Tokyo Disney Resort: Beyond the Theme Parks!

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By Jenny Lynne Guest Blogger During my recent 14-day trip to Japan, after I spent an amazing day at Tokyo DisneySea and another incredible day at Tokyo Disneyland, I felt like I was missing something. I had packed in two full days at the theme parks, leaving no time to explore the rest of Tokyo … Continue reading "Tokyo Disney Resort: Beyond the Theme Parks!"
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Boardwalk Resort Castles

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2008 and was accurate at the time of publication. Anyone who visits a Disney theme park knows that it’s the details that set them apart from all other … Continue reading "Boardwalk Resort Castles"
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Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks

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You either love ’em or you hate ’em. There isn’t much middle ground when it comes to the Tea Cups. I categorize this attraction as a “Spin & Puke” ride so you can guess what camp I’m in. Actually, I will venture onto the Tea Cups just as long as my fellow passengers swear on … Continue reading "Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks"
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Season’s Greetings! Still!

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Although I am very fond of the holiday season, I often find myself woefully behind on celebrating it. Often, our household ends up postponing a lot of the actual enjoyment of Christmas things–movies, music, etc.–in lieu of meeting the many cheerful obligations that must needs be met before the actual Christmas Day. I understand many … Continue reading "Season’s Greetings! Still!"
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Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 3–Christmas comes to Tokyo Disneyland

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In case you missed: PART ONE and PART TWO At Tokyo Disneyland (TDL,) Christmastime comes in a timely and comprehensive fashion. Even the monorail stations have their own decorations. As with every other Disney Main Street, TDL’s World Bazaar has their tree sparkling and gleaming already, surrounded by eager photographers. TDL’s holiday offerings include a … Continue reading "Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 3–Christmas comes to Tokyo Disneyland"
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Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 2–Happy Anniversary DisneySea!

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So the first day in Tokyo DisneySea (TDS,) was the last day of non-holiday programming for the season. Typically the week between the Halloween and the Christmas festivities is pretty dead, but this trip it was fairly packed the whole time–probably because of the 10th Anniversary. Planning Tip #4: Bring money for the monorails. Unlike … Continue reading "Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 2–Happy Anniversary DisneySea!"
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Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 1–Prep and Landing.

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Long-time blog readers may remember the one of the last times I paid a visit to the Tokyo Disney Resort, it was Tokyo Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary (those who have an interest to do so, may check out my report from that trip: /blogs/guestblog/tokyo_disney_resort/ ) This year being Tokyo DisneySea’s turn to have their 10th Anniversary, … Continue reading "Holidays at the Tokyo Disney Resort: Part 1–Prep and Landing."
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Country Bear Jamboree – Part One

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Our story about Country Bear Jamboree begins with the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, California. Walt Disney had been selected as the Chairman of Pageantry and John Hench was chosen to design the Olympic Torch. This first picture is of a plaque attached to one of the official Olympic flagpoles at Squaw Valley. … Continue reading "Country Bear Jamboree – Part One"
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It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers

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Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right. This first picture was taken at Hong Kong Disneyland. This fountain is outside of the park in a “crossroads” location. Guests arriving by bus, train, and walking from the hotels meet at this location before entering Hong Kong Disneyland. Long term … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers"
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