Tokyo WARNING for Disneyland USA fans!

[Wing Fat]

Fact is I would not travel half way around the world to japan and end up wasting what little time I had to go to a disney theme park which are right near by me already. I find that a complete and total waste.

If you have never been to TD Resort and consider going there a "complete and total" waste of time, then I'm not sure why you're even commenting in this thread. To point out that different cultures behave differently? Wow, I had no idea!

TP2000: Excelent follow-ups to your original post.

[TDLFAN]

We are all better people by that enlighting statement about culture... Who knew?

But just for the record... NO, I would not go to Japan just to go see TDR. There is so much more to Japan...the country, the people, traditions, technology etc etc etc.... then TDR!!! just like icing on the proverbial cake.

[jonvn]

then I'm not sure why you're even commenting in this thread.

Actually, you're right. I get caught up in the New Posts item, and didn't notice this was in this topic, which I don't generally post about. So I'll drop it. Enjoy TDL!

[COOOOLkid]

I don't think TDL is better than DL. POTC, space mountain, new firework, Indy,and the exterior buildings of Fantasyland are all better at DL IMO. Sure they have a better winne's attraction but DL has Fantasmic as well. I could care less about customer service cause I think they are all good enough. When it comes the food, I think TDL is a lot better but that's not my concern either.

You're just stating the only good part about DLR. (lol kinda excessive, I know.) IF you say that POTC, Space Mtn, New Firework, and exterior buildings of Fantasyland are better at DL, then I can say that Pooh, Electrical Parade Dreamlights (but they did have Fantillusions night-time parade since they couldn't fit Fantasmic, and I LOVED Fantillusions more than Fantasmic), Dreams on Parade (I think the Best day-time parade ever), Christmas Fantasy event, Halloween event, Blazing Rhythm during summer, Disney Magic in the Sky fireworks, and many other countless things that doesn't exist at DL. And don't even get me started on comparing DCA and TDS... (Yes, I HAVE been to WDW, TDR, and DLR and TDR was superior)

[TDLFAN]

You forgot the TDL Hunny Hunt vrs DL's Adventures of Pooh... That will get them going... and thanks! I finally know of another person who thinks Fantillusion! was indeed better than Fantasmic! and may I add...DLP did not deserve the 50% of it they got.

[tcsnwhite]

I don't concern myself with which park/resort has it better.
I just enjoy all of them and all the unique and different things they have to offer.

[TDLFAN]

I don't concern myself with which park/resort has it better.
I just enjoy all of them and all the unique and different things they have to offer.

You know? So do I, but that doesn't mean I can't separate apples from oranges. Or better yet....where the best entertainment and quality can be had for the best price...and it ain't at WDW right now.

[TP2000]

We are all better people by that enlighting statement about culture... Who knew?

But just for the record... NO, I would not go to Japan just to go see TDR. There is so much more to Japan...the country, the people, traditions, technology etc etc etc.... then TDR!!! just like icing on the proverbial cake.

That's exactly what Tokyo Disney Resort is; icing on the cake. On my return to Japan I look forward to exploring outside of Tokyo, and have been researching taking a Shinkansen to Osaka or Kyoto for a couple of days, seeing Hakone and Mt. Fuji, and perhaps even staying one night at a traditional Ryokan.

Japan is such an amazing country. Upon my return I felt like I needed to send a thank you card to the entire nation for their stunning hospitality and wonderful culture. But how do you do that? What's the address for the entire country? I'll just have to go back next year and fork over another bundle of cash to them, after I learn more Japanese and study up more on their history and culture.

But you can bet I'll be back for one more 3 Day Park Hopper ticket at Tokyo Disney Resort. There was still a lot in DisneySea I didn't see or do; the big theater in American Waterfront, the Paradiso Water Carnival show, some of the smaller C and D Ticket rides, etc. DisneySea has a heck of a lot of rides and shows packed in that brand new park, with a massive Tower Of Terror on the way and opening before my next visit. I also missed their Jungle Cruise and Small World cause they were closed for rehab, and I never did spend as much time in Westernland as I would have liked.

Now that I'm over the shock that they really do kick our behinds when it comes to operating a Disneyland and Disney Resort, I look forward to soaking in the details and nuances of their Parks and their fantastic customer service.

[TP2000]

TP... I am a die-hard DL fan and I visited TDR last week for my first time too and I agree for the most part. It is an incredible set of parks and it is VERY easy to see why it is the most visited theme park(s) in the world (at least according to the HKDL history display). I too was completely set back by the level of service and quality. You're right... it makes me think differently at our parks.....

I didn't think all that much about DisneySea's BraveSEAmo night show or the resort's fireworks show. Nonetheless, I wished we had this kind of attention at our parks! I still wouldn't throw the original DL out the door, though. I could see why TDLFAN is a TDL Fan!

I agree about BraviSEAmo. It was pretty and big and splashy, but it didn't knock me off my feet like I was expecting. Perhaps part of the problem was that I didn't understand the Japanese dialogue, but from the English guidemap description the plotline wasn't exactly War & Peace, so I don't think that was the real reason.

I find it interesting that they haven't tried to do a new version of Fantasmic! in Tokyo. The DisneySea lagoon looks like it would be perfect for such a massive undertaking; sort of a Fantasmic-in-the-round if they worked at it.

And their Disneyland fireworks were a real throwback to the 20th century, just like Disneyland's Fantasy In The Sky from 1956 through 1999.

But those are minor quibbles when the Resort is looked at as a whole. And after BraviSEAmo was over, we all kind of looked at each other for a second, shrugged our shoulders, and then ran back inside the volcano to get another ride on Journey To The Center Of The Earth while the Standby before the show's crowds got there first.

[TDLFAN]

Most people have that impression of BraviSEAmo!. You are not alone... they expect razzle dazzle when in fact it is a very sedated love story type show... Then if you catch it during windy days, it's even worst because the little pyro they use gets reduced due to winds, making the show even more dull. However, I do *love* the show's score, and the fire bird is an impressive piece of work.

As for your return trip to Japan... yes, do fly into Kansai or Centrair Airports and take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo just for the fun of it. Fuji and Hakone are a must! Hakone is gorgeous. And while you are there in Osaka, stop by Universal Studios Japan and see them kick Universal Hollywood's backs as that theme park is the best operated Universal park on Earth, and much better than Orlando's as well.