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Deep in the jungles of 1930’s Central America you’ll find El Rio Perdido, “The Lost River.” This river actually splits Lost River Delta in half as it runs through a lush tropical forest, by ancient ruins, and finally, past a shanty town. This is an area ripe for discovery by the archeologists of the day. … Continue reading "Tokyo DisneySea – Lost River Delta"
Tokyo DisneySea – Port Discovery
Posted onIt’s difficult to describe Port Discovery. I’ve heard it called the “Tomorrowland” of DisneySea and the “Marina of the Future.” Either way, it weaves science and fantasy into an intriguing mix. The storyline for Port Discovery is that it’s home to the “Center for Weather Control.” Here, new experiments to manipulate the climate are always … Continue reading "Tokyo DisneySea – Port Discovery"
American Waterfront — New York Harbor and Cape Cod – Tokyo DisneySea
Posted onThe next section of American Waterfront I’m going to discuss is the New York Harbor area. The most prominent feature here is the S.S. Columbia. This ship harkens back to the Gilded Age when luxury liners sailed between New York and Southampton. You can board this ship and wander around several of its outside decks. … Continue reading "American Waterfront — New York Harbor and Cape Cod – Tokyo DisneySea"
American Waterfront — New York City – Tokyo DisneySea
Posted onAmerican Waterfront can be divided into three sections, New York City, New York Harbor, and Cape Cod. The time? Just after the turn of the 20th century. Let’s start with New York City. This is the first section of American Waterfront that you come to when leaving Mediterranean Harbor. McDuck’s Department Store greets you as … Continue reading "American Waterfront — New York City – Tokyo DisneySea"
Tokyo DisneySea – Mediterranean Harbor
Posted onI guess you could call Mediterranean Harbor the Main Street of Tokyo DisneySea. You enter this port of call by walking underneath the MiraCosta Hotel (instead of a train station), and to either side and beyond this walkway is an array of shops. There is a Japanese custom to bring gifts home to give to … Continue reading "Tokyo DisneySea – Mediterranean Harbor"
MiraCosta Hotel – Tokyo DisneySea
Posted onMy favorite Disney theme park, worldwide, is Tokyo DisneySea. I tell anyone who will listen, “You can pay your $58 admission, never go on one attraction, and you will still get your moneys’ worth. This park is so beautiful, so packed with detail, so lavish in scope that a person will walk from one land … Continue reading "MiraCosta Hotel – Tokyo DisneySea"
Tokyo Disneyland Resort
Posted onFrom Hong Kong I flew to Japan for seven full days at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Before I start describing the parks, I’d like to give you a little background about the resort. In the late 1970’s, the Oriental Land Company approached Disney with the idea of building another Disneyland-type park in Tokyo. At the … Continue reading "Tokyo Disneyland Resort"
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion
Posted onNow, onto my overall opinion of the Hong Kong Disney Resort. The two hotels are wonderful and the service is outstanding. The ONLY complaint I had with the resort is that you cannot charge purchases made at Disneyland to your room. This policy needs to be changed. The surrounding grounds and roadways are beautiful – … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion"
The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Posted onThe California Grill is the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, offering upscale dinners, sophisticated atmosphere, and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. For many years, the Concourse Steakhouse, on the fourth floor of the Contemporary, was their casual dining spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although I liked this restaurant, I always felt it lacked a … Continue reading "The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"
Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Posted onSince I’m a Disneyphile, I wanted to experience as much as possible while visiting the Hong Kong Resort. So, even though I was staying at the Disneyland Hotel, I made a special trip over to Disney’s Hollywood Hotel to take a look around. I was very pleased with what I saw. The hotel’s architectural style … Continue reading "Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort"
