DLRP Review

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1. I stumbled upon the dragon in my last visit to Disneyland Paris.

   Well, what can I say??

   Everything about it is brilliant!! The atmosphere, the location, the dragon itself. This is what really sets Disney parks apart from other theme parks like Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. It is spellbounding- and it shows the true skill of the Imagineers. If only more people knew about this hidden gem……..

   9/10

   By dlrp123 on 3rd August 2009

2. Somthing that many guests tend to overlook, but is is hidden gems like these that make Disneyland so magical. They clearly thought about everything when planning this, from the movements to the sound effects and everything blends perfectly to create a truyl eerie atmosphere. This is Disney Imagineering at its best.

   By Cendrillon on 29th July 2009

3. It took me about 8 years to eventually go into the dragon, but, she is soo cool and I just want to go again to see her. Many people think the dragon is a male, but, it is Malificent when she turns into the dragon and she was trapped under the castle. She roars because she is angry. Im going back to Disneyland in September! Yay! You should go in during the day, so you can actually see anything, because, when it is dark, you cant see anything. The dark makes it look more erie, though. It all depends what you like. I would reccomend during the day.

   By Disney_Obsessed on 13th June 2009

4. I had been looking for this for a couple of days before we finally stumbled upon it (it isn’t on the map). Unfortunately, it was so busy in there that I didn’t get close enough to see it properly. My 5 year-old was relieved that the dragon was asleep, and got a bit of a fright when it woke up!

   By C3PO on 21st April 2009

5. Fantastic. As soon as you walk through the cavernous cave entrances, the atmosphere of the place is dark and foreboding. Take a moment to listen to the sound effects (dripping, screeches etc.) and look out for the blinking red eyes in the blackness. Then you come face to scaly face with a giant, moving, breathing dragon!

   Almost everything moves, from its fiery eyes to its clawed talons, and now it even breathes real smoke! Little children could well be frightened, but there are some good places to view the dragon from a distance. Make sure you time your visit right as a lot of the time the dragon lies asleep doing more or less nothing. Enjoy!

   By jiminyfan on 31st August 2008

6. A MUST visit – I love these hidden gems in disneyland and I must say this is the best, it might scare small children but otherwise everyone will like it – just reassure them it’s chained up and so won’t eat them.

   Tip: If your entering from the darker entrance watch out for children you can knock them over it’s so dark.

   By Barnsey313 on 28th August 2008

7. The dragon’s actually pretty awesome. It’s pretty dark when you first step inside, but head forward just a little bit more, and there’s the dragon’s lair. Wait a few moments to see him peek his head up and look around. Even the parents in our family were a little freaked out! The attention to detail on the dragon is awesome, though. Look at his stomach; it actually moves, like he’s breathing. Definitely worth a peek.

   By fayt19 on 5th June 2008

8. A fabulous “hidden attraction”!
   May frighten younger ones, but a definate for those unafraid of the dark and things that go bump in the night!

   By Tinkerbell on 19th May 2008

9. One of the hidden attractions lying beneath Sleeping Beauty’s castle. Here lies the dragon in its dark and wet cave. (Enter the cave from the left hand side – head towards Adventureland but take the path leading towards the castle).

   The animatronics and 3D effects are brilliant. Wait for a few minutes for your eyes to get used to the dark and you will see much more.
   At one point the dragon let out a squirt of steam from its nostrils but in February 2008 this did not happen. The claw moves it “fingers” and you can hear the dragon roar!

   You must take in this one – but be warned, those of a nervous disposition or of a young age may become a little scared.

   By Red Baron on 9th March 2008

10. I love this dragon, shows some of disneys finest skills.

    Last time i visited tho i did notice alot of very scared small children as the caves before you get to the dragon are very dark and then your suddenly faced with this huge breathing dragon.

    By loulou123 on 11th January 2008

11. Both my 7 and 4 yr old think it is real, but they aren’t scared of him. We named him Derek! He is great, I like the way his tail twitched in the pool of water.

    By Newyearbaby on 5th January 2008

12. Another hidden attraction which is really great! Enter round the left hand side of the castle (facing it front ways). Dark caves and a fantastic dragon which comes to life! May scare younger children.

    Definitely take a look.

    By iwerksdisney on 2nd January 2008

13. I love him, can I take him home? I love this attraction, its so clever. I love the darkness, the scenery, the special effects, I just LOVE it!
    You HAVE to visit the dragon.
    9/10

    By mandymoo on 7th November 2007

14. I wasn’t expecting much when I heard about this . . . but

    YOU MUST VISIT THE DRAGON’S LAIR!

    Beneath the castle the giant dragon sleeps, but when she wakes, she shows all her fearsome power! Well worth a visit – and no queues!

    Beware with little ones though. When the dragon starts to stir – hold them close. They can protect you, and she’ll eat them first while you get away.

    By Alan Ashwood on 6th November 2007

15. Really good addition to the castle, and definitely worth checking out while you’re there. You can even see him breathing!

    By bozzboy on 19th September 2007

16. Oh, I love this Dragon. This attraction really shows the skills of the imagineers.

    Walk past the Snow White shop and turn right through the dark passages and meet the real sleeping beauty of this castle.

    Slight hitch, my three year old is terrified of her.

    By ford prefect on 18th September 2007

17. A great “little” extra sleeping underneath the Castle. It’s the biggest animatronic Disney every used in one of their parcs. You can reach it by 3 ways, where one is from the castle shops and the other 2 from down the castle.

    By soap on 13th September 2007

18. Beneath Sleeping Beauty’s castle lies an incredible animatronic dragon that is well worth a look. Although usually sleeping, he does wake up occasionally in an explosion of sound and smoke that can petrify small children.

    By lloyddy on 12th September 2007