spain, the French government
provided 5,000 acres at a low price,
granted $750 million in a low-interest
loan, paid for a seven mile railroad
.extension and granted a reduction in
the parksvalue added tax. Disney CEO
Michael Eisner signed a letter of intent
with the French in 1985, legally establishing Euro Disney in 1987.
According to Disney company officials, the park should create 65,000 Jobs
within 30 years, including construction workers and part-time personnel.
However, the French press made clear
that of the 12,000 jobs promised by the
1992 opening, only 4,000 were to be
full-time.
Covering 5,000 acres from five different villages, the park is one-fifth the.
size of Paris. Identical to the original
Disneyland in Anaheim, California,
Euro Disney attractions differ only in
their sponsors, which will include more
European companies. However, The
Walt Disney company had to make
some adjustments when designing
Euro Disney: the park is officially bilingual for the first time. Signs are in
French and English but include several
other languages spoken by personnel
Kennel Bookstore
Remember Mom
on Mother's Day
. with beautiful American Greetings cards.
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| Title | 1992_05 Insight May 1992 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
| Publication Date | 1992 |
| Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8, 1969)-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998). Ceased with May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno Periodicals |
| Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
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| Title | Insight May 6 1992 p 8 |
| Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publication Date | 1992 |
| Full-Text-Search | , Euro Disn ey land France I travel tips from a'Frog' By Catherine Jiguet-Jiglaire Staff Writer As you climb the stairs of Notre Dame, you can l almost hear the footsteps of Quasimoto pacing the belfry above. You espy across the beautifui Seine River the latticework spire of the Eiffel Tower where, as you recall, the man of steel saved the TV antenna from certain destruction in the 1982 movie "Superman II." The gala soundsof the Latin Quarter beneath breathes withsensuous music. And if you squint your eyes just right, to the east you'll see the oblong ears of Mickey Mouse dominating the French suburbs. The capital of the frogs has been invaded by mice. The year 1992 provides many opportunities to visit new sites and exhibits in Europe: Seville in Spain with the international exhibit and Barcelona with the Olympic Games. Nevertheless, Paris is still the European leader in tourism, receiving 17 million tourists each year. The inauguration of Euro Disney in the eastern Paris area not only offers a Magic Kingdom, but also increases the Parisian hotel capacity by 5,177 rooms in five new hotels. Unfortunately, Euro Disney will apply the same outrageous tariffs as Paris does. So, money-savings tips are necessary: One of the nicest things about Paris is that stu- | dents with valid ID cards get discounts up to 50 I percent to visit the museums, the theater, the castles, j and for the mo vies, the shows and other attractions. Right now, round-trip airline tickets from Los An- I gelesare less than $400 through Council Travel. Ifs a good idea to get an international ID card before you leave. You can also get the card through Council Travel. When visiting the French capital, it's always cheaper to stay in the suburbs (southern or eastern are the nicest). Ifs certainly less prestigious than staying in the center of Paris k but much less expensive. Bcd-and- l breakfast facilities are all over France, known as "Chambrcsd'hdtes," or guest house in French. Theclosest youth hostel is in a little town in the south of Paris, l called Arpajon (ifs 30 minutes on the in from thecenter town). Information n be obtained from any Visitor lnfor- , mation Center or City Hall. Do not rent a car if you wish to visit Paris, it won't be necessary. The "ile de France," Parisian area, has a fast , and effective transportation system. You can choose between the bus, the metro or the RER train (Roseau Express Regional). Daily or weekly pass packages are available (Carte Orange-Billet Sesame), combining access to all three Aerial view of Disneyland Hotel at Euro Disney Resort. transportation types with visits to muse- umsand monuments. You can ask for free city maps and information in the metro, bus, and train stations. Nightlife and attraction schedules can be found in two weekly magazines called: "l'Officiel du spectacle" and "Pariscope" (they cost about 50 cents each). If you're tired of the expensive entrance fees you have to pay to enter the major monuments, but you still want to see the capital from above, you can climb the escalator of the Beaucourg-George Pompidou Center and wink at the City of Lights for free. The museum also provides free exhibits sometimes, but beware that all French museums are closed on Tuesdays. Beverages and food prices are expensive in Paris, cheaper in the suburbs, but still the most expensive place in France (a tiny cup of coffee costs $2). Drinks are usually cheaper in "brasseries" than in "cafes," and a glass of water is always free. The French never provide drinks with ice, except when asked to ( Avec un glacon. s'il vous plait...). But even if the capital is expensive, there are still lots of free visits to enjoy, like those shopping arcades of the right bank. Churches, street clocks, fountains, piers, bridges, and gardens can often be masterpieces of design and architecture and are accessible to any curious pedestrian well equiped with a city map. Bon Voyage! Euro Disney second largest European investment By Catherine Jiguet-Jiglaire StaffWriter Disney's $3.6 billion Euro Disney amusement park recently opened in the Paris ou tskirt of Mame- la-Vallee and anticipates 11 million visitors during its first year of operation. The $75 billion total cost of the project for a period of 30 years of construction is the second largest European investment after Eurotunnel (which win connect Great Britain and France under the English Channel at an estimated $10 billion). Thirty-seven yearaafter the inauguration of Disneyland in Anaheim, Euro Disney is the forth Disney park to be built The idea to create a park in Europe originated during the late 1970s. Unfortunately, the French zoning agency, la DATAR, refused permis- sion to develop the park because of an inconsistency in the financial plan. RnaIIy,lntheearly 1980s, the Disney Company renewed its efforts to build an entertainment park in Europe. This time, Disney pretended mat they had a better proposal from Spain than from France, fn response to the challenge from Spain, the French government provided 5,000 acres at a low price, granted $750 million in a low-interest loan, paid for a seven mile railroad .extension and granted a reduction in the parksvalue added tax. Disney CEO Michael Eisner signed a letter of intent with the French in 1985, legally establishing Euro Disney in 1987. According to Disney company officials, the park should create 65,000 Jobs within 30 years, including construction workers and part-time personnel. However, the French press made clear that of the 12,000 jobs promised by the 1992 opening, only 4,000 were to be full-time. Covering 5,000 acres from five different villages, the park is one-fifth the. size of Paris. Identical to the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Euro Disney attractions differ only in their sponsors, which will include more European companies. However, The Walt Disney company had to make some adjustments when designing Euro Disney: the park is officially bilingual for the first time. Signs are in French and English but include several other languages spoken by personnel Kennel Bookstore Remember Mom on Mother's Day . with beautiful American Greetings cards. ' 1 —j 1 (iS^a) ft( 5& IIS I =31 T~^^ SJ CONTINENTA [_ \ SDAY NIGHTS Learn to play j COLLEGE NITEl <^>1°iS?° - i^Get away from those »a (mffZ~^>{ ! ' noisy, crowded clubs! ^i fc*T# ■ Around the World ^-"^l*J. I Relax with friends! Beer Challenge ■ ■ B«:TWM..M11:M-fcOO'tflO-2flOu. " Set Sun. JOO-Iooe-m. • AMEWON GREfnNGS Full and Spring Semesters Apply f„r a position today!!! til t si . Koom .nil for more details. I I A STATU U N I V li R S I T Y • FRESNO INSIGHT ADVERTISING 278-3934 US 11 Product ion* Presets A Lecture with Lavender Serviceman ORLANDO GOTAY, JR. FORMER UEVTENANT, UNTTTD STATES Forced to leave the armed eerricea he was orde a $23,000 tuition acholaiehlp from tha Naval Ai He refuted and won! Thursday • May 7,1992 • 7:30 PM 'Homosexuality it ineompatibU with military InduitjUl Technology Room 101 • CSU • Freano tervic* (and).- adversely affects-.discipline,good PRE E ADMISSION • 278-2078 order and moral*." ••IMMtntQafc . ^ I |
