Interview - Jordi from dlrpfans YouTube Channel

I think it's fair to say that we all get a little bit excited on a trip to Disneyland Paris. One such man is Jordi Desaever, the star of YouTube channel 'dlrpfans'. It wasn't until earlier this year that I stumbled onto the channel, and I have been hooked ever since. While cameraman Filip generally stays behind the camera, Jordi loves being in front of the camera, and he really is a funny guy. Some Disneyland Paris video have that feeling of 'well I've seen this all before' but the videos on 'dlrpfans' are completely different. Although speaking Dutch a majority of the time, Jordi sometimes speaks some English, much to comic effect, and making the videos very humorous. Filip and Jordi clearly have a very good relationship together, which rubs off well in the videos. You can clearly see in the videos that Filip and Jordi both love Disneyland Paris, and clearly know a lot about it. Jordi's on screen antics are so funny that it prompted me to make my own video of what I thought were his funniest moments.

On my most recent trip to Disneyland Paris in October, I couldn't quite believe me luck when I met not only Filip, but also Jordi! We had photos together and had a chat together. Both Filip and Jordi were really lovely people. Hopefully we'll get the chance to meet again on my next trip, and maybe even go on some rides together! It really was a highlight of my trip. Very happy to say that I now have two good friends from Belgium!

As we're all friends on Facebook, I asked Jordi if he would be kind enough to take part in an interview, much to my delight, he was more than happy to.

Enjoy the interview.

Jordi and Me.

Hey Jordi!

Thank you for finding the time to take part in this interview. Let's begin. When did you first visit Disneyland Paris?

Hey! My first visit to Disneyland Paris was a long time ago, when I was about 4-6 months or a year old. I know that we have been to Disneyland for my first communion, which was highly likely my 1st or 2nd visit.

How often do you visit Disneyland Paris in a year?

To the degree that I got older, I started to go more and more. First I went with my parents because I was not old enough. When I was old enough to go on my own to Disneyland Paris, I started to go every 2 to 3 months. On this day, it is monthly.

Many people will know you from the dlrpfans videos on YouTube. When did you first decide to participate in the videos and why?

Yeah that's right, at Disneyland Paris, everybody knows me from dlrpfans. In other parks, they know me from my own YouTube channel, Mr.Themeparkfans. To create such videos with Filip, the decision actually went really quickly, because I was all that took part in the experiment. This was on my very first YouTube channel, which is no longer active. 

Do you have any favourite videos from the dlrpfans channel?

I do not actually have a favourite video, I think they are all good. The videos with the most crazy moments I find super, for example, the time I called to Zurg, selfies, Alice in Wonderland, events like the meet and greets where sometimes I do not know what to do. 

What is your favourite attraction in Walt Disney Studios and why?

Hollywood Tower Hotel (Tower of Terror) I find really super. The story is good, the thrill is good, the picture is completely correct.

Do you have a favourite land in the Disneyland Park?

I do not have a favourite land, but if I had to choose, it would be between Frontierland, Adventureland, and Discoveryland, because there are really good attractions. You can find me a ride on Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, but also a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones. Discoveryland, there are attractions I could sit on for hours like Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear. 

What about a favourite land in Walt Disney Studios?

The new Ratatouille part. There is simply everything. A very nice restaurant, attraction, and shop.

Have you stayed at any of the Disneyland Paris hotels?

Yes, I've stayed at the Hotel New York, Sequoia Lodge, Newport Bay Club, and the Hotel Santa Fe.

Do you have a favourite restaurant in Disney Village?

McDonalds and Earl of Sandwich. Those restaurants are not too expensive in terms of price and I think the quality is also very good.

Do you have a favourite shop in Disney Village?

The Disney Gallery, because sometimes you can find things in there that they do not sell in the parks.

I'm a big fan of the music loops in the parks. Do you have a favourite?

Sure enough, the music in Discoveryland.

Have you every visited any of the other Disney parks from around the world, or do you have plans to?

No, never, but I do have plans to travel to another Disney resort.

Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions.

Thank you for the interview.

Me with Filip and Jordi. 

Here is a link to the 'dlrpfans' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/filipv

This is a link to Jordi's own channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrThemeparkfans

This is my own video of Jordi's funniest moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLzMo_nc-AE

Interview - Filip, Creator of dlrpfans YouTube Channel

Most Disneyland Paris lovers will watch videos of the park on YouTube, myself included. It wasn't until this year that I stumbled onto the dlrpfans (Disneyland Resort Paris fans) YouTube channel. I fell in love with the channel almost instantaneously. The star of the videos is definitely Jordi, but the man behind the camera, Filip, allowed me to conduct an interview with him. I was very lucky to meet Filip on our trip to Disneyland Paris in October. As well as meeting Filip and his wife, I also met the star of the videos Jordi! Those were moments I'll never forget. Both of them were very lovely and very happy to talk, and the both of them recognised me because we're all friends on Facebook. I have even made my own video of Jordi's funniest moments from the dlrpfans channel, that's how much I love their videos.

Me with Filip, creator of dlrpfans.

Hello Filip! Thank you for taking the time to take part in the interview.

When was the first time you visited Disneyland Paris?

In 1996.

How many times do you visit Disneyland Paris a year?

About 16 times.

Some people will know you for being the creator of the dlrpfans YouTube channel. When did you first decide to make the videos and share them on YouTube?

I have been a member of YouTube since July 2006, and putting videos online, but not many at that time. I also had a small website with pictures of my trips. I was one of the first on the internet with a website with photos from Disneyland Paris.

You appear in some of the videos, but I think many people would say that Jordi is the star of the videos. Why do you think people love Jordi so much?

I think it's because he is funny and his character.

Do you have any favourite videos from the dlrpfans channel?

I like all of my videos. I think that's one of the things that's important, before other people can like your videos, first you have to like what you make, otherwise it won't work.

Which is your favourite attraction from the Disneyland Park and why?

I have several favourites, if I need to choose one, I would choose Pirates of the Caribbean and that's because I love dark rides and I like the pirate theme.

What about your favourite attraction from Walt Disney Studios and why?

Ratatouille is my favourite now, because I love dark rides and the technology behind the attraction. 

Do you have a favourite land in Disneyland Park?

Yes, Frontierland. I really like the cowboy atmosphere. 

How about a favourite land in Walt Disney Studios?

Toy Story Playland for the theming.

Have you ever stayed at any of the Disneyland Paris hotels?

Yes, all of them except the Disneyland Hotel.

Which is your favourite restaurant at the parks and Disney Village?

Rainforest Cafe.

How about your favourite shops in the parks and at Disney Village?

I love the shops at Main Street USA, and at Disney Village, I love the World of Disney store.

I'm a big fan of the music loops at the parks. Do you have a favourite?

Main Street USA.

Have you ever visited any of the other Disney parks from around the world?

Yes, Walt Disney World.

Finally, we were lucky enough to meet each other on my last trip to Disneyland Paris, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Yes I did, I love meeting other Disney fans.

Thank you again for taking part in this interview Filip!



Here is a link to Filip's dlrpfans YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/filipv

Here is my Jordi's Funniest Moments video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLzMo_nc-AE