Google Earth has (finally) updated its satellite image from Disneyland Resort Paris with a recent snapshot from October 2007. Toon Studio (with Cars Race Rally and Crush’s Coaster) is open and Tower of Terror is clearly present with the Hollywood Boulevard near completion.

It’s rumoured that DLRP will soon be presented on Google Earth by 3D buildings, similar to Walt Disney World who launched its virtual resort not so long ago..

The Classic Toon Band is a live band that performs daily (except on Thursday and Friday) several classic Disney tunes on Place des Frères Lumière and in Toon Studio.

The schedule for August is:

• Place des Frères Lumière: 09.25am, 10.15am, 11am
• Toon Studio: 13.10pm, 14.05pm

Each performance lasts around 20 minutes.

More information has surfaced about the possible expansion of Toon Studio.

According to Grandmath on Disney Central Plaza, a plan exists backstage showing a large building over the grass area and the Studio Tram Tour route, what would mean that a re-route of the tour (and a relocation of its station) would be necessary and allow expansion of the current Hollywood Blvd.

Grandmath, administrator on Disney Central Plaza forum, witnessed today height tests with coloured balloons on the grass field behind the Art of Disney Animation. This area has been long time rumoured as expansion area for Toon Studio.

A new merchandise kiosk appeared next to Animagique this week.
It had been under construction for over a week backstage now, only to be installed next to Studio 2 yesterday.

We don’t have any photos for now, but will update this message as soon as we do!

UPDATE: A reader has send in a photo, revealing that the kiosk is appropriately selling Cars and Finding Nemo merchandise!

magicblog, the blog by Photos Magiques dedicated to Imagineering and Disneyland Resort Paris’ history, takes a closer look at the new Toon Backlot area, part of Toon Studio.

Did you know that the common theme of the backlot area is the large backdrops for each attraction? Find out more today at magicblog!

A stroll around Toon Backlot

Over just a few years, many changes have been made at the former Animation Courtyard. We’re comparing two photos from 2004 and 2007 to highlight the changes.

Other major change was the addition of the Toon Backlot area (the location where Crush’s Coaster and Cars Rally is build). The old location, visual from the Flying Carpets photo platform, was empty and really made the Walt Disney Studios Park feel like an empty carpark. But that has changed…

Did you know that a short toon-styled music is played when a character comes on scene at Toon Studio? We’ve captured a short video of it!

Remy and Emile, the lead stars in Disney-Pixar’s Ratatouille are coming to Walt Disney Studios Park very soon!

Alternating with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible will both Remy and Emile perform their sets daily at the dedicated character location.

From 14th July to 26t August,from 10.00am to 13.00pm and 14.30pm to 16.00pm.

More photos at Photos Magiques.

The information board on Disney Bros. Plaza has been updated with the new park plan and new signs for the attractions.

The new attractions have been added to the list, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror which is marked “Coming Soon”.

Additionally are the restaurants listed with a mentioning what type of restaurant it is.

We’ve uploaded a video to YouTube from the new Toon Studio Plaza at night!

Photos Magiques has a whole bunch of photos from the press event from past weekend at Walt Disney Studios Park. See the official inauguration by Karl Holz, tons of characters including the rare Mike from Monsters Inc, the Ratatouille characters and Toon Studio at night!

» Toon Studio press event photos at Photos Magiques