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Final album starts with a photo that was an update & now is nostalgia. This what DL Hotel looked like 6 months ago...

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Just in case someone wore a blindfold their entire trip to TDR, here's their sign!

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Stitchland, Stitch Kingdom, Stitch Floral...all Stitch, all the time. And yet...the event is "Find Stitch" ???

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Sometimes it hard to find Stitch, but this isn't one of those times...

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Tokyo Disneyland has the most unique view up towards their castle. The only MK park on earth w/ a roof here.

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One of the most unique elements to the Find Stitch event - graffiti. "Stitch was here!"

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One of the greatest things about having a roof is that it amplifies the sound from streetside entertainment so well.

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This is something I hope doesn't come back...

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Apart from Walt wearing the grass skirt over the suit, which looks so tacky, it's horribly out of place themeatically.

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The roof is cool, but it also ruins any shot at recreating Marcelene, Missouri in Japan. =(

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Hmmm...it would appear the castle's trying to compensate for something...?

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A decorated construction wall is a happy construction wall. Why don't the USA Parks understand this?

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Stitch - The Aloha and the Ohana.

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Roller skating performers in a Disney parade. In the USA, that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Here, it's all good!

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Sitting in traffic makes me wish I had one of these...

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Stitch gets down with his asian homies!

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You might think he's waving to the crowd, but he's actually practicing for when he decimates Tokyo later on. EVIL!

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But our hero Stitch will swoop in and save the day! YAY STITCHY!

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Reuben also gitz down wit da homiez

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Feel the love...

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Everyone wave like there's a character running around looking for a float to ride on!

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Poor Pleakly...won't someone be his friend?

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Awww...see, there's our hero again. Alien bonding moment...brings a tear to the eye doesn't it?

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More characters on one float than you'd see if you went to Disneyland CA for a week straight!

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Lilo looks like she's about to gracefully fall face first down the stairs...

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And then Mickey goes & imitates the performance. =P No one actually fell, but it's funny to think of. YES IT IS!

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Bye bye Stitch parade! See ya next year sometime maybe!

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And with that...here we are...in...Toontown. Kinda like being in Delaware y'know? What's there to do really?

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Oh HA! I forgot, you can actually still do this here! =P Yep...

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It moves, it bounces, and no one dies on it. Amazing no?

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That's right, Mickey's not the owner in Japan!

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Pooh was closed 6 months ago. =(

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A peek at the Hundred Acre Tarp. =)

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When things go down for refurb in Japan, the gift shop closes too. Another thing that would NEVER happen in the USA!

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It's basically the same ride, only about 20x faster than in the USA...

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Stitch tries to poop back at the birds flying overhead. Only in Japan folks...

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YAY!

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And everyone who speaks Japanese has no idea what this sign says. Oh well, it's not like we're in Japan...oh wait.

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When Stitch wasn't pooping back at the birds, he was drawing little pictures of himself hula dancing w/ AAs. Hmm.

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One of this show's biggest wins - the waiting area. Just about any Mickey you can think of is shown here.

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Today this cartoon would come with an Adults Only warning label like Sesame Street Season 1. I hate humanity...

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His name is Mickey Mouse kids...the BOAT is Steamboat Willie...

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Awwwwww

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While the decor looks like a living Valentine's Day, the first part is a cool Mickey Mouse montage here. =)

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And then the main show is here in this beautifully decorated and spotlessly maintained theatre. No gum or sticky shoes!

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Left Mickey is Disney 1950-1990; Right Mickey is Disney 1995-Present

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Here's the show - a musical medley of classic Disney tunes performed by cool old-school Audio-Animatronics. =D

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They look old school sure, but at least they all work great and don't show too many signs of aging beyond design...

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All the Disney gang is there under the direction of Maestro Mickey Mouse himself.

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All the classics are here...

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It's worth repeating...everything's better with midgets. Perferably more than one...seven is enough I think though...

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Midgets are loveable, but giant talking flowers just creep people out. Not recommended, even in golden afternoons.

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YIIIIIIIIIIIIII HAHAHA!!!

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Suddenly this show has become the most racially offensive Disney musical show of all time.

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As the show progresses, the ensemble fully emerges as AA fans reach 7th heaven...

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Brer folk in Wonderland?

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And there's Mickey Mouse like you've never seen him before. What a letdown. All those portraits in lobby...then this?

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Ok, I know I'm taller than the average Japanese guy...but still...dang...

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They have a carrousel...betcha didn't see that one comin'!

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They also have a castle...but no restaurant and no Dream Suite...so you'll notice some missing windows...

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Apparently Snow White is less scary in Japan, or people just don't need to be warned before they get on the ride. W/e..

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Just like in the USA, this ride will have the longest line of any Fantasyland ride. Never understood why...

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Tokyo Disneyland's Fantasyland still has the carnival look to it that Disneyland had back in the day. Quite nostalgic..

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Haunted Mansion is listed as in Fantasyland, but it's really here kinda on its own island

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It's a pre-refurb MK clone...nothing much else to say about it...

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Also just like in the USA...not many people actually go in here...

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Cue the tumbleweed coming from stage left...

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Horse Porn? I wouldn't put it past Japan, seriously...

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I'm told this is actually one of the better popcorn flavors, but the idea of curry popcorn is still quite odd to me.

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Pocahontas subscribes to "PlowBoy" I betcha...

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Yeah...hehe...get it? *ba-da-ching!*

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Waterfalls make life better. Need an instant plus? Just add waterfall. =)

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It's not nearly as bad as UNM, but, it's bizarre as all get-out. Ever seen a Tiki Bird go sultry? It happens here...

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Tiki Pagoda to the sky!

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Weird freaky stuff in here, and videotaping is not allowed. Booooooooo!

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Tiki Gods are familiar, however they don't talk before the show like Disneyland. =(

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Koro - The Midnight Dancer geiuhsoiuhbdohblsdhbvlhsbdkjcvhbksjhdbckshbdkjchbksdbcsbdochbsodhbcoshdcboshbdcohbxjnbkbkcshd

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Pele - Goddess of Fire & Volcanoes sovbsoifbvoisdbcklxzdbcklsbdicysgeofuygsieuyfvciosudcbyiusedbciusdhbcouxchboxbdocbsdo

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They don't move at all... so sad. =(

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Maui's in sad shape here, which is so unlike Japan. But seeing as they've basically abandoned classic Tiki, not a shock

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Instead, all the preshow happens in this thing. Ever seen a rapping Tiki? Happens here...

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Weird rastafarian Tiki thing. WEIRD!

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The main 4 birds are also not what you'd think. Thankfully no Iago or Zazu but still not the same...

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Instead we have Buddy...

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Picture got messed up a bit...this is a rainbow colored bird named Danno...

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Like Disneyland's, this bird mobile doesn't go round & round either. Oh well.

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The sultry female bird named 'Lava.' Odd name for a bird, but hey, she's a main character. Props there.

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Yeah they get into the show too, but it's not the same. Different show, all in Japanese so I have no idea WTH it is. =(

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This one must have had bowel problems as a baby chick. Yikes!

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Trying to give some idea of the complexion of the room here. It's far different than Disneyland's. More circular...

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Everyone comes out feeling enchanted so the sign hopes. I would have felt more enchanted if I knew WTH was going on...

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Oh well, moving right along, time to show how much of a cool ride this actually is! =)

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Locomotives look a little generic, but that's probably just my being spoiled by DLRR's engines talking. =P

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Train sure looks familiar, but what's noteworthy is that all the trains are in this configuration. No diversity =(

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Remember, its "Westernland" here, so it fits.

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A little hard to see, but the water tower has "WRR" on it for Western River Railroad. Another similar, yet different...

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A moose on the loose in a caboose?

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Wouldn't be a TDR ride without some random props lying around! ;)

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See the majestic moose...

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A moose once bit my sister...

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Mind you, moose bites can be pretty nasty... (this cabin's still burning)

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If this offends you, move to Japan! hehehehe...

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Notice the canoe trying to blend in. We see you canoe with guests on it!!!!

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Hey! howareya? Hey! howareya? Hey! howareya? Hey! howareya?

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This is what happened when Six Flags Magic Mountain tried to build a teepee. Oops!

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The people here are AAs, but I think they did a nice job recincorporating the Indian village Disneyland used to have eh?

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They're not afraid of having one because lawyers in Japan don't suck...

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The train does give a very nice view of the conclusion to their Thunder Mtn. Looks like a postcard, but it's real!

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Thar be earthquakes in them thar hills...

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1,000 points if you know what's wrong with this picture. =)

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Yeah...I know...

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Chugging along the river now...what's a Western River Railroad w/o a river...and there's some purty views of Japan here.

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Just in case you forgot what water looks like, there ya go. =)

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"There's a postcard around every corner." This would be a good slogan for TDR Parks I think.

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There's just something hilarious about watching Japanese people learning how to row a canoe. =P

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But look...they're actually listening!

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Here's a look across the river to Tom Sawyer Island. Thankfully no pirates to be had here. =)

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Splash Mountain? Hmmm....more like Splash Molehill I think...

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Another 1,000 points if you know what's wrong with this picture. =)

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Yep, the dinorama-rama's here too!

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Oddly enough, I didn't see one flash picture go off...hmm...wonder why...

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Cute, cuddly & horny. =)

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What? No Godzilla homage? Boooooooo! =P J/K I'm actually glad how accurate that Primeval World is to DL's.

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No problem Tomy!

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I tell ya, you have not lived until you've heard the Jungle Cruise in Japanese. So effing hilarious!

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But try as I may, I can't make pictures talk, so you're just going to have to go to Japan to hear it. =)

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There's something about this view that I just couldn't get over. Standing under a roof looking at the giant castle. Hmm

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We had to ride this one last time before we left. I mean, come on, THERE'S A RAMP!

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Land of the Rising Space Mountain?

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What struck me about this is how well the background sky blended with the cream-colored Space Mountain. It was nice. =)

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RAWRRRR!! IMMA EAT CHU!

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Back at the castle and a look behind the construction wall didnt reveal much. Early stages of Halloween setups of stuff

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Other than that...not much...

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Now it's time to say goodbye...to all our toilet seat U's...

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So long Stitchland! Maybe see ya for the 25th Anniversary?

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Time to board the monorail so we can say goodbye to DisneySea. Freaking palacial monorail station!

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I'm so glad this helpful gold sign was here, and in English...otherwise I might never have figured it out!

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There are no bad pictures of Tokyo DisneySea. It's impossible to take a bad picture of something here.

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Awwww...the entrance looks naked without all the 5th anniversary stuff...

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A volcano is just a volcano, and a fortress is just a fortress, but put them together...

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Flagrant false advertising man...

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Of course we had to say goodbye to Big Band Beat. Best freaking theme park stage show EVER!

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Also had to say goodbye to Best Tower. (What? There's Good Tower, Bad Tower...here's Best Tower. =) )

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As the sun has set on our trip, some last nighttime looks of DisneySea...

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Apparently Disney volcanoes turn purple at night. Hmm...

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Took a last picture of MiraCosta and we suddenly realized...we haven't gone inside the fortress at all! AHHH!!!

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Since most everyone had left, I could play with DaVinci's flying machine all I wanted. =D

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DaVinci conceived of an airplane centuries before the Wright Bros. DisneySea did a wonderful job re-creating it.

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Just like the last trip, I caused another total planetary alignment! YAY!

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This costs 100 yen to play with, but who cares, it's fun!

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So long Mysterious Island!

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Farewell stupidly-wonderful themed volcano attraction!

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Doesn't get any better than this. So hard to leave it behind. =(

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It was downright painful to walk out of this park for the last time. Shakespeare was right...such sweet sorrow...

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We say goodbye to the awesome Aquasphere that always provides great pictures...

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NO! We can't leave yet! I don't care if the park's closed, I'm going back in there!

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The nighttime lighting of this park is totally on par with its level of themeing and detail. Unbelieveable.

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Nice thing about after closing is there's no one in front here to get in the picture. *sigh* So long Best Tower!

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And here ends our time in the TDR Parks. We'd love to stay here forever, but it's time to go home. =(

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ZOOM! We're off to Narita airport!

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Well, we're heading for Narita airport but...what's wrong with this picture?

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Yep, they have tollbooths too. It was actually a relief to see signs in Japanese after all those english signs in TDR..

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It's more efficient to drive on the left side of the road. No, seriously, it is.

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Almost there! *sigh* Don't wanna go home...

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Yay for random roadside pictures!!!

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Are we there yet?

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Just gotta get through the tunnel...

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...and here we are! Not pictured are 4 people waiting to bow at the bus, and then unload the luggage. Hilarity!

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The good news is we got to ride in the upper deck! YAY! =)

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Back in Ameeeeerica...right back where I belong...

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Our plane that's the size of CA has landed, and we've arrived home safely. Well that's it! Thanks so much for reading!

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Welcome to Day 11! This day started with my discovery that our hotel's marquee also doubles as a tombstone. Meep.

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I believe we successfully stayed at the only pink hotel in Japan.

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Day 11 was spent mostly at Tokyo DisneySea, which has some fun ride posters. Ride posters are underrated y'know?

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Too bad Disneyland's Indiana Jones never saw a ride poster. That would have been neat...

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These plants are trying to hide the Sesame St. sponsorship of TDS (brought to you by the #5) but they're not fooling me!

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Directly after the 5th, they basically just took off the 5's and left everything else around Aquasphere...

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When I look at this, I think about what Epcot's entrance might have been w/o the graveyard =(

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Just looks AWFUL w/o the 5th stuff doesn't it? Just utterly plain, no attempt at a theme AT ALL...

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Nope...no themeing here...none whatsoever...

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It looked naked without the giant 5 at the time, seriously!

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This park is so stupidly amazing...so easy to become completely numb to it...

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Welcome to DisneySea where just about EVERYTHING is 15 minutes!

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Never enough pictures of this angle. I'll take this view over any (Princess Du Jour) Castle!

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This is one of my favorite pictures of the album. MiraCosta Hotel looking fabulous as usual...

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So easy to become numb to it...I hope no one takes it for granted either...

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Man, I've been to TDR twice now and still have never gotten on these things! They look awesome...next time for sure...

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In Japan things like this get built and awed over. In the USA, they're a needless expense & easy budget cut. =(

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The most fun part of any park is the detail. TDS has some amazing large-scale sights, but also has some amazing detail!

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American Waterfront sports some clever signage. =)

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This is a rather large sign on top of a building. Seriously!

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USA parks have churro stands, Tokyo parks have sushi stands. Makes sense, no?

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Nothing says 'Bostonian harbor' like a volcano in the background...

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Hmm, didn't know Elmo made it to Saint-hood. That's what I get for missing "This Week in the Catholic Church" I guess..

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Turns out that TDS has its own version of the Trash Can Trio, only with chefs! Who knew?

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See the pots behind them? Very TCT-ish! The Japanese HATE visible trash cans, so this is their creative alternative.

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The sun was at such a perfect angle on this day. Wonderfully accentuated an already stunning park. =)

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I wanna go to the 19:15 show! Have I mentioned yet that I love how Japan tells time? So much more efficient...

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Columbia's middle funnel had a boo-boo...

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Since Tokyo Disneyland's Main St. has no vehicles, American Waterfront makes up for it! =)

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This is what colonial Cape Cod looked like, complete with neighboring volcano! =D

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Yay lobster fishing! A snappy good time!

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Boats n' stuff laying around that serve no purpose whatsoever except to contribute to theme. What a waste eh? ;-)

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It's Duffy - the walking hidden Mickey! Everyone knows the one on his butt, but noticed his face lately?

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Onwards to Port Discovery! For extra fun, play its theme!

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Aquatopia looking very aquatopian...

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It's a fun little ride, and trackless too!

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These little pods would be really fun to drive someday. They turn nicely, but they brake like Chevys...

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Yarrr, thar be stormridin' in thar!

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Can't really tell that the world's largest simulators are in there can ya?

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If I was a meterologist, I might know what that stuff is. Oh well...

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We'll be coming back to StormRider, but first a look at some other sights in Port Discovery...like the choo-choo...

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And the choo-choo station, of course. They tried to make a realistic-sounding American train & they did an awesome job!

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Course if you don't like the train, there's always the fish sub...

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Y'know, the volcano here is like the castle in Disneyland. It gets really jealous when it's not in the picture!

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More cool weathery stuff sittin' around lookin' like cool weathery stuff...

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Some random boats along with the fish sub, because you wouldn't get it that it was a port without random boats right?

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Ack! Someone shut that thing before the Pacific Ocean breaks through!

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More train, cuz it looks purdy. =)

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Heading in to StormRider under the premise of a tour of this joint...

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The CWC is pretty big, but it needs to be seeing as the world's largest simulators are housed inside...

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There ya go, the CWC. I'd like to see the Nemo Submarine Voyage get a logo for their Institute for N.E.M.O. but *shrug*

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OMG I took a photo inside! And a flash photo too! I'm so going to hell for that! (BTW that thing blows up big storms)

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The story goes we get to see a test detonation of that in a storm to see how wonderful it is. Of course, it ends badly

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Fun weathery stuff in here as well to complete the theme. For example, there's a cool tornado in a bottle here...

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Got one more picture from inside before I was nearly lynched for having the camera. Never knew so many CMs liked 'X'...

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The gate's still leaking, but that's another effect to convince the theme. There's a monorail track hiding behind it...

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The number on the fish sub is 958270 for you trivia nerds out there...

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And we bid a fond farewell to the CWC...

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And a last overview look at Port Discovery - probably the most underrated 'land' in Tokyo DisneySea. =)

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A couple cool ride posters can be seen, despite their being somewhat hidden...

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See how it tries to be old school? Gotta love it...

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Couldn't get a good shot of Horizon Bay's front door, so here's the back. Some yummy character counter service here! =)

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Here's a tunnel, thrilling isn't it? What's so great about a tunnel?...

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Because in here you'll find arguably the greatest Disney attraction ever built. Check out my video and see. =)

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These things show how the tunnels were made. For the rest, the video's link is on the first page of the thread. =)

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Mysterious Island is just ridiculously awesome, I mean, this is a theme park here! Cheaper than Disneyland CA too...

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If it can be built in Japan, it can be built anywhere. Size, earthquakes, they are irrelevant. =)

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If all that wasn't enough...there's the volcano...

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The Imagineers who build these mountains never fail to utterly amaze. And yes, the volcano does go boom at times...

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It's funny to me...I'm doing all these pictures and this is the one park that really just speaks for itself...

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I really don't understand the whole popcorn thing...

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It's the show that doubles as a parade! YAY!

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I'm going to start off by saying that if you think dancing monkeys & princesses on barges is cool, you ain't seen nothin

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All parades should start out by totally drenching the lead float. =)

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Once again, the dialogue's in Japanese, and I have no idea what's going on. Oh well, hasn't made anything less fun yet!

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So after the princess in a huge crown is done with her intro, these jet ski guys start doin' circles...

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Having been to a few NASCAR races in the past, I felt right at home with this. =)

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Once the jet skiers were finished going in circles, giant easter eggs appeared at the far end of the Harbor. Invasion?

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I was thinking I could make a cool chess game out of this. Jet skiers would be pawns, and giant easter eggs do battle!

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It really did look like some bizarre-o alien army was invading. It was a Sat. morning cartoon come to life! YAY!

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Once again all the stops are pulled when it comes to costumes at a TDR park's show/parade. Another great little detail.

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Upon closer look, the giant easter eggs are carried on the backs of giant animal barges. Interesting...

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They say if a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his rear when he hopped. What do you think?

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Hissss! I'm angry blue lizard guy and immmaeatchu!!!

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Ever wondered what a blue lizard with gold wings carrying a giant easter egg would look like? Now you know! =P

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This is my actual view of the show without the magic of making lightpoles vanish or my super happy ultra mega fun ZOOM!

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More giant easter egg animal barges...

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Then wouldn't ya know it? Characters pop out of the animals' heads! Yeah, I TOTALLY saw that coming...

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Minnie rides on a giant rooster-chicken thing. They look weird but uber-awesome in their weirdness too...

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Mickey (I think) directs the whole invasion. At this point I'm very weirded out wondering just WTH is going on here!

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Yee-haw! ride 'em cowmouse!!

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Looks like Sam the Eagle got his own giant barge float doesn't it? What about those giant eggs? What's in there???

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Pluto's all rockin' out on his giant winged frog. Gotta admit, who wouldn't be rockin' out on a giant winged frog?

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You mean you've never seen a 6ft. duck driving a giant lizard carrying a giant easter egg? You should visit Japan ;)

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If you thought the barge was cool, check out these costumes! Keep in mind this park is cheaper than Disneyland...

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I had one thought about what this would look like in DCA's Paradise Bay, and I just LOL'd so much at the thought...

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Yes the costumed people run out and dance on the ground! Amazing but true!

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Meanwhile the jet skiers continue their NASCAR race in the water...around & around & around...

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This jet skier decided to be all non-conformist with his horn & trailing flag & what not...

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He grabs life by the horns...and a giant easter egg by the, um, nevermind...

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If anyone's looking for a last minute Halloween costume idea...

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So, um, yeah, there she is. =)

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OMG! The eggs hatch! What's that inside???

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Can't really tell...but they're all hatching!

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Then a really awesome Pegasus barge floats in. Look at this thing & tell me its not awesome!

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I have no idea why this thing is here but dang it looks nice. The wings move up & down too, it's really somethin' =)

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I want a jet ski that looks like this. This person has a job most of us would dream about. Tokyo's awesome like that.

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RAWRR!! Mythica really is a parade in that stuff just comes by w/o any sort of order with a music loop looping. Odd.

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The unicorn barge was one of the most spectacular I've ever seen. Reminded me of Rose Parade floats, but far superior.

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But of course just looking cool isn't enough. These barges all come complete with cool effects like smoke & fire! YAY!

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When he's not burning everything in sight, he looks in his crystal ball and tells you your future. Neat, eh?

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Coming up next - the 3 headed monster!!! *ominous music*

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Doesn't look quite so threatening for a 3-headed monster does he? BTW, that would be Tower of Terror in the background

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Why don't the Disney theme parks in the USA have shows like this??

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This float comes complete with an aft fountain, just because all that just isn't enough! It's never good enough!!!

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Nice 3-headed monster, good 3-headed monster....

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What I love about these barges is that not one square inch of them is left untouched or blank. Even the railings!

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I wonder - is this a Phoenix barge??? If so, Japanese folks really did their research here!

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Overall, these barges all just kind of make a big circle around the big lake here. I guess that's why it's a 'parade'..

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Unicorns are awesome. The end.

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Meanwhile, Pluto's still rockin' on his winged frog...

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Minnie & her big red eagle...

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And Mickey, the traffic cop, directing from his big crown barge. I don't really 'get' this show, but it looks very cool

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Now that the show's in conclusion, the crown begins to move out from behind the pole from me. =)

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The barges all take off & the invasion is over. That's it for Mythica & its pyro-less windy-day version. Awwww...

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On a positive note - we can ride a boat! YAY!

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Yeah, this is where you board a boat, but OF COURSE they have to ridiculously theme it with lots of stuff all over!

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Riding the boat provides some nice views of familiar things, like the volcano...

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I was finally able to get a decent shot of the MiraCosta/main entrance from the middle of the water here. =)

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This is a little area known as 'Lito Isle' that serves as primary viewing area for shows on the Harbor. Very popular.

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Zoom, zoom!

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Nice view of the Harbor themeing from the water here. Tower rises in the background but more or less fits in eh?

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This looks straight out of Titanic...

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Notice the registry on the airplane... =)

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Thar be a temple in them thar trees! Yarrrrrrr...

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Isn't this place amazing? One minute you're immersed in a Harbor of the past, and you're now in a South American jungle

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What language are we speaking again? I've totally lost track. =P

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More themeing in this picture than in the entire DCA park...

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If you haven't seen my video of this yet, you fail!

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As you see in the video, this is NOT merely a clone of Disneyland's Indy ride...

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It is a clone, but there are a lot of elements unique to this ride that you won't see in Disneyland...

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Including lots of queue stuff that won't make you feel claustrophobic or like you're walking a small marathon...

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Of course Indy's been his predictable messy self here as well. He just has to leave his digs leaving stuff everywhere!

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The ride features a cool tornado looking thing. =)

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Here's Raging Spirits, which has also been featured in videos. See it both during the day AND at night! =)

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Go watch those videos! Meanwhile, we completely stumbled upon Salsa! Salsa! Salsa! at the nearby grill. Good show!

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Ooohhh REALLY good stuff found here. I loves me some good grill, especially in Japan!

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Of course, what the food actually looks like is displayed to you. Why are people so afraid to do this in the USA?!

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Moving on to Arabian Coast...this also looks just as stunning as the other places in TDS. Has some fun details also. =)

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Standing in front of Sinbad, looking back on Lost River Delta. Of course no water is complete w/o a random boat nearby!

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Last year I watched a guy balance knives on his nose here. I guess it went with theme?

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Sure Aladdin was more or less the inspiration for an Arabian-themed land, but it's not like they cover the walls w/ TM's

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More immersion here narrowing up the walkways and having themed architecture. It goes a long way...

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And then all of a sudden shi-zam! Big open area for another WOW! moment.

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Again, yes, Aladdin is inspiration here, but it's anything but a re-tell, which is all you'd see in the USA...

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And here's proof - where's Shaban in the movie? Huh? That's right, he ain't there. This be original!

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OooooOOooOOoooh...

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Don't let him near your pink elephants! He'll make them belly dance in a loin cloth!

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See, in Arabia, the fact that he pulled a rabbit out of there and not a snake...WOW!

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He can fit a man & 5 swords in one bee hive! How DOES he do it???

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Ooooh you think you're going to tape the show eh? Well no cameras inside! No video for you!

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So we get to see some more of the eye candy here in Arabian Coast...

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And then move on to more yummy eye candy in Mermaid Lagoon! Like Arabian Coast, inspired by a movie but not overly so..

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In typical TDS-style, not one corner is left untouched here either...

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Boat heading under the cleverly disguised Journey bridge...

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And we follow it into Mysterious Island! Home of a volcano and lots of metallic stuff!

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This way to Journey to the Center of the Earth! =D

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The Great Glass Gift Shop

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Forget Nemo, can I ride that submarine???

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That drill is a dentist's wet dream, I guarantee it.

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Check out the hidden mickey on the crane sticking out over the water, and the rest of Mysterious Island awesomeness!

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The sun begins to set on Ven-- erm, Meditteranean Harbor. =)

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Beneath DaVinci's flying machine, you'll find Magellan's...an uber-cool restaurant in an uber-cool fortress. YAY!

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The volcano started to go nuts and make lots of really loud eruption-like sounds. Gets kinda intense there for a bit...

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Doesn't seem to have rattled the MiraCosta any...

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I actually went in there expecting a big sandwhich. OOPS!

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BEST THEME PARK THEATRE SHOW EVER!

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Fortunately it was still there after the 5th was over. Words cannot describe the awesomeness in this show. SEE IT!

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See it, or Scrooge will KILL YOU!

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Tower's exit is rather bizarre, but Tower itself has a VERY cool exterior effect seen best at night!

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Look at that, it's magically night! Amazing, no?

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There's the effect...you can actually see and hear the lightning zapping the elevator. SO NOT FAIR!

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Darn you Eisner...

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Jeez...so not fair...

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Told ya, the volcano is just like the castle, go away from it & it'll just scream LOOK AT ME!!!

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Well, when it does this, it's hard not to look at it...

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'Course to get that picture, I had to know it was coming, and I did because it's part of the spectacular BraviSEAmo!

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In case you're unfamiliar with the show, it's TDS' kiss goodnight. 2 spirits, one fire, one water, rise from the sea...

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Water rises before fire to her anthems, and then fire rises to his anthems. The musical score here is just beautiful.

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Here the fire spirit looks like he's gonna come rip me a new one. =P

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He looks like a waffle cone, but gets the fire motif across. His theme is the music for my Raging Spirits night video.

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This would be the water spirit, in case you hadn't guessed that already...

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She's very...um...wet?

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So the story goes that these two meet each other and fall in love, rendering the fire spirit not quite as angry. Hmm...

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See fire all showing off...

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...and then, POOF! Fire is, well, less firey.

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But he shows that he's still got plenty of spark!

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And they come near each other in a beatiful tapestry of music, fountains and stage lights...

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Very colorful, emotional, mushy, graceful, etc etc. Nothing kiddie here at all. Very nice show.

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If BraviSEAmo is the 'kiss goodnight' then the Aquasphere is certainly the tuck in. =)

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Can't get enough of Aquasphere...ever!

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I had hoped this was coming to DCA, or Epcot,... oh well.

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Welcome to Stitch Kingdom HAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh wait, sorry, that was WDW...

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This sign was nicely lit up with gold pixie dust...until it vanished right when I took the picture. Shifty fairies...

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One thing I like about this - no Jolly Rogers on the sails! I never understood why we're flying on Pirate ships...

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Coming to the end of the album, here be some obligatory castle night shots. It's dark, but its uniquely dark. =)

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No restaurant, no gimmick suite, no nonsense. It's pure Cinderella Castle magic.

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And we end with this image that isn't magical or pure, but has a lot of nonsense in it. Coming up next - Day 12!

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Welcome to Day 10! Here at the P&F, we have a lovely view of nothing!!

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So with haste we move to TDL. Why at the castle? Because we're here for a parade, and in Tokyo, people show up early!!

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I tried to get all of the castle...really...it's just TOO BIG! Living in CA...I'm sure you understand =P

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Can you imagine if a Disney parade in the USA featured rollerblade girls? This is why we complain about lawyers...

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Huli Huli is such a bizarre hodgepodge as you'll see...a blue alien in a painter's getup is only the start...

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Just so you know, I did promise a more detailed look at Huli Huli Ohana Bash a while back, so that's what this is...

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It's not the most bizarre parade I've ever seen, but you gotta wonder what sort of Kool-Aid the designer was on y'know?

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Some of the floats kinda look like the Tiki Room on parade...but then...notice the 3 amigos in there w/o Donald. Huh?

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And you thought having them in Epcot's Mexico pavilion was strange...

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Hmmmm...giant pineapple...with straw...and Scrooge's 3 nephews. Nope, nothing weird about that at all!

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Meanwhile Donald's hangin' & Stitch's roarin! RAWRRR!

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And of course, the happy mice...

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This is what happens when float designers' lunch breaks get taken away...

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One thing I always liked about this parade was that it was full of energy. Not processed energy like BPB, real fun!

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Feeling tropical yet?

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If not, the gorilla WILL make you feel tropical!

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It's certainly a colorful parade, gotta hand it that! LOTS of characters too, and performers...it's a good parade.

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Lots of stuff on this one, and some aliens dancing around. Sci-fi fans always love the dancing aliens. =D

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I'm evil genius alien guy from other planet! I create alien experiments that wreak havoc and steal everyone's left sock

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This one looks like the Mars rover on Stitch's back while body surfing. So...why the 3 little pigs??

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Heh...I used to be able to do that with my tongue...then I had surgery =(

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Here's Stitch's helpers - 2 rodents in 2 giant paint cans!

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Who me?

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And then out of nowhere, this huge parade of characters comes dancing on by...

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What's neat about this is the character visibility - when was the last time you saw this many of them?

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Friar Tuck and Brer Rabbit?? Yeah, come to TDR and you'll break quite a few streaks like that...

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Why did you drop that jar of alien poo? It wasn't my fault, you made me do it! I made you do it? Now listen here...

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Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum...now I'm really confused...

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Well, I guess what they go for is character exposure, regardless of who exactly it is. Still beats the USA's stuff...

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What the heck is Brer Rabbit and Tweedle Dee & Dum doing in MY parade??!?!?!?!!!

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"Oh, right, they're all part of my Ohana, and I LOVE them!" Awwww....

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What...you're surprised to see monkeys too?

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And the roller girls are back! Yaaaaaaaaaay! They always look like they're having such fun...

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"Throw me a sammich!"

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They're 3 ducks in a pineapple leading the crowd in a kind of dance routine. Let's see a USA parade do that!

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YAY!

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Donald's all street like in East Los esse! Someone better tell him this is a Hawaiian theme...

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There ya go Donald, now you've got the idea...

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"Phew! I didn't think he'd get it! Imagine what all these Japanese people here would think if he hadn't! The horror!"

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Everyone's having fun...Mickey looks like he's catching a pop up...

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Hi Stitch! I'm up here and you're down there! Hee hee!

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Now why must you taunt Stitch like that Angel?? You know what that does to his delicate psyche!

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OMG! Daisy wasn't kidding!

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HAHAHAHA! Stich is a balloon head! Stitch is a balloon head!

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"Hey! I said I AGREE that Stitch is a balloon head! WAIT!!" "Bye Bye Pleakly!" "4 legs and 1 eye, how sad!" "I know!"

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Apparently Pleakley missed the bus too. Oops!

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And we're back with the lead float again? Huh? It's like this parade's just going in circles!

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All the characters say ALOHA!

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So that's it for Huli Huli, for this album at least. Moving on we see some Stitch graffiti. It's tacky, yet colorful..

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Country Bear Theatre was being kept under wraps like a bad secret...

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This ain't your daddy's Hungry Bear Restaurant...

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...but I guess if you REALLY wanted one...go with the Hamburger Curry! YAY!

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Yay the stand-by line's only 20 minutes! I love weekdays!!! =D

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Oyi... *blinks*

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Jungle Cruise, complete with snipers! You laugh, they take their hippos attacking from trees problem VERY SERIOUSLY!

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The strollers of (Tokyo) are safe as can be in a place called Strollerland! (song by Maynard)

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Secret strollerman! Secret strollerman! He's pushed another stroller and taken it in command! Ooh! (Maynard, again =p)

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Yep...it's still here...

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Who called me a balloon head?! WHO? WHO??

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The Japanese just LOVE their alien creatures! Godzilla burned Tokyo down how many times? They still love aliens...

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I'm a balloon head?

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WOW...

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Ok, pick your jaws back up. You remember the Country Bears as characters don't you? Well, if you're over 30 you do...

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How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? As much wood as a woodchuck could ch-- *gunshot*

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"Ummm, honey, aren't canoes supposed to be on water?" "Dear, we're beavers, we don't build canoes!" "We don't?! Uhoh!"

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Here's a loading dock imported from Lake Buena Vista FL...

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Hmm...their Mark Twain's about the same size as WDW's Liberty Belle! Amazing!

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All kidding aside, this is a seriously well done replica.

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Can you find Stitch?

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Ok, how about now?

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Their Mark Twain is... not small...

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See, Tokyo was smart...

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No Pirates, no problem! Let's go check it out!

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Weird not to see the River Belle Terrace & Stage Door Cafe back there isn't it?

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Yeah...that's still here too...told ya Tokyo was smart!

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See, Tokyo doesn't have stupid lawyers that bring stupid lawsuits which force stupid closures to be made!

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OMGZ!! TEH DANJUR!!!

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In Japan, this is called fun. In the USA, it's called profit for the lawyers. UGH!

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I'm guessing a castle's involved in this...

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Or not...

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It's probably still bigger than Disneyland's castle =P

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Ain't Japan pretty?

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It's so tranquil too, I mean, as much as I like Disneyland, there's something to be said about having a lot of space...

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Here it is, the ONE Pirate flag on the ENTIRE island!

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OH NOEZ!!! MUR DANJUR!!11!11!!11!

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Lovely...

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Who knew Tom Sawyer was a MiceChatter? Sure surprised me!

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Whaddeya know, there's mill stuff inside! Wow...didn't see that one comin'...

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Old grey mill she ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be! Old grey-- *gunshot*

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Didn't know there were many Victorian-style steamship docks in the old West but... *shrug*

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What do you get when you put a tree together with a house? A treehouse?? No, silly, a Pirate's hideout of course!

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Apparently only the English-speaking people needed to be told what that is...

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I'm totally gonna die...

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There are some places in Tokyo Disneyland where you just ask yourself, "Why is this NOT in the USA?!"

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Notice how no one's abused this sign, or any of the others AT ALL. Too bad the USA has so many morons...

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Yeah, it's not much, but at least it's not Pirate-ized...

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Yep, there ya have it!

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Finally found the dang castle...sneaky!!!

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No Fantasmic! here... =(

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I know, you're thinking that's a doctored shot right? That I really took that in CA right?

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Nope! =)

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Ever wondered what it would look like if the train went OUTSIDE Splash Mtn? Well, now you know! =)

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This is why I can't stand fishing. You just sit there and never move!

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*muttering* "Stupidheads calling ME a balloon head, I'll show them who the real balloon head is! Lousy stupidheads..."

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Just a couple reminders of what it looks like when the right choice is made...

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*sigh*

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"Fort Sam Clemens" Yeah so they couldn't actually call it Fort Wilderness but you get the idea...

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Things like this would have helped in the USA...but then you would have seen them scattered all over the floor..morons..

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I'm PeoplemoverMatt and I approve this island! =D

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If your stomach's the size of a baked potato, this is the place for you!

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...?! *dies*

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Yay, One Man's Dream II! Never seen it? Well, skip the next 30pics or so if you don't want to be spoiled...

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Oooh, the anticipation!

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This is my favorite part of the whole show. Live action monochromatic goodness. Love it!

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Awwwww...

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Suddenly, we're in color! TA DA!

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Unfortunately, once again it's all in Japanese, so I have no idea what the heck is really going on...

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Ummmmm...?

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Still haven't quite worked all the bugs out of the show... *canned laughter*

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Lousy Tuck n' Roll! Stand still!

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We worship Flick...he made Hopper go away...he is our new god...

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This gets a little weird...

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Ever wondered what ants doing a kick line would look like? Well now you know! =P

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Yay for purple bugs. Moving right along...

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Looked to me like they were basically honoring Disney movies of the past & recent past scene by scene here...

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Arrrrrr!

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Wendy, I gotta tell ya, half a pirate ship can't fly at all. But I never knew why we needed a whole ship anyway!

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We could always still fly ourselves! Weeeeeeeeee!

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Enter the villians...

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We're super spooky fire people! FEAR US!

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Weeee arrrree theee fooolllooooweeerrrrs oooofff theee Eiiiisneeerrr...

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Allll yooouuurrr FaaaaasstPaaaassss aaarrree beeeloooonnngg tooooo uuuuuss!

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Maleficient gets her spook on with a bunch of freaks that look straight out of Mario Bros...

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I LOVED these spider guys though. That is a live performer wearing a spider outfit doing a great job of crawling around

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As the climax of their part, all the villians come out, and the stage explodes! YAY!

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Next up - princesses!

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Sometimes stage acting has its perks...

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Other times, you wonder just what the costume designer was smoking...

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Then, to honor Walt's live action films I guess, there's a scene about filming different movie scenes. Hmmmm...

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The rodents do a western...

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Donald and the penguins (?!) do some sort of arctic somethin' or other...

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They do a good job of integrating just about every character that has a costume!

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And, of course, can't forget all those big premieres Walt had! All of Hollywood brass turned out for a cartoon y'know!

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Of course nothing says Hollywood brass like a 6ft. penguin, cow, and big chicken thing!

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Of course the rodents make themselves known!

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Donald & Daisy together sporting some nifty formalwear...

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All of a sudden, it's time for the Golden Mickey's routine! YAY! Some say this scene alone is worth seeing this show..

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As far as stages scenes go, it's very...shiny...?

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Mickey leads everyone of course. This show certainly puts him at the forefront of it all...

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Characters, dancers, lots of shiny stuff...some nifty costumes...what else can ya say about a scene like this?

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I do like the character costumes though, as well as seeing Donald & Daisy together. Can't take that for granted...

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The old stage tradition of everyone coming out for a big finale number is followed here. Makes for impressive ending...

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And that's One Man's Dream II! Neat show, very colorful and artsy. Nice costumes, great performers. Good eye-feast =)

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA the balloon head is back! Stitch takes over the ending of Day 10!!!

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What, you've seen enough characters for one album? NEVER! We go character crrraaaaaaazyyy!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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What's up? You left me out before and are just getting to me now?! You're lucky you're down there and I'm up here pal!

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Angel waves to her fans, and she has a lot of them. Apparently the Japanese are big fans of all of Stitch's cousins...

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Pluto rockin' out...he's big in Japan too. The Tokyo parks love to keep up the character exposure as much as possible..

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The happy mice, of course, can't have a parade without 'em! Everybody wave and Mickey will come to your birthday party!

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Meh, enough of that, let's check out some of Dreamlights!

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Only two pictures of DreamLights, but be not dismayed. I was able to film a VIDEO of the entire parade! Watch it! =D

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And that's Day 10! Coming up in Day 11 - Tokyo DisneySea with a BIG focus on Legend of Mythica! Thanks for comin'! =)

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Day 9 is here, and we have some truely awesome weather today! Much better than the gloomy days we've had...

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Today was moving day, out of Odaiba and back to Tokyo Disney Resort! We were stoked, but we had to say goodbye to Nikko

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Looking around from our little balcony at Nikko...we see some stuff. That ferris wheel is actually famous I hear...

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Nifty little riverside park here adjacent to the Port of Tokyo. Never got down there but still looked nice.

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This wasn't a room with a view of the water, Rainbow Bridge, or anything like that...but still had a bit of a nice view

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Lookin' around, here's the Yurikamome Line quietly passing by...

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Then I get the idea to look around OUTSIDE the hotel, so here's a look at Nikko Tokyo from...outside...

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There's a fun little boardwalk between Nikko and Aqua City. It provides nifty views like this...

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Yep, there's really a Statue of Liberty in Tokyo, believe it or not. When we booked, we had no idea it was there. =P

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Still lookin' for the rainbow...

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All I had to do is turn 180 degrees around to find this. Try finding THAT in the USA!

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Now without any sort of zoom, you can see more of the water that's around. Nice weather today provided some nice shots.

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Since this was as close as we got to Tokyo Tower, thought I should include it...

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One last look at Aqua City (pink) and the TV station (giant metallic) and way at the end of Aqua City lies JoyPolis...

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A better look at Hotel Nikko Tokyo, which was a great hotel in a decent location. I'd stay there again...

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The inside lobby looks almost palacial. Through those windows lies a great view of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo beyond.

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Unfortunately it was time to leave Odaiba, so we bid farewell and hit the train. A nifty Shinkansen saw us off! =)

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Just like that - we're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! =D

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And here's where we get to spend our last few days...

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TDR has a lot of partners. Kinda like the UN, but without all the childishness and impotency...

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Looks nice from the outside, but don't be fooled...

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I love how the Japanese put theme-relevant foilage around. Palm Terrace is CA-themed, ergo palm trees! WOW!

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Yep, we're back! =D

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I found Stitch! Again!

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Even though I've been there twice and to TDL for a total of 11 days...Main St. w/ a roof still trips me out!

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More stitchs than needlepoint! *canned laugher*

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Amusing how Tokyo's castle seems like 5 miles away while standing in Main St. (yes they call it World Bazaar...w/e)

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Ok so I understand why they did this, but I'm still kinda ticked about it at the same time...

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Yummy, and not quite as weird as Capuccino Popcorn!

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Anyone else think the cab looks a little like the car Beetlejuice drove in those old cartoons?

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Hiya folks!

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If only the USA parks had these fun little displays of what each F/S place offered. Never understood why not...

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Try Huey, and Dewey, and Louie's Ratatouille! Their swedish meatballs really hit the spot! *splat* YAAH!

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Welcome...foolish mortals... Warning: Non-flash dark photos ahead. If poor editing scares you, turn back now!

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Doing my best to bring some Mansion pics to you...especially for those like me who never see stuff like this in CA...

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Here we see the effects watching politics on TV can have on you...

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But it is nice when they get down to the bare bones of the issues isn't it? Master Gracey would agree I think!

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Coming into the stretching room, you'll notice the starkest contrast is the color scheme here.

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Some enhancement here reveals a similar, yet different geometric pattern on the scrim above. Very minor differences...

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The buggies arent blue of course, but hopefully the color makes them more viewable. (I'd say more but 120 char limit...)

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No flash and 120 character limit on captions = GRRR!

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Hopefully you get the idea that more faces than just 2 are constantly watching you here... OooOOOooooh....

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Somehow, I always thought this scene would be offensive to Japanese folks. Guess not *shrug*

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Even I can't figure out what this was...so visualize a llama in a speedo snorkling in the Great Barrier Reef =)

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Watchman says: "Who are you..and where the heck did you learn how to edit?!"

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Doesn't look like my camera's the best when it comes to moving in the dark. Oh well.

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Does Japan even have hitchhikers? This made me wonder...

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And like Magic Kingdom, there's these big things outside waiting for you. Huzzah.

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So there ya go, that's it for Day 9. Coming up next - Day 10 and more TDL fun! =D (BTW, I hate 120 char limits)

Alright so coming off the high that Day 7 was, (honestly, how do you follow a day with Mt. Fuji among others?) today was
Alright so coming off the high that Day 7 was, (honestly, how do you follow a day with Mt. Fuji among others?) today was

We needed our rest from the day before, so this day basically started out with lunch at... well... someplace that ain&ap
We needed our rest from the day before, so this day basically started out with lunch at... well... someplace that ain&ap

Hallo I make de nize loonch faur chu!
Hallo I make de nize loonch faur chu! 2007-06-03

Apparently in this part of town, a giant lawn dart will be built soon...
Apparently in this part of town, a giant lawn dart will be built soon... 2007-06-03

Weird mutant transportation, or spoof of Airbus? You be the judge.
Weird mutant transportation, or spoof of Airbus? You be the judge. 2007-06-03

Japan has the coolest looking streets no? Especially since there's no graffiti or any of that rubbish ANYWHERE!
Japan has the coolest looking streets no? Especially since there's no graffiti or any of that rubbish ANYWHERE! 20

Well would ya lookie there - something that looks Japanese! Betcha never thought you'd see that, did ya? =P
Well would ya lookie there - something that looks Japanese! Betcha never thought you'd see that, did ya? =P 2007-0

This gate marks the entrance to the Asakusa Shopping District and is one of the most recognized sites in Tokyo.
This gate marks the entrance to the Asakusa Shopping District and is one of the most recognized sites in Tokyo. 2007-06-

It's rather un-small..
It's rather un-small.. 2007-06-03

Inside the shopping district now, and here's a good illustration of cramped quarters but everyone getting along in
Inside the shopping district now, and here's a good illustration of cramped quarters but everyone getting along in

Yuck.
Yuck. 2007-06-03

A look in the opposite direction from before...again, picture taken at eye-level. Curious thing is notice how everyone
A look in the opposite direction from before...again, picture taken at eye-level. Curious thing is notice how everyone

Yay, more Japanish stuff!
Yay, more Japanish stuff! 2007-06-03

First one who thinks this is the Japan pavilion in Epcot fails...
First one who thinks this is the Japan pavilion in Epcot fails... 2007-06-03

But is does bear a striking resemblance, y'know? I say Epcot did a pretty good job there, plus I'm officially
But is does bear a striking resemblance, y'know? I say Epcot did a pretty good job there, plus I'm officially

And now you know! =)
And now you know! =) 2007-06-03

Still...I had to keep reminding myself that is the real thing...not a theme park...
Still...I had to keep reminding myself that is the real thing...not a theme park... 2007-06-03

Another look at the not-the-Japan-pavilion...
Another look at the not-the-Japan-pavilion... 2007-06-03

Documents relating to the certificate of compliance for this attraction may be found at Ci-- oh right, not a theme park.
Documents relating to the certificate of compliance for this attraction may be found at Ci-- oh right, not a theme park.

You know what they say about buildings with huge roofs ^_^
You know what they say about buildings with huge roofs ^_^ 2007-06-03

Something was being smoked in there...but I wasn't about to find out. Yikes!
Something was being smoked in there...but I wasn't about to find out. Yikes! 2007-06-03

This actually was a neat place to visit, and I picked up some awesome Shinkansen souvenirs there. Yay Asakusa!
This actually was a neat place to visit, and I picked up some awesome Shinkansen souvenirs there. Yay Asakusa! 2007-06-

Time to get our train Toto...we're not in Kansas y'know...
Time to get our train Toto...we're not in Kansas y'know... 2007-06-03

Next up - Takeshita Street!
Next up - Takeshita Street! 2007-06-03

Once again it's a sea of humanity, and once again it's not a big deal at all. You'd think these people w
Once again it's a sea of humanity, and once again it's not a big deal at all. You'd think these people w

My favorite store of all - the Japanese $0.99 store! Well, in Japan they don't have dollars & cents, so here i
My favorite store of all - the Japanese $0.99 store! Well, in Japan they don't have dollars & cents, so here i

Wait, whaaa...they have lights outside TDR too?!?!!
Wait, whaaa...they have lights outside TDR too?!?!! 2007-06-03

OMG road cones with lights! Yes this is picture worthy because this is SORELY needed in the USA!!!
OMG road cones with lights! Yes this is picture worthy because this is SORELY needed in the USA!!! 2007-06-03

Fun little twilight intersection here, complete with helpful signage on the left...
Fun little twilight intersection here, complete with helpful signage on the left... 2007-06-03

BLARG!
BLARG! 2007-06-03

Yeah...this is not Photoshopped, that thing is real...
Yeah...this is not Photoshopped, that thing is real... 2007-06-03

*sigh*
*sigh* 2007-06-03

Snoopy Town - brought to you by the wonders of construction with Legos! =)
Snoopy Town - brought to you by the wonders of construction with Legos! =) 2007-06-03

So upon leaving there and heading off to our next destination, we stopped off at Shinjuku! *gezundheit!*
So upon leaving there and heading off to our next destination, we stopped off at Shinjuku! *gezundheit!* 2007-06-03

Why? Well because of this - Times Square!
Why? Well because of this - Times Square! 2007-06-03

I know, Times Square is in New York right so how could it be in Tokyo? Well, this is the somewhat less famed 'Time
I know, Times Square is in New York right so how could it be in Tokyo? Well, this is the somewhat less famed 'Time

See, there ya go. Can't really argue with neon signs hanging off tall buildings. =P
See, there ya go. Can't really argue with neon signs hanging off tall buildings. =P 2007-06-03

For those of you with short term memory issues, this is the famed 'Times Square of Japan'. I wanted to see it
For those of you with short term memory issues, this is the famed 'Times Square of Japan'. I wanted to see it

It's nowhere near as big as NY's Times Square but there are some interesting sites...
It's nowhere near as big as NY's Times Square but there are some interesting sites... 2007-09-07

Some other buildings around the area. I thought the nighttime lighting around here looked pretty neat, seeing as this i
Some other buildings around the area. I thought the nighttime lighting around here looked pretty neat, seeing as this i

There even was a street band!
There even was a street band! 2007-06-03

More buildings...
More buildings... 2007-06-03

And a clock, just in case you're the ONLY ONE that decided not to bring a watch with you. (Seriously, you'd r
And a clock, just in case you're the ONLY ONE that decided not to bring a watch with you. (Seriously, you'd r

Allright, well, that was fun, time to head back to the train station...
Allright, well, that was fun, time to head back to the train station... 2007-06-03

Next stop: Akihabara Electric Town! Thank you informative bilingual sign! =)
Next stop: Akihabara Electric Town! Thank you informative bilingual sign! =) 2007-06-03

This was a billboard in the train station that made me giggle. Something just really funny about cell phones with pictu
This was a billboard in the train station that made me giggle. Something just really funny about cell phones with pictu

So what does an Electric Town look like? Well, sorta like every other area at night that I've seen...
So what does an Electric Town look like? Well, sorta like every other area at night that I've seen... 2007-06-03

Believe it or not, places like this actually exist. Shocking, isn't it?
Believe it or not, places like this actually exist. Shocking, isn't it? 2007-06-03

And hey, if the American Diner doesn't suit you...
And hey, if the American Diner doesn't suit you... 2007-06-03

Hey this sounds good, why don't we go here?
Hey this sounds good, why don't we go here? 2007-06-03

Mmmmm chocolate mayonnaise seafood pancake thing....
Mmmmm chocolate mayonnaise seafood pancake thing.... 2007-06-03

This is actually called okonomyaki, and I'm told it's quite good.
This is actually called okonomyaki, and I'm told it's quite good. 2007-06-03

I didn't have any of that, no no, instead I had this stuff. At least it was somewhat recognizeablem and with the g
I didn't have any of that, no no, instead I had this stuff. At least it was somewhat recognizeablem and with the g

Behold - Forktula!!
Behold - Forktula!! 2007-06-03

Well that's about it for exploration day...here's something for the Star Trek fans to recognize, even though i
Well that's about it for exploration day...here's something for the Star Trek fans to recognize, even though i

And we close this one out with a lovely night shot of the Rainbow Bridge. I'm still trying to figure out where exa
And we close this one out with a lovely night shot of the Rainbow Bridge. I'm still trying to figure out where exa

YAY it's Day 7! Here's a look at the beautiful Hotel Nikko Tokyo where we stayed for the weekend. Today was
YAY it's Day 7! Here's a look at the beautiful Hotel Nikko Tokyo where we stayed for the weekend. Today was

Since Nikko Tokyo is in Odaiba, which is an island, we needed to go over the Rainbow Bridge to get basically anywhere.
Since Nikko Tokyo is in Odaiba, which is an island, we needed to go over the Rainbow Bridge to get basically anywhere. 2

To the right are the train tracks for the Yurikamome Line...and if you'll notice, we're not driving on the rig
To the right are the train tracks for the Yurikamome Line...and if you'll notice, we're not driving on the rig

Not so much of an overhead view, but the view out the side looking at Tokyo ain't bad...
Not so much of an overhead view, but the view out the side looking at Tokyo ain't bad... 2007-06-02

Looking back at the scenic looking Rainbow Bridge...which is an odd name since the whole thing is colored in various sha
Looking back at the scenic looking Rainbow Bridge...which is an odd name since the whole thing is colored in various sha

One thing you rapidly learn in Japan is how they've dealt with the huge population in constant motion - they'v
One thing you rapidly learn in Japan is how they've dealt with the huge population in constant motion - they'v

In order to do that, it takes a little creative engineering. Here's a bridge-ish lookin' thing...
In order to do that, it takes a little creative engineering. Here's a bridge-ish lookin' thing... 2007-06-02

Now, I never drove in Japan, but at least I know that if I ever had to, I know the place names on signs would be in Engl
Now, I never drove in Japan, but at least I know that if I ever had to, I know the place names on signs would be in Engl

Ever wondered what a Saturday morning in Tokyo looks like? Well, now ya know!
Ever wondered what a Saturday morning in Tokyo looks like? Well, now ya know! 2007-06-02

Yay we've arrived at the World Trade Center home of the Hamatuscho Bus Terminal where we'll board our bus to M
Yay we've arrived at the World Trade Center home of the Hamatuscho Bus Terminal where we'll board our bus to M

Sunrise Tours - Where we'll make you wake up at the crack of dawn and like it!
Sunrise Tours - Where we'll make you wake up at the crack of dawn and like it! 2007-06-02

I may not be a morning person, but I've got my sticker. Take me to Mt. Fuji already!
I may not be a morning person, but I've got my sticker. Take me to Mt. Fuji already! 2007-06-02

Of course we got stuck in the back of the bus, but it did provide something of a view out the front of the bus, which ma
Of course we got stuck in the back of the bus, but it did provide something of a view out the front of the bus, which ma

In Tokyo am/pm is its own mini-mart like 7-eleven's are in the USA. Odd.
pm is its own mini-mart like 7-eleven's are in the USA. Odd. 2007-06-02

It might be Saturday, but in a city like Tokyo, like LA, don't expect that to mean there won't be any traffic.
It might be Saturday, but in a city like Tokyo, like LA, don't expect that to mean there won't be any traffic.

Check out these freaky roads. Can you imagine this in the USA?? People can't even handle a 4-way stop in the USA
Check out these freaky roads. Can you imagine this in the USA?? People can't even handle a 4-way stop in the USA

One great thing about the tour was that we had an english-speaking tour guide who would talk to us about different thing
One great thing about the tour was that we had an english-speaking tour guide who would talk to us about different thing

Tokyo and Mt. Fuji were actually closer to each other than I thought. Of course Tokyo prefecture is so huge you really
Tokyo and Mt. Fuji were actually closer to each other than I thought. Of course Tokyo prefecture is so huge you really

We found traffic!
We found traffic! 2007-06-02

So, commence boredom in traffic. We started taking pictures of random stuff that we had no idea what it was like we did
So, commence boredom in traffic. We started taking pictures of random stuff that we had no idea what it was like we did

Off in the distance I was happily suprised to see what appeared to be roller coasters. While I didn't know what th
Off in the distance I was happily suprised to see what appeared to be roller coasters. While I didn't know what th

This is the outside of a train station I believe. Fairly nice looking for a train station no?
This is the outside of a train station I believe. Fairly nice looking for a train station no? 2007-06-02

Random car dealership seen from the side of the road...
Random car dealership seen from the side of the road... 2007-06-02

And here we go with some completely random pictures of stuff that we have no idea about. So, here's some trees n&a
And here we go with some completely random pictures of stuff that we have no idea about. So, here's some trees n&a

Buildings....
Buildings.... 2007-06-02

Trees, buildings and more stuff...
Trees, buildings and more stuff... 2007-06-02

And you thought your housing track was crammed in?
And you thought your housing track was crammed in? 2007-06-02

Our tour guide showed us the route that our tour would be taking. We'd basically follow in that red circle so as y
Our tour guide showed us the route that our tour would be taking. We'd basically follow in that red circle so as y

After we made our stop on Mt. Fuji (left side of map), we'd head for the bottom of the V-looking part of the route
After we made our stop on Mt. Fuji (left side of map), we'd head for the bottom of the V-looking part of the route

See, that's the problem with a 'sunrise' tour. People fall asleep!!!
See, that's the problem with a 'sunrise' tour. People fall asleep!!! 2007-06-02

Just kidding, he didn't really fall asleep but the picture looked funny. =P Anyway, the closer we got to Mt. Fuji,
Just kidding, he didn't really fall asleep but the picture looked funny. =P Anyway, the closer we got to Mt. Fuji,

He fell asleep again!!! =D
He fell asleep again!!! =D 2007-06-02

And we're back to more trees...
And we're back to more trees... 2007-06-02

Pretty stark contrast from the Tokyo Disney Resort eh?
Pretty stark contrast from the Tokyo Disney Resort eh? 2007-06-02

Finally our tour guide is awake enough this time to describe a little bit about Mt. Fuji to us. Here he's showing
Finally our tour guide is awake enough this time to describe a little bit about Mt. Fuji to us. Here he's showing

He says that he's climbed Mt. Fuji twice, and here's a picture of inside the caldera that he took himself.
He says that he's climbed Mt. Fuji twice, and here's a picture of inside the caldera that he took himself. 200

And he proceeded to chat some more about it. Not exactly edge of your seat thrills, but looking back that was a nice to
And he proceeded to chat some more about it. Not exactly edge of your seat thrills, but looking back that was a nice to

Then he showed us a picture of an archway that's allegedly perched at the top of Mt. Fuji.
Then he showed us a picture of an archway that's allegedly perched at the top of Mt. Fuji. 2007-06-02

So after that nifty little anecdote, back to capturing the lifelong memories only passing trees and shrubs at 70mph can
So after that nifty little anecdote, back to capturing the lifelong memories only passing trees and shrubs at 70mph can

Yep...there ya have it...
Yep...there ya have it... 2007-06-02

We do get there eventually, I promise. =)
We do get there eventually, I promise. =) 2007-06-02

So I'm something of a sucker for interesting-looking bridges...
So I'm something of a sucker for interesting-looking bridges... 2007-06-02

Hopefully you can get a bit of an idea what I guess Japan's version of suburbs would look like here. =)
Hopefully you can get a bit of an idea what I guess Japan's version of suburbs would look like here. =) 2007-06-02

People, people everywhere, BUT as you'll soon see...there are some remarkably nice looking areas saved from the ove
People, people everywhere, BUT as you'll soon see...there are some remarkably nice looking areas saved from the ove

OMG that can't be what I think it is...no effing way...
OMG that can't be what I think it is...no effing way... 2007-06-02

IT IS! Holy monkey's frijoles of Canadian bacon served to a one-legged weasel born on the right side of a watermel
IT IS! Holy monkey's frijoles of Canadian bacon served to a one-legged weasel born on the right side of a watermel

According to the Roller Coaster Database - Eejanaika has several meanings, but "Ain't it great" is believ
According to the Roller Coaster Database - Eejanaika has several meanings, but "Ain't it great" is believ

And since that was Eejanaika, that must be Fujiyama!
And since that was Eejanaika, that must be Fujiyama! 2007-06-02

Wow, so that made my morning right there, seeing Fuji-Q, even if it was just passing by it. To get that close was still
Wow, so that made my morning right there, seeing Fuji-Q, even if it was just passing by it. To get that close was still

Scenic toilets...and notice how in Japan they're actually called toilets. I've never understood why we in the
Scenic toilets...and notice how in Japan they're actually called toilets. I've never understood why we in the

ZOOM!
ZOOM! 2007-06-02

More trees, but these are trees that are growing on Mt. Fuji, which makes them the coolest trees in the world! EVER!
More trees, but these are trees that are growing on Mt. Fuji, which makes them the coolest trees in the world! EVER! 20

I love how zoom lenses can perfectly hide the fact that I'm still sitting in the very back row of the bus. =P
I love how zoom lenses can perfectly hide the fact that I'm still sitting in the very back row of the bus. =P 2007-

Kinda blurred but the sign says we've passed 3rd Station. Almost there!
Kinda blurred but the sign says we've passed 3rd Station. Almost there! 2007-06-02

More cool trees...the higher we go the more it becomes obvious that we are on a mountain...in fact we're really on
More cool trees...the higher we go the more it becomes obvious that we are on a mountain...in fact we're really on

Even now, 2 months later, I still don't think it's exactly sunk in to me that I've actually walked on the
Even now, 2 months later, I still don't think it's exactly sunk in to me that I've actually walked on the

If you don't have it, go to your local Borders and pick up a copy of Dr. Seuss' ''Oh the Places You
If you don't have it, go to your local Borders and pick up a copy of Dr. Seuss' ''Oh the Places You

Higher and higher we go...while seeing evidence of a past lava flow...meep...
Higher and higher we go...while seeing evidence of a past lava flow...meep... 2007-06-02

And we've finally arrived at 5th Station - the highest point on Mt. Fuji accessible by motor vehicle. YAY!
And we've finally arrived at 5th Station - the highest point on Mt. Fuji accessible by motor vehicle. YAY! 2007-06-

That morning there was a rather dense cloud cover shrouding the peak of the volcano, otherwise that's what I'd
That morning there was a rather dense cloud cover shrouding the peak of the volcano, otherwise that's what I'd

There's room here for a parking lot, but beyond that it's a pretty steep drop off
There's room here for a parking lot, but beyond that it's a pretty steep drop off 2007-06-02

At this point I was downright giddy to the point where anything, even a rock, seemed worthy of a photo...
At this point I was downright giddy to the point where anything, even a rock, seemed worthy of a photo... 2007-06-02

Since this is as far as cars can go, there is a little complex built up here. Restaurants, gift shops, even some ODV ca
Since this is as far as cars can go, there is a little complex built up here. Restaurants, gift shops, even some ODV ca

Our tour gave us some kind of discount coupon to this place, hence the Sunrise Tour banner sitting outside, but it wasn&
Our tour gave us some kind of discount coupon to this place, hence the Sunrise Tour banner sitting outside, but it wasn&

Even here, there are some helpful informative signs in English. As you can see, we aren't close to the peak at all
Even here, there are some helpful informative signs in English. As you can see, we aren't close to the peak at all

I found this archway randomly between two of the buildings, so I thought I'd follow the path and see what I'd
I found this archway randomly between two of the buildings, so I thought I'd follow the path and see what I'd

Neat little shrine here. I had to remind myself that this isn't any theme park themeing, this is the real thing he
Neat little shrine here. I had to remind myself that this isn't any theme park themeing, this is the real thing he

More shrineage built by shriners...
More shrineage built by shriners... 2007-06-02

And then, I found a view. Nice!
And then, I found a view. Nice! 2007-06-02

Lousy clouds...
Lousy clouds... 2007-06-02

Trying to get a view up the sides of Mt. Fuji was a real problem. =(
Trying to get a view up the sides of Mt. Fuji was a real problem. =( 2007-06-02

Then I saw this guy praying to an inanimate object. Reminded me of when people yell at their TV. Not sure what they ex
Then I saw this guy praying to an inanimate object. Reminded me of when people yell at their TV. Not sure what they ex

I yelled at the clouds to go away...nothing...
I yelled at the clouds to go away...nothing... 2007-06-02

You've heard of Hot Dog on a Stick? Well, this ain't it.
You've heard of Hot Dog on a Stick? Well, this ain't it. 2007-06-02

Here's where the walking path begins to the peak of Mt. Fuji. We were given all of about 15 minutes to look around
Here's where the walking path begins to the peak of Mt. Fuji. We were given all of about 15 minutes to look around

Neat view from around here as well no?
Neat view from around here as well no? 2007-06-02

Here's a map of the walking trail up Mt Fuji. 5th Station is down at the bottom middle there. Like I said, it&apo
Here's a map of the walking trail up Mt Fuji. 5th Station is down at the bottom middle there. Like I said, it&apo

Visions Fantastic's on Mt. Fuji! YAY! =D
Visions Fantastic's on Mt. Fuji! YAY! =D 2007-06-02

Here's our wonderful bus. Of course it was only after noticing Fuji-Q itself that I noticed our bus was advertizin
Here's our wonderful bus. Of course it was only after noticing Fuji-Q itself that I noticed our bus was advertizin

5th Station area is NOT small!
5th Station area is NOT small! 2007-06-02

Whoops! Time to head back!
Whoops! Time to head back! 2007-06-02

Farewell Mt. Fuji...time to head back over the edge of the world...
Farewell Mt. Fuji...time to head back over the edge of the world... 2007-06-02

So we headed back down the mountain, and to my delight, I could see Fujiyama again! YAY!
So we headed back down the mountain, and to my delight, I could see Fujiyama again! YAY! 2007-06-02

Out tour stopped at Fuji-Q's hotel for lunch, so I was able to get some really good shots of Fuji-Q. Here's a
Out tour stopped at Fuji-Q's hotel for lunch, so I was able to get some really good shots of Fuji-Q. Here's a

Here's X, the only other coaster of its type, found at Six Flags Magic Mountain - 10 minutes away from my home. Go
Here's X, the only other coaster of its type, found at Six Flags Magic Mountain - 10 minutes away from my home. Go

Turns out the 'Japanese-style lunch' was Chinese, oh well
Turns out the 'Japanese-style lunch' was Chinese, oh well 2007-09-07

Yay for bilingual signs that tell me where Fuji-Q is! =)
Yay for bilingual signs that tell me where Fuji-Q is! =) 2007-06-02

Anyone going to Fuji-Q most likely stays at the 'Highland Resort'... All this is was bonus to me, and I was r
Anyone going to Fuji-Q most likely stays at the 'Highland Resort'... All this is was bonus to me, and I was r

Lunch...mmmmm yummy...
Lunch...mmmmm yummy... 2007-06-02

So why am I giddy about being at Fuji-Q? Well because I'd wanted to go, but never thought I'd be able to get
So why am I giddy about being at Fuji-Q? Well because I'd wanted to go, but never thought I'd be able to get

'Oh come on it's just another roller coaster isn't it?' Not to me it wasn't...I guess I'm
'Oh come on it's just another roller coaster isn't it?' Not to me it wasn't...I guess I'm

YAY!
YAY! 2007-06-02

Wooooooooooooooooooooo!
Wooooooooooooooooooooo! 2007-06-02

It's harder to see, but Visions Fantastic's at Fuji-Q! =D
It's harder to see, but Visions Fantastic's at Fuji-Q! =D 2007-06-02

Yay Fuji-Q!
Yay Fuji-Q! 2007-06-02

NO boxing with the bears!
NO boxing with the bears! 2007-06-02

Fujiyama looks so yummy...such a shame I can't actually ride these things. Maybe next time...
Fujiyama looks so yummy...such a shame I can't actually ride these things. Maybe next time... 2007-06-02

One of these just recently opened at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. Pretty neat for the kids obsessed with Tho
One of these just recently opened at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. Pretty neat for the kids obsessed with Tho

These people are in such pain right now...
These people are in such pain right now... 2007-06-02

I know I'm happy to see it, but, this is actually one of the rougher, lamer coasters of its size out there...
I know I'm happy to see it, but, this is actually one of the rougher, lamer coasters of its size out there... 2007-

It is slightly more twisted than most hypers...
It is slightly more twisted than most hypers... 2007-06-02

I wanted to buy the poster but the guy said it wasn't for sale. =(
I wanted to buy the poster but the guy said it wasn't for sale. =( 2007-06-02

Hehehehe, Fuji-Q! Hehehehe...
Hehehehe, Fuji-Q! Hehehehe... 2007-06-02

A view from the hotel's lobby at Eejanaika. Nice view, no bones about why the hotel's there. =)
A view from the hotel's lobby at Eejanaika. Nice view, no bones about why the hotel's there. =) 2007-06-02

So here's as far as I got - the entrance of Fuji-Q. Maybe next time I'll actually be able to get in. =)
So here's as far as I got - the entrance of Fuji-Q. Maybe next time I'll actually be able to get in. =) 2007-

Didn't have time for a live shot of the trains, so here's a poster. Yellow trains, interesting, glad I flew h
Didn't have time for a live shot of the trains, so here's a poster. Yellow trains, interesting, glad I flew h

Gotta love a coaster that you can ride and shop...
Gotta love a coaster that you can ride and shop... 2007-06-02

More Eejanaika goodness =)
More Eejanaika goodness =) 2007-06-02

Fujiyama lengthens the anticipation a tad before the first drop, eh?
Fujiyama lengthens the anticipation a tad before the first drop, eh? 2007-06-02

Unfortunately this was the closest I could get to Dodonopa =(
Unfortunately this was the closest I could get to Dodonopa =( 2007-06-02

The road into Fuji-Q's main parking area...
The road into Fuji-Q's main parking area... 2007-06-02

See there ya go, entrance to said parking area. Thrilling eh? Well it's a Japanese park so it had a tad bit more
See there ya go, entrance to said parking area. Thrilling eh? Well it's a Japanese park so it had a tad bit more

As our tour guide informs us...we're traveling to Hakone where we'll board a small ship for a quick cruise acr
As our tour guide informs us...we're traveling to Hakone where we'll board a small ship for a quick cruise acr

And look, he even stayed awake long enough to explain it! =P
And look, he even stayed awake long enough to explain it! =P 2007-06-02

Yep...everything's metric in Japan...that's why you study metric in elementary school...
Yep...everything's metric in Japan...that's why you study metric in elementary school... 2007-06-02

Some metric-looking trees n' stuff...
Some metric-looking trees n' stuff... 2007-06-02

Apparently all Japanese cars come with emergency parachutes, who knew?
Apparently all Japanese cars come with emergency parachutes, who knew? 2007-06-02

More stuff...
More stuff... 2007-06-02

Over on the left, the sign says Mt. Fuji...thought it was cool but darn near missed it...
Over on the left, the sign says Mt. Fuji...thought it was cool but darn near missed it... 2007-06-02

More random Japan towns, trees, shrubs n' things...
More random Japan towns, trees, shrubs n' things... 2007-06-02

It's not 7-Eleven here...
It's not 7-Eleven here... 2007-06-02

Reminds me of western Nebraska...
Reminds me of western Nebraska... 2007-06-02

Hard to see out the back of the bus, but it's Denny's!! YAY!
Hard to see out the back of the bus, but it's Denny's!! YAY! 2007-06-02

Next door, a random Japanese restaurant!
Next door, a random Japanese restaurant! 2007-06-02

But then more familiarity - KFC!
But then more familiarity - KFC! 2007-06-02

So not all neighborhoods in Japan feature people living completely on top of each other. Some look downright suburbian
So not all neighborhoods in Japan feature people living completely on top of each other. Some look downright suburbian

Wouldn't feel cramped living in one of those houses, y'know? Might be nice...
Wouldn't feel cramped living in one of those houses, y'know? Might be nice... 2007-06-02

More greenery giving way to urbania down below..
More greenery giving way to urbania down below.. 2007-06-02

Just a guess, but I think we've reached Hakone?
Just a guess, but I think we've reached Hakone? 2007-06-02

Yay! Time to go on a 3-hour tour...errm, I mean, a lovely cruise down Lake Ashi. =)
Yay! Time to go on a 3-hour tour...errm, I mean, a lovely cruise down Lake Ashi. =) 2007-06-02

So what can be seen from the boat? Well...here's some swan boats, proving that they do exist in reality and not ju
So what can be seen from the boat? Well...here's some swan boats, proving that they do exist in reality and not ju

And we always take a last good look at the dock and wave goodbye because... *chuckle* we may never see it again...
And we always take a last good look at the dock and wave goodbye because... *chuckle* we may never see it again... 2007-

Pirates...blarg...
Pirates...blarg... 2007-06-02

Lovely day on a lovely lake =)
Lovely day on a lovely lake =) 2007-06-02

Welcome to Jurassic Park...
Welcome to Jurassic Park... 2007-06-02

Heeeey what's that thing?
Heeeey what's that thing? 2007-06-02

OMG the Mark Twain's here too?? Wow...
OMG the Mark Twain's here too?? Wow... 2007-06-02

I went all the way to Japan to see northern Washington, yay!
I went all the way to Japan to see northern Washington, yay! 2007-06-02

Bye bye dock!
Bye bye dock! 2007-06-02

So here's some education about boats - they have white things attached at the rear...
So here's some education about boats - they have white things attached at the rear... 2007-06-02

Boats travel on water...
Boats travel on water... 2007-06-02

Some have decks colored an odd shade of Sea Green...
Some have decks colored an odd shade of Sea Green... 2007-06-02

Sometimes boats go through these passages that look straight out of Lord of the Rings...
Sometimes boats go through these passages that look straight out of Lord of the Rings... 2007-06-02

So there ya go, you're now all educated about boats. =)
So there ya go, you're now all educated about boats. =) 2007-06-02

It was a VERY nice day out on Lake Ashi. A bit windy, but the views were really nice. Hard to believe one of the most
It was a VERY nice day out on Lake Ashi. A bit windy, but the views were really nice. Hard to believe one of the most

Cool little orange archway was spotted off the port side (left side). Hmmm if the roads are backwards, I wonder if the
Cool little orange archway was spotted off the port side (left side). Hmmm if the roads are backwards, I wonder if the

Wait, whaaa? Other people brought cameras too?!?
Wait, whaaa? Other people brought cameras too?!? 2007-06-02

Note to environmentalists: Human urban development does not mean the world's trees are in danger of extinction anyt
Note to environmentalists: Human urban development does not mean the world's trees are in danger of extinction anyt

What you're looking for is that little house waaaaay up on the top of that hill up there. We'll be seeing mor
What you're looking for is that little house waaaaay up on the top of that hill up there. We'll be seeing mor

And by shortly I mean right now!
And by shortly I mean right now! 2007-06-02

Then all of a sudden, we spot civilization again!
Then all of a sudden, we spot civilization again! 2007-06-02

Yay for Japanese-style buildings! Never thought I'd see those in Japan of all places...
Yay for Japanese-style buildings! Never thought I'd see those in Japan of all places... 2007-06-02

Awwww there's the dock where we end our cruise. Sad...it was a fun little cruise...
Awwww there's the dock where we end our cruise. Sad...it was a fun little cruise... 2007-06-02

...but we're not leaving until we see the swan boats again! =)
...but we're not leaving until we see the swan boats again! =) 2007-06-02

Bye bye boat!
Bye bye boat! 2007-06-02

So we end up in somewhere called Hakone-En Lake Side Park...we're totally gonna get eaten by wolves. =\
null 2007-06-02

Godzilla says to oddly-shaped building, "Imma eat chu!"
Godzilla says to oddly-shaped building, "Imma eat chu!" 2007-06-02

One of the greatest things about Japan is never feeling lost because there are always helpful signs pointing exactly to
One of the greatest things about Japan is never feeling lost because there are always helpful signs pointing exactly to

...helpful penguins too! =D
...helpful penguins too! =D 2007-06-02

Alright time to climb the 'Ropeway' or in American, 'Gondola ride' ...wait,isn't Gondola Italia
Alright time to climb the 'Ropeway' or in American, 'Gondola ride' ...wait,isn't Gondola Italia

Hey can someone direct me to the loading platfome? Ohhh I'm so glad I'm about to put my life in the hands of
Hey can someone direct me to the loading platfome? Ohhh I'm so glad I'm about to put my life in the hands of

So that's the view we're supposed to have eh? Well after that morning I wasn't exactly encouraged...
So that's the view we're supposed to have eh? Well after that morning I wasn't exactly encouraged... 200

What is it about Japanese transports that they all have to have giant windows?? Seriously, it's everywhere...
What is it about Japanese transports that they all have to have giant windows?? Seriously, it's everywhere... 2007

Up, up and away!
Up, up and away! 2007-06-02

Ok...getting a little up there...
Ok...getting a little up there... 2007-06-02

You know, I am convinced that the Japanese made all their names in English impossibly long just so they can spell them i
You know, I am convinced that the Japanese made all their names in English impossibly long just so they can spell them i

For those of you metrically-challenged...it's pretty stinkin' high...
For those of you metrically-challenged...it's pretty stinkin' high... 2007-06-02

Well lookie there, we actually can see Mt. Fuji! =D
Well lookie there, we actually can see Mt. Fuji! =D 2007-06-02

Don't worry, there'll be plenty more of Mt. Fuji, but let's take a little look around here first. What&a
Don't worry, there'll be plenty more of Mt. Fuji, but let's take a little look around here first. What&a

Ah, neat looking shrine but it's waaaay up on that hill. =(
Ah, neat looking shrine but it's waaaay up on that hill. =( 2007-06-02

Another indication of our height, check out the clouds right in front of the people. It's a clear day with a very
Another indication of our height, check out the clouds right in front of the people. It's a clear day with a very

Anyone seen that movie Vertigo? Yeah...
Anyone seen that movie Vertigo? Yeah... 2007-06-02

No trip's ever complete without a near death experience! =)
No trip's ever complete without a near death experience! =) 2007-06-02

Hmmm...rock trail on top of a mountain somewhere in Japan, could go anywhere, let's go check out what we'd fin
Hmmm...rock trail on top of a mountain somewhere in Japan, could go anywhere, let's go check out what we'd fin

What do we find? A really nice view!
What do we find? A really nice view! 2007-06-02

We see you Mt. Fuji!!
We see you Mt. Fuji!! 2007-06-02

Having a camera than can zoom past the clouds...priceless =)
Having a camera than can zoom past the clouds...priceless =) 2007-06-02

Not quite the view promised by the picture, but, it's a better view than under those clouds eh?
Not quite the view promised by the picture, but, it's a better view than under those clouds eh? 2007-06-02

And zooming back out...still a nice view on a nice day. Glad the weather worked out. =)
And zooming back out...still a nice view on a nice day. Glad the weather worked out. =) 2007-06-02

Oh come on, you knew there'd be an 'I was there' photo...
Oh come on, you knew there'd be an 'I was there' photo... 2007-06-02

Can never get enough pictures of volcanoes y'know?
Can never get enough pictures of volcanoes y'know? 2007-06-02

But sheesh, just imagine if the thing ever erupted? Yikes!
But sheesh, just imagine if the thing ever erupted? Yikes! 2007-06-02

Well at least they were kind enough to write the place names in English!
Well at least they were kind enough to write the place names in English! 2007-06-02

So what else is around here? Well...rocks n' stuff...
So what else is around here? Well...rocks n' stuff... 2007-06-02

Oh, remember that shrine? Well we actually climbed up all the way there, and boy are we glad we did...
Oh, remember that shrine? Well we actually climbed up all the way there, and boy are we glad we did... 2007-06-02

Because if we hadn't, my favorite picture of the whole Day wouldn't exist! =D
Because if we hadn't, my favorite picture of the whole Day wouldn't exist! =D 2007-06-02

Looking back at the shrine...
Looking back at the shrine... 2007-06-02

There's something about an archway that just screams, "I'VE BEEN TO JAPAN!!!"
There's something about an archway that just screams, "I'VE BEEN TO JAPAN!!!" 2007-06-02

Views like this made me very glad that we actually ventured outside the bounds of the Disney Resort.
Views like this made me very glad that we actually ventured outside the bounds of the Disney Resort. 2007-06-02

Behind the one shrine, I found this building. Didn't look like anyone had touched it in a good 30 years. =(
Behind the one shrine, I found this building. Didn't look like anyone had touched it in a good 30 years. =( 2007-0

Looks like something out of a travel brochure no? Ahhh, this tour was indeed awesome. =)
Looks like something out of a travel brochure no? Ahhh, this tour was indeed awesome. =) 2007-06-02

Here's a non-zoomed view of civilization waaaaaaaaaaay down below us...
Here's a non-zoomed view of civilization waaaaaaaaaaay down below us... 2007-06-02

And back to Fuji, cuz, it's Fuji. YAY!
And back to Fuji, cuz, it's Fuji. YAY! 2007-06-02

I like the picture in the clouds actually...gives it a more surreal look to it no?
I like the picture in the clouds actually...gives it a more surreal look to it no? 2007-06-02

Remember the shrine with the archway? Well thats how big the hill was to get up there. Of course I wanted to climb all
Remember the shrine with the archway? Well thats how big the hill was to get up there. Of course I wanted to climb all

Awwww time to head back down, but this definitely was a highlight of the day!
Awwww time to head back down, but this definitely was a highlight of the day! 2007-06-02

Something about Japanese construction that gives me way more confidence than any concrete structure I've seen in th
Something about Japanese construction that gives me way more confidence than any concrete structure I've seen in th

So inside there was a little arcade which had a claw machine with some curious stuff...
So inside there was a little arcade which had a claw machine with some curious stuff... 2007-06-02

Harold and Stitch's secret lovechild - FOUND!
Harold and Stitch's secret lovechild - FOUND! 2007-06-02

The last working Final Lap machine on Earth - FOUND!
The last working Final Lap machine on Earth - FOUND! 2007-06-02

Bye bye Mt. Fuji! Lots of fun seein' ya!
Bye bye Mt. Fuji! Lots of fun seein' ya! 2007-06-02

Hmmmm...I see the forest...but where are the trees?
Hmmmm...I see the forest...but where are the trees? 2007-06-02

Looking back on just how high we actually were...
Looking back on just how high we actually were... 2007-06-02

Remember that picture by the signs? Well, if there weren't any clouds, this is what the view would have been. Oh
Remember that picture by the signs? Well, if there weren't any clouds, this is what the view would have been. Oh

Well that about does it for the tour, so it's time to take a Shinkansen train back to Tokyo!
Well that about does it for the tour, so it's time to take a Shinkansen train back to Tokyo! 2007-06-02

Shinkansen means 'bullet train' or 'super-express train'...
Shinkansen means 'bullet train' or 'super-express train'... 2007-06-02

...but in layman's terms it means 'hold on to your granny-lovin' rastafarian milk duds!'
...but in layman's terms it means 'hold on to your granny-lovin' rastafarian milk duds!' 2007-06-02

ZOOM!!!
ZOOM!!! 2007-06-02

I took these 2 pictures literally tenths of a second after each other...these things don't mess around!
I took these 2 pictures literally tenths of a second after each other...these things don't mess around! 2007-06-02

And these are the slowest of the Shinkansens so I have found out!
And these are the slowest of the Shinkansens so I have found out! 2007-06-02

Yay here's the one for us! =D
Yay here's the one for us! =D 2007-06-02

And to no surprise...the inside looks like an airplane...
And to no surprise...the inside looks like an airplane... 2007-06-02

But with helpful signage!
But with helpful signage! 2007-06-02

So we're on our way back to Tokyo now and before this thing really starts whizzing quickly, we're able to capt
So we're on our way back to Tokyo now and before this thing really starts whizzing quickly, we're able to capt

Yep, back in civilization...
Yep, back in civilization... 2007-06-02

You've heard of twin towers...this looked like triple towers
You've heard of twin towers...this looked like triple towers 2007-06-02

Cool little bridge...
Cool little bridge... 2007-06-02

Condos and townhomes as far as the eye can see...
Condos and townhomes as far as the eye can see... 2007-06-02

Gives you an idea as to how densly packed the population is. You thought LA was crowded? HA!
Gives you an idea as to how densly packed the population is. You thought LA was crowded? HA! 2007-06-02

Freaky buliding here!
Freaky buliding here! 2007-06-02

And we have arrived back in Tokyo. That was fun! I do have a short clip of the view out the window, but not enough to
And we have arrived back in Tokyo. That was fun! I do have a short clip of the view out the window, but not enough to

Adios Shinkansen and adios tour! Time to head back to the Nikko Tokyo hotel.
Adios Shinkansen and adios tour! Time to head back to the Nikko Tokyo hotel. 2007-06-02

We'll be getting there by means of the Yurikamome Line. =)
We'll be getting there by means of the Yurikamome Line. =) 2007-06-02

Of course some nice views could be had, like this one...
Of course some nice views could be had, like this one... 2007-06-02

Heading back over the Rainbow Bridge, back to Odaiba...
Heading back over the Rainbow Bridge, back to Odaiba... 2007-06-02

Still trying to figure out what a rainbow has to do with it...
Still trying to figure out what a rainbow has to do with it... 2007-06-02

This is the best 'on the bridge' shot I could possibly get. It is really hard to see out of this thing!
This is the best 'on the bridge' shot I could possibly get. It is really hard to see out of this thing! 2007-

Looking back over Tokyo....but we're not done yet!
Looking back over Tokyo....but we're not done yet! 2007-06-02

Time to check out Joypolis!
Time to check out Joypolis! 2007-06-02

And while we're at it, why not check out Aqua City?
And while we're at it, why not check out Aqua City? 2007-06-02

The view from the walk between the Nikko and Aqua City...absolutely stunning view of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower!
The view from the walk between the Nikko and Aqua City...absolutely stunning view of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower!

So inside Aqua City...we found the Disney Store!
So inside Aqua City...we found the Disney Store! 2007-06-02

Of course Jack Sparrow right at the entrance to greet everyone. Blarg...
Of course Jack Sparrow right at the entrance to greet everyone. Blarg... 2007-06-02

Yay time for Joypolis!
Yay time for Joypolis! 2007-06-02

If you've never heard of this place...think Disney Quest but Sega. =)
If you've never heard of this place...think Disney Quest but Sega. =) 2007-06-02

Various attractions inside, like Spin Bullet here. This actually counted as a credit so we'd be hitting this up fo
Various attractions inside, like Spin Bullet here. This actually counted as a credit so we'd be hitting this up fo

Very futuristic theme here, which I always think is cool...
Very futuristic theme here, which I always think is cool... 2007-06-02

Some sort of Japanese Jeopardy! going on here...
Some sort of Japanese Jeopardy! going on here... 2007-06-02

Weird...
Weird... 2007-06-02

Wild Wing...
Wild Wing... 2007-06-02

Wild Jungle...
Wild Jungle... 2007-06-02

Wild River... (noticing a pattern here?)
Wild River... (noticing a pattern here?) 2007-06-02

Wild...something...
Wild...something... 2007-06-02

Fortune Forest was wild too...
Fortune Forest was wild too... 2007-06-02

Eragon is wildly lame...
Eragon is wildly lame... 2007-06-02

And then there was this...thing. Of course anything that I don't know what it is automatically becomes a 'thi
And then there was this...thing. Of course anything that I don't know what it is automatically becomes a 'thi

Figures Sega'd still be using their Rally game. LAME!
Figures Sega'd still be using their Rally game. LAME! 2007-06-02

Ghetto Soarin' found here!
Ghetto Soarin' found here! 2007-06-02

Some nifty claw machines here. Nothing of note to be won unlike Mt. Komagatake =P
Some nifty claw machines here. Nothing of note to be won unlike Mt. Komagatake =P 2007-06-02

Quite possibly the single most dangerous contraption mankind has ever built!
Quite possibly the single most dangerous contraption mankind has ever built! 2007-06-02

Back to Spin Bullet, and that about does it for Joypolis. Spin Bullet, I'll just say, it was a horrible coaster.
Back to Spin Bullet, and that about does it for Joypolis. Spin Bullet, I'll just say, it was a horrible coaster. 2

Finally, we've reached the Hotel Nikko Tokyo and that's it for Day 7! Wow, so you endured the whole way? Wel
Finally, we've reached the Hotel Nikko Tokyo and that's it for Day 7! Wow, so you endured the whole way? Wel

Day 6 already, and while we wondered where all our time went, we enjoyed waking up to a lovely view. =)
Day 6 already, and while we wondered where all our time went, we enjoyed waking up to a lovely view. =) 2007-06-01

It's really a shame that no one was allowed in the area you're looking at. It looked really nice...
It's really a shame that no one was allowed in the area you're looking at. It looked really nice... 2007-06-0

Not perfect view of the volcano from the Ambassador hotel, but we could still see it!
Not perfect view of the volcano from the Ambassador hotel, but we could still see it! 2007-06-01

I don't know what it is, but being able to see Tower and volcano from the room just does everything for me. LOVE I
I don't know what it is, but being able to see Tower and volcano from the room just does everything for me. LOVE I

Ambassador features a nifty staircase just off the lobby...
Ambassador features a nifty staircase just off the lobby... 2007-06-01

So today since we didn't have park admission, but we did have Chef Mickey dinner reservations, we wandered around I
So today since we didn't have park admission, but we did have Chef Mickey dinner reservations, we wandered around I

RIP Japanese culture, UGH!
RIP Japanese culture, UGH! 2007-09-07

They had just about every Disney DVD imaginable here, including some really hard to find ones.
They had just about every Disney DVD imaginable here, including some really hard to find ones. 2007-09-07

This got about the same reaction as the cheesecake chimichanga - WTF?
This got about the same reaction as the cheesecake chimichanga - WTF? 2007-06-01

Where there's a Disney Resort, there's at least one of these somewhere...
Where there's a Disney Resort, there's at least one of these somewhere... 2007-09-07

Mental note #5690877: Plastic food displays are not edible.
Mental note #5690877: Plastic food displays are not edible. 2007-06-01

So the hippos can go in the pool but I can't?? Booooo!
So the hippos can go in the pool but I can't?? Booooo! 2007-06-01

So funny to read the Japanese attempt English! =P
So funny to read the Japanese attempt English! =P 2007-06-01

And yes, yes, I know I'd sound silly to them too. But I'm working on my Japanish, honest!
And yes, yes, I know I'd sound silly to them too. But I'm working on my Japanish, honest! 2007-06-01

Bon Voyage gets all old school with a '77 tribute on the wall
Bon Voyage gets all old school with a '77 tribute on the wall 2007-06-01

BLARG!
BLARG! 2007-06-01

BLARG!!!
BLARG!!! 2007-06-01

Heh specs-tacular, get it?
Heh specs-tacular, get it? 2007-06-01

This is something else I wish a USA park would do. Who among you who read these wouldn't want one of these in your
This is something else I wish a USA park would do. Who among you who read these wouldn't want one of these in your

Jeez, enough already...
Jeez, enough already... 2007-09-07

BLARG!!!!!!!!!!
BLARG!!!!!!!!!! 2007-09-08

.......
....... 2007-09-07

Hey Mickey, how's it feel that half your gift shop is Jack Sparrow-ized, and this isn't the USA??
Hey Mickey, how's it feel that half your gift shop is Jack Sparrow-ized, and this isn't the USA?? 2007-09-07

I was so excited that I was in Japan that I wore a shirt from Six Flags Magic Mountain!
I was so excited that I was in Japan that I wore a shirt from Six Flags Magic Mountain! 2007-06-01

Shadows beginning to grow long in the Disneyland area...
Shadows beginning to grow long in the Disneyland area... 2007-06-01

Lookin' back at the Bon Voyage building...certainly is a lot of room to move around in this area outside the entran
Lookin' back at the Bon Voyage building...certainly is a lot of room to move around in this area outside the entran

A look out at the roads and the JR Keiyo/Musashino Line track. Seeing as we were leaving Tokyo Disney Resort later that
Musashino Line track. Seeing as we were leaving Tokyo Disney Resort later that 2007-06-01

Including the Musashino Line train we'd be riding after gorging ourselves at the buffet. =)
Including the Musashino Line train we'd be riding after gorging ourselves at the buffet. =) 2007-06-01

Since Tokyo Disneyland has no tunnels under railroad tracks at its entrance, ride posters are scattered around the entra
Since Tokyo Disneyland has no tunnels under railroad tracks at its entrance, ride posters are scattered around the entra

Notice the absence of 'Railroad' from the title...
Notice the absence of 'Railroad' from the title... 2007-09-07

Here's the shuttle bus that we'll be using upon our return to Tokyo Disney Resort after the weekend. Clean of
Here's the shuttle bus that we'll be using upon our return to Tokyo Disney Resort after the weekend. Clean of

Only the cool Tokyo transports have Mickeys on them!
Only the cool Tokyo transports have Mickeys on them! 2007-06-01

At first glance, the monorails here look awkward, but they really grow on you...
At first glance, the monorails here look awkward, but they really grow on you... 2007-06-01

Another thing I love about the Japanese - they really care about being on time. They post timetables for when a bus wil
Another thing I love about the Japanese - they really care about being on time. They post timetables for when a bus wil

You'd think Stitch would be inside the place, but no Stitch character was seen...
You'd think Stitch would be inside the place, but no Stitch character was seen... 2007-06-01

Just this cool Find Stitch drink, but buyer beware, it cost $11!
Just this cool Find Stitch drink, but buyer beware, it cost $11! 2007-06-01

There were other characters around though, such as a less angry Donald...
There were other characters around though, such as a less angry Donald... 2007-09-07

...Minnie doing her best interpretation of a sail....
...Minnie doing her best interpretation of a sail.... 2007-09-07

...and of course, Chef Mickey himself!
...and of course, Chef Mickey himself! 2007-09-08

Huh-ha! You know, that Remmy is silly, didn't he know that France hates rats? Why, here in Japan, a mouse such as
Huh-ha! You know, that Remmy is silly, didn't he know that France hates rats? Why, here in Japan, a mouse such as

Giant dogs also can cook up some tasty eats!
Giant dogs also can cook up some tasty eats! 2007-06-01

But then they attack you and try to get them back! Ahhhhh!
But then they attack you and try to get them back! Ahhhhh! 2007-06-01

Noooooooo! Don't eat meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Noooooooo! Don't eat meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 2007-06-01

So after dinner we got a starlight pass into Tokyo Disneyland because of the stamp card promo going on, and in one of th
So after dinner we got a starlight pass into Tokyo Disneyland because of the stamp card promo going on, and in one of th

Pooh's favorite!
Pooh's favorite! 2007-06-01

Greatest thing about closing any Disneyland - after hours night pictures!
Greatest thing about closing any Disneyland - after hours night pictures! 2007-09-07

Carnival Fantasyland all lit up and groovy...
Carnival Fantasyland all lit up and groovy... 2007-09-07

...did I just call something groovy?? *slaps self*
...did I just call something groovy?? *slaps self* 2007-09-07

Thunder Mountain lookin' good in the darkness of the Japanese night!
Thunder Mountain lookin' good in the darkness of the Japanese night! 2007-09-08

Here's one for the nostalgists...
Here's one for the nostalgists... 2007-09-07

This whole park is a Disneyland nostalgist's dream come true - Tom Sawyer Island, Mile Long Bar, original Fantasyla
This whole park is a Disneyland nostalgist's dream come true - Tom Sawyer Island, Mile Long Bar, original Fantasyla

They need to light up their poor castle...
They need to light up their poor castle... 2007-09-07

Fortunately I have programs that brighten it up nicely! =)
Fortunately I have programs that brighten it up nicely! =) 2007-09-07

Ok castle - no shots of Space Mountain this time - are you happy now????
Ok castle - no shots of Space Mountain this time - are you happy now???? 2007-09-07

I love how the night sky turned out with the moon in the background. Neat-o. =)
I love how the night sky turned out with the moon in the background. Neat-o. =) 2007-09-07

Alright last one...and it's farewell to Tokyo Disney Resort!
Alright last one...and it's farewell to Tokyo Disney Resort! 2007-09-08

Starting with Day 7 - it's out into the real world with us! Coming up next - our Mt. Fuji/Hakone Tour day! Anyone
Hakone Tour day! Anyone 2007-09-07

Day 5 already, where does the time go? Well it's already our last morning at the Hilton Tokyo Bay so here's w
Day 5 already, where does the time go? Well it's already our last morning at the Hilton Tokyo Bay so here's w

So the weather's not improved much from yesterday...
So the weather's not improved much from yesterday... 2007-05-31

At least it's keeping the crowds away. Yay for empty overflow lots. =)
At least it's keeping the crowds away. Yay for empty overflow lots. =) 2007-05-31

So here's what I don't understand about this - it's quite easy to eat chocolate and it's quite easy
So here's what I don't understand about this - it's quite easy to eat chocolate and it's quite easy

Where the madness ensues!
Where the madness ensues! 2007-05-31

It's waaay more show than it is lunch, but, it's a good show.
It's waaay more show than it is lunch, but, it's a good show. 2007-05-31

The walk of Polynesian doom...
The walk of Polynesian doom... 2007-05-31

See, lunch, not so much.
See, lunch, not so much. 2007-05-31

But I guess that's what happens when a 6ft. tall 4 year old is a chef. Nothing strange about that...
But I guess that's what happens when a 6ft. tall 4 year old is a chef. Nothing strange about that... 2007-05-31

Yay let's all pretend we're airplanes! Weeeeee!
Yay let's all pretend we're airplanes! Weeeeee! 2007-05-31

I love you, you love me... *gunshot*
I love you, you love me... *gunshot* 2007-05-31

Cute and fluffy! That's it from Luau & Fun because I was ordered to film the show. Will there be a video out
Cute and fluffy! That's it from Luau & Fun because I was ordered to film the show. Will there be a video out

Moving on, here's what Tokyo Disneyland CMs do in their spare time...
Moving on, here's what Tokyo Disneyland CMs do in their spare time... 2007-05-31

They're rather obssessed with Stitch this time of year...
They're rather obssessed with Stitch this time of year... 2007-09-07

Bye bye Tokyo Disneyland, here's another look at the construction...
Bye bye Tokyo Disneyland, here's another look at the construction... 2007-05-31

This hotel's going to be insanely large when it opens, which is a good thing. There needs to be more on-property h
This hotel's going to be insanely large when it opens, which is a good thing. There needs to be more on-property h

Totally no joke here - these vending machines kept us alive.
Totally no joke here - these vending machines kept us alive. 2007-05-31

And if you don't know where you're going, just read the signs!
And if you don't know where you're going, just read the signs! 2007-05-31

Hello Ambassador!
Hello Ambassador! 2007-05-31

Had to capture these 5th anniversary banners...they weren't there 48hrs after this picture was taken.
Had to capture these 5th anniversary banners...they weren't there 48hrs after this picture was taken. 2007-05-31

They make you walk all the way through Ikspiari in order to get there, which isn't much fun when you're haulin
They make you walk all the way through Ikspiari in order to get there, which isn't much fun when you're haulin

But eventually we make it and look! There's a snarling blue alien here to greet us! Told you he's always in
But eventually we make it and look! There's a snarling blue alien here to greet us! Told you he's always in

So here's our room at the Ambassador. Not the largest hotel room I've ever been in but had all the Disney per
So here's our room at the Ambassador. Not the largest hotel room I've ever been in but had all the Disney per

We did have an awesome view though, couldn't see any of the Cirque theatre construction...
We did have an awesome view though, couldn't see any of the Cirque theatre construction... 2007-05-31

We can see Tower AND the volcano from our room! Wooooooooooooooooooooot! Take that bazillion dollar per night MiraCosta
We can see Tower AND the volcano from our room! Wooooooooooooooooooooot! Take that bazillion dollar per night MiraCosta

Too bad no one was allowed in the pool... =(
Too bad no one was allowed in the pool... =( 2007-05-31

It's not what you'd call close, but we see you volcano!!
It's not what you'd call close, but we see you volcano!! 2007-05-31

Zoom lenses are fun =)
Zoom lenses are fun =) 2007-05-31

Life is good when you can see the one good Tower of Terror from where you're sleeping. =D
Life is good when you can see the one good Tower of Terror from where you're sleeping. =D 2007-05-31

Ambassador is very eye-pleasing from the outside...why they're building a big theatre that ruins the exterior view
Ambassador is very eye-pleasing from the outside...why they're building a big theatre that ruins the exterior view

We won plushies!
We won plushies! 2007-05-31

Much more Ambassador photos coming tomorrow since we didn't have park tickets on Day 6, but since we have them on D
Much more Ambassador photos coming tomorrow since we didn't have park tickets on Day 6, but since we have them on D

DisneySea, still brought to you by the number 5...
DisneySea, still brought to you by the number 5... 2007-05-31

All Disneyland got was a bunch of gold 50's...
All Disneyland got was a bunch of gold 50's... 2007-05-31

Gotta love multi-layered logos - Mickey, compass and the 5. Me likey. =)
Gotta love multi-layered logos - Mickey, compass and the 5. Me likey. =) 2007-05-31

DisneySea demonstrating how even the Japanese love to toot their own horns from time to time...
DisneySea demonstrating how even the Japanese love to toot their own horns from time to time... 2007-05-31

Ok so you know about the 5th anniversary by now, but all these stuck out to me simply because back home, when DCA turned
Ok so you know about the 5th anniversary by now, but all these stuck out to me simply because back home, when DCA turned

For the non-Sesame Street fans, DisneySea also put on a 'Spring Carnival' which features some nifty flowers an
For the non-Sesame Street fans, DisneySea also put on a 'Spring Carnival' which features some nifty flowers an

They don't overwhelm with this, but it certainly added some nice color and flair to different areas of the park.
They don't overwhelm with this, but it certainly added some nice color and flair to different areas of the park. 20

Ever wondered what Mickey would look like as one of those trimmed bushes? There ya go...
Ever wondered what Mickey would look like as one of those trimmed bushes? There ya go... 2007-05-31

Onward to amazing Port Discovery! *theme music*
Onward to amazing Port Discovery! *theme music* 2007-09-07

This park is so photogenic that any amateur photographer suddenly becomes Pulitzer-worthy. Give DisneySea all the credi
This park is so photogenic that any amateur photographer suddenly becomes Pulitzer-worthy. Give DisneySea all the credi

And then shutterbugs like myself just can't help themselves. =P Anyway, it's almost time for Over the Waves s
And then shutterbugs like myself just can't help themselves. =P Anyway, it's almost time for Over the Waves s

Don't worry you won't have to suffer through too many images here, just the ones I thought were notable that I
Don't worry you won't have to suffer through too many images here, just the ones I thought were notable that I

First thing I noticed about this show was that they're showing us what happens on a Dream Cruise on a stage (some i
First thing I noticed about this show was that they're showing us what happens on a Dream Cruise on a stage (some i

The ship is used a few times as a stage prop even. There's an irony in there somewhere, I know there is!
The ship is used a few times as a stage prop even. There's an irony in there somewhere, I know there is! 2007-05-3

All the characters act as the cruise's senior staff, which would be uber-awesome if DCL ever actually did that. Mi
All the characters act as the cruise's senior staff, which would be uber-awesome if DCL ever actually did that. Mi

The rest are all 'Director' of something, and look, they all look up to the big CD himself. =)
The rest are all 'Director' of something, and look, they all look up to the big CD himself. =) 2007-05-31

They're also all big fans of the Broncos of the late-90's apparently.
They're also all big fans of the Broncos of the late-90's apparently. 2007-05-31

Like every show in TDS, except Big Band Beat for whatever reason, Over the Waves is all in Japanese. Once again I must
Like every show in TDS, except Big Band Beat for whatever reason, Over the Waves is all in Japanese. Once again I must

Next we see some passengers who are on this Dream Cruise, including this old couple. The basic premise of the show is a
Next we see some passengers who are on this Dream Cruise, including this old couple. The basic premise of the show is a

And then they all just break out into a song & dance routine...
And then they all just break out into a song & dance routine... 2007-05-31

Yay!
Yay! 2007-05-31

Donald, being the 'Activity Director', leads an aerobics class with a routine apparently very familiar to youn
Donald, being the 'Activity Director', leads an aerobics class with a routine apparently very familiar to youn

...until his class decides they'd rather be elsewhere. I guess this is why real aerobics classes are given in room
...until his class decides they'd rather be elsewhere. I guess this is why real aerobics classes are given in room

Poor Donald...
Poor Donald... 2007-05-31

...at least he's getting his exercise!
...at least he's getting his exercise! 2007-05-31

Thankfully someone finally breaks the news to poor Donald!
Thankfully someone finally breaks the news to poor Donald! 2007-05-31

And he wasn't too happy about it. After that, these people put on a real aerobic display. Note the Ricardo Montal
And he wasn't too happy about it. After that, these people put on a real aerobic display. Note the Ricardo Montal

Then the old people try to match the young ones...
Then the old people try to match the young ones... 2007-05-31

...it ends badly...
...it ends badly... 2007-05-31

...but then the old folks are given some sort of insane back massage...
...but then the old folks are given some sort of insane back massage... 2007-05-31

...and all of a sudden they're pulling Mr. Six's all over the place!
...and all of a sudden they're pulling Mr. Six's all over the place! 2007-05-31

Six Flags would be so proud...
Six Flags would be so proud... 2007-05-31

Activity Director Donald decided stage right would be an appropriate place to watch the craziness
Activity Director Donald decided stage right would be an appropriate place to watch the craziness 2007-05-31

Ah the awkwardness of mixing and mingling on a cruise ship...adds to the realism of the show no?
Ah the awkwardness of mixing and mingling on a cruise ship...adds to the realism of the show no? 2007-05-31

Hoi! Hoi! Hoi! Hoi!
Hoi! Hoi! Hoi! Hoi! 2007-05-31

Minnie, the 'Romance Director', spots a problem...
Minnie, the 'Romance Director', spots a problem... 2007-05-31

The other ladies of the cruise show off how without problem they are...
The other ladies of the cruise show off how without problem they are... 2007-05-31

My Y chromosome feels threatened in this scene.
My Y chromosome feels threatened in this scene. 2007-05-31

Well Minnie passed her problem onto Daisy, the ship's 'Fashion Director' and Daisy's first idea, wel
Well Minnie passed her problem onto Daisy, the ship's 'Fashion Director' and Daisy's first idea, wel

Then the second idea came out with a purple afro *buzzer*
Then the second idea came out with a purple afro *buzzer* 2007-05-31

'What do you mean this isn't 1978?' 'I said it worked then, I didn't say it works now silly!&a
'What do you mean this isn't 1978?' 'I said it worked then, I didn't say it works now silly!&a

Oh this pink works so much better, thank you Fashion Director!!
Oh this pink works so much better, thank you Fashion Director!! 2007-05-31

With the background it looks like Daisy's really on a cruise ship no?
With the background it looks like Daisy's really on a cruise ship no? 2007-05-31

Moving on, with the problem girl fixed, it's time for a glimpse of a big dance that night on the cruise. Dance to
Moving on, with the problem girl fixed, it's time for a glimpse of a big dance that night on the cruise. Dance to

One of the show's sub-plots is the problem girl and her friend afraid of running into each other, but of course the
One of the show's sub-plots is the problem girl and her friend afraid of running into each other, but of course the

Well as I recall, I believe they decided to be a couple together so onward with more dancing!
Well as I recall, I believe they decided to be a couple together so onward with more dancing! 2007-05-31

Yes we can dance without falling down now! =)
Yes we can dance without falling down now! =) 2007-05-31

Then everyone ends the dance in some special position - including Rogaine guy looking like he's proposing. Hmm...
Then everyone ends the dance in some special position - including Rogaine guy looking like he's proposing. Hmm...

Then the rodents come out. Y'know nothing says being on a cruise ship like 6ft tall dancing rodents in party outfi
Then the rodents come out. Y'know nothing says being on a cruise ship like 6ft tall dancing rodents in party outfi

Would you believe they turned the cruise's buffet into a song and dance number?
Would you believe they turned the cruise's buffet into a song and dance number? 2007-05-31

They get all Trash Can Trio like with the food making stuff...
They get all Trash Can Trio like with the food making stuff... 2007-05-31

Yay food!
Yay food! 2007-05-31

Hee! hee! hee! hee!
Hee! hee! hee! hee! 2007-05-31

Pluto, the 'Food Director', and Rogaine guy have a bit of an issue...
Pluto, the 'Food Director', and Rogaine guy have a bit of an issue... 2007-05-31

Rockin' out to food, yeah!
Rockin' out to food, yeah! 2007-05-31

Then the cruise folk realize there are stowaways on the ship, and the security folks in blue are on the chase!
Then the cruise folk realize there are stowaways on the ship, and the security folks in blue are on the chase! 2007-05-3

But some people are oblivious, like Donald...
But some people are oblivious, like Donald... 2007-05-31

I had no idea what they were doing, practicing a showstopping number in the corridors of the ship?
I had no idea what they were doing, practicing a showstopping number in the corridors of the ship? 2007-05-31

No stowaway in there...
No stowaway in there... 2007-05-31

The ship's passengers are clearly more concerned about issues unrelated to the stowaways.
The ship's passengers are clearly more concerned about issues unrelated to the stowaways. 2007-05-31

Rogaine guy's still carrying the giant leg of meat he stole from Pluto, but everyone's after those stowaways!
Rogaine guy's still carrying the giant leg of meat he stole from Pluto, but everyone's after those stowaways!

Everyone except Goofy, who was poorly chasing butterflies, but instead trapped 2 stowaways in his net!
Everyone except Goofy, who was poorly chasing butterflies, but instead trapped 2 stowaways in his net! 2007-05-31

But upon capture, the stowaways tell their sob story...
But upon capture, the stowaways tell their sob story... 2007-05-31

Everyone's so very concerned...
Everyone's so very concerned... 2007-05-31

The guy next to Mickey doesn't look like he's buying it...
The guy next to Mickey doesn't look like he's buying it... 2007-05-31

More people gather to hear the sob story, and the old folks chime in with their sympathetic notions. What will happen I
More people gather to hear the sob story, and the old folks chime in with their sympathetic notions. What will happen I

Of course not! This is Disney after all... =P
Of course not! This is Disney after all... =P 2007-05-31

And everyone's so happy Mickey decided to let them stay aboard...
And everyone's so happy Mickey decided to let them stay aboard... 2007-05-31

Then even dance around with little bouquets, they're so happy. Hmm.
Then even dance around with little bouquets, they're so happy. Hmm. 2007-05-31

Of course the rodents are having a good time...
Of course the rodents are having a good time... 2007-05-31

Wow, they gave the stowaways uniforms even. And Mickey's about to surprise them big time!
Wow, they gave the stowaways uniforms even. And Mickey's about to surprise them big time! 2007-05-31

...with cruise tickets! YAY!
...with cruise tickets! YAY! 2007-05-31

Which of course prompts the whole party into more song & dance...
Which of course prompts the whole party into more song & dance... 2007-05-31

Which becomes the big finale of the show. YAY!
Which becomes the big finale of the show. YAY! 2007-05-31

Ta da!
Ta da! 2007-05-31

Ta da with streamers! Magical!
Ta da with streamers! Magical! 2007-05-31

And the cast waves goodbye with Minnie and Mickey, who can be seen, over the waves. Ha, get it, heh, I made a funny...
And the cast waves goodbye with Minnie and Mickey, who can be seen, over the waves. Ha, get it, heh, I made a funny...

More waves from the ship's crew...
More waves from the ship's crew... 2007-05-31

Bye bye Mickey & Minnie! Onward to something else, yay!
Bye bye Mickey & Minnie! Onward to something else, yay! 2007-05-31

Here's a decoration for the 5th, few things of note here. First, this is all crafted and painted wood. Secondly,
Here's a decoration for the 5th, few things of note here. First, this is all crafted and painted wood. Secondly,

See, clearly not a simple decoration. Lots of work went into just this one decoration. It's an attention and desi
See, clearly not a simple decoration. Lots of work went into just this one decoration. It's an attention and desi

Anyway, let's get back to cool stuff, like Tower's lightning effect. =)
Anyway, let's get back to cool stuff, like Tower's lightning effect. =) 2007-05-31

Big Band Beat drawing a big crowd, and this is 90mins before the show would start.
Big Band Beat drawing a big crowd, and this is 90mins before the show would start. 2007-05-31

Awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome AWESOME show! PLEASE come to Hyperion someday!!!
Awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome AWESOME show! PLEASE come to Hyperion someday!!! 2007-05-31

Since this was our last day we'd be at TDS during the 5th, we needed to see this again in case it closed after the
Since this was our last day we'd be at TDS during the 5th, we needed to see this again in case it closed after the

Have I mentioned how I love the way Japanese tell time? Seriously, life is so much easier without having to deal with A
Have I mentioned how I love the way Japanese tell time? Seriously, life is so much easier without having to deal with A

Well, that's about it for Day 5, ending on this poster of Oliver and Company because, hey, it's rare. Day 6 w
Well, that's about it for Day 5, ending on this poster of Oliver and Company because, hey, it's rare. Day 6 w

We were excited about our first park-hopper day but the weather, not so much...
We were excited about our first park-hopper day but the weather, not so much... 2007-05-30

Fortunately they've thought of everything in Tokyo - even windshield wipers for the monorail! WOW!
Fortunately they've thought of everything in Tokyo - even windshield wipers for the monorail! WOW! 2007-05-30

See...nifty little gadgets going a long way to help the guest experience. Can't say the wipers are there for the d
See...nifty little gadgets going a long way to help the guest experience. Can't say the wipers are there for the d

Here's a rainy view of the Pacific Ocean from the other side. Doesn't look much different, but I think it&apo
Here's a rainy view of the Pacific Ocean from the other side. Doesn't look much different, but I think it&apo

It's raining, it's pouring, but the Utundu won't be snoring!
It's raining, it's pouring, but the Utundu won't be snoring! 2007-05-30

Every single Disney theme park in the world has cool themed toll boths for the entrance to its respective parking garage
Every single Disney theme park in the world has cool themed toll boths for the entrance to its respective parking garage

A little rain can't damper how awesome the Aquasphere Plaza looks!
A little rain can't damper how awesome the Aquasphere Plaza looks! 2007-05-30

500 Yen (approx $4.20) for a poncho at Tokyo DisneySea...but what I thought was interesting was that these guys took up
500 Yen (approx $4.20) for a poncho at Tokyo DisneySea...but what I thought was interesting was that these guys took up

Goofy didn't take the news that it was a rainy day too well...
Goofy didn't take the news that it was a rainy day too well... 2007-05-30

Minnie's paparazzi didn't seem to mind the weather!
Minnie's paparazzi didn't seem to mind the weather! 2007-05-30

Donald, in his 'Fun Director' outfit, attempts to convince me that I should not commit suicide in the Harbor b
Donald, in his 'Fun Director' outfit, attempts to convince me that I should not commit suicide in the Harbor b

...and it's a good thing I didn't, because otherwise, I would have missed this shot of Dale the doofus clearly
...and it's a good thing I didn't, because otherwise, I would have missed this shot of Dale the doofus clearly

Quick! Let's get under the roof over Main St!
Quick! Let's get under the roof over Main St! 2007-05-30

Hmmm, I guess even little blue aliens gotta go #2 eventually...
Hmmm, I guess even little blue aliens gotta go #2 eventually... 2007-05-30

I knew they built that roof for a reason!
I knew they built that roof for a reason! 2007-05-30

Pirates...blarg.
Pirates...blarg. 2007-05-30

So many avenues I could go with this...just let your mind wander here. =)
So many avenues I could go with this...just let your mind wander here. =) 2007-05-30

Here's Daisy, the evil temptress...
Here's Daisy, the evil temptress... 2007-05-30

I have been spotted and am being pulled in by her tractor beam!
I have been spotted and am being pulled in by her tractor beam! 2007-05-30

Awwwwww....
Awwwwww.... 2007-05-29

........... meep
........... meep 2007-05-30

I've always wanted to have Donald throw one of his classic temper tantrums at me. That was really fun, and could n
I've always wanted to have Donald throw one of his classic temper tantrums at me. That was really fun, and could n

"I'm taken too, but I won't kiss you"
"I'm taken too, but I won't kiss you" 2007-05-30

Oh-kay, that's quite enough of my getting involved in Disney character love triangles. Moving right along...
Oh-kay, that's quite enough of my getting involved in Disney character love triangles. Moving right along... 2007-

This works so much better than either USA Tower. There's actually what looks like an empty hole in there even.
This works so much better than either USA Tower. There's actually what looks like an empty hole in there even. 200

Tie-ins of characters and familiar buildings are cool.
Tie-ins of characters and familiar buildings are cool. 2007-05-30

Just so all the english-speaking people don't get lost. =)
Just so all the english-speaking people don't get lost. =) 2007-05-30

So the ride was fun, but I was much more taken aback by all the little elements that contribute to the theme, such as th
So the ride was fun, but I was much more taken aback by all the little elements that contribute to the theme, such as th

They went to pretty good lengths to make these look like newspapers of the day.
They went to pretty good lengths to make these look like newspapers of the day. 2007-05-30

Made for some stimulating reading too.
Made for some stimulating reading too. 2007-05-30

If you remember from Day 2's pictures, the background for this picture is the pre-show room where we hear Hightower
If you remember from Day 2's pictures, the background for this picture is the pre-show room where we hear Hightower

...and then they show all that was found...
...and then they show all that was found... 2007-05-30

It made for very interesting reading, and is a great way to enhance an original & very well done storyline.
It made for very interesting reading, and is a great way to enhance an original & very well done storyline. 2007-05-

On the left you'll notice the player that guests listen to in the pre-show. More connection goodness! This is why
On the left you'll notice the player that guests listen to in the pre-show. More connection goodness! This is why

So apparently EVERYTHING in DisneySea is 15 minutes today. Nothing at all strange about everything in the entire park h
So apparently EVERYTHING in DisneySea is 15 minutes today. Nothing at all strange about everything in the entire park h

Apparently Goofy didn't recover mentally very much after being told the news of the rainy weather. But, who am I t
Apparently Goofy didn't recover mentally very much after being told the news of the rainy weather. But, who am I t

You're reading that right, but, it gets worse...
You're reading that right, but, it gets worse... 2007-05-30

Do I even want to know what a 'cheesecake chimichanga' is??
Do I even want to know what a 'cheesecake chimichanga' is?? 2007-05-30

Yep...weird, no?
Yep...weird, no? 2007-05-30

So what can you do in the rain besides gawk at abnormal food? Ride the choo-choo of course!
So what can you do in the rain besides gawk at abnormal food? Ride the choo-choo of course! 2007-05-30

Heh, it works because Aquatopia's a water ride see?
Heh, it works because Aquatopia's a water ride see? 2007-05-30

Fun little ride, but not something I'd do in the rain...
Fun little ride, but not something I'd do in the rain... 2007-05-30

Chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga CHOO! CHOO!
Chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga CHOO! CHOO! 2007-05-30

This is what Boston looks like basically 24/7...
7... 2007-05-30

Drip drip, drip drip...
Drip drip, drip drip... 2007-05-30

Even the Electric Railway served as a moving Sesame Street billboard. Seriously, it was everywhere!
Even the Electric Railway served as a moving Sesame Street billboard. Seriously, it was everywhere! 2007-05-30

Here's another thing that blew my mind - every 30mins in what seemed like an ordinary counter-service place played
Here's another thing that blew my mind - every 30mins in what seemed like an ordinary counter-service place played

But since it was all in Japanese, I had to basically make up my own show again. So...looks like to me Mickey's try
But since it was all in Japanese, I had to basically make up my own show again. So...looks like to me Mickey's try

Donald attempting to steal second base? (blur on the right)
Donald attempting to steal second base? (blur on the right) 2007-05-30

SAFE!
SAFE! 2007-05-30

Goofy's not doing very well today. =P
Goofy's not doing very well today. =P 2007-05-30

Look Donald, the boat is perfect!
Look Donald, the boat is perfect! 2007-05-30

Oh boy! Time to take it out for a spin!
Oh boy! Time to take it out for a spin! 2007-05-30

But wait! We're still indoors! WAAAAHHHHHHH!
But wait! We're still indoors! WAAAAHHHHHHH! 2007-05-30

Gawrsh...I didn't think being inside was bad. That's ok Goof! I'm sure the boat is just fine!
Gawrsh...I didn't think being inside was bad. That's ok Goof! I'm sure the boat is just fine! 2007-05-3

Hey fellas...what's that?
Hey fellas...what's that? 2007-05-30

Then the boat goes nuts and nearly assplodes!
Then the boat goes nuts and nearly assplodes! 2007-05-30

Donald didn't take that too well...
Donald didn't take that too well... 2007-05-30

Poor Donald!
Poor Donald! 2007-05-30

I wonder who could fix it now?
I wonder who could fix it now? 2007-05-30

Of course! The rodents!
Of course! The rodents! 2007-05-30

HEHEHEHE we're going to fix the boat!
HEHEHEHE we're going to fix the boat! 2007-05-30

Forget fixing the boat, let's just take it!
Forget fixing the boat, let's just take it! 2007-05-30

Hey you guys are going to fix my poor boat right? Hehehehe um, fix, sure! Uh-huh! Uh-huh!
Hey you guys are going to fix my poor boat right? Hehehehe um, fix, sure! Uh-huh! Uh-huh! 2007-05-30

Poor Donald's really broken up, not unlike his boat...
Poor Donald's really broken up, not unlike his boat... 2007-05-30

Weeeeeeee, stealing a ship is easy!
Weeeeeeee, stealing a ship is easy! 2007-05-30

Then out of nowhere Donald stands and salutes. ????
Then out of nowhere Donald stands and salutes. ???? 2007-05-30

Hey Donald what's over there?
Hey Donald what's over there? 2007-05-30

And they trap Donald in a net. Clever no? Well as you might expect, the show resolves itself with Donald getting his r
And they trap Donald in a net. Clever no? Well as you might expect, the show resolves itself with Donald getting his r

Some people will sigh at the writing level here...the rest will just recognize it. ;-)
Some people will sigh at the writing level here...the rest will just recognize it. ;-) 2007-05-30

No fixing needed on this boat!
No fixing needed on this boat! 2007-05-30

I love the postcard-ish pictures that can be obtained in numerous places around DisneySea. Very pleasing to the eye.
I love the postcard-ish pictures that can be obtained in numerous places around DisneySea. Very pleasing to the eye. 20

Tower looking very Towerish...but look at the penthouse window. Somethin's going on up there!
Tower looking very Towerish...but look at the penthouse window. Somethin's going on up there! 2007-05-30

This is one of those totally unfair things about Tokyo DisneySea. Their Tower features an exterior lightning effect! T
This is one of those totally unfair things about Tokyo DisneySea. Their Tower features an exterior lightning effect! T

And all Disneyland got was a bunch of 'hidden 50's'...
And all Disneyland got was a bunch of 'hidden 50's'... 2007-05-30

Well...it smelled good at least...
Well...it smelled good at least... 2007-05-30

Does it get much better than this?
Does it get much better than this? 2007-05-30

Fast-forward to TDL and right into Space Mountain we go. Yay!
Fast-forward to TDL and right into Space Mountain we go. Yay! 2007-05-30

Here's another look at the explanation of the tri-cube symbol having something to do with the fuel in the ship, whi
Here's another look at the explanation of the tri-cube symbol having something to do with the fuel in the ship, whi

Ooooooh, such awesomeness from the ship!
Ooooooh, such awesomeness from the ship! 2007-05-30

Although it strangely has a latern-looking thing for a butt. Odd.
Although it strangely has a latern-looking thing for a butt. Odd. 2007-05-30

Another totally unfair thing - they have these uber-cool streaming lights zipping through the loading area. Only happen
Another totally unfair thing - they have these uber-cool streaming lights zipping through the loading area. Only happen

I am ship. I am awesome.
I am ship. I am awesome. 2007-05-30

Swirly awesome.
Swirly awesome. 2007-05-30

Little peak at the tri-cube and lantern butt. NASA should design a ship with a lantern butt. Then they'd never lo
Little peak at the tri-cube and lantern butt. NASA should design a ship with a lantern butt. Then they'd never lo

In a sense the ship kinda looks like a bottlenose dolphin. All sleek and nimble like that, yeah.
In a sense the ship kinda looks like a bottlenose dolphin. All sleek and nimble like that, yeah. 2007-05-30

One last look at lantern butt...
One last look at lantern butt... 2007-05-30

Now a peek at the underbelly of the ship and do we find an unthemed, unpainted side because not many people look here?
Now a peek at the underbelly of the ship and do we find an unthemed, unpainted side because not many people look here? 2

Darn it! That castle can't stand it when Space Mountain gets more attention than it does. What a bully!
Darn it! That castle can't stand it when Space Mountain gets more attention than it does. What a bully! 2007-05-3

BRING IT BACK!!!
BRING IT BACK!!! 2007-05-30

Wouldn't it be great to see this in Tomorrowland again instead of the moronic Observatron?
Wouldn't it be great to see this in Tomorrowland again instead of the moronic Observatron? 2007-05-30

Gantry lifts...currenty at Tokyo Disneyland, formerly where the TomorrowLanding gift shop in Disneyland is.
Gantry lifts...currenty at Tokyo Disneyland, formerly where the TomorrowLanding gift shop in Disneyland is. 2007-05-30

Weird to see these and not see Mission to Mars & Space Mountain behind them eh?
Weird to see these and not see Mission to Mars & Space Mountain behind them eh? 2007-05-30

Funny thing is the CM bows at the elevators each time their doors close to ascend. Japan is cool like that.
Funny thing is the CM bows at the elevators each time their doors close to ascend. Japan is cool like that. 2007-05-30

This area & the fact the park's been closed for around 30 minutes makes for some lovely night shots with no one
This area & the fact the park's been closed for around 30 minutes makes for some lovely night shots with no one

Gate-less, bridge-less, and it's not Mickey's! Neat eh?
Gate-less, bridge-less, and it's not Mickey's! Neat eh? 2007-09-07

Yep...not Mickey's & no weird population dial indicator thing-a-ma-hoog
Yep...not Mickey's & no weird population dial indicator thing-a-ma-hoog 2007-05-30

Just think of it...there could be that with a re-worked Peoplemover and Star Tours to the left and BLAB to the right jus
Just think of it...there could be that with a re-worked Peoplemover and Star Tours to the left and BLAB to the right jus

Now time for another edition of the Space Mountain light show! (click the photos really fast for some fun)
Now time for another edition of the Space Mountain light show! (click the photos really fast for some fun) 2007-05-30

Oooooooooh!
Oooooooooh! 2007-05-30

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! 2007-05-30

Ooooooooooooh!
Ooooooooooooh! 2007-05-30

Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! 2007-05-30

I wasn't too sold on this setup last year before the re-launch. But somehow now it looks 100% better. Yay!
I wasn't too sold on this setup last year before the re-launch. But somehow now it looks 100% better. Yay! 2007-05

Dez lightz are thez coolz!
Dez lightz are thez coolz! 2007-05-30

Hypnotic...
Hypnotic... 2007-05-30

If it's hard for Americans to understand British humor, I wonder how the Japanese take it?
If it's hard for Americans to understand British humor, I wonder how the Japanese take it? 2007-05-30

One of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong! =)
One of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong! =) 2007-05-30

Rawwwrrr!
Rawwwrrr! 2007-05-30

Yeah with Space Mountain photos, you knew this was coming...
Yeah with Space Mountain photos, you knew this was coming... 2007-05-30

Effing gargantuan castle!
Effing gargantuan castle! 2007-05-30

Here's a nifty little photo-op set up. I guess if you always wanted your picture on the beach with a castle behind
Here's a nifty little photo-op set up. I guess if you always wanted your picture on the beach with a castle behind

Stitch is always in about 10 places at once in this park. Gotta figure out how he accomplishes that...
Stitch is always in about 10 places at once in this park. Gotta figure out how he accomplishes that... 2007-05-30

Under the Stitch! Under the Stitch! Da dada da da da dada da da under the Stitch!
Under the Stitch! Under the Stitch! Da dada da da da dada da da under the Stitch! 2007-05-30

Hu-yuk! Have you seen a lil blue alien 'round here?
Hu-yuk! Have you seen a lil blue alien 'round here? 2007-05-30

And yeah, there ya have it.
And yeah, there ya have it. 2007-05-30

I brightened up the other pictures considerably so you could at least see the castle. This is more or less how it reall
I brightened up the other pictures considerably so you could at least see the castle. This is more or less how it reall

Almost done...just want to give ya a peek at World Bazaar (or Main St. with a roof) and what it really looks like since
Almost done...just want to give ya a peek at World Bazaar (or Main St. with a roof) and what it really looks like since

Unlike Main St., World Bazaar has a 4-way intersection about halfway down with one way heading off towards Adventureland
Unlike Main St., World Bazaar has a 4-way intersection about halfway down with one way heading off towards Adventureland

And the other way heading off towards Tomorrowland. Thrilling.
And the other way heading off towards Tomorrowland. Thrilling. 2007-05-30

Good night Stitchland!
Good night Stitchland! 2007-09-08

One final note for you gamers out there. I spotted Mario Kart 2 for arcade in Japan. Haven't seen it in the USA ye
One final note for you gamers out there. I spotted Mario Kart 2 for arcade in Japan. Haven't seen it in the USA ye

So here's the machine and that will do it for Day 4. Hope you all enjoyed that. Day 5 will be coming, but with li
So here's the machine and that will do it for Day 4. Hope you all enjoyed that. Day 5 will be coming, but with li

Yeah, so if you've been living under some rock I've recently visited the Tokyo Disney Resort. What you don&ap
Yeah, so if you've been living under some rock I've recently visited the Tokyo Disney Resort. What you don&ap

What, thought that was a joke? Nope, this is the inside of the Disney Resort Cruiser, or 'Mickey Bus' if you
What, thought that was a joke? Nope, this is the inside of the Disney Resort Cruiser, or 'Mickey Bus' if you

Yep...even Mickey handgrips for the unfortunate folks without a seat. Not sure if these are even noticed but it's
Yep...even Mickey handgrips for the unfortunate folks without a seat. Not sure if these are even noticed but it's

Since 'Mickey Bus' is the wrong name, here's a helpful reminder. Unfortunately since very few speak Engl
Since 'Mickey Bus' is the wrong name, here's a helpful reminder. Unfortunately since very few speak Engl

And with that, we arrive at Tokyo Disneyland! YAY!
And with that, we arrive at Tokyo Disneyland! YAY! 2007-05-28

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel construction going on...kinda looks like a beaver's late night fantasy no?
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel construction going on...kinda looks like a beaver's late night fantasy no? 2007-05-28

When the crane goes up...the beaver's happy =)
When the crane goes up...the beaver's happy =) 2007-05-28

Enough of that, here's a monorail station while you all cleanse those images from your mind...
Enough of that, here's a monorail station while you all cleanse those images from your mind... 2007-05-28

So the event is called 'Find Stitch' even though he's kinda right there...
So the event is called 'Find Stitch' even though he's kinda right there... 2007-05-28

No Photoshopping going on here, that really is Main Street with a roof. Odd.
No Photoshopping going on here, that really is Main Street with a roof. Odd. 2007-05-28

Apparently lightpoles are a great way to let people know of the event going on in the whatever park you're in. TDL
Apparently lightpoles are a great way to let people know of the event going on in the whatever park you're in. TDL

When he's not painting, he's hula dancing. Well-rounded little alien no?
When he's not painting, he's hula dancing. Well-rounded little alien no? 2007-05-28

They have a Penny Arcade but it was sadly closed & doesn't look to re-open any time soon =(
They have a Penny Arcade but it was sadly closed & doesn't look to re-open any time soon =( 2007-05-28

Here's something you'd never see in the USA...CMs on parade GC actually trying to keep the crowd pepped up 30
Here's something you'd never see in the USA...CMs on parade GC actually trying to keep the crowd pepped up 30

We chose to claim a spot in front of the castle - ginormous thing that it is...
We chose to claim a spot in front of the castle - ginormous thing that it is... 2007-05-28

See in Japan everyone bows, even characters!
See in Japan everyone bows, even characters! 2007-05-28

Painter Stitch leads the way in his special parade - Huli Huli Ohana Bash. Aloha!
Painter Stitch leads the way in his special parade - Huli Huli Ohana Bash. Aloha! 2007-05-28

Stitch, Stitch, Stitch of the Jungle! WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE!!!
Stitch, Stitch, Stitch of the Jungle! WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE!!! 2007-05-28

Then other characters roll by all rockin' out to the bouncy music borrowed from the Lilo & Stitch movie as well
Then other characters roll by all rockin' out to the bouncy music borrowed from the Lilo & Stitch movie as well

Hey...I thought these guys were Mexican somehow? Apparently no one told Japan...
Hey...I thought these guys were Mexican somehow? Apparently no one told Japan... 2007-05-28

Nephews rockin' out!
Nephews rockin' out! 2007-05-28

Other characters having their Ohana Bash...note the strange Stitch-themed parade floats. Quite bizarre.
Other characters having their Ohana Bash...note the strange Stitch-themed parade floats. Quite bizarre. 2007-05-28

Let's see rodents, aliens, a dog, a little girl, couple huge paint cans & a giant...apple? Nope, nothing stran
Let's see rodents, aliens, a dog, a little girl, couple huge paint cans & a giant...apple? Nope, nothing stran

Um...Mickey...sunglasses right on your head there, champ. =)
Um...Mickey...sunglasses right on your head there, champ. =) 2007-05-28

This parade is 100% ACE approved!
This parade is 100% ACE approved! 2007-05-28

You're a doofus! *gasp* Why thank you Chip!
You're a doofus! *gasp* Why thank you Chip! 2007-05-28

They even have the characters on the Omnibus during the parade. That Aloha banner totally makes it fit in with all the
They even have the characters on the Omnibus during the parade. That Aloha banner totally makes it fit in with all the

Awww Stitch is so cute! Such a shame I had to jack his parade float!
Awww Stitch is so cute! Such a shame I had to jack his parade float! 2007-05-28

If this was Disneyland, I'd could totally block out the castle with this thing! Wheeeeee!
If this was Disneyland, I'd could totally block out the castle with this thing! Wheeeeee! 2007-05-28

Lilo & Stitch say bye bye from their parade! A more complete look at Huli Huli coming in later days when we had a b
Lilo & Stitch say bye bye from their parade! A more complete look at Huli Huli coming in later days when we had a b

Moving on towards Tomorrowland...Magic Kingdom nostalgists will recognize this...
Moving on towards Tomorrowland...Magic Kingdom nostalgists will recognize this... 2007-05-28

I found Stitch!...again...
I found Stitch!...again... 2007-05-28

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!!!11!!111!!!!11!!!! TEH SPAZE MOWNTEN RAMP!!1!!!!111!!!
OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!!!11!!111!!!!11!!!! TEH SPAZE MOWNTEN RAMP!!1!!!!111!!! 2007-05-28

Yep, Space Mountain, in all its Spacey goodness! More on Space later...trust me...you will see PLENTY of the 're-l
Yep, Space Mountain, in all its Spacey goodness! More on Space later...trust me...you will see PLENTY of the 're-l

Space Mountain merch. O RLY? YA RLY! NO WAI!
Space Mountain merch. O RLY? YA RLY! NO WAI! 2007-05-28

Caramel Popcorn to delight and entice...
Caramel Popcorn to delight and entice... 2007-05-28

Here's a look at the incredibly huge Star Tours building there. Why their Star Tours needs such a huge building an
Here's a look at the incredibly huge Star Tours building there. Why their Star Tours needs such a huge building an

And a look at Monsters Inc under construction. No not MILF or Mike & Sulley to the Rescue...think more Toy Story Ma
And a look at Monsters Inc under construction. No not MILF or Mike & Sulley to the Rescue...think more Toy Story Ma

But for now...it's a big bunch of tarp...with huge Star Tours building on the left.
But for now...it's a big bunch of tarp...with huge Star Tours building on the left. 2007-05-28

Coming up next is fun with furries, but first here's a picture of a building with a construction wall in front of i
Coming up next is fun with furries, but first here's a picture of a building with a construction wall in front of i

Back out in front where there's no train station but there is an indication that a little blue (or in the floral&ap
Back out in front where there's no train station but there is an indication that a little blue (or in the floral&ap

Oh I can still hear the WDW Monorail... 'Welcome to Stitch Kingdom! HAHAHAHAHA!'
Oh I can still hear the WDW Monorail... 'Welcome to Stitch Kingdom! HAHAHAHAHA!' 2007-05-28

Kicking things off with the furries, here's Bernard and Bianca. Rescuers Down Under for the younger folks. Nice t
Kicking things off with the furries, here's Bernard and Bianca. Rescuers Down Under for the younger folks. Nice t

Leave to the Japanese to have a giant insect walking around their parks...
Leave to the Japanese to have a giant insect walking around their parks... 2007-05-28

Gepetto & Pinocchio make a lovely photo together. Walk into Gepetto's workshop and this'll be right there
Gepetto & Pinocchio make a lovely photo together. Walk into Gepetto's workshop and this'll be right there

Then Pinocchio gets all heroic and promises to rid Japan of the giant cricket. Put 'em up Jiminy!!
Then Pinocchio gets all heroic and promises to rid Japan of the giant cricket. Put 'em up Jiminy!! 2007-05-28

Meanwhile Honest John & Gideon gettin' their recruiting on.
Meanwhile Honest John & Gideon gettin' their recruiting on. 2007-05-28

Isn't my face just the picture of honesty?
Isn't my face just the picture of honesty? 2007-05-28

SMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
SMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! 2007-05-28

Who gets stuck with all the bad luck? Nobody but Donald Duck!
Who gets stuck with all the bad luck? Nobody but Donald Duck! 2007-05-28

PIGLET??!?!!! Sheesh, when was the last time YOU were in Disneyland? A rare find to be sure!
PIGLET??!?!!! Sheesh, when was the last time YOU were in Disneyland? A rare find to be sure! 2007-05-28

That's the great thing about Tokyo isn't it? Lots of characters you just can't find in the USA AND they
That's the great thing about Tokyo isn't it? Lots of characters you just can't find in the USA AND they

This is what happens when there is no Main Street train station in the front of the park...
This is what happens when there is no Main Street train station in the front of the park... 2007-05-28

No train station, but ride posters are there, or in this case land posters. Notice how it's simply 'Toontown&
No train station, but ride posters are there, or in this case land posters. Notice how it's simply 'Toontown&

Wow...this...just wow...I saw this last year and again this year and it's just beyond bizarre. Talk about 'Wh
Wow...this...just wow...I saw this last year and again this year and it's just beyond bizarre. Talk about 'Wh

Ahhhhh! Help!!! Someone get this overpriced alien off my head!!!!!
Ahhhhh! Help!!! Someone get this overpriced alien off my head!!!!! 2007-05-28

Here's another amazing thing found in Tokyo - a park information board that actually has every attraction's wa
Here's another amazing thing found in Tokyo - a park information board that actually has every attraction's wa

This castle is NOT small!
This castle is NOT small! 2007-05-28

Some say this paint is better than MK's Cinderella Castle, you be the judge...
Some say this paint is better than MK's Cinderella Castle, you be the judge... 2007-05-28

I love these gardens. They look like Legos almost how they're so precisely cut. Japanese precision, gotta love it
I love these gardens. They look like Legos almost how they're so precisely cut. Japanese precision, gotta love it

There WAS this lovely view from the castle...alas there has now been construction walls set up =(
There WAS this lovely view from the castle...alas there has now been construction walls set up =( 2007-05-28

Rear of the castle is quite detailed just like everything else in Tokyo. =)
Rear of the castle is quite detailed just like everything else in Tokyo. =) 2007-05-28

Welcome foolish mortals...
Welcome foolish mortals... 2007-05-28

How do you tell between MK and Tokyo's Mansion? Trees!
How do you tell between MK and Tokyo's Mansion? Trees! 2007-05-28

Heading over to Westernland (yes, Westernland) there was some tarpage...
Heading over to Westernland (yes, Westernland) there was some tarpage... 2007-05-28

...which Stitch's paintbrush evidently found. What I like about this is that when construction walls have to go up
...which Stitch's paintbrush evidently found. What I like about this is that when construction walls have to go up

Ummmm...yeeeeah... stay in school kids.
Ummmm...yeeeeah... stay in school kids. 2007-05-28

Fast-forward to Tomorrowland where we see something that should NEVER have been removed from Disneyland. But they do st
Fast-forward to Tomorrowland where we see something that should NEVER have been removed from Disneyland. But they do st

In the future soda will be totally outlawed, so some nostalgists created 'Soda Popcorn' to preserve the memori
In the future soda will be totally outlawed, so some nostalgists created 'Soda Popcorn' to preserve the memori

Time for Space Mountain, YAY!
Time for Space Mountain, YAY! 2007-05-29

Stitch was here...
Stitch was here... 2007-05-29

Check it out - attraction specific CM uniforms WITH the attraction's name on them! Another detail beyond the compr
Check it out - attraction specific CM uniforms WITH the attraction's name on them! Another detail beyond the compr

Let's go inside shall we?
Let's go inside shall we? 2007-05-29

Like OMFGZ!!!!11!! I'm going up TEH SPAZE MOWNTIN RAMPZ!!1!!1!!1!!!!!1!!!!
Like OMFGZ!!!!11!! I'm going up TEH SPAZE MOWNTIN RAMPZ!!1!!1!!1!!!!!1!!!! 2007-05-29

Here's one for your Speedramp lovers, enjoy!
Here's one for your Speedramp lovers, enjoy! 2007-05-29

When rides bring on new sponsors...usually good things happen. =)
When rides bring on new sponsors...usually good things happen. =) 2007-05-29

This is my favorite picture of the whole Day 3, taken from Space Mountain's 2nd level. Rocket Jets with the volcan
This is my favorite picture of the whole Day 3, taken from Space Mountain's 2nd level. Rocket Jets with the volcan

So everyone's wondering what this tri-cube design is for. Well, near as I can tell, this is all about what fuel you
So everyone's wondering what this tri-cube design is for. Well, near as I can tell, this is all about what fuel you

The inside of the queue is much like how you remember Disneyland's used to be before the big refurb. However, the
The inside of the queue is much like how you remember Disneyland's used to be before the big refurb. However, the

This is also the only time I've ever seen a Space Mountain ride attempt to explain how a big ship got in there in t
This is also the only time I've ever seen a Space Mountain ride attempt to explain how a big ship got in there in t

Speaking of a big ship, here it is! Commence drooling, oooh's and ahhhhh's!
Speaking of a big ship, here it is! Commence drooling, oooh's and ahhhhh's! 2007-05-29

I'm just happy these turned out as well as they did...it's actually quite dark in there.
I'm just happy these turned out as well as they did...it's actually quite dark in there. 2007-05-29

Why can't Disneyland's ship look this cool??
Why can't Disneyland's ship look this cool?? 2007-05-29

There you see the tri-cube on the ship's flank. Also note the cool swirly going on towards the front.
There you see the tri-cube on the ship's flank. Also note the cool swirly going on towards the front. 2007-05-29

They've also got the swirly in the big bubbles that line the queue. Swirly looks very cool in person.
They've also got the swirly in the big bubbles that line the queue. Swirly looks very cool in person. 2007-05-29

Now a look from the front as we circle around in the queue. Notice the green cylinder in the front as well as one in th
Now a look from the front as we circle around in the queue. Notice the green cylinder in the front as well as one in th

Here's a closer view of it as well as the swirly look. This ship looks very cool, very sleek and very pleasing to
Here's a closer view of it as well as the swirly look. This ship looks very cool, very sleek and very pleasing to

The swirly is also rather large when you're right next to it. Looks great!
The swirly is also rather large when you're right next to it. Looks great! 2007-05-29

Looking towards the rear of the ship. Cool how they made the ship's rear similar in look to Space Mountain itself,
Looking towards the rear of the ship. Cool how they made the ship's rear similar in look to Space Mountain itself,

Up at the very very top right you can see the tri-cube etched into the side of the awesome looking new ship. This is ce
Up at the very very top right you can see the tri-cube etched into the side of the awesome looking new ship. This is ce

It was quite a challenge to frame the ship but hopefully you have an idea of how great it looks. =)
It was quite a challenge to frame the ship but hopefully you have an idea of how great it looks. =) 2007-05-29

Here's an enhanced-look at what the rocket looks like. Note the tri-cube design also being used to number each roc
Here's an enhanced-look at what the rocket looks like. Note the tri-cube design also being used to number each roc

Quick attempt at catching the underbelly of the ship. Didn't turn out so well, but more pictures coming in later d
Quick attempt at catching the underbelly of the ship. Didn't turn out so well, but more pictures coming in later d

So that's about it from Space Mountain today. The ship is the best part of this new re-launch. The lift hill effe
So that's about it from Space Mountain today. The ship is the best part of this new re-launch. The lift hill effe

The ship flying through the universe...if the universe was carbonated? Carbonated Universe? What's next, Soda Pop
The ship flying through the universe...if the universe was carbonated? Carbonated Universe? What's next, Soda Pop

Our rockets create big bubbles in a Carbonated Universe I guess. Weird.
Our rockets create big bubbles in a Carbonated Universe I guess. Weird. 2007-05-29

We'll come back to Space Mountain shortly, but here's a last look for a little bit at the main entrance and th
We'll come back to Space Mountain shortly, but here's a last look for a little bit at the main entrance and th

Yay for retro looking signs. Love these little guys.
Yay for retro looking signs. Love these little guys. 2007-05-29

Remember this? Ok so it wasn't called the StarJets but it's sure a blast from the past eh?
Remember this? Ok so it wasn't called the StarJets but it's sure a blast from the past eh? 2007-05-29

Yes they do work, and yes you can go up in them and ride a Rocket Jet!
Yes they do work, and yes you can go up in them and ride a Rocket Jet! 2007-05-29

Eh, so what if they're called StarJets & sponsored by JAL in Tokyo? They have the same look AND feel of the ol
Eh, so what if they're called StarJets & sponsored by JAL in Tokyo? They have the same look AND feel of the ol

We noticed the Huli Huli Parade was coming back (there are 2 Huli Huli parades daily) so we decided to catch it from ove
We noticed the Huli Huli Parade was coming back (there are 2 Huli Huli parades daily) so we decided to catch it from ove

Same parade with same weird-looking Stitch floats...
Same parade with same weird-looking Stitch floats... 2007-05-29

The delight to my eyes was seeing characters not found anywhere else, such as this guy, one of Stitch's 'cousi
The delight to my eyes was seeing characters not found anywhere else, such as this guy, one of Stitch's 'cousi

Apparently Tarzan that wasn't the best hula dancer so his monkey friend got to rock out instead. Anyone got a bana
Apparently Tarzan that wasn't the best hula dancer so his monkey friend got to rock out instead. Anyone got a bana

Here's another one of Stitch's cousins, apparently called 'Sparky'. He looks like a Sparky doesn&ap
Here's another one of Stitch's cousins, apparently called 'Sparky'. He looks like a Sparky doesn&ap

Chipmunk with a hammer...not as cool as monkey with a gun, but cool nonetheless. =)
Chipmunk with a hammer...not as cool as monkey with a gun, but cool nonetheless. =) 2007-05-29

And yet another Stitch cousin making an appearance. This guy has 6 arms, yet only 2 worked. I guess they couldn't
And yet another Stitch cousin making an appearance. This guy has 6 arms, yet only 2 worked. I guess they couldn't

I think someone has left the chower running! Oh wait, wrong park again, argh!
I think someone has left the chower running! Oh wait, wrong park again, argh! 2007-05-29

Yeah, go back to Mexico you stupid bird!
Yeah, go back to Mexico you stupid bird! 2007-05-29

Those two aren't very nice to each other, but Pluto and Angel were VERY nice to each other here. Should Mickey &am
Those two aren't very nice to each other, but Pluto and Angel were VERY nice to each other here. Should Mickey &am

ALOHA! OHANA!
ALOHA! OHANA! 2007-05-29

I love how Disney can have a little girl, a mouse and a blue alien all the same height and no one thinks anything of it.
I love how Disney can have a little girl, a mouse and a blue alien all the same height and no one thinks anything of it.

Then to close out the parade, Stitch dances on one foot and pokes himself in the eye with his paintbrush. Silly alien!
Then to close out the parade, Stitch dances on one foot and pokes himself in the eye with his paintbrush. Silly alien!

Moving on after the parade, we find poor Pooh's Hunny Hunt's been tarpifized...
Moving on after the parade, we find poor Pooh's Hunny Hunt's been tarpifized... 2007-05-29

...but this is something you'll NEVER see in the USA. Apparently in Tokyo, when a ride goes down, it's gift s
...but this is something you'll NEVER see in the USA. Apparently in Tokyo, when a ride goes down, it's gift s

Yes the Japanese are subjected to this terror just like we are...but there's some differences in this version so un
Yes the Japanese are subjected to this terror just like we are...but there's some differences in this version so un

Lots of things different in Fantasyland from Disneyland, such as the teacups with a roof. Everything needs a roof in TD
Lots of things different in Fantasyland from Disneyland, such as the teacups with a roof. Everything needs a roof in TD

This would be a buffeteria eatery that neither Disneyland nor MK have. I'm not sure why but Tokyo believes buffete
This would be a buffeteria eatery that neither Disneyland nor MK have. I'm not sure why but Tokyo believes buffete

Snow White's Supersonic Adventures - for whatever reason, the Fantasyland dark rides go a good 3x faster here than
Snow White's Supersonic Adventures - for whatever reason, the Fantasyland dark rides go a good 3x faster here than

Believe it or not - their Mansion is in Fantasyland. I guess when there's no New Orleans Square and no Liberty Squ
Believe it or not - their Mansion is in Fantasyland. I guess when there's no New Orleans Square and no Liberty Squ

Peter Pan's Flight, borrowed directly from Magic Kingdom. If you've seen that, you've seen this. Moving
Peter Pan's Flight, borrowed directly from Magic Kingdom. If you've seen that, you've seen this. Moving

TDL does have a Critter Country though, and that means it's time to take trip up Chick-A-Pin Hill!
TDL does have a Critter Country though, and that means it's time to take trip up Chick-A-Pin Hill! 2007-05-29

No Stand-By for us!
No Stand-By for us! 2007-05-29

On the bottom it says 'you ugly Americans'. They were inspired by the airport terminal. =)
On the bottom it says 'you ugly Americans'. They were inspired by the airport terminal. =) 2007-05-29

Just in case you've never seen a log that fit 2 people next to each other in each row - there ya go. TDL's Sp
Just in case you've never seen a log that fit 2 people next to each other in each row - there ya go. TDL's Sp

You'll notice the lifts and rivers are quite a bit wider than Disneyland's. This is why Disneyland could neve
You'll notice the lifts and rivers are quite a bit wider than Disneyland's. This is why Disneyland could neve

Wow look how many people showed up to see the Americans riding Splash Mountain today!
Wow look how many people showed up to see the Americans riding Splash Mountain today! 2007-05-29

Up we go... Can't see much of the ride with a still camera so no shots of the show scenes. But, I'm guessing
Up we go... Can't see much of the ride with a still camera so no shots of the show scenes. But, I'm guessing

Does make for a lovely view though no? Looking out over some mutated hybrid of Liberty Square & Frontierland. Love
Does make for a lovely view though no? Looking out over some mutated hybrid of Liberty Square & Frontierland. Love

Hope you're still laughin'...still lots of photos comin' up!
Hope you're still laughin'...still lots of photos comin' up! 2007-05-29

Such a kind bear...
Such a kind bear... 2007-05-29

Outside Splash Mountain there are a few props in the area such as these guys. Briar patch is over yonder boys!
Outside Splash Mountain there are a few props in the area such as these guys. Briar patch is over yonder boys! 2007-05-

And there's a mill for no apparent reason, but it fits the theme, so whatever.
And there's a mill for no apparent reason, but it fits the theme, so whatever. 2007-05-29

NO PIRATES ALLOWED! We went on Tom Sawyer Island towards the end of our trip, so you'll see it in Day 12 I believe
NO PIRATES ALLOWED! We went on Tom Sawyer Island towards the end of our trip, so you'll see it in Day 12 I believe

Westernland's an homage to days long past...when all there was was salted popcorn...how did they live on mere salte
Westernland's an homage to days long past...when all there was was salted popcorn...how did they live on mere salte

Big Thunder Mountain (not Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) lookin' good tonight!
Big Thunder Mountain (not Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) lookin' good tonight! 2007-05-29

50 minute wait time? Naaaah I don't think we'll be riding this today...
50 minute wait time? Naaaah I don't think we'll be riding this today... 2007-05-29

Instead let's go shoot something at the Westernland Shootin' Gallery! YAY!
Instead let's go shoot something at the Westernland Shootin' Gallery! YAY! 2007-05-29

Yep, lots of targets to hit...
Yep, lots of targets to hit... 2007-05-29

...none of which I personally hit. Mental note #58279: 'Sniper' is not a wise career choice.
...none of which I personally hit. Mental note #58279: 'Sniper' is not a wise career choice. 2007-05-29

So let's head on back to Tomorrowland away from all this Westernland business...
So let's head on back to Tomorrowland away from all this Westernland business... 2007-05-29

It's 'Honey, I Shrunk the Audience' with a better title. Same attraction...
It's 'Honey, I Shrunk the Audience' with a better title. Same attraction... 2007-05-29

...but here people actually come watch it! Amazing thing to behold.
...but here people actually come watch it! Amazing thing to behold. 2007-05-29

This man made a poor career choice.
This man made a poor career choice. 2007-05-29

Here's another thing they NEVER should have done away with in the States - Strawberry Churros!
Here's another thing they NEVER should have done away with in the States - Strawberry Churros! 2007-05-29

Given out at lightspeed! ZOOM!
Given out at lightspeed! ZOOM! 2007-05-29

Riding the Rocket Jets is also uber-cool at night. You remember, just think hard!
Riding the Rocket Jets is also uber-cool at night. You remember, just think hard! 2007-05-29

This would be Tokyo's equivalent of the Autopia, though it's far more akin to Tomorrowland Indy Speedway.
This would be Tokyo's equivalent of the Autopia, though it's far more akin to Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. 2007

More old-school racing themed, which is good since the old days of Indy cars is I think a better story to tell than the
More old-school racing themed, which is good since the old days of Indy cars is I think a better story to tell than the

Poor Stitch tried to get his car onto the Speedway & ended up becoming the 'butt' of numerous jokes...
Poor Stitch tried to get his car onto the Speedway & ended up becoming the 'butt' of numerous jokes... 200

Yay I get to drive the #8 car. Will I ever be able to contain my excitement. Woo.
Yay I get to drive the #8 car. Will I ever be able to contain my excitement. Woo. 2007-05-29

The ride does provide a lovely view of the Rocket Jets.
The ride does provide a lovely view of the Rocket Jets. 2007-05-29

And there's the finish line...so I win...I guess...
And there's the finish line...so I win...I guess... 2007-05-29

So yay that was fun, let's go check out Space Mountain's light show!
So yay that was fun, let's go check out Space Mountain's light show! 2007-05-29

When the sun goes down...Space Mountain lights up!
When the sun goes down...Space Mountain lights up! 2007-05-29

Oooooooh...
Oooooooh... 2007-05-29

Aaaaaaahhhh....
Aaaaaaahhhh.... 2007-05-29

Oooooooohhh...
Oooooooohhh... 2007-05-29

Then the uber-huge Castle got all whiny and demanded a photo be taken of it. I wish they would make their castle bright
Then the uber-huge Castle got all whiny and demanded a photo be taken of it. I wish they would make their castle bright

Hehehehehehe...no one fell out of THESE teacups before...therefore no excessive brakes were put on....MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Hehehehehehe...no one fell out of THESE teacups before...therefore no excessive brakes were put on....MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Yay for teacups without over-excessive brakes. Another cool thing that'll probably never be found in the USA again
Yay for teacups without over-excessive brakes. Another cool thing that'll probably never be found in the USA again

Oh no...
Oh no... 2007-05-29

Do we have to?????
Do we have to????? 2007-05-29

Yes we unfortunately have to, only because this version does have a lot of interesting differences, and some things that
Yes we unfortunately have to, only because this version does have a lot of interesting differences, and some things that

It's not outdoor like Disneyland, nor it is a small indoor replica of what's normally the outdoor exterior. I
It's not outdoor like Disneyland, nor it is a small indoor replica of what's normally the outdoor exterior. I

*shudder* Creepy little dolls...
*shudder* Creepy little dolls... 2007-05-29

Drummers totally giving everyone the look of death...
Drummers totally giving everyone the look of death... 2007-05-29

Singers singing from inside an irish green moon. Not that that's unusual or anything...
Singers singing from inside an irish green moon. Not that that's unusual or anything... 2007-05-29

I'm totally going to have nightmares tonight.
I'm totally going to have nightmares tonight. 2007-05-29

Ooh la la!
Ooh la la! 2007-05-29

Creepy...
Creepy... 2007-05-29

Scary!
Scary! 2007-05-29

And just WHAT exactly is THIS supposed to be???
And just WHAT exactly is THIS supposed to be??? 2007-05-29

I'm not even going to guess what this is supposed to be...
I'm not even going to guess what this is supposed to be... 2007-05-29

Make it stop daddy!
Make it stop daddy! 2007-05-29

Kill me...
Kill me... 2007-05-29

The one positive thing about this is that my camera can take indoor night shots in low light without a flash while in mo
The one positive thing about this is that my camera can take indoor night shots in low light without a flash while in mo

So...ummm...there's a Japan part even though we're in Japan?
So...ummm...there's a Japan part even though we're in Japan? 2007-05-29

Well.. in here it's all tropicalish n' stuff...
Well.. in here it's all tropicalish n' stuff... 2007-05-29

At this point, a pink camel somehow just fits right in.
At this point, a pink camel somehow just fits right in. 2007-05-29

Giraffes who grow out of bushes eh? Mmmmmm kaaaaaaaayyy...
Giraffes who grow out of bushes eh? Mmmmmm kaaaaaaaayyy... 2007-05-29

W......T......F...... o_0
W......T......F...... o_0 2007-05-29

This whole ride is the 2nd grade living diorama of terror, seriously!
This whole ride is the 2nd grade living diorama of terror, seriously! 2007-05-29

Well at least this somewhat looks like Mexico...
Well at least this somewhat looks like Mexico... 2007-05-29

Back to the weird with a small crocodile singing in the rain holding a pink umbrella. What kind of demented mind can th
Back to the weird with a small crocodile singing in the rain holding a pink umbrella. What kind of demented mind can th

Then for good measure, a tiger with a pink umbrella. Someone had to have sniffed glue & then thought this ride up o
Then for good measure, a tiger with a pink umbrella. Someone had to have sniffed glue & then thought this ride up o

Look at them...how they stare back at you with those beady eyes...CREEPY!
Look at them...how they stare back at you with those beady eyes...CREEPY! 2007-05-29

Oh sure, this is precisely how I thought the Hawaiian sun would look, exactly...
Oh sure, this is precisely how I thought the Hawaiian sun would look, exactly... 2007-05-29

Y'know, I give up, every time I can't think it can get any weirder, I'm proven wrong.
Y'know, I give up, every time I can't think it can get any weirder, I'm proven wrong. 2007-05-29

Again, not even going to guess what that is...
Again, not even going to guess what that is... 2007-05-29

Found Stitch again...
Found Stitch again... 2007-05-29

Hmmm...same faces as the sun image from the other scene. Wonder if there's a connection there?
Hmmm...same faces as the sun image from the other scene. Wonder if there's a connection there? 2007-05-29

Oh good I think it's over soon...
Oh good I think it's over soon... 2007-05-29

Here's a random ferris wheel because all boats come with ferris wheels attached right?
Here's a random ferris wheel because all boats come with ferris wheels attached right? 2007-05-29

Coming up next, the single most bizarre image in all of Day 3.
Coming up next, the single most bizarre image in all of Day 3. 2007-05-29

There ya go. A pink giraffe, a green elephant, and a red lion, all with old bicycle wheels for feet, all speaking diffe
There ya go. A pink giraffe, a green elephant, and a red lion, all with old bicycle wheels for feet, all speaking diffe

Just like FL, load/unload is indoors, which is nice when the weather's unpleasant.
unload is indoors, which is nice when the weather's unpleasant. 2007-05-29

Scariest, strangest, most bizarre ride EVER!
Scariest, strangest, most bizarre ride EVER! 2007-05-29

But it's done...whew!
But it's done...whew! 2007-05-29

Now that I really feel like shooting something, let's ride Buzz yay!
Now that I really feel like shooting something, let's ride Buzz yay! 2007-05-29

Ack, it's 22:02 and the park closed at 22:00. Rats.
Ack, it's 22:02 and the park closed at 22:00. Rats. 2007-05-29

Back to the cool light show!
Back to the cool light show! 2007-05-29

Oooooooh!
Oooooooh! 2007-05-29

Aaaaaaaaaah!
Aaaaaaaaaah! 2007-05-29

Then the castle gets all jealous again...
Then the castle gets all jealous again... 2007-05-29

And some more random shots from around the park since it's past closing and no one's around really. Crystal P
And some more random shots from around the park since it's past closing and no one's around really. Crystal P

Here's a look down World Bazarre (Main St. with a roof) towards the park entrance...
Here's a look down World Bazarre (Main St. with a roof) towards the park entrance... 2007-09-08

Good night Stitchland!
Good night Stitchland! 2007-09-08

Coming up next - Day 4. It was our first park-hopper day and our first experience of rain at TDR! Day 4's going t
Coming up next - Day 4. It was our first park-hopper day and our first experience of rain at TDR! Day 4's going t

So here begins Day 2 with a view of Tokyo Disneyland from our room at the Hilton Tokyo Bay.
So here begins Day 2 with a view of Tokyo Disneyland from our room at the Hilton Tokyo Bay. 2007-05-27

Zooming in, there's Space Mountain in all its spaceyness, as well as the overflow lot already filling up?! Uh-oh..
Zooming in, there's Space Mountain in all its spaceyness, as well as the overflow lot already filling up?! Uh-oh..

Yikes thats a lot of overflow already! In the distance the new Disneyland Hotel is under construction and looks to be c
Yikes thats a lot of overflow already! In the distance the new Disneyland Hotel is under construction and looks to be c

We can see the castle from here! That sure is a change from CA!
We can see the castle from here! That sure is a change from CA! 2007-05-27

Well the Monorail's waiting for us, but we're not there yet, rats.
Well the Monorail's waiting for us, but we're not there yet, rats. 2007-05-27

Zoom-less shot showing that we have a lovely view from our room, which is nice. Moving on...
Zoom-less shot showing that we have a lovely view from our room, which is nice. Moving on... 2007-05-27

Yep, monorail brought to you by the number 5. Thank God for Sesame Street!
Yep, monorail brought to you by the number 5. Thank God for Sesame Street! 2007-05-27

At Bayside Station looking back at our large-ish hotel. Great place to stay with a mostly bilingual english-speaking st
At Bayside Station looking back at our large-ish hotel. Great place to stay with a mostly bilingual english-speaking st

There's the Disney Resort Cruiser bus we took to the station. We could have walked for 3 minutes, but we used that
There's the Disney Resort Cruiser bus we took to the station. We could have walked for 3 minutes, but we used that

Hmmm...noticing a trend here with the windows on the bus and the monorail...
Hmmm...noticing a trend here with the windows on the bus and the monorail... 2007-05-27

Once you've picked your jaw up off the desk, you can read that this is the Aquasphere Plaza which serves as the mai
Once you've picked your jaw up off the desk, you can read that this is the Aquasphere Plaza which serves as the mai

The Aquasphere is the blue thing, and the buildings actually all combine to form the Hotel MiraCosta at Tokyo DisneySea.
The Aquasphere is the blue thing, and the buildings actually all combine to form the Hotel MiraCosta at Tokyo DisneySea.

MiraCosta actually wraps all the way around Aquasphere Plaza, with the building on the far left clearly Tower. Even tho
MiraCosta actually wraps all the way around Aquasphere Plaza, with the building on the far left clearly Tower. Even tho

Tokyo DisneySea also brought to you by the number 5.
Tokyo DisneySea also brought to you by the number 5. 2007-05-27

Apparently a LOT of Sesame Street fans are VERY excited about this!
Apparently a LOT of Sesame Street fans are VERY excited about this! 2007-05-27

And why not? They're reminded everywhere they turn. You thought there was a lot of YOAMD banners in Disneyland?
And why not? They're reminded everywhere they turn. You thought there was a lot of YOAMD banners in Disneyland? 2

Daytime shot for contrast with Day 1's nighttime shot. I just love this area. I think of this, then I think of Su
Daytime shot for contrast with Day 1's nighttime shot. I just love this area. I think of this, then I think of Su

They even gave the Sesame Street fans this neat photo background for souvenirs!
They even gave the Sesame Street fans this neat photo background for souvenirs! 2007-05-27

Apparently there's some significance about the number 5...
Apparently there's some significance about the number 5... 2007-05-27

Listen closely and you'll hear it's call...the call of the prime number! Was told it sounds like a moose comb
Listen closely and you'll hear it's call...the call of the prime number! Was told it sounds like a moose comb

See, I told you that jaw would be dropping again. The volcano is named Mt. Prometheus and thats Fortress Explorations i
See, I told you that jaw would be dropping again. The volcano is named Mt. Prometheus and thats Fortress Explorations i

...and you can NEVER have enough pictures of these two!
...and you can NEVER have enough pictures of these two! 2007-05-27

I showed up to see the very very end of a show called "Meet & Smile" and this is boat that was out in the
I showed up to see the very very end of a show called "Meet & Smile" and this is boat that was out in the

Looking back at Hotel MiraCosta. For fun you can put a postcard of Venice or someplace up next to this. The resemblanc
Looking back at Hotel MiraCosta. For fun you can put a postcard of Venice or someplace up next to this. The resemblanc

Another ridiculous view. And all this is is a walkway between American Waterfront and Port Discovery! There's har
Another ridiculous view. And all this is is a walkway between American Waterfront and Port Discovery! There's har

Never enough pictures of this...
Never enough pictures of this... 2007-05-27

Since it was Memorial Day I thought I'd wear something appropriate. As if the blond hair & the height didn&apo
Since it was Memorial Day I thought I'd wear something appropriate. As if the blond hair & the height didn&apo

Heading into American Waterfront, we see some old-ish cars rolling around. You can ride them to different ends of Ameri
Heading into American Waterfront, we see some old-ish cars rolling around. You can ride them to different ends of Ameri

These are cars you certainly won't find on Main Street USA! The taxi for example...
These are cars you certainly won't find on Main Street USA! The taxi for example... 2007-05-27

This would be a tour bus as indicated by the 'Gotham Tours' sign on the front. Looks like someone did their r
This would be a tour bus as indicated by the 'Gotham Tours' sign on the front. Looks like someone did their r

Now, I love the Japanese, but they don't understand English very well, so sometimes you find the most random signs
Now, I love the Japanese, but they don't understand English very well, so sometimes you find the most random signs

Ahhhh!! Sesame Street attacked the S.S. Columbia!
Ahhhh!! Sesame Street attacked the S.S. Columbia! 2007-05-27

Alright, I better explain the whole #5 thing before it goes too far. What's actually happening is that Tokyo Disne
Alright, I better explain the whole #5 thing before it goes too far. What's actually happening is that Tokyo Disne

Since there's a #5 on EVERY lightpole in the entire park, it's nice that they themed each one to its respectiv
Since there's a #5 on EVERY lightpole in the entire park, it's nice that they themed each one to its respectiv

Tower looking very Terrorish today!
Tower looking very Terrorish today! 2007-05-27

It has a FastPass system that people actually use!
It has a FastPass system that people actually use! 2007-05-27

Have I mentioned that I love the way Japanese tell time? =D Hmmm, 60 minute stand-by or FastPass, decisions decisions =)
Have I mentioned that I love the way Japanese tell time? =D Hmmm, 60 minute stand-by or FastPass, decisions decisions =)

Ok, I have to vent about this because it's so frustrating. When FP machines here aren't working, they actuall
Ok, I have to vent about this because it's so frustrating. When FP machines here aren't working, they actuall

Like in the USA, you can enter the shop in the exit queue of Tower without riding...
Like in the USA, you can enter the shop in the exit queue of Tower without riding... 2007-05-27

Such a patriotic lightpole!
Such a patriotic lightpole! 2007-05-27

Yeah...y'know I couldn't resist =P
Yeah...y'know I couldn't resist =P 2007-05-27

Yay no cage or jungle to go through before you go in! Such an ingenious idea here - put the majority of the stand-by qu
Yay no cage or jungle to go through before you go in! Such an ingenious idea here - put the majority of the stand-by qu

Hi everyone who can't ride this in the USA!!!
Hi everyone who can't ride this in the USA!!! 2007-05-27

WDI were quoted as saying this is the single most elaborate outside they've ever built for one attraction. Doesn&a
WDI were quoted as saying this is the single most elaborate outside they've ever built for one attraction. Doesn&a

Another odd thing you'll see throughout our trip - the odd obssession with popcorn! Some of the flavors of popcorn
Another odd thing you'll see throughout our trip - the odd obssession with popcorn! Some of the flavors of popcorn

Hopefully you can see all the detail put into these 5th anniversary commemorations. Also great to see that NO ONE has m
Hopefully you can see all the detail put into these 5th anniversary commemorations. Also great to see that NO ONE has m

Another cool thing they did for the 5th was create this awesome signs for the S.S. Columbia. They mocked it up as if th
Another cool thing they did for the 5th was create this awesome signs for the S.S. Columbia. They mocked it up as if th

Starting with Port Discovery, they even include descriptions of each land as if they were all different travel destinati
Starting with Port Discovery, they even include descriptions of each land as if they were all different travel destinati

Also gives those of you who've never seen this place before a little info on exactly what 'lands' are in
Also gives those of you who've never seen this place before a little info on exactly what 'lands' are in

Speaking of something special, Mysterious Island is certainly that!
Speaking of something special, Mysterious Island is certainly that! 2007-05-27

You may have guessed it - Arabian Coast is themed to Aladdin, but only loosely. Lots of Arabian-themed buildings around
You may have guessed it - Arabian Coast is themed to Aladdin, but only loosely. Lots of Arabian-themed buildings around

Ship promotes its own land even. Though that picture makes the Columbia look waaaaaay too much like the Titanic for my
Ship promotes its own land even. Though that picture makes the Columbia look waaaaaay too much like the Titanic for my

And you've already actually seen the Harbor, but it's a cool poster nonetheless. I wish TDS would sell things
And you've already actually seen the Harbor, but it's a cool poster nonetheless. I wish TDS would sell things

Never too many pictures of the volcano...
Never too many pictures of the volcano... 2007-05-27

It's just too darn impressive!
It's just too darn impressive! 2007-05-27

Think of this, then think of Grizzly Peak. Both parks are 2nd gates, both are about the same age, but TDS is TDS and DC
Think of this, then think of Grizzly Peak. Both parks are 2nd gates, both are about the same age, but TDS is TDS and DC

Brought to you by the number 5!
Brought to you by the number 5! 2007-05-27

Whew! Sure glad that lava's already been tunneled through. =)
Whew! Sure glad that lava's already been tunneled through. =) 2007-05-27

You're going to have to watch the video to really see how awesome this thing is. I tried, but pictures do NOT do i
You're going to have to watch the video to really see how awesome this thing is. I tried, but pictures do NOT do i

Heeeyy, who dropped all this burning lava in the middle of the queue? Phh, forget all that stuff about being considerat
Heeeyy, who dropped all this burning lava in the middle of the queue? Phh, forget all that stuff about being considerat

So the story is that we're going on a journey that's already been taken by some 19th century explorers. We do
So the story is that we're going on a journey that's already been taken by some 19th century explorers. We do

Stuff...
Stuff... 2007-05-27

Then we proceed on the Terravator! What's a Terravator? Well it's an elevator that goes down deep into the E
Then we proceed on the Terravator! What's a Terravator? Well it's an elevator that goes down deep into the E

They even turn the heat on inside this thing to make it feel like you're coming closer & closer to the Earth&ap
They even turn the heat on inside this thing to make it feel like you're coming closer & closer to the Earth&ap

See, the pictures just wouldn't come out...
See, the pictures just wouldn't come out... 2007-05-27

Wanna see what this thing is? Watch the video!!!
Wanna see what this thing is? Watch the video!!! 2007-05-27

Best exit queue ever!!! And you get to see it in the video - so go see the video! NOW! It's ok, you may continue w
Best exit queue ever!!! And you get to see it in the video - so go see the video! NOW! It's ok, you may continue w

Hope you enjoyed seeing the attraction that I say its the best combination of thinking, themes and thrills in any attrac
Hope you enjoyed seeing the attraction that I say its the best combination of thinking, themes and thrills in any attrac

From which we contemplate how amazing Mysterious Island actually is...
From which we contemplate how amazing Mysterious Island actually is... 2007-05-27

It's just stupid how awesome this area is. Surrounded on all sides by runoff from the volcano, and all walkways ar
It's just stupid how awesome this area is. Surrounded on all sides by runoff from the volcano, and all walkways ar

A look at the stationary Nautilus used by Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Wouldn't it be neat if Dis
A look at the stationary Nautilus used by Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Wouldn't it be neat if Dis

This is actually a buffeteria restaurant built into the side of the volcano. I'm just going to let this one speak
This is actually a buffeteria restaurant built into the side of the volcano. I'm just going to let this one speak

Now down at the lower level of walkways right up close to the Nautilus and looking out we can see how the walkways are a
Now down at the lower level of walkways right up close to the Nautilus and looking out we can see how the walkways are a

All bubbly & steamy & awesomey!
All bubbly & steamy & awesomey! 2007-05-27

Nautilus is all like 'word'
Nautilus is all like 'word' 2007-05-27

There's the boat that goes everywhere...
There's the boat that goes everywhere... 2007-05-27

More Mysterious Island because it's that awesome. What's not awesome is my battery dying, and I of course lef
More Mysterious Island because it's that awesome. What's not awesome is my battery dying, and I of course lef

Yep...monorail...brought to you BY... *waits* THE NUMBER 5!!!
Yep...monorail...brought to you BY... *waits* THE NUMBER 5!!! 2007-05-27

So when I returned 'Over the Waves' was going on so I had to snap a few pictures even though I had no clue at
So when I returned 'Over the Waves' was going on so I had to snap a few pictures even though I had no clue at

Anyone seen Tom Bergeron around here?
Anyone seen Tom Bergeron around here? 2007-05-28

This is what my brain did when Rosie O'Donnel left the View. YAY!
This is what my brain did when Rosie O'Donnel left the View. YAY! 2007-05-28

Then the rodents came out...
Then the rodents came out... 2007-05-28

...and scored a touchdown! GO RODENTS!
...and scored a touchdown! GO RODENTS! 2007-05-28

Then Mickey hands tickets to a guy, which was apparently a big deal with that big crowd standing around. Odd.
Then Mickey hands tickets to a guy, which was apparently a big deal with that big crowd standing around. Odd. 2007-05-2

Look honey! We don't have to kayak to the USA anymore!
Look honey! We don't have to kayak to the USA anymore! 2007-05-28

And there was much rejoicing. Yaaaaaaay.
And there was much rejoicing. Yaaaaaaay. 2007-05-28

Mickey & Minnie say 'yaaaaaaaaay' More on that show in the coming days. There is a point to it, but bett
Mickey & Minnie say 'yaaaaaaaaay' More on that show in the coming days. There is a point to it, but bett

Another very scenic view, this of Arabian Coast...
Another very scenic view, this of Arabian Coast... 2007-05-28

...Mermaid Lagoon...
...Mermaid Lagoon... 2007-05-28

After you enjoy Black Pepper Popcorn, try some Sea Salt Popcorn!
After you enjoy Black Pepper Popcorn, try some Sea Salt Popcorn! 2007-05-28

Apparently Sesame Street is a hit in Arabia. Who knew?
Apparently Sesame Street is a hit in Arabia. Who knew? 2007-05-28

Neat little shot of the #5 with the volcano out in the distance. Very random, but I thought it looked cool.
Neat little shot of the #5 with the volcano out in the distance. Very random, but I thought it looked cool. 2007-05-28

For the 5th they had some photo op stands in each land, and here you can have your picture with the Genie as Palace Guar
For the 5th they had some photo op stands in each land, and here you can have your picture with the Genie as Palace Guar

Hmmm...would have thought a Palace Guard would be taller than that...
Hmmm...would have thought a Palace Guard would be taller than that... 2007-05-28

Then the Genie does his best Dennis Rodman impersonation. And for whatever reason, I decide to get a closer look...
Then the Genie does his best Dennis Rodman impersonation. And for whatever reason, I decide to get a closer look... 200

Bad idea...
Bad idea... 2007-05-28

So now that I'm scarred for life, let's ride the Carousel!
So now that I'm scarred for life, let's ride the Carousel! 2007-05-28

See, told ya! No pictures though, you'll just have to imagine with a carousel full of llamas, camels, and Genies l
See, told ya! No pictures though, you'll just have to imagine with a carousel full of llamas, camels, and Genies l

*hums music* Rock the Casbah! Rock the Casbah!
*hums music* Rock the Casbah! Rock the Casbah! 2007-05-28

This ride is exactly what would happen if Pirates of the Caribbean had a secret affair with It's A Small World and
This ride is exactly what would happen if Pirates of the Caribbean had a secret affair with It's A Small World and

...but for now all you get is a random boat, so there!
...but for now all you get is a random boat, so there! 2007-05-28

See, even the YOAMD didn't put it's logo on a bloody tree description. Oyi!
See, even the YOAMD didn't put it's logo on a bloody tree description. Oyi! 2007-09-08

Because Sesame Street also caters to the Hispanic community...
Because Sesame Street also caters to the Hispanic community... 2007-05-28

Seen the video yet? If not, go stub your toe on the nearest cinder block, then go watch it! It's easy, simply ope
Seen the video yet? If not, go stub your toe on the nearest cinder block, then go watch it! It's easy, simply ope

See they have this humongoid temple and inside the giant temple is a fun ride...
See they have this humongoid temple and inside the giant temple is a fun ride... 2007-05-28

...and they even take your picture on it! NEVER seen a theme park attraction do THAT before! See we're all gaspin
...and they even take your picture on it! NEVER seen a theme park attraction do THAT before! See we're all gaspin

Moving right along to the other attraction in Lost River Delta...
Moving right along to the other attraction in Lost River Delta... 2007-09-07

Arrrrr I'm angry Raging Spirits firey stoney thing!
Arrrrr I'm angry Raging Spirits firey stoney thing! 2007-05-28

Yep, again, more ridculous themeing, this time for a zippy little coaster. Like with Indy and Journey, gotta watch the
Yep, again, more ridculous themeing, this time for a zippy little coaster. Like with Indy and Journey, gotta watch the

Mermaid Lagoon photo op spot or what spaghetti looks like in your digestive tract? You be the judge.
Mermaid Lagoon photo op spot or what spaghetti looks like in your digestive tract? You be the judge. 2007-09-08

Here you can get your picture with Robo-Pluto with a volcano in the background. Now if that's not a lifetime memor
Here you can get your picture with Robo-Pluto with a volcano in the background. Now if that's not a lifetime memor

Tonight we saw DisneySea's nighttime show BraviSEAmo, but since I filmed it that night, there're only pictures
Tonight we saw DisneySea's nighttime show BraviSEAmo, but since I filmed it that night, there're only pictures

Then these turned out better than I thought. All this is is a BraviSEAmo fountain in front of various things, but it lo
Then these turned out better than I thought. All this is is a BraviSEAmo fountain in front of various things, but it lo

Purdy...
Purdy... 2007-09-08

Purdy!
Purdy! 2007-05-28

Lots of purdy here, but no midgets =(
Lots of purdy here, but no midgets =( 2007-09-07

This is my favorite photo of the entire Day 2. =D I don't even remember why we headed back up this way after the
This is my favorite photo of the entire Day 2. =D I don't even remember why we headed back up this way after the

The Center for Weather Control lookin' good!
The Center for Weather Control lookin' good! 2007-09-08

Meanwhile Sesame Street's still trying to improve their Hispanic market ratings. Check out the nifty pinata on th
Meanwhile Sesame Street's still trying to improve their Hispanic market ratings. Check out the nifty pinata on th

I was going to put up the Raging Spirits pictures but you're just going to have to watch the video to see 'em
I was going to put up the Raging Spirits pictures but you're just going to have to watch the video to see 'em

Anyway, here's Sindbad's ride. Remember that secret affair between Pirates and Small World? Well hang on to
Anyway, here's Sindbad's ride. Remember that secret affair between Pirates and Small World? Well hang on to

So Sindbad went places...
So Sindbad went places... 2007-05-28

...places with monkeys...
...places with monkeys... 2007-05-28

...and all we do is float by watching Sindbad & his little tiger buddy Chandu go to all these places. Well sounds l
...and all we do is float by watching Sindbad & his little tiger buddy Chandu go to all these places. Well sounds l

Hmmm, an AA belly dancer? And Sindbad is LEAVING??
Hmmm, an AA belly dancer? And Sindbad is LEAVING?? 2007-05-28

Yep, guess so. The funny part about this ride to me is that since it was all in Japanese & I don't know any Si
Yep, guess so. The funny part about this ride to me is that since it was all in Japanese & I don't know any Si

This guy apparently had something against a giant egg. I guess the Easter Bunny didn't come to Arabia this year. =
This guy apparently had something against a giant egg. I guess the Easter Bunny didn't come to Arabia this year. =

Whoa, a giant llama came out of the egg?? Gotta love that!
Whoa, a giant llama came out of the egg?? Gotta love that! 2007-05-28

Hmmm, I'm guessing Arabian version of a Goodyear blimp?
Hmmm, I'm guessing Arabian version of a Goodyear blimp? 2007-09-08

Here's a very Pirates-ish treasure scene...
Here's a very Pirates-ish treasure scene... 2007-05-28

Awww isn't that cute? Chandu wants to learn how to make giant llamas come out of eggs too! Awwwww
Awww isn't that cute? Chandu wants to learn how to make giant llamas come out of eggs too! Awwwww 2007-05-28

Before they changed this ride to make it 'happier' (Small World?) this was an angry giant, but look at him now
Before they changed this ride to make it 'happier' (Small World?) this was an angry giant, but look at him now

Is it apparent yet that I have absolutely no idea what's going on on this ride?
Is it apparent yet that I have absolutely no idea what's going on on this ride? 2007-05-28

Tigers are so cute at that age...
Tigers are so cute at that age... 2007-05-28

Yep...no idea...
Yep...no idea... 2007-05-28

MONKEYS!!
MONKEYS!! 2007-09-08

Oh yeah, Sindbad's totally gettin' his Donkey Konga on
Oh yeah, Sindbad's totally gettin' his Donkey Konga on 2007-09-07

Any ride with AA monkeys is awesome!
Any ride with AA monkeys is awesome! 2007-09-08

WHOA!!! That's....a really big S on that sail!
WHOA!!! That's....a really big S on that sail! 2007-05-28

I was going to think up something witty with the monkeys, bananas & Chandu but after 150 some odd pictures...I got n
I was going to think up something witty with the monkeys, bananas & Chandu but after 150 some odd pictures...I got n

Hey now why didn't I think of that? I wonder if the whale charges less than the airplane?
Hey now why didn't I think of that? I wonder if the whale charges less than the airplane? 2007-05-28

Sindbad thinks he's Crush all of a sudden. "Yeah dude I'm so totally ridin' a whale!"
Sindbad thinks he's Crush all of a sudden. "Yeah dude I'm so totally ridin' a whale!" 2007-05-2

Pinooooocchiooooooooo! Wait, sorry, wrong ride...
Pinooooocchiooooooooo! Wait, sorry, wrong ride... 2007-09-08

"Do I look like a mixed up wooden doll to you?!"
"Do I look like a mixed up wooden doll to you?!" 2007-05-28

So Sindbad's apparently back now and the camels are happy...
So Sindbad's apparently back now and the camels are happy... 2007-09-08

Very Small World-ish scene here...
Very Small World-ish scene here... 2007-09-08

Chandu's doing a great job of capturing the audience's feelings at this point
Chandu's doing a great job of capturing the audience's feelings at this point 2007-09-08

What an awkward ride, but at least it's over eh? Now for some fun!
What an awkward ride, but at least it's over eh? Now for some fun! 2007-09-08

Like causing planetary alignments! WOOOOOOO!!!!
Like causing planetary alignments! WOOOOOOO!!!! 2007-05-28

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! 2007-05-28

Planetary alignments are awesome, the end.
Planetary alignments are awesome, the end. 2007-05-28

So here's some random night shots to close out Day 2, because DisneySea is just that darn good-lookin' at nigh
So here's some random night shots to close out Day 2, because DisneySea is just that darn good-lookin' at nigh

Tower looking all Terrorish as usual. They use a blue here and not a purple which I say works FAR better.
Tower looking all Terrorish as usual. They use a blue here and not a purple which I say works FAR better. 2007-09-08

More volcano because you just can't get enough volcano!
More volcano because you just can't get enough volcano! 2007-09-07

And we end with Aquasphere because a llama made me, or because it looks too good to pass up. Either way, we're don
And we end with Aquasphere because a llama made me, or because it looks too good to pass up. Either way, we're don

Because rowing across the Pacific Ocean would take FAR too long...
Because rowing across the Pacific Ocean would take FAR too long... 2007-05-26

Bye Bye USA!
Bye Bye USA! 2007-05-26

Yay for low fat airplane food! I can actually eat it, though 'should I eat it?' is the real question...
Yay for low fat airplane food! I can actually eat it, though 'should I eat it?' is the real question... 2007-

Marvel at how we go backwards to tomorrow. Totally going Back to the Future, w00t!
Marvel at how we go backwards to tomorrow. Totally going Back to the Future, w00t! 2007-05-26

Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? 2007-05-26

Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? 2007-05-26

Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? 2007-05-26

Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? 2007-05-26

Almost!
Almost! 2007-05-26

These maps are so Indiana Jones-ish. Marvel at how Jones-ish they are.
These maps are so Indiana Jones-ish. Marvel at how Jones-ish they are. 2007-05-26

For you geographically challenged folks, Japan is a country made up of islands on the east side of Asia. Yay!
For you geographically challenged folks, Japan is a country made up of islands on the east side of Asia. Yay! 2007-05-2

Yay we're in Japan!! How do I know? Because a sign told me. =)
Yay we're in Japan!! How do I know? Because a sign told me. =) 2007-05-27

17:04, right on time! (That's 5:04pm for you am/pm fans, now go eat a hot dog =P)
pm fans, now go eat a hot dog =P) 2007-05-27

Above 'Welcome to Japan' it says 'You Ugly Americans' - they just hide it from you.
Above 'Welcome to Japan' it says 'You Ugly Americans' - they just hide it from you. 2007-05-27

The train station for the Keisei SkyLiner as we begin our journey to Hotel #1. Looks like something out of the Matrix n
The train station for the Keisei SkyLiner as we begin our journey to Hotel #1. Looks like something out of the Matrix n

Such informative signs...if only I knew what exactly they were informing me of...
Such informative signs...if only I knew what exactly they were informing me of... 2007-05-27

Zoom!!
Zoom!! 2007-05-27

A peek inside the train for all you railroad enthusiasts. Japanese trains all strangely look like airplanes inside. We
A peek inside the train for all you railroad enthusiasts. Japanese trains all strangely look like airplanes inside. We

Now for some random shots from the train...
Now for some random shots from the train... 2007-05-27

Seriously, we have no idea what any of this is.
Seriously, we have no idea what any of this is. 2007-05-27

That's a train!
That's a train! 2007-05-27

Yep...no idea...
Yep...no idea... 2007-05-27

Good informative information on the back of our 'tray table'. Another airplane-esque aspect to the inside of
Good informative information on the back of our 'tray table'. Another airplane-esque aspect to the inside of

Well at least we won't starve to death...
Well at least we won't starve to death... 2007-05-27

...although we might end up dead by some other means...
...although we might end up dead by some other means... 2007-05-27

Our first look at 'real Tokyo' here...this is an area called 'Funabashi'. We had to switch trains t
Our first look at 'real Tokyo' here...this is an area called 'Funabashi'. We had to switch trains t

Matt likes Subway!!! =D
Matt likes Subway!!! =D 2007-05-27

Ummm, I'll take one of those?
Ummm, I'll take one of those? 2007-05-27

All right we've reached JR Funabashi station, unfortunately a mini-typhoon arrived at the same time. Yikes!
All right we've reached JR Funabashi station, unfortunately a mini-typhoon arrived at the same time. Yikes! 2007-0

Now at Nishi-Funabashi where we have to switch trains again (multiple switching trains is normal for Japan) and there&ap
Now at Nishi-Funabashi where we have to switch trains again (multiple switching trains is normal for Japan) and there&ap

Very scenic...
Very scenic... 2007-05-27

Hey I think we're getting closer!
Hey I think we're getting closer! 2007-05-27

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! =D
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! =D 2007-05-27

We made it!
We made it! 2007-05-27

So their monorail apparently turned 5 this year too. Who knew?
So their monorail apparently turned 5 this year too. Who knew? 2007-05-27

Yep, Disney Resort Line, brought to you by the number 5...
Yep, Disney Resort Line, brought to you by the number 5... 2007-05-27

The not quite as zippy as the Sky Liner Disney Resort Line
The not quite as zippy as the Sky Liner Disney Resort Line 2007-05-27

Hello Stitchland, see ya on Tuesday!
Hello Stitchland, see ya on Tuesday! 2007-05-27

Behold the single most awesome ride on the planet today - ironically its about a trip into the planet! YAY!
Behold the single most awesome ride on the planet today - ironically its about a trip into the planet! YAY! 2007-05-27

This marquee even steams on its own...I love Tokyo!!
This marquee even steams on its own...I love Tokyo!! 2007-09-08

Here's a volcano...it steams too...
Here's a volcano...it steams too... 2007-05-27

Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror...no Twilight Zone and no steam, but a cute evil midget's inside!
Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror...no Twilight Zone and no steam, but a cute evil midget's inside! 2007-05-27

So instead of the Twilight Zone, this Tower's about Harrison Hightower III, shown here...
So instead of the Twilight Zone, this Tower's about Harrison Hightower III, shown here... 2007-09-08

First thing you notice when walking into this Tower is that the lobby can hold about 20x the people that the Towers in U
First thing you notice when walking into this Tower is that the lobby can hold about 20x the people that the Towers in U

But, like our Towers, everything's been left behind just as it was, including this neat little fireplace setup...
But, like our Towers, everything's been left behind just as it was, including this neat little fireplace setup... 2

Stuff...
Stuff... 2007-05-27

Lots of cool painting work in the lobby of the Hotel Hightower
Lots of cool painting work in the lobby of the Hotel Hightower 2007-05-27

Including this self-portrait of Harrison Hightower III himself. The Japanese could have picked a less-daunting American
Including this self-portrait of Harrison Hightower III himself. The Japanese could have picked a less-daunting American

More fireplace...
More fireplace... 2007-09-08

Here's the desk of the hotel. Very dusty, musty and combusty...
Here's the desk of the hotel. Very dusty, musty and combusty... 2007-09-08

Combusty?
Combusty? 2007-05-27

Here's the giant 'thing' in the middle of the lobby. USA's Towers feature something in the middle o
Here's the giant 'thing' in the middle of the lobby. USA's Towers feature something in the middle o

Mr. Hightower once again...
Mr. Hightower once again... 2007-09-08

More nifty paintwork. Here you can see the familiar-looking Hotel Hightower in the background. Helps to associate all
More nifty paintwork. Here you can see the familiar-looking Hotel Hightower in the background. Helps to associate all

Another difference, the merge doesn't happen until the far corner of the lobby. This means a lot of stand-by'
Another difference, the merge doesn't happen until the far corner of the lobby. This means a lot of stand-by'

Speaking of pre-show, here's how it starts. Unlike in the USA where we watch a TV, this pre-show is performed live
Speaking of pre-show, here's how it starts. Unlike in the USA where we watch a TV, this pre-show is performed live

But then Shriki comes alive and Hightower admits he was wrong, but we can still turn back before we suffer the same fate
But then Shriki comes alive and Hightower admits he was wrong, but we can still turn back before we suffer the same fate

And then POOF! Shriki has vanished! Very nice 'how'd they do that?' moment in the live pre-show.
And then POOF! Shriki has vanished! Very nice 'how'd they do that?' moment in the live pre-show. 2007-05

From there we enter what would be the hotel's Boiler Room if we were in the USA. But since we're not, we go i
From there we enter what would be the hotel's Boiler Room if we were in the USA. But since we're not, we go i

...and we're not talking about small pawn items either. This was taken from a 2nd floor railing!
...and we're not talking about small pawn items either. This was taken from a 2nd floor railing! 2007-09-07

More accumulated stuff...
More accumulated stuff... 2007-09-08

And we finally reach the elevator door. Very inviting-looking isn't it?
And we finally reach the elevator door. Very inviting-looking isn't it? 2007-05-27

Seating is the same...
Seating is the same... 2007-05-27

And yay there I am on the right. Note the seat-belt like shoulder straps. They took a great deal of airtime away, whic
And yay there I am on the right. Note the seat-belt like shoulder straps. They took a great deal of airtime away, whic

Then we exit into a gift shop which is themed to the hotel's pool area, and it features some interesting signage...
Then we exit into a gift shop which is themed to the hotel's pool area, and it features some interesting signage...

Just in case the ride scared the pants off you...
Just in case the ride scared the pants off you... 2007-05-27

Such weirdness, but it's a nice change from a meagerly-themed Tower Gifts
Such weirdness, but it's a nice change from a meagerly-themed Tower Gifts 2007-05-27

It's a little unorthodox, but regardless, it's far more themeing than any USA version of Tower!
It's a little unorthodox, but regardless, it's far more themeing than any USA version of Tower! 2007-05-27

So back outside now, looking up at the tall Hotel Hightower. Fun ride, certainly worth riding again!
So back outside now, looking up at the tall Hotel Hightower. Fun ride, certainly worth riding again! 2007-05-27

So then it was time to head back to our hotel for the night, but before we left, some Aquasphere photos had to be obtain
So then it was time to head back to our hotel for the night, but before we left, some Aquasphere photos had to be obtain

It's a giant spinning globe on top of a fountain, which may not sound like much but standing there looking at it is
It's a giant spinning globe on top of a fountain, which may not sound like much but standing there looking at it is

Looking a little closer we can see DisneySea is also brought to you by the number 5.
Looking a little closer we can see DisneySea is also brought to you by the number 5. 2007-05-27

So you say 'wow that's really beautiful' but at DisneySea, you gotta just go with the flow, otherwise you
So you say 'wow that's really beautiful' but at DisneySea, you gotta just go with the flow, otherwise you

More number 5 coming on Day 2 when we spend an entire day at DisneySea. =)
More number 5 coming on Day 2 when we spend an entire day at DisneySea. =) 2007-05-27

And we end with Tower's ride poster, which looks cool no? I'd compare it to an American ToT's ride poste
And we end with Tower's ride poster, which looks cool no? I'd compare it to an American ToT's ride poste