Tokyo Disney on 2 Weeks’ Notice: Hightower Halloween Costume!

[steve76]

Hmm. I think I'm going to have to re-think my plans (and budget) for my first trip to Tokyo next year. Based on your pictures, I think I'm going to spend the majority of my time eating desserts.

 

[Donald'sGirl]

another great installment! Carrie OMG those desserts at the buffet were making me drool LOL! That show looks so awesome! What a great day.

WooHoo Disney next!!

 

[Handbag Lady]

I decided that anyone who says you don't need to spend a lot of time in Tokyo Disneyland because it's just like the Magic Kingdom is nuts. It’s like Bizarro Magic Kingdom—nothing's in quite the same place and everything seems just a little off what you remember, kind of like when you dream about a place you've been. You start walking toward the castle, but it takes you twice as long to get there and you have to dodge around a fence behind the Partners statue.

I am playing catch-up but had to stop at this point. This is EXACTLY how I felt the first time I went to WDW's MK in 1998. I was raised at DL, so I know it like my own backyard. The pathway to the Castle isn't direct at WDW, so I told my boyfriend (we got engaged on that trip!) that I felt like I was in another world.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Fantastic update! That was some piece of toast -- almost makes up for the stingy serving of syrup (I need to drown my pancakes in syrup, really they're just a vessel for the syrup). I'm not a buffet fan but the one you went to looked really good. And I'll say it again, the cuteness factor is blowing me away.

 

[A-T-G]

Awesome friggin' update! I can't WAIT (but, I will...) for more of your trip! Everything looks so neat. The Ambassador looks gorgeous (I picked the right pin at DLRP!) and I want to go to there (now...please?!).

I'm going to go back and look at the fantastic floats again (your pics are beautiful, by-the-by). It's a very impressive parade/show/water-tacular.

 

[lurkyloo]

I can't figure out what's on top of you sweatshirt in the souvenir shot. All I can see is chocolate.

That's my 100% Chocolate Cafe hot chocolate! It's flakes of bar chocolate, not powder, and you mix it with about half the amount of milk you would expect, so it's super creamy and rich!

I would have had to have Mrs Potts & Chip. I have a Mrs Potts cookie jar.

Oooh - those would go together so nicely!

Everything is just so pretty there! It seems much more elaborate than anything Disney here. The water show was amazing, I loved the floats. I think I would have taken a million pictures on that trip myself!

Yeah, we never did get over the attention to detail. I guess that's what you get when you spend more money than has ever been spent on any theme park EVER!

I'll have to look for good deals on passporter around here. I checked online. Amazon.ca don't have any now. And from the passporter website, the shipping is a bit expensive.

Dang! I hope Amazon.ca gets it back in, cuz it sounds like that's your best bet for cheap shipping.

Your comment about the shirt says it's identical to what you can purchase in the US parks. Did you mean I can purchase a Tokyo Disney shirt at WDW? And I where a xxl. Is it possible to find a TDR shirt in my size? Also love the water show pics. Do you ever put down the camera to just enjoy what you're looking at?

Yes, I put it down when my husband is nearby to pick it up and do all the shooting. You can't get a Tokyo Disneyland sweatshirt in the States, but you can get one that looks just like it that says Disneyland or Walt Disney World on it.

Umm... huh?

I think it's s'posed to be his hat...

Just found your TR the other day and have been reading through them. They are wonderful and a great way to keep me occupied until our trip to DL in July. The photos are fantastic and I love the way you describe your adventures. Definitely looking forward to more. Someday would love to take my daughter to the TDL but so worried about me and being able to eat. Serious food allergies so no seafood or treenuts. Not being able to convey that scares me.

That IS scary. I think people who don't *like* seafood could get by in Japan, but you'd have to be awfully careful if you really can't touch it at all. Maybe one of the language-instruction companies has come up with some kind of phrase book or picture guide for people with allergies, though.

Again, I am LOVING the merchandise. I saw some Japanese girls wearing those big bows in AK last year- I was seriously jealous!

I was thinking about trying that with my Tokyo Disney merch—I mean, wearing it at WDW or Disneyland. I'm still not convinced one could get away with the Donald/Boo stuffed toy clipped to the head, though.

Your updates are so thorough, I can almost feel the humidity and smell the Japan smells!

What a great compliment! That's what I hope to convey, somewhere among all the minutiae...

Hmm. I think I'm going to have to re-think my plans (and budget) for my first trip to Tokyo next year. Based on your pictures, I think I'm going to spend the majority of my time eating desserts.

You've got that right!

another great installment! Carrie OMG those desserts at the buffet were making me drool LOL! That show looks so awesome! What a great day.

Yeah, I loved the presentation of the desserts, too! The attention to detail extends even there...

I am playing catch-up but had to stop at this point. This is EXACTLY how I felt the first time I went to WDW's MK in 1998. I was raised at DL, so I know it like my own backyard. The pathway to the Castle isn't direct at WDW, so I told my boyfriend (we got engaged on that trip!) that I felt like I was in another world.

So you understand! I'm finally getting used to the Magic Kingdom after all these trips, but Tokyo merits another dozen tries!

Fantastic update! That was some piece of toast -- almost makes up for the stingy serving of syrup (I need to drown my pancakes in syrup, really they're just a vessel for the syrup).

My thoughts exactly! Also, I once knew a guy who insisted fries were merely a vehicle for catsup, and I can see where he's coming from. For me, it's all about the condiments...

Awesome friggin' update! I can't WAIT (but, I will...) for more of your trip! Everything looks so neat. The Ambassador looks gorgeous (I picked the right pin at DLRP!)

Totally! Patrick loves his Hotel New York pin. I just wish the architecture of that hotel was the same Deco style as the pin. Not a fan of the Michael Graves look....

 

[A-T-G]

Totally! Patrick loves his Hotel New York pin. I just wish the architecture of that hotel was the same Deco style as the pin. Not a fan of the Michael Graves look....

Dang! The restaurant pics had me hoping it would be a Deco fantasy...Blurgh. I'll just look at the restaurant pics and imagine it as I want it to be! Also...I took home one of those pins for me, too (they were AWESOME!).

 

[praisehisname]

SLAB o' TOAST!!!

That is some seriously huge toast!

And some more Beef Wellington with an adorable pastry Pooh! Hmmm…. That didn't come out right… Oh boy, now I'm just making it worse!

It was pretty adorable, though!

A waiter came around and announced that the daytime water show Legend of Mythica was about to take place inside Tokyo Disney Sea, and we were all invited to go out to the restaurant's exclusive viewing platform!

That show looks AMAZING!!! So elaborate!

Back to the buffet!

Mmmm...those desserts look really good!

This I wouldn't have recognized if I hadn't just been on a tour of the wedding reception facilities—it's a Donald napkin fold!

I've tried and tried, but I just don't see it.

Even Chef Mickey is classy!

Do they have the characters there like we do?

 

[beatlesblonde]

I can kinda see it....I'm sure they're taking some creative liberty there....

 

[A-T-G]

I still think that looks more like Goofy's hat...

 

[curiouser]

I don't see it. I think they hired the boss' kid and when he wasn't good at folding napkins they said "Umm... yes, we'll just call that one the Donald"

 

[beatlesblonde]

I still think that looks more like Goofy's hat...

I agree!

 

[kcampbell]

On the napkin fold....I see Goofy's hat, not Donald. But maybe it's an optical illusion. Like when shown a picture some people see a candlestick while others see two faces.

Anyway, what an update! Holy mother of bread Batman! That was a colossal piece of toast!!! I absolutely love how pristine the Disney hotels are and the incredible details in everything over there. When I saw "Tick Tock Diner" I initially thought, "They really do feature lesser characters!" Thinking Tic Toc the croc & not clocks ...oops!
You have some serious restraint lady! I think I would've bought up atleast 1/2 of the items in those shops! But totally would've skipped over the headbands with earrings (what!?!) and plush scrunchies (a scrunchy!)

Thanks for linking those Legend of Mythica videos. Your pics were gorgeous, but it was great to see more of the show.

Can't wait for your next installment!

 

[lurkyloo]

Do they have the characters there like we do?

Yes! But, interestingly, only hotel guests can go to the character breakfast. Everyone else has to wait til lunch or dinner.

I can kinda see it....I'm sure they're taking some creative liberty there....

I still think that looks more like Goofy's hat...

I don't see it. I think they hired the boss' kid and when he wasn't good at folding napkins they said "Umm... yes, we'll just call that one the Donald"

I agree!

On the napkin fold....I see Goofy's hat, not Donald. But maybe it's an optical illusion. Like when shown a picture some people see a candlestick while others see two faces.

OK, you guys—maybe I'm all wet! Maybe it's s'posed to be Goofy. After all, I am something of a character-phobe...

Anyway, what an update! Holy mother of bread Batman! That was a colossal piece of toast!!! I absolutely love how pristine the Disney hotels are and the incredible details in everything over there. When I saw "Tick Tock Diner" I initially thought, "They really do feature lesser characters!" Thinking Tic Toc the croc & not clocks ...oops!

Oooh, now that's a good idea! They should at least hide a crocodile in the clock display somewhere!

 

[lurkyloo]

So I'm only just uploading the pix for the next installment—we spent 4 days in Vegas for DH's birthday and now my schedule's all off!

In the meantime, here's another fave pic to tide you over...


Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Crystal Skull

 

[DisBride23]

great TR Carrie! Can't wait for more!

 

[simzac]

So I'm only just uploading the pix for the next installment—we spent 4 days in Vegas for DH's birthday and now my schedule's all off!

In the meantime, here's another fave pic to tide you over...


Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Crystal Skull

So DH's birthday was more important than our update. I see where we rate.

 

[ChrisFL]

So DH's birthday was more important than our update. I see where we rate.

 

[beatlesblonde]

Is there gonna be a Vegas TR?

 

[Becx N Gav]

Anyway, what an update! Holy mother of bread Batman! That was a colossal piece of toast!!! I absolutely love how pristine the Disney hotels are and the incredible details in everything over there. When I saw "Tick Tock Diner" I initially thought, "They really do feature lesser characters!" Thinking Tic Toc the croc & not clocks ...oops!
You have some serious restraint lady! I think I would've bought up atleast 1/2 of the items in those shops! But totally would've skipped over the headbands with earrings (what!?!) and plush scrunchies (a scrunchy!)

Can't wait for your next installment!

I have a Tigger scrunchy And I'd also wear those hair clips - LOVE them

So I'm only just uploading the pix for the next installment—we spent 4 days in Vegas for DH's birthday and now my schedule's all off!

In the meantime, here's another fave pic to tide you over...


Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Crystal Skull

Hope you had a great time

Is there gonna be a Vegas TR?

Give the girl a break - she's already got 2 TR's on the go