Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Yeah!! TDR in Spring Questions

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1	Supermatt70 Mon 6/30/2008 3:42p	WOW! I bought my air over the weekend, so I'm finally going to Tokyo Disney Resort! Of course, I now have questions and would really appreciate any help you guys might be able to provide! I'm so excited just thinking about this trip! I will arrive in Tokyo on March 24th 2009 and depart on April 4th. We choose that time because we hoped we could see cherry blossoms. So now come the questions... A) Is this an OK time to visit the resort & Tokyo in general? Weather? Crowds? B) For the past few years TDL has shown Cinderellabration and not Dreamlights, with the 25th will we get Dreamlights this spring? I really want to see Dreamlights!! C) Any idea on an opening for Monsters inc? D) Anything that I should know about & not miss at TDR (I know about Hunny Hunt) or in Tokyo? I know that in the next few months I will have many more questions and look here for advice! Thanks in advance for any help!
2	Roger55 Mon 6/30/2008 5:47p	A) Is this an OK time to visit the resort & Tokyo in general? Weather? Crowds? Perfect time weather wise. Should be able to see the cherry blossoms too! Not sure exactly, might be after you leave, but it is close to Spring Break for the schools so the parks may be packed. B) For the past few years TDL has shown Cinderellabration and not Dreamlights, with the 25th will we get Dreamlights this spring? I really want to see Dreamlights!! Drealights should be going. Cinderellabration is a stage show, not a parade and does not replace Dreamlights. Cinderellabration is gone. C) Any idea on an opening for Monsters inc? I believe it should be open by then or at least very close to being open. D) Anything that I should know about & not miss at TDR (I know about Hunny Hunt) or in Tokyo? I suggest reading back through the discussions. A lot of people have commented before with various opinions. See who matches your liking and tastes.
3	X-san Mon 6/30/2008 7:11p	I would suggest Ueno Park in Tokyo for Cherry Blossom viewing, and make a day of it. Buy a nice bento (Japanese lunchbox) at any supermarket or convenience store, along with adult beverages if you wish (no concern about drinking in public in Japan, everyone does it ESPECIALLY for the "flower viewing" parties), bring along a light blanket to sit on, and enjoy the afternoon. It's a uniquely Japanese experience. No way to tell so far ahead if you'll catch the Cherry Blossoms, but keep your fingers crossed.
4	X-san Mon 6/30/2008 7:13p	If Ueno isn't an option, there is also a park right outside of DisneySea that has some nice cherry blossoms too. It's right alongside the monorail tracks, can't miss it. Also, you'll find people sitting in just about every park, so you won't have any trouble finding a nice spot to check out the season. You can pick up supplies at Ikspiari or the Newdays convenience store at Maihama station if you wish (gotta do the food and drinks thing, it's part of the experience!). Have fun!
5	Anatole69 Mon 6/30/2008 10:34p	Tokyo Edo Museum is good for the history of the city from the Edo period on. Roppongi Hills for the view and Art Museum at the top. I also had a blast at Oedaiba. Harajuku, Ometaesando, Shinjuku and Shibuya for people watching. - Anatole
6	X-san Tue 7/1/2008 8:17a	All great choices Anatole! (actually, I can't say as I've ever spent time in Omotesando, at least not that I can recall) I would also add to that list Ueno (must see...lots of museums, great park, Pandas, and some great street vendor action and cool shopping), Ginza, Asakusa (old school Tokyo), and if you want to step out a bit further from Tokyo proper, Yokohama and Kamakura. Where is that Tokyo Edo museum located, Anatole? I've heard of it, but never made it there (I'd like to, though!).
7	MagicalNezumi Tue 7/1/2008 10:16a	X-san, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is in Ryōgoku (two stops from Akihabara on Sobu Line) right next to the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, the place where they hold the sumo matches. BTW, it's my favorite museum in Tokyo. http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp then click the "English" link on top. -- MagicalNezumi
8	trekkeruss Tue 7/1/2008 11:08a	I third the Edo-Tokyo Museum choice. It's fantastic. If you're into electronics and gadgets, Akihabara is more entertaining than Innoventions (but then, just about anything is. LOL.) A walk around Kabukicho at night is... interesting. The View from Tokyo Tower is fine (although Tokyo is not a good-looking city), But the view from Tokyo City Hall is just as good, and is free. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance. I don't think any trip to Japan is complete without some sushi or ramen. I don't have any specific recommendations; I just look for places with a line and/or lots of people eating (empty to me says probably not good.)
9	Anatole69 Tue 7/1/2008 11:24a	What everyone else said is great. I forgot about Askusa and Akihabara! You can get an guided tour of the Edo Museum in English, but you need to contact them ahead of time to reserve one. I got lucky and one was just begining when I got there. If you go to Roppongi Hills, try to go in the late afternoon. The view from the top is even better at night!
10	trekkeruss Tue 7/1/2008 11:45a	Within walking distance of Asakusa is Kappabashi. If you enjoy cooking, this is where you're find all kinds of restaurant/kitchen supplies. There a few stores that specialize in the fake food displays you see in the windows of many restaurants. A warning though: those fake food displays are *very* expensive (but they do have inexpensive examples make into keychains and refrigerator magnets.)

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