Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Happy 25th Tokyo Disneyland

#	Author	Message
1	Roger55 Tue 4/15/2008 7:53a	Just got back to my room from a full day at TDL. Weather was excellent today! Quite a welcome surprise. Crowd was large, but not overwhealming. Felt like there were less people there than on a crowded weekend day. Morning started with a ceremony in front of the castle. Unfortunately I was too far away to see much of it. Im sure others will have better deatails. There were some speeches and introductions. I do know Jim Cora was there because I saw him later in the day. I did see Mickey making an apperance towards the top of one of the castle turrets. Fireworks were set off from the castle. As the music played, a ton of characters and entertainers streamed out of the castle waving little flags. I learned later that they were giving out their flags to some of the Guests. As the music played, more fireworks and a grand finale apperance by Mickey and his pals. Greetings parade was at 1215. Single float with Mickey and friends. No stops. Very simple. Jubilation was at 3:00. Nice parade, but I was expecting more. Could have done without the rehashed High School Musical 2 music they use for the show stop segment. Overall the decorations were nice but sparse. None of the usual elaborate decorations in the hub. The few decorations they did have appeared to be limited to the entrance plaza, World Bazaar, and the hub area. The castle decorations were nice and subtle. Looked much nicer at night. Missed the new Dreams fireworks. Will catch it in a few nights if the weather holds up. Lots of 25th and Jubilation related merchandise. Overall, much less than I expected. Seems like most of the money is being used for the new hotel and Monsters attraction. For me, the 20th anniversary oferings were much nicer. Even still I had a great time. I have been spoiled by TDR's past offerings, that's for sure. I'll post pictures of everything after I get back to the states.
2	WorldDisney Tue 4/15/2008 8:25a	Thanks for the report :). I came here thinking there were going to be tons of activity about the week, but not much (I guess because is too busy actually being in the parks ;)). But HAPPY 25TH TDR!!!! Greatest invention since the Grand Canyon and Halle Berry ;). Wish I could be there, but I'm there in spirit and the money in my wallet is only spent in spirit as well, so it sort of works out ;D.
3	MagicalNezumi Tue 4/15/2008 9:09a	The "Dreams" fireworks show was cancelled due to windy conditions tonight. -- MagicalNezumi
4	Megara Thu 4/17/2008 8:39p	Does anyone have any photos of the 25th anniversary on the internet yet, so the rest of us can see?
5	Bob Paris Thu 4/17/2008 9:18p	"Overall, much less than I expected. Seems like most of the money is being used for the new hotel and Monsters attraction." As it should be. Hotel aside, I would MUCH rather see funds going into mega-E's than more streamers and daytime fireworks(was there ever a dumber thing invented?). I go to the parks for attractions, not loud rubberhead shows.
6	WorldDisney Thu 4/17/2008 11:36p	But the 'loud, rubberhead shows' is what brings many into TDR to begin with to create the money for more E tickets. I'm not a huge fan of shows either, but it would be suicide if they don't create them regularly in Japan.
7	Malin Fri 4/18/2008 12:45a	<<< I go to the parks for attractions, not loud rubberhead shows. >>> If thats the case why are you visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort. Jubilation is the star attraction for the 25th Anniversary, and that features plenty of characters, as does the new Anniversary Greeting show. No other park uses the characters as much as what the TDR does. Besides there is no official confirmation yet on when Monsters is going to debut and it may not be until after the Anniversary.
8	TDR_Fan Fri 4/18/2008 1:22a	<<If thats the case why are you visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort>> Bob has clearly stated that he visits the resort for its attractions. He never stated that he was interested in the 25th Anniversary stuff. In fact, I know several people who visit the parks for the theming and atmosphere who couldn't care less about the characters or parades. I enjoy them occasionally, but they're definitely not the main focus for me either.
9	Malin Fri 4/18/2008 2:15a	Why would you pay all that money to visit TDR and only want to ride attractions all day. A Disney experience for me is the whole package, shows, parades, attractions, dining and shopping. But who am I to knock two people who's agenda are not the same as mine. I just don't understand why you pay all this money to visit a Resort that relies so heavily on using Characters all the time. I guess you must feel the attractions are worth it.
10	Mr X Fri 4/18/2008 5:15a	***Why would you pay all that money to visit TDR and only want to ride attractions all day.*** Because that's what they like to do. ***A Disney experience for me is the whole package, shows, parades, attractions, dining and shopping.*** And that's what you like to do. It's all good. Chill. :)

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