Tokyo Disney's
Tokyo Disney anyone? Most people do not realize there are two Disney parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, located in Tokyo. Notably, Tokyo has two parks and there are only two other Disney parks in Asia, one in Hong Kong and one in Shanghai. Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have a unique mix of the Disney brand along with the Japanese customs and culture. Before living in Japan, I visited DisneySea when I was on a trip with a friend, Kazu, back in 2006. At that time, I was just starting to learn Japanese and was able to tell the difference between it and other Asian languages. When we first arrived, it was extremely noticeable that most everyone there was either speaking Japanese or other languages like Chinese, Tagalog, or Thai. A little overwhelmed I was so glad I was with someone who was familiar with the language.
We had a great time and the show at the end of the day was exquisite.
Like the Disney parks in the United States, it takes 1-day minimum to see each park and you may not even see all of it at that. It depends on the season and the crowds. However, the Disney parks in Japan are more efficient in how they queue, which is the secret to seeing each in one day. The rides are a mix of those you may be familiar with, such as Journey to the Center of the Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Space Mountain and other attractions combined with your favorite Disney characters. The food is an assortment of American theme-park food and a variety of food from around Asia, including traditional Japanese food and even sushi! Unfortunately, the food is pricey, and they are strict about bringing anything in. Having been to the Disney parks many times when I lived there (I would go 1-2 times a year), I do know a few tricks to make it hassle-free for your visit. I enjoy Tokyo DisneySea much more than Tokyo Disneyland because it has more of an Epcot atmosphere. And mostly because I know it is the only one like it in the world!
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