Disneyland Paris: The Molly Brown

Yesterday I shared photos of Tuesday's cruise on the Mark Twain at Disneyland. I thought it would be fun to compare notes and take a look at the French version of the ride, as I resume my posts on Disneyland Park in Paris.

Disneyland Park has not one but two paddle-wheelers in Frontierland, the Mark Twain (named for the Disneyland original) and the Molly Brown:


Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing is on the Rivers of the Far West:


In Anaheim the Mark Twain cruises the Rivers of America.

Our ride was on the Molly Brown:


It's an interesting name for a boat, given the Titanic association, but on the bright side, Molly was unsinkable!

Pulling away from the landing:


Here's a great view of Phantom Manor, which is a Frontierland attraction in Paris. Click this or any of the photos to enlarge for a closer view.


There is a small "Boot Hill" to the right of Phantom Manor. The Haunted Mansion in Anaheim is part of New Orleans Square, while it's located in Liberty Square in Orlando.

And here's Big Thunder Mountain:


It was an overcast day, which means I didn't get the best photos possible, but we were simply grateful it wasn't pouring rain, as had been forecast!

It wasn't yet "high season" when we were there, the second week of May, so the Mark Twain wasn't running that day:


A view from the Molly Brown:


And more shots from the deck:




Disneyland Paris has keel boats!!! I have often wished Anaheim would bring the Mike Fink Keel Boats back from Yesterland.


The boats weren't open for a ride, but it was great to see them, nonetheless.

I hope those of you who are fans of Disneyland and Disney World will enjoy comparing notes with the European version!

Previously: Eurostar to Disneyland Paris: The Only Way to Travel!; Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Park; Disneyland Paris Resort: Sequoia Lodge; Disneyland Paris: The. Best. Castle. Ever; Disneyland Paris: The Resorts.

Coming soon: More on Disneyland Paris; books on Disneyland Paris.