Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 27 - Walt and Story Papers - 4/13/16

"It was the 15th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea.  So special!"


"Whoa! The Wing of Wishes! I would like to get in and fly/sail away into adventure someday."


"Hm...it is not such a small world, actually...."

"Hey! I remember this statue!  It is in Disney California Adventure too!"

Human here.  We stopped by Guest Relations and got Story Papers! Those are printed papers that explain the plot of many of the rides.  They're outstanding!  I asked for them in Japanese. I think the Cast Member asked if I wanted them in English, since I had spoken to her in Japanese. (Either that or it was the one in Tokyo Disneyland.) I didn't think to ask for a set for my friend so she had to ask for her own, though she managed. (Later she realized she could've just said "same" in Japanese....I think the both of us suffered from being slow at figuring out how to juryrig our very limited Japanese into communication!)

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 26 - Monster Water - 4/13/16

Heading toward Mediterranean Harbor!








"The human managed to ask for water in Japanese!  It was so cute!"

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 25 - Toyville Trolley Park - 4/13/17

"The human took this picture to remind her what she did next...this is the restroom building...but it's so pretty!"


"Hey! More bears!"


"Here is my human talking about Toyville Trolley Park."

A quick stop by Toyville Trolley Park, which is fabulous and looks just like a tiny section of Coney Island (or at least what I've seen in my old postcards). I assume the main inspiration was Coney Island's glorious Luna Park which was known for its various minaret structures and amazing lights. Designating it a "trolley park" is perfect because to me, anyway, a trolley park conjures images of a smaller park accessed via trolley on the weekends, not a huge place like Coney Island.

"I get the feeling someone is watching me...."


"The human says..."

Woody is clearly inspired by the Funny Face of Steeplechase Park and the entrances in Australia's Luna Parks....but honestly, he's pretty creepy.


"SO MUCH DETAIL!"


"Heading toward the entrance to the park through American Waterfront. It feels so empty!"




"Oh wow...the show is not running, but we can look inside the lobby...!"


"How beautiful!"

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 24 - Surviving Tower of Terror - 4/13/16

"Did you know Tower of Terror has SHOULDER RESTRAINTS in Tokyo? WOW! The human said she liked the queue more than the ride. I agree with her, but I spent the ride stowed, so.....OH! And the gift shop...is the POOL!"





The human here.  It would have been completely reasonable for the gift shop to be the hotel's gift shop, but no, they decided to theme it as the swimming pool. Incredible!


"Oh my goodness poor Mickey!"

"Isn't it a beautiful building?"

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 23 - Tower of Terror queue - 4/13/16

"Let's go to Tower of Terror!"

"The human said it was gorgeous inside!"

"The human said this is a worse photo, but cuter. Awww."










Human here.  I'd read some people said you might go the whole day without seeing any "foreigners" at Tokyo Disney Resort, but that didn't hold true on uncrowded weekdays. A man and his daughter (?) were right behind us in line, chatting in English!






The queue gets more intimidating as it goes. I kept reducing our odds of getting through safely. "I'm 90% sure we'll be fine. I'm 80% sure..."

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 22 - Milk tea in Cape Cod - 4/13/16

"Awww! Aunt Peg must like cats!"


"One important thing to do..."


"...have some milk tea! So we could get cup sleeves. Yay!"

Journey to Tokyo Disney Resort - Part 21 - Hurricane Point Lighthouse - 4/13/16

"Cape Cod!! We are headed to Hurricane Point Lighthouse!"




"Nice view!"

「いい景色ですね！」

"The lighthouse! I remember this from some merchandise the human bought...."

So cute!


"And wow, other people are taking pictures of their Duffys!"

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