I finally got a chance to visit Tokyo Disneyland on my recent trip to Japan. It had always been a goal of mine to someday visit this park. I started working at Disneyland in California back in 1998 in the Attractions department with Autopia being my first Attraction. I spent over 5 years working for the mouse so for me it's always interesting to see how the other parks run things.
Unfortunately the day I went was the hottest day of my entire stay in Japan! Plus the humidity didn't make it any better. And to me it seemed like no place in Japan ever turns on that AC unit full blast.
Anyway back to the park. It definately felt newer than the park I was used to. Newer and better laid out. The walkways were wide and not as cluttered as in California. And did I mention how hot it was that day?
First ride was Jungle Cruise. Practically the same deal as in California but here the skippers jokes were actually funny because I had no clue what he was saying.
Since Pirates was down for rehab (boo!) We ran over to Tomorrowland next for a trip on Space Mountain.
I liked their Tomorrowland. The colors reminded me of how California used to look before the fatal overhaul in 1998 that got rid of the smooth whites and blues for some god awful gold, green and maroon colors.
Their Space Mountain recently had gone through a "Re-Launch" but to be honest I can't figure out what they must have changed besides the space ship that hangs over the loading dock. I don't know what used to be there but it's definately not the ship from 2001 like in California. And the costumes they make those poor castmembers wear. Must be torture when they are outside!
I'll have to finish this later in a Part II. I'm pooped.
Unfortunately the day I went was the hottest day of my entire stay in Japan! Plus the humidity didn't make it any better. And to me it seemed like no place in Japan ever turns on that AC unit full blast.
Anyway back to the park. It definately felt newer than the park I was used to. Newer and better laid out. The walkways were wide and not as cluttered as in California. And did I mention how hot it was that day?
First ride was Jungle Cruise. Practically the same deal as in California but here the skippers jokes were actually funny because I had no clue what he was saying.
Since Pirates was down for rehab (boo!) We ran over to Tomorrowland next for a trip on Space Mountain.
I liked their Tomorrowland. The colors reminded me of how California used to look before the fatal overhaul in 1998 that got rid of the smooth whites and blues for some god awful gold, green and maroon colors.
Their Space Mountain recently had gone through a "Re-Launch" but to be honest I can't figure out what they must have changed besides the space ship that hangs over the loading dock. I don't know what used to be there but it's definately not the ship from 2001 like in California. And the costumes they make those poor castmembers wear. Must be torture when they are outside!
I'll have to finish this later in a Part II. I'm pooped.
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